The morning call., 1892-10-26

he had received from the Democracy of the
Empire State during his political career.
Continuing he said:
To-day the great reliance of intelligent
political observers in the success of our
national candidates in this State is based
upon the immense majority which
Is expected to be rolled up in New
York City under the auspices of
that magnificent organization, Tam
many Hall. Those who, because of
personal dsappOintments, would encourage
the temporary defeat of the party they
usually love, will regret their action and
realize how difficult ii is for party to re-
gain ground unwisely and foolishly lost. /
believe in healthy, strong and vigorous
partiSanship. but not in manifestation of
narrow, hidebound or selfish spirit"
Hill then turned his attention 10 the tariff
and made an exhaustive argument against
the conStitutionality of Republican protec-
tiOn. He then discussed the views of Madi-
son and jackson and said Of the Demo-
cratic position:
I'VE have not advocated and do not adyo-
cate free trade. because the Government
rather than resort to direct taxation to
secure them, we favor duties upon imports
as the best and easiest method of obtaining
revenues We denounce Republican pro-
lection as a fraud, as robbery of the great
majority of the American people for the
language of the Democratic national plat
form. 1t will be observed tn at it is Repub-
lean protection that is thus denounced. not
the mild protection of our early history to
the real Infant industries when then the ex-
cuse for il was more defensible.
Republican protection becomes worse
and more intolierable as the years roll on
if the Republican platform of 1892 is con-
strued to mean exactly what it says, then
what becomes of the Mckinley law, which
Is not based upon any such doctrine
In one aspect the situation looks as though
the Republican party had become fright
ened over the operations of the Mckinley
law and feared renewal of the popular ver-
dict OF 1890 upon it, and hence sought re-
treat from the ultra position here
tofore taken by il. Our opponents
are diligently seeking to ALLEVIATE
the laboring people from the Democratic
party. The Democratic party is, and
always has been, the true friend Of labor.
LabOr's interests are all bound up In the
welfare of the Democratic party, and will
remain so as long as the party remains
faithful to Its trust"
As to the force bill, Hill said that it is the
most important issue involved in the cleo
tion. If Republican success should ensue
as result OF this election, the measure
would become reality with all its dire and
unfortunate consequences. Unwise fnan-
cial, Industrial or tariff legislation
can easily be repealed if it proves
unsatisfactory. but political legislation
fastened upon the country to secure an un-
disguised party advantage will not be
readily surrendered, although IT'S injustice
may be fully demonstrated. The safest
way is by every means to prevent its
original enactment, rather than to trust TO
the generosity of opponents after 1t has
been fastened upon the country.
"0ur opponents" continued the speaker.
a Mt dfcnf hi inv 70
evade and ignore it, President Harrison. in
his letter of acceptance, epdeavOrs to draw
Public attention from it by a mild sug-
gestion of Don-partiSan commits
sion TO revise the Federal election
laws. Blaine. the shrewdest Of all
the Republican leaders, recently advised
the abandoning or ignoring of the.force-
bill issue, but the Vice-Presidential candi-
date vigorously defends the substance. spirit
and purpose Of the force bill. His course
does credit to his consistency, although IL
may be reflection upon his good judgment.
This issue alone makes the South solid for
the Democratic party"
In concluding, Hill said: "Our cause is
worthy of the support of every patriot. The
reforms which we demand are necessary for
the safety and welfare Of the republic We
demand change Of administration,
change Of parties. that we may have a
change of measures aud Of men,"
Lieutenant Governor Sheehan followed
Hill, and then General Sickles called upon
the veteran to read Cleveland's letter OF
acceptance and fix their eyes upon that
paragraph which relates to their interests
and their pensions. Congressman Cum
mings also spoke.
While the great indoor meeting was In
progress speeches were being made from
stands erected along Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets, from Broadway TO Third
avenue. One hundred and twenty speakers
had been divided among the stands, and
speeches were made in German, French,
English and Italian.