The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-12-30
DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION.

promise of a fair tomorrow must
not lose sight of the necessity of
properly preparing for the CAM
psign- The fact that there exists
8 widespread feeling of dissatisfac-
ton with the results of the present
Republican administration, and
which as it crystalizes is assuming
gigantic proportions. should not
be relied upon to carry the Demo
cratic banner to victory. Organi-
cation in the precinct, the ward,
the township, the county. the state
and nation, and this organization
is question so vitality affecting
the results that will be achieved
that it should be from now on a
matter of deep concern with all
who look forward to Democratic
success to restore national honor
and rescue the country from the
straits into which it has been dri-
vensby the pernioious subservien-
oy of..the Republican party to in
terests other than those of the
people.
In connection with this advan-
tage is taken of the present oppor-
tunity to urge upon Democrats all
over the state the absolute neces-
sity of a wise selection being made
in the choice of members for the
State Democratic Committee
While in the past the Democratic
party has been fortunate in this
particular, and has enjoyed the adj
vantages inseparable from the
counsel of wise and patriotic lead
ers, there is always chance that a
fatal mistake can be made where
undue consideration is given to
qualifications other than those
which should govern in the selec-
ton of the men to whom party
success is confined. Let not the
fact that a man enjoys the reputa-
ton of being ga good fellow" over
shadow the possibility that his
circumstances will preclude his
taking an aotivo, personal interest
in campaign affairs ALI Demo-
Gratis are conceded to be good fel.
lows" and in this respect all enjoy
an equal advantage, but they are
not all, unfortunately, in a position
where they can afford to devote
their time to the furthering the in
terests of the party when it's af-
fairs demand not alone the good
wishes of those in charge, but also
their enthusiastic and personal di-
reotion.
And here let it be said that the
necessity for urging a wise selec-
ton in making up the State Com
mittee is equally pertinent when
the question of making up SUBJ
committees is considered
The Democratic party in West
Virginia owes it not only to itself
but to the people of the state and
nation, not to allow any considera-
tons other than those tending to
serve the interest of the party to
influence it in the selection of the
men who are to be responsible for
the marshaling of its thousands of
voters on election day, and there is
no precinct too small or official po-
sition too insignificant to be light
ly regarded in this respect. The
idea that the selection of a compe-
tent state chairman fulfills all the
requirements for carrying on sue
cessful political campaign is erron-
eous. Every man on the State
Committee should be fully as CON-
petent DIS the chairman of that com
mittee; the county chairman should
be no better qualified than the men
who make mp the organization with
which he is to work, while those to
whom the Democratic interests in
townships. wards and precints are
oonfided should be men equaling
in intelligence and animated by a
patriotic enthusiasm as great as
that ofthe leaders to whom they
will look for advice and assistance
when the issues have been fairly
drawn, and there is no retreat ex-
cept in defeat.
While the prospects for Demo.
cratic success are brighter than
they have been in years, and are
growing brighter each day, it must
not be forgotten that the fight is
only half won, and it would be wis.
dom for those who will select the
personnel of the Democratic organ.
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