New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-10


state the silver question and TO this omission eau
he attention OF 1.-THE NewYork Iimes" inasmuch as ths
paper took to task for saying that the Democraac
plank susceptible OF two interpretations. Ana
by the way this esteemed Journal taking me to task,
gave Hill version. AID the Cleveland version OF
the silver plank Of the Democratic platform This only
shows
What tangled webs weave
Whom first we practise to deceive"
This Is the omitted paragraph
.Thus we have taken impresnsble grounds in favor Of
honest money. Those who would have switched us on
the timetable track have had their hands TIED"
Who were the who were trying 70 switch Sne
Democratic party OF bimetaic track and how have
they had their hands tied, and who tied their honds'
/ again quote from Mr.. Hill
tIhose who would have run into collision With our
fellow Democrats Of other States and thereby wrecked
Democratic chances for States IN 1892 have had their
plans frustrated Perhaps this was Hs Roland for the
oliver Of Clevelsnds Introduction VIII continue inc
quotation! ..
"opr ulatfo,m unies all Democrats upon the common
ground OF honest bimetac coinage whatever method
any, attaining perfect bimeom the leaders OF our
party their wisdom may decide to recommend In ther
National platform year. Conditions will then deter
Mines
There were some further and significant omissions by
this Cleveland organ which will not give
THE WHOLE THING CLEARED UP.
So then we have explanation Of the mystery ana the
solution OF the riddle Governor Hill herein SUBSTANTIALLY
SAYS that the silver plank the Tammany State Convention
united all the Democratic brethren upon one common PA"
form 50 far as silver is concerned Twentyfour Demo
cratic State Conventions OF other States have declared u
eouvocally in favor Of the free and unlimited coinage
the silver dollar. Governor HIPS mtefpretaHoh oi 'h'
Saraoga silver plank that It is in harmony with these
other Democratic free silver psnks, for he says that
These who would have run us into collision with our
fellow Democrats other States and thereby wrecked
Democratic chances States in 1892 have had their
plans frustrated" And Grover Cleveland sat upon he
platform and did not interpose remonstance Whao is
the Chinese which held together the haramohey
presiding officer, Cleveland, and the softmoney speaker
David b.. HILL (Great laughter and applause)
DO not accuse Governor Hill Of suggesting this sup
preston OF portion OF his remarks by the Cleveno
newspaper organ Buffalo, but think this omission Of the
portion that to be remarkably sig
(Applause.) The only way the Democratic plat
form thinkers can agree is when they silent Laughtcr
HIPS reiteration OF the exploded faisehooos
with the Worlds Fair would pass over WIN
the contemptuous silence they deserve were 1t not na ne
faafes record Of the Senate when no seo
Ihe records of show that these Senators erwin
and Vecder were given leave OF absence about this
time Where did they 60? To Chicago. They returned
and used their influence to defeat New'fork'
THE WORLDS FAIR QUESTION.
The facts are that the Worlds Fair was located at
Chicago by of Congress and not by the act OF 'he
lature OF this State upon February "a and tne very
deed which Governor read transferring properly I'd
Chicago Senators Erwin and Vedder bears GATE Oh
L. 1890. The records Of the Senate show ina. oaSv IVA
vedder did not have any OF absence at this time au
rs q matter Of fact he did not go to Chicago ana "
authorized 20 say that negotiations direct or hoIeo'
were pending had suggested for the uahser OF
purchase Of these or any lands to these two senators
or 70 anybody them until after Congress had ac'eu
The Worlds Fair was located In Chicago by the woes Vi
Southern Southwestern and Western Democrats no ~"
publican had other interest IMAM 10 seoue
the Fair In New-York City. The nineteen hep'Dheah
Senators including Senator's Sloan and Robertson VINO
were never accused OF being "Platt Kepubheas No'u
soudly upon question and every mouon reaNe W
the worlds Fair them had hundreds OF thousands
IN ral rfal
Am informed is the case with Roswell p Flowers intimate
friends 1t is impossible to explain away the fact that
tie Worlds Fair located in Chicago by Roswell r..
Flowers most intimate friends in Congress would
Congressional vote upon this question 1
hold in my copy of the original contract for the
purchase Of lands in Chicago by Senators Nedoer
and Erwin notice it bears date of March TO- 1870
,besa two state Senators did what IL open IN any
rtzen to do After Mr.. Flowers friends had LOCATED
the Fair Chicago they made an intelligent investment
there The fact is, Senator w. F.. Chandler OF New
uamnshire wrote me that unless the Tammany Hall lea
,nres were eliminated from the Worlds Fair bill
Ney.York could not hope to get the Fair. (Applause)
Az the Hon NJ. Depew said to the Union League
club when NewYork did 70 TO washington she went with
q solid and undivided front. Governor Hill oms 10 say
that the most bitter opposition putting the fair in New
York City came Democratic Congre'smen But for
the sake the argument admitting as true every Demo-
cratic falsehood this subject OF inc location OF the
Worlds Fair what has 1t all to do with the question Oh
nlsPuled the city OF New-YorkY
AN ABSURD ACCUSATION.
The next topic in Governor Hills manifesto consists
substantially OF the following accusation; Ihe Hepuoii
can candidate for Governor has always been he eeS Vi
the doctrine of home rule for cities" .
Why have been home rule Senator. wouio can
attention in support Of that assertion to the report OF me
Committee Cities popularity known as the fasso.. IN
vestgstng Committee 1t Is Senate Document NO 20 or
tho year In that report recommend home rule Tor
tftie hat
was ever dreamed OF candidate for Governor and
therefore 1t shows most cmphaticay the fas OF the Gov
ernors One portion Of that report OF the fa''
sett Investigating Committee reads "a follows:
Our investigations result In the conclusion that the
chief difficulties which rDdec the government clues IN
this State are fourfod First overlessaton TOO fro
Quent yielding the part OF the Legislature 70 oe mpor
tuntes representatives. Of the various cities Tor tho
massage Of the special local bills In our opinion the
Constitution should be so amended as TO protect cues
against power Of individuals TO appeal to the Legs
ature and to LEGISLATURE from the necessity OF
entertaining appeals by restricting e power to legs'
laton by general laws.
Second the absence Of general law for the govern
mint Of all in the State whereby larger powers
Foud be granted TO local authogltes and the Legs
ature correspondingly relieved
hrd the absence OF complete and accurate informa'
ton relative municipal administration and as incent
to this the necessity for the enactment OF law which
shall REQUIRE serbs OF systematic annual reports TO be
e,ed by each municipality with proper State officer
setting out with sufficient tuness and detail he classes
OF admin rave and financial facts which we refer. to
hereafter In order that Legislature and the people
NAV be email led TO advise themselves fully and at all
times with regard the general condition Of the gov
eminent Of cities far as the same can be MADE ap'
parent by OF accurate and systematic pubca-
ton OF reports showing the indebtedness taxation ana
expenditure Of such CITIES.
"Fourth the subordinatlon Of city business 10 the
exlgsncIes of Safe and National politics"
We Of the Senate Investigating Committee followed up
this statement by recommending the passage oil the follow
Ing amendment to the Constitution
s'The Legislature shall enact general law for the
government OF all cities this State and no municipal
o,,oraon shah be hereafter created by special
shah the Legislature pass act relative to the govern
nen. OF any city in State except by amendment to
lou