The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-04


There viii be none too ample time to
do this work properly during the en-
suing three weeks or so before the con-
vention meets. There is great deal
to be done. and at the last it viii be hur-
Iied, as it always is i'm such matters.
But the organization is the best that
The Republican party has had up to the
present and we may look to very much
more satisfactory work now, than has
obtained in the past. Unorganized or
haphazard politics are no politics at all.
That there should be some emulation,
between men of the same party for
positions in the party is by no means to
be wondered at If there was no hearty
emulation which at times may cali
forth some heat of temper politics
would become a dead level and would
lack the healthiness which the Ame-
Iican form of government brings out.
There must be emulation and there
anust be contest, 1t is the very nature
and essence Of things political
Upon the general party principles all
Republicans are agreed. Upon the best
4AlEll ~ cal ouN tllb9t ~ lllNll pies NilNAG
is room for difference of opinion and for
discussion. That discussion and differ
ence of opinion can be settled in only
one way, and that is by vote. Be
cause ones opinions do not agree in
this matter with The majority, does not
make man less of a Republican. He
waits for next election for his man.
Meantime he sticks to Republican prin-
ciples
From the highest convention, the
great national convention which nom
mates the candidates for President and
Vice-President, to the district conven-
ton there is ever the same struggle in
party for the personel of the incum-
bents. Before a Presidential candidate
is nominated many persons are discuss
ed and voted upon. The fight of fac
ton, at times, wages fierce and deter
vote is reached, the minority bow to
the decision, faction ceases, and every
effort is made by all to win for the
party
This is how the differences Of opinion
in the precinct primaries must be re-
garded. We are not well accustomed
to such methods. but we must become
accustomed to them. What the ma
jority decides has to be accepted, and
then the real party work begins, and
il is work which Republicans under
take with the determination OF VIM
IL
on our committees. and our duty is 10
support their nominat lions at the polls,
converting the nomination into political
position.
There is ample work before the nom
inees in canvassing their districts both
for Senatorial anG Representative hon.
ors. There is more than ample work
for the whole party in canvassirg for
and electing the nominee for Delegate.
Upon the nomination and election Of
this latter depends an immense deal for
The good of the Territory. We have
received no help rom our Delegate yet,
we muse choose one who viii give us
help 1t is two years advantage to the
Territory and to the party if the right
man is elected; it is two years withou.
federal help in any shape if the pres
ent incumbent is reelected.
Delegate must be chosen who will
represent all our needs. He must have
the confidence of the entire community
He is a man who must present himself
as above local popularity and local
strength. He must be man who can
impress himself upon all the voters.
There are many good men who are
fitted 70" such an office who are earn
est in their desire to do good to the
Territory, but who are unknown to the
mass of the voters. Under present cir
cumstances it would be folly to put
such men forward for the position.
The time win come when the personal
element will be eliminated, but at pres
Cnt ii cannot be, and we may as we'll