The herald., 1898-06-01

seemed unaware Of its existence. But
when they saw its membership going up
into the millions they awakened to the
fact that their political aspirations were
not meeting with popular favor, and they
then realized that the league would nat
urally do more for Its friends than for its
enemies.
The league is formed on the theory that
1t is the duty Of every citizen to study
public questions, and, having SO studied
them, it is his privilege to assure, in the
most effective way at his command, the
practical success of the politics and prln-
ciples he deems best for the good of the
whole country. 1t Is a great workshop
for the young men Of the party, and in it
such men as Clarkson, Thurston and
Foraker made their mark before they ac-
quired their national reputation. Presi-
dent Mckinley says: Ever since the
organization Of the league movement, J
have recognized it as factor in shaping
the policy and destinies Of our party"
All patriotic citizens who believe in
liberal and broad-minded policies, who
believe in American wages for American
workingmen, who believe in the fullest
protection to all property. and yet who
lieve in sound money according to the plat
form enunciated at st. Louis. and who be-
lieve in vigorous American foreign pol
icy, are eligible to membership in the Ma
tional organization.
Its members are always in the front o.
the fight, bold, aggressive and never dis
couraged by reverses. From this source
the party will derive Its firmest support
The National Republican League is
based, primarily. upon the State leagues,
which in turn are made up of district and
county leagues and local clubs. The most
efficient form Of political activity is the
club. 1t trains young men to greater
interest in political matters and serves as
school for the study Of our party's his
| tory and principles. They do much to
allay discot, and strive to make politics
as honest AZ business. They are the great
preventive of party factions.
| A properly managed club should attract
| as members, merchants, manufacturers,
| journalists, clerks. artisans, laborers. and
the public generally, and should have a
great field for work in off years and be-
tween campaigns.
The California League Is proud of what
it has accomplished in the past, and ii
faces the future with confidence in its
power for good along party lines. AS long
as it is useful agency for party success
it has right to occupy prominent posi-
ton in the fighting ranks. 1t Should be in
the hands of none but active Republicans.
and Differed neither by ornaments nor
igureheads. By deserving high place in
the councils of the party it will attain it,
as It has done in other States.
The league organization should share
some Of the burdens of the State Central
Committee. 1t is eminently qualified to or
ganize clubs, which, in turn, will immedi-
ately push the best material in the party
to the front. 1t should also take an active
part in the distribution of literature through
the medium of these subordinate clubs.
Furthermore, by organizing secondary
corps Of speakers, the number of campaign
rallies can be doubled. Local orators
should be encouraged and means provided
for distributing their speeches. The clubs
Of our great commonwealth can readily be
kept In touch by means of permanent
State headquarters, and an intense and
vigorous political interest thus maintained,
especially among the young men.
The State office Of the league should be
kept open all the year through and an
efficient and active secretary placed in
charge.
Our regular State League conventions
will grow in Importance from year to year,
as they have elsewhere. and In time they
will be attended as largely as are the regu-
lar nominating bodies.
Let US make determined effort to build
up powerful State organization in Cali
rvto Tnt, ,,io all,
town ana hamlet. A thousand of these,
working loyalty and harmoniously as
State League, will make party success GER
tain in the coming election.
No argument should be needed to induce
active Republicans to organize and make
a vigorous effort. Work-organized work
is what counts in a campaign. Therefore,
with faith in our party principles and con-
fdence in our leaders, let us enter enthu-
siastically upon the contest before us.
After adjournment Of the convention the
various congressional district delegations
met and after electng officers chose the
following delegates to the national conven-
ton of the league:
First district-H. A. Scott, Santa Rosa;
G. w. Stroll, Napa; Douglass Cone, Red
Bluff; George w. Sturdevant, Ukiah. A.
W. Kenney recommended for delegate at
large.
Second DISQUALIFICATION postponed.
Third district-B. Edward Collins, Oak
land; W. r. Pond, Yolo; Park H. North,
Alameda; Rod w. Church, Alameda. At
large from the district, Charles H. Speer
Fourth district-Thomas d. Riordan.
Charles H. Clear, Thomas B. OBrien, John
s. Parry. County Clerk Curry was unani-
mously Endorsed for delegate at large.
Fifth district-M. A. Southworth, San
Jose; S. j. Bailer, Palo Alto; ]. c. Camp
bell, San Francisco; 7. c.. Maher, San
Francisco. Delegate at large, c. F. Curry.
Sixth district-W. H. Barnes, Ventura:
P. A. Stanton. Los Angeles; A. w. Kinney.
Los Angeles; Fred McCollom, Monterey.
At large, G. E. Overton, Los Angeles.
Seventh district-Frank H. Short. Fres-
NO; E. o. L.arkins, visalia; Arthur Mum.