The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-01-30

to know II the 1NTEILIdENCRR thinks 1t
good policy to organize Republican clubs
In close districts. The question is not an
easy one to answer at long range. In a
few cases the matter should be governed
entirely by surrounding circumstances,
though in the msjority Of instances organ
izstlon is recommended. No advantage
is lost by the party thpt is organized and
Q quipped for a campaign. and the most
ffective work is always done where or
ganization Is the most thorough.
In order thst the principles Of the Re-
publican party may be properly and sys'
tematicaily dirPeminsted, and the people
of the State educated to correct under
standing Of them, we must have orEani'
cation everywhere. In districts where the
vote is close and uncertain, thorough or
gauization and aggressive campaign 10 all
the more necessary. By an aggressive
campaign we do not mean bitter warfare
or brass band display. We do mean a
bold and fearless advocacy OF Republican
principles, denuncia!ion Of the policy OF
the Democratic Administration, that
would deprive West Virgins and
tho country Of their protected products,
and work to secure full attendance at
the polls on election day. Only throughs
thorough organization can this be done.
Torch.light prceasions and other speCtaCu.
lar displays have their place, but in Ger.
tain diuric!s they do more harm than
good. Real, substantial work in getting
out full vote is The most effective, and
this is the main object OF the Republican
Club Lesgue.
There is neutrality-suspicious. that the
preaent work Of organizing clubs is simply
for the coming campaign, and to get into
line for the purpose Of making "hurrah."
Nothing could be further from the truth.
The clubs Nre to bepermanent institutions
in the party. OF their work Hon. Daniel
]. Ryan, Of Ohio, who waa temporary
Chirman Of the National Convention, in
the current iseue Of the North american
Review has the following to say, and We
commend 1t to the careful reading Of every
Republican in the State:
The question now arises, what good
comes Of all this? Where arc the pracsi-
cal results in politics? In order to an.
gwer this, let us clearly understand the
structure OF the organization. The unit OF
the National Leage is the State LesGe; the
unit oil the State League Is the single club.
So it will at once be seen that the primary
and sole purpose OF the National organizR.
ton ia to marshal under one command the
numerous clubs OF the country. It's
mission will chiefly be 10 issue from its
headquarters documents, speeches, sug-
eestions, plans and outlines OF work TO the
general officers OF the State Leagues, which
will by them in turn be communicated to
the various individual clubs within their
jurisdiction. II must be said that the Ma
tionRl League will be in It's most effective
condition during Presidential canvass,
the State campaigna having but little
place in its operations. So, after all, the
question Ia reduced to an inquiry con-
corning the worth Of tho individual clubs
rs factor in party management. What
Of clubs In politiGs2 Do they pay2 Are
they the best machinery for party pur-
After considerable experience in
this matter do not hesitate to pronounce
q well regulated permanent club to be the
most effective sgency for party work
known in politics. Governor Foraker Gays
That in his last campaign In Ohio he found |
3 practical proof OF this, for wherever he
Iound permanent club he saw work and
To the Ohio Republican |
League he said: "It Ia difficult to exag.
EerRte the importance OF permanent club |
in political work. Such |
Clubs are continuing nucleus around |
which to rally the whole party. From
year to year, as they make history for
themselves, they not only become more |
and more efficient, but they naturally be-
get pride in their name and purpose
which makes them more jealous and de.
termined." In every club there are &C.
i've, youthful, and enthusiastic forces |
which could not have been developed but |
by club association. This is one strong
reason for 0 State League. The system |
hat in one club proves effective Ia by as
communicated to its neighbors,
thereby adding strength to the strong and |
Vigor to the weak. Clubs and Lesgues
srystalliZs the best material in the party
i Is thereby organised and utilized. The
result is an intelligent leadership, which |
g half battle.
Work, organized work, Is what counts
N campaign. While torchlight process.
lions and picturesque displays by clubs all