The Portland daily press., 1892-03-18

our club stronger, and to gain political
wisdom and enthusiasm.
1t being distinctively a young mans or
ganization, and receiving the generous
recognition from it's elders which their
presence here tonight implies, may we be
pardoned if we offer a suggestion, in re-
gard to the position of the young men,
with regard to the party.
The Republican party has had and has
magnificent leadership and organization.
Its leaders were the product of time
when the issues which formed their con-
victions were vital and which assured
their adhesion to the party. Butthere are
constantly coming to voting age young
men, attracted by these issues only as
they are part of an admirable history,
if at all. What shall be done to make
the young voters supporters of republi-
canism?
have thought that wider, no not
wider, but different recognition of
them in party strife would be more in
the right direction; that they should be
given a wider scope for activity. Do
not think am uttering any complaint.
The leaders Of our party have given gem
erous attention to the young men and
have placed them in positions of trust
and emolument. They have bestowed
all we deserve. But my point, if / make
one, is that there might be an element of
strength in giving to the young men more
of the contest, more of activity and less
of the rewards which others win. Let
them come in more immediate contact
with the voters; let them have, where it
is advisable, more of the elective and
because the holder of an appointive Of
flee is too far removed from the voters to
arouse enthusiasm. Do not misunder
stand me. | am only saying, consult the
constituency, whether electing presi-
dent OF school district agent. If among
a people where large numbers of young
men are conferred, nominate men who are
in touch with them, and who by their
own personal power gained by associa-
ton, and strengthened by friendship,
may win greater victories than might
otherwise be possible.
Mr.. Reynolds then introduced Hon.
Thomas B. Reed as one who had come
on from Washington to assist the club in
counting quorum.
Mr.. Reeds Reception
was hearty and enthusiastic. A long
roll Of applause kept him standing some
time awaiting the opportunity to speak.
When the applause subsidized, Mr.. Reed
said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Club:
1 beg to tender to you my personal
thanks for your kind greeting, and l am
especially delighted to see so many pres
ent tonight, because it shows me that if
the Democrats can carry this city they
certainly cannot carry it very far.
Laughter Perhaps the very best ex-
ample of the difference, the fundamental
difference, between the Democratic and
Republican party, can be seen in that
curious excursion of Japhet in search of
his father, or David hunting the Presi-
dency, laughter and applause], which is
now visible under the Southern heavens.
David B. Hill is typical Democrat, and
he ought to be the Presidential candidate
of his party because he represents it; he is
like it; he understands it, and in short
time, if he is elected, he will be it.
TLau ghter and applause. The Demo
cratic party is a party of odds and
ends; it is sort of bargain counter,
a remnant counter 1t is made up of
people who are opposed to us for some
thing which has happened. 1t is party
of negation. When Mr.. Hill bloomed
into United States Senator he FASTENED