The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-06
COY. HILL ON THE ELECTION.
GOOD Government Wins a Victory Over
Republican Misrepresentation.
LATER NEWS FROM TUESDAYS CONTEST.
Governor Boies Plurality In Iowa Over
Seven Ihousand-Russell Receives Nu-
merous Congratulations.

Albany and the Buffalo Club serenaded Gov.
8 ernor Hill tonight Governor Hill spoke in
the open air, addressing the crowd on the
lawn. He said:
The victory over which we are now re-
Joicing IS Of pre-eminent Importance. 1t not
only establishes the control Of the Democratic
party IN the executive and other departments
OF the State government for the next two or
three years but it emphasizes the repudia-
ton ofRepublican principles. The campaign
OF our opponents from its inception to its
close was one of brag and buster
IL was not characterized by sincerity.
lhere was no real confidence in
the issues which they sought to make They
announced their desire to discuss State issues
exclusively and proceeded TO conduct their
canvass upon that basis and now they sim
ply wish they had not They them
selves virtually repudiated the national
principle Of their party by cowardly
refusal TO discuss them before the
people. Our position in regard to State
matters was. as impregnable as the
rOch OF Gibraltar. For eight years we had
annually carried the State upon the questions
presented by the administration of our State
auars' and our opponents only exhibited
.heir rashness and extreme indiscretion when
| they apparently eagerly sought a conflict
upon the very fields where we had often
routed them, and where we had SO frequently
| won so many signal triumphs. The people
were satisfied with Democratic rule in this
o'ate and did not desire change
TAMMANY's TIGER ALL RIGHT.
Our party had faithfully fulfilled its pledges.
| we had reduced the State debt from 81 600 900
10 $1,000, 900. The credit of the State never
stood higher than now. Economy and re-
trenchment had been the .watchwords and
! policy OF tho party. No scandals had per
tanned TO the official conduct of any State
oihcer. The laws had been faithfully and
llnpartialy executed; The State taxes
were the lowest that they had been
IN thlrty-si1 years. Our State Trea-
sury was full and oveaowing The peo
PIE mad been given good government The
state was prosperous and the people were
coItented. Our opponents therefore only
e3h4Dlted their tool-herdiness when they at
tackled us upon lines behind which we were
most strongly intrenched. The magnificent
returns from the rural districts show that tho |
silly cry of The Tammany Tiger was with |
out effect The n-hearted Democracy of the |
interior are not afraid of an ALLEGED |
tiger or any other animal which is the out |
come OF imagination of our Republican |
friends. This victory means the yindication |
OF Democracy lcheersl in State and nation |
it IS the victory Of the Democratic party. We |
had no entanglng alliances. Ii was straight |
party nght upon the issues raised between the |
Democratic and Republican parties and the
people decided IN our favor. The Republicans
said at the outset that they wanted a speak
ing campaign and now they say that their
candidate talked too much. He said ne
wanted TO turn on the light" and the light
was turned ON, but il exposed the utter insin-
cerlty and worthlessness Of Republican pre-
lenses. Our chances steadily improved un-
der the strong light Of intelligence and delib-
crate discussion. Our opponents ranted We
argued: They INDUCED ia personal abuse
and YlllihcatiOn. We avoided such methods
but presented facts and figures.
THE ASSEMBLY,.
They appealed to prejudices Of the people
We appealed to their judgement. They con
Quoted q campaign Of enthusiasm We
calmly relied upon the justice Of our cause
and upon our perfect organization. They
grew weaker as the contest progressed We
grew stronger every hour. Another week cam
palgn and we would hayelhad "a majority north |
Of Harlem river. This election has rebuked
those who had no arguments to present for
their cause. but who fOOlishly insisted upon |
calling reputable men murderers and thieves.
IL has demonstrated that local and municipal |
affairs do not constitute sufficient issue for
a great State election. 1t settles the question |
OF intention OF the people Of the rural dis
tricts 10 allow the citizens OF New York city |
the privilege of governing themselves
believe that We have fairly carried both
branches Of the Legislature. If the final re
turns coToborate this view then. indeed. may
the people OF the State rejoice because il in
sures a deliyerance from Republican legisla
tive misrule hereafter. Our opponents have
only kept possession OF the Legislature
heretofore because of their deliberate
refusal TO obey the Constitution Tbev
have kept control by unworthy means :
and violated oaths They have refused an I
of the inhabitants and reap
Of the State. solely because 10 do Z
otherwise would deprive them Of power. If ;
our victory shall be complete the people will 9
nave O fair and Just representation in the
senate and Assembly. We shall have con- I
titutiOnal convention.
We shall have an impartial congressional /
We shall have q much | /
needed revision of tho excise laws. We I
hall have new measure Of relief for the
ax-payers and still lower taxes. We shall !
lave wise and practical legislation in the in
crest of labor. We shall have measures of !,
lome rule for municipalities, and we shall in :
II things, legislate for the interests of the n
eople. a
EFFECT on THE Presidential CONTEST. n
Our triumph in New York will strengthen Ii
ur cause in the nation. 1t will give hope To
very Democrat for the great contest next
ear 1t is the forerunner of great Demo.
ratio victory then. The united Democracy
( the Empire State send warm greeting to u
he Democracy OF the country and assure a.
hem that il 1892 we will once more be found ID
the Democratic column. ~
II is particularly gratifying 10 me to as- "
lre you that this great victory ftly supple- u
tents the sixth Democratic victory OF the "a
st seven years in this State. 1t will be with =
ride and pleasure that / shall welcome NV r
lccessor 20 the Office Of Governor. He Il
fitted 10 discharge the duties of II
lat high Office. He possesses all the ouali6- 10
atoms needed to make his administrator SO
rand success. He will be faithful 10 the
eople whose confidence he possesses in
4 unusual degree as was manifested bv his
rge majority at Tuesdays election. and he
III be faithful to the party that chose bln a. NJ
) standard bearer. trust that the Demo 90
attic victories may annually mark the an = =,
-oyal of his successful administration ~ tIa ="
tate government. In his efforts 10 eive ths
sople good government, be will be abIv NJ
sisted by theyoung and brilliant Lieutenant III
oyernor and by other State officials who NJ
ere his associates on the Democratic
cket.
The Governor was interrupted freouentIv
iring his speech by enthusiastic apnlansa Ia
fterwards the Governor gave RECEPTION in 7 :
o executive parlors. -,
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