Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-18
A New Political Club.

pitious that on the day of the pass
ing of a sterling political leader should
be given birth. in his home city, to a
new factor Of Republicanism. At the
Augusta House, Saturday evening.
was organized Republican Club that
promises to become great force for
good in the political affairs of our
State 1t promises well because it is
inspired by highest motives-its aim,
clean politics and loyal adherence TO.
and support of, great Republican prin-
ciples.
While this club is to be social in a
degree. its purpose is to teach the
doctrine of good government and to
point out to those who wish to know.
the right and the wrong in political
issues Its aim is to educate and ele-
vate those fioandering on in the lack
of political grasp and moral strength:
while its determination is never to
sink to the level of the purchaseabIe
for the sake of his vote.
The motto Of this association of RE-
pubicans will be something like
Principles Above Partisanship." its
members will not sacrifice, in any de-
gree, that which they believe to be
right for the sake of winning politi-
cal preference. Candidates whom they
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fall on the strength of issues at stake
Augustus new Republican Club does
not intend to meet with stuffed clubs,
the common enemy. Its confidence
lies in aggressive, educative. honest
political activity. Its members believe
that men of highest ability and char
aeter should formulate government
policies and see to it that only men
who will agree to staunchly support
is the desire of every member to be-
come familiar with the corrupt prae-
tees act and to live up to it's provis-
ions implicitly.
1t is the ambition of this Augusta
Club, organized by the Republicans
of Wards and 2, to make of itself
a factor to be reckoned with in the
councils of the State and, by its strict
integrity and living up to high ideals,
win the entire confidence of the
voters and citizens at large
We believe that every friend OF the
home in Maine, and the material pros
perity of our State, will approve of
this movement in politics. Old lines
of club activities have been broaden
ed. 1t is not a campaign club" but
an institution. and destined TO be an
educational one. We believe it worthy
the careful investigation of young
political field. 1t is not movement
suggested by narrow craftsmanship, but
is inspired and pushed by men in the
activities of life who have broad views
and strong conceptions of right and
wrong. If this club can be expanded
| and maintained en- the high footing on
which its originators have established
| it, it should be d powerful factor for
better political conditions.
Here is an suspicious opening for
young men who have not placed them
selves in any political party, or who
are seeking light on political affairs.
to take part in shaping new policies
ana work according to their own con-
Vletions. If boys approaching the
| voting age are undecided as to their
best course. they will do we'll to look
| INTO this new movement for better gov
eminent and better citizenship If il
| does not conform to their natural
| leanings, no harm will have been done
| and there will be time enough in wlfieh
| to withdraw. If they hesitate upon
| such investigation, let them consid-
e. the class of men with whom they
| will be thrown into close association.
| This means much in the future to
boys and young men with red blood
| and aspirations.