New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-12
THE REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE.

Tho Ponuhlican League Of the State Of New
Yorl, made 4 wise choice in selecting the place
for It's next annual convention. The meeting
will be held in Binghamton, beginning Win the
evening Of September s. The Broome County
city is a charming place to Visit. one which III
prosperity and enterprise and deyonon 10 he
publicanism acknowledges no rival in the state
1t has ample accommodations for the vlsltors
from the more than one thousand RepuDhcan
clubs in New-York. each one Of which Is entitled
TO send three delegates and three alternates, ana
II promises TO give them good time socially ana
bring before them at their sessions some or the
leading Republicans Of the country.
1t has been the glory Of the Republican party
since It's foundation that 1t had room for young
men. and that those of ideals and ambition were
attracted TO It, The interest in politics which
prompts the formation Of clubs should be en-
coura ged. and the present activity In that drec-
ton speaks well for the future prospects OF the
party The State League does not attempt to
dictate policies or nominations, or TO assume any
of the functions belonging TO the official repre-
sentative bodies, but 1t seeks 10 keep up en-
thusiasm In all parts Of the State, to do educa-
tional work, and to impress voters with the duty
Of going to caucus and so making their wishes
potent if they would have party always to their
liking. 1t Is an organization which brings TO
the front young men and gives them training In
politics which they might not otherwise obtain.
The ambition to have part In public affairs Is
natural and laudabe the desire to obtain prefer
ment IN the party and the State Is one 10 be fos-
tered, not to be cavilled at as manifestation OF
selfishness and q seeking for spoils The mo-
ment legitimate ambition Is made disgraceful In
American politics, that moment those who are
not timorous of disgrace will begin 10 hold I'M
DISPUTED sway These extra official organlza-
lions which bring men together and lead them
TO do party work are good thing, and the ambi
tons they arouse and the taste for activity they
satisfy can work only for the benefit If the coun-
try. When the organization can make the dec
laration Of principle that ito be a worthy mem
der of Republican club and valuable League
worker one need not retire from practical poll
'tics, but he should instead be more persistent in
'familiarizing himself with the work Of his
party and more vigilant and unceaslng in his
'1abors to keep unsullied, progressive, pure and
practical the political preceps, principles and
ambitions Of the grand old Republican party"
A few thousand earnest men animated by
such ideas are n force TO be reckOned with. II
in their individual action they reflect the prin-
ciples Of their clubs there can be no question Of
the standing Of the party or Of the victories 1t
will deserve and win What the Republican
party has had and must continue TO have Is
body Of adherens who will give labor unceasing
to keep It unsullied and then go on laboring TO
crown with victory the party kept in good repute.
The Republican League is organized TO do such
work, and So long as 1t Is not forsetfu of its pur-
pose 1t will not be without honor.