The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-27
FUTURE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY.

FUTURE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY.
Senator Eeveridge has already been
prominently, mentioned as the Repuo-
lican nominee for president in 1904
Another candidate, and one whom we
believe TO stand a far better chance OF
winning the coveted nomination, Is
Senator Fairbanks, OF Indiana, The
possibility OF his success gives consid-
erable weight as we'll as interest to the
recent address which he made at In
dianapolls on the future Of the Repuo-
Ilcan party We quote the following
from this magnificent speech;
ut rs indeed a favorable omen
that the twentieth century, which has
already entered our eastern gates, Will
witness the Republican party in the as
tendency not a decrepit party, but a
party in the very flush OF power, radi-
ant With hope and high purpose. COM
missioned anew by the American
people
Naturally, increased power brings
added responsibility The problems Of
the twentieth century will tax the
genius and courage and patriotism of
the Republican party. The questions
Immediately before US do not invite re-
pose. Many Of them will continue to be
vital, living questions far into the fu-
ture. What we have done In the past
is Of little matter. our continued ascen-
daney must depend upon the skill and
the success with which We meet the
increasing and inexorable demands Of
the years to come. The high record
We have made viii not greatly aid US;
II will rather serve to make our path
more difficult for more will be expected
Of us. The higher We have arisen the
higher We must rise.
Under Republican administration
the zone Of American influence has been
greatly enlarged. We are more in touch |
with the powers than ever before. Ths
warning of Washington against entang- |
ling alliances abroad must not go un-
needed. 1t will continue to be Of liv
ing force. We must cultivate the sense /
tf International justice, giving always /
what We would demand-exacting that |
which We would concede The golden
rule is a wise code Of international
ethics. II we would command a just
measure Of the worlds commerce We
must win and hold the worlds respect
by exalted international precept and
practice.
I'VE have an abiding sense Of security
against alien assaults. Our institutions
are not in peril from abroad They must
be secure from perils within. Our
sense Of justice must keep pace with
our expanding power. We must see to
Il that right and might dwell as in per-
petual wedlock The nation is in no
danger no matter how numerous its
population and great its material re-
If the people are pervaded with
4 sense Of Justice and parties which ,
rontrol the government are actuated t
alone by high motives. There will in
deed be great necessity in the future of &
! party of self-restraint q
THE Republican party had its birth a
n Quickened national conscience. It's l
founders dedicated it to the n
'ause Of human liberty. the highest and S
best interests Of the people Il must o
continue TO be true to the ideals and ~
purposes Of its founders and to the q
'reat mer who have raised # to It's !.
present proud eminence. n
Few intelligences are 50 acute that "
hey can penetrate far into the future. h
We must read the Republican party's Il
uture in its mighty past and earnest c
resent We will find its truthful proph- "
cy in its Incompatible achievements. 81
enters the new century without il
chism. It needs neither a committee 0
pom reorganization nor a committee 0
pon revision Of it's confession Of faith. "
win continue to be a party of broad n
the advocate Of human lib
rty and the infexible foe to sectional. fl
ace or class spirit. Glass has no place Il
! its patiiotic principles, for class is the v
Iuit of empire, the enemy of the repub. n
g twill continue to be the protector h