The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-11-10
SENATOR HILL TALKS
He Is Proud of the Work Done by His
SDaopers-Views M tn Iepisiatson

He Is Proud of the Work Done by His
snappers-views rs to Legislation.
ALBANY. N. Y. Nov. 9.-United States
Senator David b. Hill was waited on by
reporter this evening and asked to give
his opinion on the results of the general
election held yesterday. Senator Hill said:
II am reluctant to be interviewed for
two reasons. First; ever since the Chicago
convention | have adhered to the rule to
conline my political utteranccs to my
public speeches. fow bogus interviews
have appeared. however. to which / paid
no attention. not caring to dignity them
with denial. Second, after . successful
election. it seems to be the fashion
fer every body to rush into print
and claim some share OF the credit
for the victory. 1t was so in 1890. when We
swept the country, and it will probably be
so now. prefer not to indulge in any
such unseemly scramble where those who
do the least valuable work before an cleo
ton usually shout the loudest afterwards.
Nevertheless, / am willing to say o few
words in regard To the great victory. lest
my silence might be misconstrued."
Did the result please you Sen0torP'
esked the reporter.
Every good Democrat will heartily re-
l0iee over the return of the Democratic par
ty to power in the Nation he replied.
Tho victory is most overwhelming and
gratifying. 1t is not only personal trI-
umph of of ex-President Cleveland and q
Just tribute to him, but It is y viHdlcation
of the Democratic principles which he
championed. The people were opposed to
force bill and desired tariff reform, and
upon those two issues we have won the vic.
tory. Upquestionably the federal election
issue kept several Southern States with ne
which might otherwise have zone for the
tory will carry with it the con-
troll of the United States Senate, which
will enable us TO place Democratic iegisla-
tion upon the federal siatute-books. We
will then cease to be mere opposition
party. and can secure the remedial legisla-
ton which the people demand. and that
opportunity Will huild MP the Democratic
party and make it strong. We must caTry
out our pledges by reform III the tariff and
reducing federal taxation, not by harsh
and extreme measures, but upon the con-
servative lines Indicated IN our platform
and III the speeches of our candidates. II
We shall secure the Senate we can show the
people the beneticent results of Democratic
policies and the good that " cal. accomplish
will insure Us the power for many years. /
think the Democracy Will prefer vigorous
and aggressive policy, and to that end the
existing federal election law should he re-
pealed. Ii is n vexatious, arbitrary and
unnecessary measure. capable of great IN
justice and abuse. and. IN the hands Of UNI
priGcipled officials. may become an instru-
ment of aggression. The manner in which
il was sought TO be used against us By our
opponents on election day furnishes an
abundant argument for it's repeal
Senator. what do you think of the re-
suit In New York; was asked.
Il am particularly gratihed with the
glorious result in this STATE be replied.
The State organization Of tho party. 40
well as the organizatio::s IN nine-teaths of
the counties, wsro In the hands OF my
friends-those who legally supported my
claims at Chicago-and | WAS extremely
desIrors that an excellent showing should
be made. and / am moro than satisfied.
Our organizations every here Supported
Mr.. Cleveland with great earncstness
and good faith, and with tho
Same loyalty that has character
ized their political actions towards
Democratic candidates. The Democracy