Telegram-herald., 1891-10-01
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For the purpose OF cementing and
uniiying the Republicans OF the United
States into one inyincible body of In
telligent voters. the president and sec
retary of the Michigan League of Re-
publican clubs hare sent 70 the news
papers OF this State the plan of organi-
ration adopted BY the National Repub-
lican League. which 10 herewith
reproduced In full. Mr.. John Patton.
Jr., of this city, is president of The
State League, and Mr.. c. 4. Baxter, of
Charlotte, secretary.
To the Republicans Of tho United States;
The National Republican League is
an organization composed OF one State
League from each state and territory
in the union.
The State League in each state and
territory is composed of local Republi-
can clubs IN such state or territory.
The local Republican club is COM
posed of the Republicans of the neigh
borllood in which the club is organized.
The object of the Republican League.
embracing all Republican clubs, Is TO
advocate, promote, and maintain the
principles of Repubiicanism, as enun-
ciated by the Republican party.
Atleast one club should be organized
in every township, ward, election pre-
cnct or, or neighborhood.
How to Organize n Club.
Circulate for signature of rs many
Republicans as possible the following
paper calling meeting:
We. the undersigned, Republicans OF
- believing IN the principles of Re-
puoilcanism, and that the party's inter-
ests can be advanced by the organiza-
ton of Republican club in tins
locality, hereby enroll ourselves for
that purpose. and agree to attend a
meeting at - on tie - day of
tor perfecting an organization.
At the first meeting electa temporary
chairman, and secretary. Adopt
constitution as furnished herewith or
by the State League or substantially
the same.
Elect officers as provided by the con-
stitution.
Elect as officers only men who will,
when elected, receive the united
support of all elements in the club
Every officer elected in the club
should be q person whose Republican
ism is unquestoned.
Work Within the Club.
It is desirable that permanent head
quarters be established at once, and
that the rooms be accessible to the
members during the day and evening.
Make the club rooms the centre of
political activity in the neighborhood,
and the common school where the voter
can receive his political education.
Make the policy of the club SO broad
that every Republican can work under
1T. Keep out Of "isps" and stand on
the great cardinal policy or The party.
Invite to membership every person
who sympathises with the Republican
party, and who intends to support its
candidates.
See that every Republican in the
vicinity joins the club.
Have regular meetings of the club at
least once month.
The officers should see that an inter-
esting program is prepared for every
meeting. This is essential to the exist
ence of the club.
The club should never be made sub
servient to the interests of any individu-
al.
The club should never indorse or
recommend q candidate for Office until
after he is nominated by the regular
party convention.
The Effort should be Earnest.
The individual member should exer-
else his right to voice in the party's
councils at the party caucus or primary
the foundation stone Of our political
institutions.
At each meeting, in addition to ad-
dresses by prominent visitors, have
some member prepare political
paper 10 be read, or an address, after
which ask the members to talk upon
it.
Invite the fullest and freest discus
sion on Republican lines of sll political
subjects, as discussions of this chars ac-
ter strengthen the party.
Permit every member TO have his
say. Free speech il one of the cardinal
principles of the Republican party.
Supply the clubroom with the best
political literature.
See that every member takes and
reads at least one Republican news
paper, and especially stimulate the
circulation of your local party papers.
Avoid running into debt. Keep ex-
penses below receipts. Run your club
| on business principles.
Join the State League and have your
| club fully represented at all League
| Conventions.
Communicate freely with the State
League, reporting your work in detsil
for the benefit of the League and other
clubs.
Let the State League know what
reading matter you want
Give the young men full share of the
active, organizing. recruiting. rallying
campaigning work.
work Outside the Club.
Permit no conflicts to arise between
your club and other organizations OF
the Republican party.
Cooperate with all other Republican
committees IN strengthening the party.
Where clubs are not organized In sd.
! joining towns and districts. see tha,
organizations similar TO your own are
| perfected.
See that ell Republicans attend the
caucus and primary meetings.
See that every Republican in yeu'
district is registered.
Sec that every Republican votes earl.
on election day.
Your club does not take the place. q
but is auxiliary 20. the regulsr com.
mittees Of The party.
SHORT FORM or CONSTITUTION