The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-26
REPUBLICANISM.

The Future of the Republican Party De-
pends Upon the city.
To the Editor of The EUenilg Telegraph.
The Republican State Convention has, after a COM
paratvey speaking short session. closed its labors,
and presensed ticket that will command the re-
spect and confidence OF the peorle. The great dam
ger to the Republican party has not however, been
overcome. Obstacles in the way OF its success are
yet to be overcome. For the last two years, when
the Gibraltar Of Republicanism in the interior has
given way to the enemy, and nearly brought about
ruinous disaster and defeat as result OF indifer-
ence the true Republicans Of Philadelphia have
rushed into the contest and borne aoft the banner
OF victory all this, however at fearful cost. They
elevated to political position persons whose acts have
caused every honest man to bow the head in shame,
and at the present day the same danger now
threatens the party, but in a far more disastrous
shape than in the past Efforts are being made by
few Ring leaders in the party to nominate candi-
dates Of the stamp and calibre for other
purpose than to retain control of the peo-
eand keep the Offices in the grasp of the followers
Of the Ring, without regard to the wishes of the
people or their true welfare. This power has been
exerted with perncious effect In the past, and is
be attempted again.
To carry on our government our citizens are hea-
Willy taxed, and yet how frequently we are called
upon to notice that there is but little protection to
life, liberty, or property! The guardians of the
public peace, many Of them, are those who have
had another profession outside of the law, and
which has been carried on even under the color of
the law; criminals have been let loose upon society
and men, acknowledged as such, have been elected
to positions Of honor and trust in the community.
Unfit candidates have in the past been foisted upon
the Republican party, and, merely for the sake Of
breaking the effect of party defeat, have been
permitted to be elected Is the same policy to be
pursued again?
Three years ago the Republican party, through
sheer Indifference, lost the chief magstracy Of the
city and brought about corrupt and shameful
police government Are its members now to stand
with folded arms and see nominees placed upon the
ticket who will certainly bring to 1t ignominious
defeat? viii they permit men to force themselves
into the position OF candidates in opposition to the
wishes Of the masses? We say, emphaticaly,
that no man has right, no matter how high
his ambition may be- to push himself forward at the
expense OF his party, and by doing lead it to ruin
and defeat. The disappointment Of such man is
but a small matter compared with the loss to poll
tical party which brings in its train increased taxa
tion freedom to lawlessness and the ascendancv OF
| the roWdy portion Of the community. Those who
| are engaged in this matter or de-
featlng the wishes ,of the Republicans Of the city
are not worthy OF the name of Republicans. Sell
| governs them, not the good of the party We call
upon the masses to be up and doing. Every hour is
| important Let them brace themselves for action
| aim surely and steadily at the defeat OF the Rings
| and it can be accomplished. Let them ''shake of
| the dewdrops from their brows," buckle on theil
armor, and enter the political battlefe determined
| on victory, and victory will be obtained and the
| great Republican party saved ANTI-RING.