The San Francisco call., 1898-06-12
THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN.

H ERPLEXED by the confusion in their cant l k/and divided one against another by bitter jeal ousies, the Democratic leaders are none the les vigorous and energetic in their preparations for thu campaign. The very dissensions among them promp to this activity for it clear that in the Democratic race this year the maxim Devil take the hindmost, will be fulfilled to the letter
 One needs go fast when the devil drives" is ar old saying and every Democratic candidate for office and every friend of candidate is going as fast as he can Confusion there is and dstrust and men seeking the scalps of their neghbors but there are no lag gards in the camp The work of arming and organ zing goes swiftly on.
 In all this there IS something of danger to the Re publican party Sure of the strength of the organiza ton, confident of the harmony which prevails in the ranks, and rendered sangune of success by o the divisions in the camp o the enemy, the Repub
 can leaders seem to be negligent of the contest be fore them. While the Democrats arc active the Re publicans are waiting. In the Democratic camp prep arations for the State convention are under way but the Republican camp there is hardly any sign of get ting ready for the coming conflict
 The recent convention of Republican League clubs in this city is about the only evidence that has been given of the real energy of the party That the con- vention did much good is beyond question Ii brought together influential Republicans from all sec tons of the State and had potent effect in rousng the ardor of the rank and file It will lead to an in- crease in the membership of Republican clubs and go tar toward getting the party ready for the coming contest, but that Is not enough The club. do not represent the party organization. They are auxiares and not commanders. They can and will give help but they can neither organize lead the battle line
 It IS time tor some show Of activity the part of the men entrusted with the control of the Republican organization in the State This is good year for the Republicans, but 1t is not going to be yellow dog year. The great victory in Oregon was not won by chance. The Oregon Republicans entered the field early, they put up strong platform and nominated a strong ticket and made strong fight Republicans in California achieve similar success must adopt similar tactics
 The platform of the party is not subject of dispute All are agreed to what that will be- The danger point is the State ticket blunder in that may result in defeat along the whole line. Strong and confident as the party s 1t cannot elect any man known or pected to have affiliations binding him either to bosses or to corrupt corporations and monopolies
 The nominee for Governor must be man of in dependent mind and unassailable integrity He must represent Republicanism and stand for the inter ests of the people and the welfare of the State Such a man will be elected by an overwhelming majority but the nominee of boss, the tool of corporation engaged in politics, will be defeated
 Consideration of the party ticket should not be much if any longer delayed, and in that consideration every member of the party should share. The nom nees of the State ticket should be chosen by the party whole. The campaign will soon be near at hand Time passes quickly Activity the part of Repub- can leaders is necessary to counteract the incessat work going among the Democrats