The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
THE TIMES-RICHMOND VA. TUESDAY OCTOBER 20 1891

Cnry. +. 4. Campbell president of the Com
mon Council: State Senator Lovenstein, John
HARDWOOD ond Ex-Governor Gsrcelon. Of
Maine.
Mr.. Preston Belvin briefly introduced Gov
ernor Mckinney, who would in his turn pre-
sent 10 the audience Governor David Il.
lii. Of New York
GOVERNOR M'KEsEY
Governor Mckinney spoke a. follows
am greatly grstifed at this audience here
this evening who have come 20 welcome the
! Governor OF the State OF New York with his
friends TO the capital Of our State There 10
nothing political In this visit OF tho Governor
of New lork % our city; he is on his way
10 city in Georgia upon mis-
sion moro holy than that OF political
matters. He Is going there for the purpose
OF being present at the Inauguration of q
statue 60 the memory Of an llustrous son of
the South Mr. Henry ". Grady. Applause. SO
] assure you that there is no political signif-
canoe in his being here with us this evening.
but having so many friends in the city OF
| Richmond end having been invited by the
! Powhatan Club, he has called bore on his
way
J Let me introduce 10 you n man who Is a
| Democrat and a Democrat who has never
/ Qusiied IN the presence Of . political enemy.
nor has been false 10 his party. We are on
/ the eve OF great political national election
and spirited contest. the results of which will
bear on the election next year. but here
IN Virginia we arc national DomOcra Is and
whoever may be nominated. provided no IS
good Democrat, will get tho vote OF this old
Commonwealth II no comes from the Vest
/ be will he supported here: If he comes from
the cold New England States and from the
National party he will he supported by the
Sunny South. So we are not tied down by
any little narrow state limit. and If they find
II is better 10 90 70 tho West and select Sem
txf. sc sNio
We know that AS conservative Democrats here
we shall welcome him with cheer and we will
stand by him until the last Democratic vote is
cast.
PROM TIE SOUTH.
If they 20 from the South OF nearer the
South and take q Senator from the little State
of Maryland there - not a man IN our own
land that belongs TO tho Democratic party.
but what will look with pleasure and pride on
that gallant man who makes the Tight IN our
behalf. But If they choose not TO nominate
German, let them 90 further North and
select for the third time Grover
Cleveland prolonged applause. We look
back OF his administration with pride 81
being one of the finest administrations given
to us in the last century and all good Demo
Gratis in the State Of Virginia will hail his
nomination with delight. But If they do not
nominate him there u another man, my
friends, in whose hands tho Democratic ban
ner has never yet known defeat The people
know him. and he represents the State in
which he has been honored with the conf
donce II tho Democracy. He sits before us
here and il gives me great pleasure. my fol-
low-citizens. to present 70 you tho distin-
euished Governor Of New York. prolonged
cheering and applause.l
GOVERNOR HILL.
Governor David D. Hill then spoke as
follows
citizens OK the city OF Richmond thank you
for this very kind and hattering reception.
j accept It not 50 much as q personal COM |
pliment 10 myself but as your tribute Of res
pect 10 tho great Empire State Of New York. |
which have the honor IN part to represent |
intend IL also as a compliment 10 the |
gallant Democracy Of that State whom |
] also In part represent here. / Am here "a |
the guest OF tho citizens Of Richmond. and |
especially Of this gallant Democratic club |
which has hOnored me with their escort to-
night Tho hospitality OF the citizens of |
Richmond is proverbial. bat the hospitality |
extended 10 myself and friends here to-day
surpasses our most sanguine expectations.
You have almost killed us with kindness
and good things / need not assure you
that am pleased 10 speak almost for the first
tins upon the sacred evil of Old Virginia, the
SSH Of that State that has given so many Of
the greatest names which adorn our history.
/ need not mention tho names Of the early
fathers Of our country, but among them 1
remember Washington, Madison. Monroe,
jefferson and q long list of the most dstin-
guished men that over adorned the history of
any great nation. DO not forget the fact that
you have contributed az much, II not more
than any other State 10 the glory and great
ness Of our common country. Applause. |
/ recall the fact That it was upon your soil
that the last great battle of the Revolution !
. and la
ING that distinguished honor YOU can allow
us 10 share in tho glory reflected upon the
whole country in tho lives of the distinguished
men whose names I have mentioned. Their
greatness and their glory belong not only TO
Virginia. but 10 New York and the whole
country as well.
THOMAS JfFFEnsON.
Their services are a common heritage which
belongs 10 the whole nation. / am pleased,
especially 10 speak in the State that gave 10
the country the founder Of the great party 10
which think the majority Of this audience
)olOng
1t was Jefferson, as we all know, that
oundod the great DEMOCRATIC party IN this
country. % His name Will live longer than the
name Of any OF those who have done distin-
pushed service 10 our country; longer in my
Judgment. and in that respect / differ from
)ur friend. Mr. Depew. Of New York, who
aid thst the name of Hamilton would sur
i've tIut OF JtutIrDH III JtbiH 10 Nhhlts III |
ny judgment whlo | DO not speak dispar-
Igingly OF the great Hamilton. ] am certain
hat the name of Jefferson will live when eyon
hat Of Hamilton has been forgotten.
Whom speaking at tho unwilling OF a monu-
nent in Toledo, Mr.. Depew was understood 20
ay that in the course of centuries 20 come tho
lame of hamilton would DO recollected. while
hat Of Jefferson would be forgotten. In my |
tumble Judgment and [ submit 1t 20 your
onsideratiOn whether or not | am right
j believe that the people OF this
ountry and tho people that will fol-
ow US in centuries 20 come, will never forget
he author If the Declaration of independence.
lis name will be rec0lected by the masses
f the people. his scholars and students,
While the limited few may recoilect the dis
lnguished services Of Hamilton. but the
reat masses Of the people the plain people
t the country. will TeoOlloct the man who
ounded tho great political party and laid the
ouudation for nearly all the greatness Of this
reat country Of ours.
DEaOCRATIO PRMCIPLF.
recollect tho fact that he il was who enun-
iated the principles that are 50 dear to every
rue American heart. You remember that
pom the occasion Of his fret inaugural he ,
ent forth tho principles which in his judg-
lcnt ought 10 cover the administration OF
his country. / do not propose TO state ,
lem all, but will recall few. He de-
Jared that the civil should be superior
o the military power In this free country OF :
urs that the legislation Of our land should ,,
@ Tor the benefit Of the greatest number Of :
-e people for the masses instead OF the
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