The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-20
fairs In their own way without interference
from tho general government.

fairs In their own way without interference
from tho general government.
TIRE FORCE bill.
am here TO congratulate you upon the fac
that the infamous bill known rs the Fore
bill has met. at least. with temporary defeat
and we hope with permanent defeat. d'
not propose TO discuss the features Of tha
measure here tonight. You are familiar will
them and the great contest which was had il
the Congress Of the United States by the dis
tinguished United States Senator from th'
State Of Indiana who sits upon this platform
and who .is entitled TO your thanks
ms we'll as tho thanks Of the whole countr,
for the distinguished part that he took viii
other senators in that fight. II was the most
dangerous bill, dangerous 10 the Liberties OF
the country. II would have established tn,
| precedent which would have gradually taker
away from the people their right to contro
their own elections In form the right would
be continued. but in fact tho people would
| be deprived Of free and full expression OF
| their sufIrages
/ am not here 10 say that the danger il fully
passed but am here 70 say that there Il
every prospect that no such bill will pass the
next House OF Representatives. inc 9nes
ton of tho Force bill was decided last fall, as
also WAS the question OF excessive taxation
Everywhere we went 20 the people N tho same
old manly fashion that our party always goes
before the people. telling them frankly what
the dangers were and what the remedies are,
aud what we propose 10 do.
THE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND IT.
Last fall we discussed these questions
where our elections we're TO be held. The
people. az we saw understood the questions
involved. What was tho result a crafty
ing and most favorable result. Republican
State after State wheeled into the Democratic
party Republican Governors were sue
ceeded by Democratic Governors in most IN
made IN the Senate # the United
States. and but for the fact that
they had admitted these what ] might term
bogus" States, we should to-day have had
o majority in the United States senate. There
will be slight Republican majority Of from
ten 70 twelve in the Senate but this hns been
Offset by two-thirds Democratic ma ority in
the lower House. And now they tell US in
those States where elections arc 10 DO
held that the people did not I'M
derstand the question upon which they
were 20 pass They told us that IN some
manner they felt deceived. hoodwinked
by Democratic orators and the Democratic
press deny it and submit to you that the
people of this country understood the Ques-
tons upon which they were 90 pass and ! re-
flute this indictment Of common sense Of
the American people, who. with their eyes
open. would thus TO shown 10 have SO little
intellectual sense. They understood these
questions.
NOTHING TO TAKE BACK.
We have been hearing what he's been known
ms campaign Of education since Inst fall
aud now they want ~ to reopen those cases
which wore involved. We are willing TO do 10 If
necessary we have nothing 10 take back.
The people not only opposed the Republican
-, . l,,t ba
Of extravaganza. They understand precisely
what We mean when We speak
Of the Billion-dollar Congress. I know
il il said in the discussion going
on in that heated debate in tho
great State of Ohio to-day that tho people
after awhile will Get used TO what Is called
the Mckinley bill. IL Is said that che more
we hear Of these exactions the better we will
like them. | do not believe II. / believe the
bill from the start was An imposition upon
the American people and will continue so 20
the end Notwithstanding the verdict OF the
people last fall. a Republican Congress met IN
December and refused 20 repeal the bill
Notwithstanding this manifestation Of feeling
by the people the party IN power absolutely
refused 10 take any action. Notwithstanding
the rebuke 20 the rulings OF an arbitrary
speaker our Republican friends stand firmly
by what they claim to believe. Such mani
festatlons OF public sentiment ~ character
il they had taken place in England. would
have resulted in q change Of the policy Of the
government.
TARIFF REFORM.
Immediately after the election of 1888 and
permit me to refer to q personal matter-after
the defeat of our national candidate | was
serenaded by some of the Democratic clubs
Of Albany in honor of my own reelection
and then had the honor 10 address them. I
said TO them that We have unfolded the flag OF
tariH reform and we propose to remain by Il
until victory shall crown it. We are waging
A warfare against tho mon who expoud tho
public money In billion Congresses. We viii
stand up for the peoples rights
and against all encroachments upon
them. The Democratic party IS the
party Of the people and its interests are
but observed when the Democratic party Is
in power. Why during the four years of our
last Democratic administration, although pos
sibly all was not accomplished that have
been, stil, nevertheless, II accomplished one
thing which entities 1t 10 more respect than
any other. Ii pacihed 70 a great extent all
the sections of this country and made rs com
plete q pacifcati0n Of the country as was
achieved by the victory Of 1884.
The Democratic party seems 20 be IN good
fighting trim throughout tho country. We
are substantially united upon all the ques-
tons laid down. | am passing through your
good City on my way 70 tho city OF Atlanta
10 speak on Wednesday az the unYeiling Of
the statue of the lameHted Henry W. Grady.
! regretted % leave my old State No
this period Of the canvass. yet | had given
the promise that whom this was 10 be done
| would take the journey and pay my tribute
q respect 20 the gallant Georgian WHO did 50
much towards the complete pacihcatlOn OF this
and of ours, and 1 stopped of here at the iu-
vitation Of your citizens that they might see
nc and might see them-nOt 20 make my
formal address, but simply TO speak few
words TO those who would be assembled TO
meet me tins evening.
Assuring YOU of the unanimity that charac-
cries the action OF the Democrats Of our IA
ion and OF the prospective victory that we
hink is in view can only say to you tonight |
n conclusion that thank the gentlemen OF
his club for all the oourtesies extended 10 |
ne and thank the citizens OF this city VINO |
nave turned out in such large numbers to- |
hight to do mo honor and can only hope |
hat at some future time, when not 50 much |
crowded with campaign duties, that ! may |
nave the honor OF again visiting your grand |
I'D city aud see you face 70 face again. ITO |
)nged applause.
AT the close OF Governor Hills address the |
gave evidence OF their entertain
nent by Offering cheer after cheer.
Senator ID. W Voorhees,, of Indiana, was |
hen called for and made a most entertaining |
peech. The Senator spoke as follows.
He expressed his unexpected pleasure 20 be
permitted 10 travel with Governor Hill through |
he South. and yet as a child OF the South no
nd the other people Of the six States formed |
rom the old parert always regarded Virginia
aore in the light OF their home than OF
TRANCE country.
Speaking of politics Mr.. Voorhees, said that