The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-22

, the parade she did not ride il
, one OF the carriages as had bee
intended. She was at the monument. ant
win her children sat opposite to Governo
Hill when he delivered his oration. The cere
mony went forward smoothly and Governo
Hil's speech received the earnest attention o
the great assemblage. and was cheered loudly
at every point
Tonight at o'clock BANQUET was giver
70 Governor Hill at the Kimball House by the
Young Mems Democratic League. Cover
were laid tor one hundred.
Mayor hemphill responded to the first
toast; Welcome of the Democratic city Of
Atlanta 70 its Democratic guests"
Governor NOrthen responded 20 the senti-
ment The Empire State OF the South greets
tie Empire State of the lnionn
Governor Northen IN extending the greet
ing OF Georgia TO the Governor OF New York
SAID that the principles Of the Democratic
party were the principles of abso-
Lutte liberty. The democracy Of the
Empire State Of the South would stand by
the Empire state of the Union in the protec-
ton of absolute reedom No class of people
was more entitled to the sympathy of the
! General Government than any other class.
Geor-ia looked with no little interest on the
| contest IN New ork. and whatever of cheer
or encouragement could come from Georgia
| New ork had. If the majority should be as
great as those achieved nder the guest of the
I
GOVERNOR HILL RESPONDS.
The inspiring toast Of the evening. "Democ-
racy,' was responded to by Governor Hill
lie said | hesitate to speak to any toast
here IN the state Of Georgia, which is and
always has been tie home of orators | do
not intend TO make any elaborate or formal
address. / cannot refrain, however. from
speaking few words to the toast
when it relates to the great party OF
va 10 Ia
bers. The Democratic party has a long and
eyentiul history. As has been stated, it be-
gan IN the days Of JEFFERSON and has con-
tinued TO this very hour. Ii was established
because IN those days the people desired TO
nave full expression OF their sentiments.
Our party was founded on the idea of a larger
personal liberty. If / was 10 describe the
chief tenet OF the party | should say ID is
ad erence TO popular liberty. The toast
TO which / am speaking refers TO the
past achievements OF the party. Ii has his
tory OF which We are Justly proud, beginning
IN the days of Jefferson. We say at the out
set that We are proud Of the great father and
founder OF the Democratic party. No other |
party IN this country now or which ever has |
existed, can trace its source TO 50 honorable a |
one ntil the last thirty years all that had |
been accomplished for the glory and pros
perity of the country was accomplished by
our Democratic forefathers.
DEMOCRATIC QUESTIONS.
The largest acquisitions of territory which
this country has ever made were accomplished
under ! emOcratic auspices aud statesman |
ship. The great battles after the establish
nent OF indep pendence. were fought hv Demo-
cratic generals and Democratic administra-
tons. IL laid out the course of policy which
has been adopted 10 this hour The eternal
principles OF Democracy are those on which
our Government is based They are the
declared by Jefferson in bis first
Il 4 L.
an understand how we'll they are adapted
o this time. Rather might wein0uire during
he greater part OF our history what has not
leen accom- lllshed by the Den ocratic party
han what has been. | am one who is not
shamed of either the past or the present
history f the party to which belong do
Ot need 10 reclte 70 YOU the many achieve
nents OF statesmanshp It has accompllsed
ackson fought in the early days against
nonOpOlies and tor the people Jefferson con-
ended against the aristOrracy of early times !
.ther leaders have adhered to those prlnci- ,
les so essenta TO Us. At the present time |
llnk we have no reason 10 complain Of what ,
being done hy the Democratic leaders in
be various states
In Massachusetts, Governor Russell is fight
y the furitausm OF New England with =
very prospect of success. .
in Ohio Governor Campbell is fighting the 4
in protective tarin of Mr. Mckinley. and
ahting IN favor of the principles of a consti- Z
luOnal currency. n
In Pennsylvania the Democratic party
nder the leade ship OF. Governor Iattison is :
Iposlng Republican CORFU ton .
IN Iowa Governor Boies IS standing up for =
70 rights OF the people against mOnopOlles
ld T. relieve the people of the burdens of -
ust taxation. and IN New Jersey. con b.
1T ever faithful. Is fighting the good fight -
Democracy. Prolonged chee 5. -
RIGHIs OF THE STATES. ],
Speaking for the Democratic party. | can | +
Y that We have never interIered with the
,h:s of the States We be eve in the SOW
elgnty of the States. Never under the Dem
ratio national rule has blade of grass ~
en- taken from citizen except by =
q process Of law. The Republican party T,
the party Of fraud hyl ocrisy and i.
Sc preteuses he mean things in politics -
ne by the Ropubh-a an party The r;
m0cratc party fights openly and above ri
ard for the maintenance Of its principles
does ot stab IN the dark or wear mask. r,
presents principles for the sup
rt OF the people and maniuly fir
- their suifraSe Recently what r.;
s attempted to be done by our oppo- l.,
ats in Congress We have recently seen the Al
use of Representative 10 business forever -
ee months without rules We have wit -
sed tie spectacle of the Speaker deciding o.,
ry question according 10 caprice. refusing
Democrats VIII desired oulv
espectlul hearing. The Republican pary | ~
tained his action While Speaker Reed ~,
lOt the hero he WAS year ago he has not -
n repudlated ly his party though he has "a,
n most thor ughly TO udiated by the peo- of
/ do not know what our Democratic 1ot
nds in the next Congress propose 10 do. 'Oq
ouid not advise retaliation in any improper inc
II, but / do hope we shall witness iioos
the lower House at the next session a viz s,,r
us and aggressive democracy. Applause I o.
party that has not the courage to stand 81 n
or its own rights does not deserve to live. ;i.
Governor Hill spoke Of the way ,in,-
nocrats had been denied seats in the last % 90
$50 on himsy pretexts. and advocated az Il
G length the adoption of a constitutional -
ndment providing for decision OF such & 70
,tiOns by the cOu IS. ~ ir.'
eakng OF the future prosperity Of the Dem ~ ~
tic party. be said: IL ielieye the way TO '''.' q
eve success Is to deserve it. that the tr ~ 100
90, 49, - :. ~ 0oii On tez,
Il we made an appeal 20 the people. they
Onded tayOra ~. There never was su n
political revolution. our Re- ublican s.
IDS are seeking 10 explain it, Ihev linz
,Ose again % submit the same questions tbei
le people. Judging by what Las been BELL
mpnsLci by our party recently there can | AGA
% difficulty IN obtaining victories in the mile
re. Now IN some OF the States OF the North fast
re struggling with the preliminary sklr agai
res Of ~. lu my own state we have a mile
ed and harmonious democracy. our ticket Alto
mex ceptlOnab.e our candidates ara re- mad
wing the support of the masses OF the
v and we have no reason 10 doult tbot