The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-20
HILLS IIOMEWARD JOURNEY.
CROWDS At ALL THE STOPS IN SOUTH
AND NORTH CAROLINA.
The Senator SPEAKS At Some Length IN
Columbis, and Also Addresses . Special
Party OF WOrklnemen-lncident

Columbis, ana Also Addresses . Special
Party OF worhinsmen-lnciaents.
AUGUSTA. March Ex-senator Hill and party
left this city on tho regular O'Clock train to-
day on the Richmond and Danville Nailroad for
Washington. where he is due at IL o'clock to-
morrow morning.
At Johnston. s. c.. there were several hun
dred persons at the station. and the Senator
wont out on the platform and thanked them
for their greeting At Wards a delegation
brought great big Gala lily to the Senator.
tied with red. white. and blue ribbons.
COLUMBIA. March Ex-senator Hills train
stopped here at 4 o'clock for five min
utes. There was large crowd at the station.
Senator Hills appearance on the platform OF
the car was greeted with cheers. and In re-
Spouse lie said: II am rejoiced to know
that am now in the capital Of the great State
OF South Carolina a State which has contrib
uted to the renown and greatness OF the com.
mon country: a State which was tho homo of
your great statesman. Calhoun. distinguished
in all your early history: State which is the
homo OF o brave. generous and hospitable
people"
Continuing. the Senator said that he had no
criticism tn make Of South Carolina people or
politics. He thought that they had right to
regulate their own domestic affairs. They
should encourage immigration. induce capital
to come among them. build UP their towns.
endeavor to increase their manufactures.
Their home industries needed encouragement.
He knew that their agricultural industries
we're somewhat depressed What they needed
were the remedies that could be provided by
national Democratic Administration. You
are attached to the Democratic party" said
the Senator. because you believe In
its principles. You love your State. but
you lovo your nation as we'll. I am
glad to know that you are taking an
interest in public affairs. In fact 1t has been
said for many years that South Carolinian is
always alert in public affairs. First in the
msnt this state has a great future before IT,
coming. campaign South Carolina would be
true to her history. 1t was a state which was
s. thank S4Se H% the control
CAMPAIGN south Carolina hn Would stand ep ~
Complete peace ' and PROSPERITY to the Whole
country: The skies were bright ior a grand
conclusion the senator urged the necessity OF
organization. and said that this was not the
time for going over to third parties.
The speech was loudly cheered. The train
stopped in Q few minutes at another station
Ing Of about 20 worSinsmen called Tor the
Senator and demanded a speech. Addressing
then then R Ms as s~ s ss sa n.
pointed rs Railroad Commissioner Of the state
2 man who ran an engine ON the New York
ment the senator said no came into the sta
ton with his dinner pail in his hand and his
to snd mnseFs Of tc
House from South carolina the Senator said
that he was az gratiaed to address the work.
to ths Legislature Of Miss ssippi. won " ''aN
At Kidigway there were $50 people out and
his hearers for the RECEPTION and Urging them
Thess wore cries Tor M. RldeSaS. but he DID
:sstis Rs%esrsts sa sSs ssss.ss ssassssssd
SS Ses buins ~ Dsyys Ss Ss
interests. Of the country. would be sub
served By placing ths party
1 hs be not SH g xSo ASK
made your State what it is said the Senator to-,
ss' sss:s s:d
crowd. said the senator. and the crowd cheer
ed SsaaR to the ssa he
one had suggested. but he had already been
away for a week. He trusted that his hearers
cratic party They were essential to the
preservation Of this Government: There were
crowds at several other small stations which
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. March 19.-A large and en-
thusiastic crowd greeted Senator Hill and
party to night at g o'clock. They arrived on
the Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta road
and tok supper ers e
Of the crowd. made q short address.
He spoke Of his approach Ing visit to Char
lotte on May 20 next to participate in the cele-
bration OF the Neck enburg declaration OF in
dependence. and added that whatyhe, had to
say on tho political situation would be held
In reserve until that day The party left
Charlotte at 8 :2O o'clock.