The record-union., 1898-09-25
THE DANGER OF PARTY APATHY


paradise this fall. They must realize
that success comes to those who de-
serve it by reason of their manifesto
tion of deserving. The combination OF
all manner of elements against the Re
publican party this year presents an
opposition Of a peculiar character. Fan
cied security in the splendid position
Of the Administration before the whole
nation may lead Republicans into the
pit of defeat
When the new Congress comes into
being it should not confront the Ad-
ministration as a political enemy When
State election result is announced it
should be emphatic Endorsement and
upholding of the Administration that
has deserved so we'll Of the people. If
through inaction and over confidence
the party is lulled into listlessness the
result may be discontinue. The COM
mon enemy is vigilant. active, untiring
and unsparing
There should be no easy going Re-
publicans in this campaign. Every
man who is Republican from convic-
ton should make it a solemn duty as
he respects his principles and desires to
commend the Administration, to work
with his neighbour to secure his vote
for the party in November. Men are,
to be reasoned with and convinced, and
error, doubt and Indifference put aside
by the appeals Of reason and the pre- =
sentation of the truth
The nation is on the hikhway of prs)s-
perity under Republican colors It's
commerce is amazingly increasing. 1t
is the worlds creditor to-day. It: has
under Republicansim, taken a position
Of honor and Importance before the
nations Of earth that it never before
occupied. 1t has set a noble example
to mankind, such as it never before
had, and has made the gospel of hu-
n1anity and armed interference In it's
support law in the international code
1t has written a new gospel of lib
erty upon the. page of the worlds his
tory, and has taught all mankind that
human right and human liberty are
above and superior to monarchical pre-
rogative and the pride of conquest.
That has been accomplished under the
Administration of Republican Presi-
dent, which has made the Republic e.
worlds power IN every sense of the
word. 1t has insured protection to our
citizens abroad and respect for the flag
Of the nation everywhere.
To have California this year, through
inactivity Of Republicans and the mass
ing Of the opposition in one solid pha-
lanx, give rebuke to the party and the
Administration would be undeserved re-
proach and distinct injury, for which
there can be no pardon. The truth Is
that hard fight is being waged against
the national Administration in the CAL
ifornia campaign. and that if Repub-
hcans fancy that they can win without
effort they may awaken on the Sth Of
November to humiliating surprise
We believe the State will go Repub-
lican and that Democracy, Populism,
single taxism and all other isms COM
bined with this triple opposition, will
be defeated. But bare success IS ntSt
enough. The victory should be over
whelming. In too implicit reliance u porl
the belief in triumph, however. ma " b e
sown the seeds of defeat. Apat ny is
party treason at this time. Indiff .erer.ce
and listlessness may prove more dis.as-
trous than treachery and dir ssension.
The situation demands hard work, and
sincere Republicans ought tos be proud
Of the privilege and right they have
to roll up their sleeves and do it.