The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-28

ths peoples side; oompoundlnR with no
misonisvogs catering to monopoly. Hesaid
Senator HNl is a friend OF the
workers and his followers are
workers. FCries Of ''good."l
Senator Hill then addressed the meeting
on the tarif and force bill issues.
The senator's speech was in the line
OF those recently delivered IN New York
and Brooklyn, bup other parts Of the speech
were new. Senator Hin said
l need not assure yoN that 1t affords inc ex.
treme qualification to have the privilege OF ad-
dressing the people OF Virginia In this far. famed
historic and romantic city Of Lynchburg on this
occasion. You may imagine a special reason
why journeyed 30 fer from my home to speak
20 you upon the political questions Of the day
IN state which cannot regard as doubtful
come at the personal request OF the dis
Lhguished senator who hon9rs the city Of
Lynohburg by his residence among you. and
who otherwise honors tho state Of Virginia
whose aole aud distinguished renresentativa he
is In the United States Senate, and who occu.
pies seat next TO my own 10 that august body.
Debt OF GRATITUDE.
I do noe forget the fact that. as one OF the
delegates from the Old dominion, he was my
friend at the Chicago convention and en-
deavored to speak not only In my behalf but in
vindlcRtion OF the rights and dignity OF the dele
CATION from New York. but the impa1iencs of
ths convention, regret to say, occasioned an
annoying interruption and prevented that full
ana courteous hearing which otherwise would
or should have been cheerfully accorded hin
trust that ingratitude IN polilics is not one OF
my faults, and when one who exhibited hh5
friendship for mo and his respect for the dele
cation from tbs Empire state under such trying
circumstances solicited my presence hero
70 epeak 90 his own neighbors
and friends in behalf OF the democratic Gauss
In hospitable Virginia, and especially In his own
home, noted FOR its courtesy and magnanimity,
could not do less than obitgs him, no matter
as what Inconvenience IL might be, and l was
sure that you would gladly listen TO me in ad-
NOCaGY OF the candidates Nominated nv the
yenAon.
THE RIGHT OF FREE sPEHCH.
Upon the topic Of free speech everywhere
the senator said:
These observations lead to the suggestion that
the Democratic party, broad and liberal in its
tendenoleF, favorB free speech everywhere, in
conVentioA upon the hustings, in the halls OF
congress, IN primary meetings and wherever
else public opinion is 70 be formed and political
action TAKEN In this free country OF ours 50 is
our pride and boast that every citizen desirous
OF expressing bis sentiments Ga favor Of any
reputable canss Is entitled 70 a fun aud
respectful hearing without unnecessary annoy
ance or Offensive disturbance. Il matters not
whether We agree with has opinions or not, 10
we attend public gatherings or thoss which
have been arranged for his accommodation,
duty as Fsll as courtesy and fair treatment re-
qutre that reasonable opportunity should he af.
forded Tor The presentation Of his views, no
matter what they may bp, so long as he vic.
lates no law and is decent In expression. This
with the American idea of fair pIay anu with
the conceded law OF the land - -
TEE ATTACKS on WEAVER
In connection with these observations, permit
me to say that very deeply regret the indig-
mites or attempted violence, said TO have hsen
offered TO or committed upon the person OF
Gen, Weaver, the 2eople's party candidate for
President, In his Eecent political Journey in
ports Of the occurronoes have been greatly
exaggerated, and presume tbae IL is
not unlikely that such is tue fact. owing
10 political excitement or prejudice, and wa mnst
probably accept the pu6ished accounts with
considerable allowance Be that as it may be-
the occurrences, or assaults or indignties what
ever they may have been, only aided the cNuss
they we're intended to injuro, differ with Gen
Weaver In his POLITICAL views and have no sySn.
pathy with hls present political course, bus
denounce all attempts to prevent his having an
he peases in this free republic with.
out molestation or disturbance as undemo.
cratic, unwise and disgrRosful The American
nag, As well as corrsot public sentiment.
should protect him and any other public man
in hisaolaical utterAnoes, 40 matter what po-
itical faction or party he champions, or wuere-
ever he may happen 10 be, north or south, cast
or west, This IN O free country aAd the land of
free speech, and is ia our duty to keep IL so. As
democrats, lat uR all frown down and suppregs
rowdyism, intimidation and violence every
where
DECLINE OF gECEIoNALIsM.
AAu PNshAO~tN hCGOulpllhlBQ QF
the administration of President Clevsland.h y
was Senator Hits next topic. He said:
AS in the last. 80 in the present canvass. the
Issues largely involved are OF an economic or
Industrial character, This naY account 90
some extent, for the suietness OF the campaign
and the lack OF bitterness and excitement which
sometimes attend our presidential elections IN
all national campaigns snco'i660 until 1923 the |
Issues presented and discussed were, 20 great |
extent, involved with sectional differences |
growing out of this war and oocasiOnsd |
much bitterness and revived unpleasant |
memories In the campaign. The old war Issues |
we're all fought over again by campaign orators, |
the free OK sectional strife were rekindlsd and |
bitter hatreds INDUCED in. THEN came the Ad- /
vent OF the last democratic administration into /
power Ia 1885. Under IT'S wise and pacific man /
aRement OF public affairs old Issues were |
discarded. economic and Industrial questions |
were brought TO the front, fraternal relations |
were restored between all sections OF The |
country, sectional aniinoslties were forgotten |
and an era of peace aud good feelluZ was in |
auourated, and In 1883, after four years OF |
power, the presidential question was determined |
upon the new lines and new issues which have |
continued until tho present period.
DESERVES THE NATIONS THANKS.
The first point, therefore, which desire 60 |
maze tonight Is that the complete pacincAtion |
OF the country, which included the eradication |
Of sectional issues and the thrustng aside OF |
UNPLEASANT trihes and the substitution OF new |
issues, was occasioned by the wise and states-
rnanlike policy OF the last democratic national |
land II that administration had accomplished |
nothing else for the good OF the |
country this one result was sufficient |
to eutite It to the thanks Of every good citizen
who honestly desires the peace, prosperity and |
welfare OF this republic. That admipigtration |
prorotsd patriotism, elevated politlcs raised |
tho standard OF public discussion and caused |
Campaigns Of education 20 be substituted FOR |
tests between the sections based upon the |
old issues discarded. If for no other reason |
this Is sufficient one for that administration |
TO be restored to power.
DEMOCRATIC RESPONSIBILITY.
On the subject Of democratic respond. |
hillty the senator said:
Tae republican vice presidential candidate.
Whiaeaw Reid, IN his recent remarkable but
Ill cons dered letter OF acceptance, uses the
language Not Tor ono year since |
March, 1889, has tbs Democratic party had |
power TO control the legislation and direct the
policy Of the United States government
We thank Mr.. Reid for this frank
to relieve the Democratic
party from responsibility for all the bad legis-
iation which has been enacted dnrlng the past
pecially In the south, who are disposed 20 blame
the Democratic party because more has not
been accomplished Tor the good OF tne people
during that period They had forgotten until Mr..
Reid reminded them that while the Democratic |
party had once had The presidency and several
times control OF the House Of Representatives,
and for a very short period the Senate, 10 has
not had control Of the law making power OF the |
for tina at thirty wears and IL haa |