The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12

necessary to employ young blood
"Old men have less to look forward
20 and cannot have the ambition of
youth, yet I do not wish to be under
stood as saying that age does not
have Its value in many ways Young
men for action, for warfare, for actual
work; old men for advice based upon
experience. The young man of today,
believe, is more in the confidence of
the voter than he has been in the past.
However, we have striking examples
In history Of exceptionally young men
who have left their marks upon the
books containing the records of the
good work done in the world. 1 refer
TO Alexander Hamilton, to the great
Pitt of England, to Napoleon and 9TH
ers; but do not believe that at any
time in the history of the world has
there been so much confidence in the
young man as has recently been shown
By the voter.
"A wave seems to be sweeping over
the country demanding certain changes
In the system of government of cities,
States and the nation that require
vigorous, youthful manhood. Our
honored President Roosevelt entered
the political arena almost as soon as
he took his degree at the university.
And how he has advanced! What a
wonderful record he has made as we
might say the most wonderful of the
age. He could not have accomplished
the great things he has accomplished
had he begun his political career at
his present age. He would have
lacked his early training in minor
offices. He would have failed to COM
prehend the necessities of many emer-
gencies that he has been compelled to
meet.
Work is the best thing for every
young man; idleness is the greatest
evil and breeds dishonesty and corrup-
ion. Make up your mind, when you
accept public trust. that you repre-
sent all the people, not only those who
have by their votes chosen you as such,
but those who have opposed you and
who, perhaps. misunderstood you and
your purposes.
DO not under any circumstances, al
low prejudice to swerve you from your
best judgment
Have a platform short and pointed.
BE sure it is right and stand upon
it to the end.
Do not make it complicated or ver-
bose. for If you do your planks will
break and you will find yourself in
trouble.
1t is a good thing to be conserva-
tive, but too much of it is apt to be
disastrous to yourself and constituents.
DO something all the time, but in
your ambition to do something don't
do things that count for naught.
Make plans, think of them, and then
carry them out.
Have as many ideas to develop as
you possibly can at one time: still,
possess yourself of as much concentra-
tion as possible.
Finish your work as you go along.
Always keep in mind the fact that
you are the servant and not the master,
no matter what position you may fill
in the service OF the public.
DO not imagine, if you are elected
Mayor, for example, that you own the
City Hall.
1T, belongs to all your people of
every color, sex or condition
You have been elected to represent
all the people and it is their right and
privilege to come to you as their rep
resentative with their tales of woe or
with their suggestions. which you
should listen to with patience and can
dor.
DO not readily take sides in con-
troversies.
Think fast and try to be quick in
your responses in emergencies.
Conservatism is not entirely a dis
ease, and should not be so regarded by
enthusiastic young men in politics.
Il believe political parties are mere
instruments to meet occasions, and II
we did not have them we could have
no public opinion, and there would be
but little public welfare. Men are OF
the greatest Importance today, and
believe that the young man is by no
means the least of his kind / want to
give the young man contemplating a
public career a few words of advice
based upon my own experience of near
ly five years of public Office.
Make up your mind to be honest
and fair. both in business and in poli-
tics
Work nine-tenths of the time, and
when occasion requires. work the other
tenth. You can enjoy yourself with
hard work il you will Aut think so.