The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-29

over the Republican party, for II they
do they will crush It.
Apart from the machinery which
makes II possible for our voters 10 have
their will there are the great questions
which are always before the people and
Il rests with this convention to assure
the people Of the sincerity OF the Re
publican party in dealing with these
problems. The poor man is suspicious.
distrustfui Of the promises by which
conservation seeks 10 prevent undue dis
rup;ion Of business. The business man
IS distrustful OF the phrase used by the
politician.
Tt rests with this convention 10 put
before the people candidates whose rec
ord and character are a guarantee that
every word we say is genuine and TRUTH
ful and 10 be abided by 10 the last.
We have been told by some with whom
the wish is father 20 the thought that
the controversy which was brought 70 a
vote yesterday was q quarrel 10 abide 81
the Republican party, 10 be only equaled
by the long struggle between the Half
breeds and the Stalwarts I do not so
estimate the loyalty Of my friends, many
valued and honored friends, who were
among the As voting in the minority
yesterday. In no such direction will
march the phslanx which 81 guided by the
faithful spirit Of the Vice President OF
the United states"
The convention rose 20 its feet in pro
longed applause at Sherman's name. the
band played. and shouts for Sherman
resounded.
This has been our own tight here
within the state without interference
and has been fought out man fashion,
continued Senator Root. The majority
OF the State committee differs from the
majority OF the convention. but the de-
crees OF the party Will be accepted 10y
ally. The minority turns eheerfully and
couFageously 10 that day when they shah
turn the majority into minority again.
and they. in their turn, viii learn their
lesson OF self-control
All Must Do Their Duty.
Il am told that the trend OF public
opinion in our State is against the Repub-
lican party. Well, what Of il? What
difference does that make to US in the
performance Of our duty? When did Re
publicans ever lose heart or hope. or en-
thusiasm for fear OF being in a minority?
If the trend OF public opinion IS against
Us, vel change. (ApplaUse) If all sup
porters OF our party have turned, under
some idea that they can do better else
where. we'll show hem that they are
wrong Wen win. (Applause)
Wen win the support and confidence
OF the people OF this State by deserving
it, with our power 70 get together and
sink personal differences and wishes 10
the general veal. with our capacity 70
forget self and think only OF the great
party. These are what have made the
Republican party the great agency OF
progress during this half century No
man can rise so high, no man can win so
much honor for himself. as 10 neglect an
opportunity form part OF the great
cohesive. progressive phalanx OF Re
publicanism. We will stand together.
minority and majority. do our duty
Loyalty. demonstrating csIr ability, and
We will fight our fight no matter what
we are told the signs Of the time may
be-putting ourselves in the right, and
fighting for that right. not for our can
didates alone. not for our party alone.
but for other Republicans all over the
State and land. for other candidates TO
be nominated in 1872 and 1916. and in any
and many a year 10 follow.
May il continue to carry the torch
til long after We have passed from the
stage. till long after these issues have
been forgotten, and new issues have
arisen. representing always the funda-
mental ideas and the informing spirit
which have made the Republican party
worthy of the labor and loyalty Of every
lover OF his country"