The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23
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he country has ever had, the next
douse of Representatives will show
he youngest body of men ever select.
I'd to legislate on the affairs of the
nation. Il has been said that the
Senate, however, would not be affected
by craze for young men, but the
older members point to Beveridge,
Bailey. Culberson, ct al as an evidence
that the young men are crowding the
"graybears' out Of even there.
This news, coming as it does in
general way, not only shows that the
young Republican is coming to the
front, but that the people are de-
manding him. All over the state of
Oregon we hear the same sentiment
voiced. 1--WE want the young man."
is the cry from every state in the
Union. Our next president will, with
out a shadow Ct a doubt be Theodore
, Roosevelt, the youngest man ever in
the chair His administration shows
what young man can do even in the
Presidents chair Now that the move
ment is general in other states the
more important qestion as to what is
Oregon going to do? naturally arises.
We have a United States senator to
elect next month. Are we going to
send a young man to the Senate? VIII
a young man represent oregon better
than choice of the possible few in
the ranks of oldtime politicians?
From every point of view, the answer
must be, that the young man Is better
qualified in every way to represent
the state We need the force of youth;
the vigor of manhood in it's prime.
] The intellect of the politician while
yet in it's ascendancy. We need am
bition to excel, and given the oppor
tunity. the young man will eclipse
the older and worn-out representatives
We don't quite expect the older Re
for the reason that the older a man
gets I'm the ranks the hrmer and more
solidly grounded is his belief in his
value to the party even TO the eX.
clusion OF fresh, vigorous and clear
headed young men. They seem to
forget that a day will come when the
people will need a MAN in every
sense of the word. When our National
machinery wears out II must be re.
placed by new
What is Oregon going to do with the
question of young man? A recent
spectacle was presented to the people |
Of Oregon when the pivot candidate,
though defeated was so aged that he
was assisted to and from his carriage. |
With all respect to his gray hairs |
and honesty Of purpose, would It be
best to send a man tottering on the
edge of the grave TO maintain the |
dignity and assert the rights of the |
State Of Oregon? The people thought
not then-will 1t think so now? While |
we have no desire TO name the next |
Senator from Oregon, nor say who
shall be candidates and who shall not |
be. yet after carefully considering |
the voice Of the press from all parts
Of the state we are compelled to be
lieve Oregon wants young man
Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon,
Western Oregon. and in our com
munlty. we notice the "sgns of the
times" The solution is comparatively |
easy If we look at 1t from an unbiased |
standpoint. Three names seems TO be |
foremost. Scott. Fulton and Geer |
Mr.. Scott has declined the candidacy. |
aud perhaps wisely so. Mr.. Geer has
already been we'll taken care of by |
the Republican party. better than
some people believe should have been |
done, when considering the point of |
appreciation. Mr.. Fulton represents |
the young Republican more than either
or both OF the other two possible |
candidates He is noted speaker of |
ability. His force is fully equalled by
his logic. AS a clearheaded young
Republican, II would seem the natural
PiNNlAbS nc udb pNtI Nuc uelu Oh can
dldates would make him an easy win
ner In the Senatorial race He is
young in his prime and has the inter.
ests of his State at heart. Since he
is the only young aspirant. and in.
deed the only young man in Oregon
so well qualified for the important
trust of ,Senatorship we are anxious
that he may be recognized IN the
cause of the YOUNG REPUBLICAN.
II would be a distinct recognition,
would be a stimulous, would pave the
way for greater victories, and start
the young Republican with a stand
ard worthy the name. Aside from the
cause of the young Republican my in,
terost ceases in personality. Let him
who best represents the young man"
be sent to the senate. Mr.. Fulton
certainly does when compared with
other asplrants, Therefore we hope
he may succeed.