St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-11-02
DEFINED The ISSUES.
Senator Hill Speaks to En-
thusiastic Democrats at
Schenectady.
The Tariff the Sharply De-
fined Issue Between the
Two Parties.
Democrats Still Stand on the
Doctrine Laid Down by
Jefferson.
A Grand Eulogy or the
Standard Bearers OF
Democracy.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Nov. 1.-Sena-
tor David b. Hill spoke here tonight be-
fore a large and enthusiastic gathering
of Democrats. He reached Schenectady
on the train that arrives at 4:45, ana
was met at the station by prominent
Democratic leaders of the county. lie
ained at the Edison house, and at
o'clock was escorted to the meeting hall
by the marching Democratic clubs.
There was a large number of Repub-
licans and women among the audience,
and the reception given Senator Hill
was-the most enthusiastic ever accorded
a campaign speaker in this city. He
spoke for more than an hour, and
among other things said:
''Ihere was never more sharply de-
fined issue between the two parties
upon the tariff question than in the
present campaign, and no man ought TO
be undecided. Both of the great parties
believe that the tariff should be suf-
ficient TO raise the amount necessary
for the support of the government.
After
That Declaration
the Democratic party makes halt, and
insists that no other or larger tariff shall
be imposed, while the Republican party
insists that the government should in-
pose such high rates as may be deemed
necessary to prevent competition with
domestic industries, even to the extent,
if desired, of absolute prohibition OF i'm
portations.
"rhe Democratic party does not pro-
pose the destruction of the tariff as is
asserted by Republicans, but simply a
modification, believing that the primary
and direct purpose of tariff is the
raising of revenue and that no greater
duties should be eXacted than are alb
solutelv required for the needs OF the
government. We stand where we have
ever stood upon the doctrine laid down
by Jefferson, who said in his first an
nual message to congress that "Agrl-
culture, manufactures, commerce ann
navigation, the four primaries OF our
rosperity, are most thriving when left
most free to individual enterprise" Ii
the Republicans were to avoW their
principles honestly they would say 1t is
desired that certain
Private Industries
of the country shall be encouraged at
the public expense. and the people
should give this their encouragement.
We fairly raise the precise question at
issue.
"Made bold by their successes. the
Republicans are daily assuming more
position upon this sub
iect. A few years ago they were con-
tent to insist, not that the tariff should
be made larger solely for the
sake of protection, but that imposition
of tariff duties should be necessary Tor
the purposes of revenue. There should
be exercised discrimination as far as
possible in favor of home Industries, OF
such an adjustment of such necessary
duties secured as might accomplish that
purpose" rem
Speaking of the candidates, Mr.. Hill
said:
"Neyer were standard bearers Sc
lected who were more hit to bear III TIL
umph the Democratic banner. Ihey
both answer toe Jeffersonlan standard
of fitness, both have been satisfactorily
tested in the public service, and both
represent the chosen principles OF our
party in this campaign. and are entitled
to YOUR suffrages. Ex-President Cleye-
land
Needs No EuiOgy
at my hands. His life and public serv
ices are familiar to the people; his adj
ministration digDltied. honest and able.
He has safely withStood the popular
criticism, has passed into history and
reflected credit on the country. His re-
election will not only be personal
triumph, but it will also be the vlndica-
ton of our principles and the triumph
OF the Democratic party"
Abiding to the force bill, Senator iii
said that it was the most Important
issue involved in this election and po-
litcal legislation promoted TO secure
undis9uised partisan advantages; 1t was
an issue that necessarily made The
South solid for the Democratic party.
Its enactment would be a blow aimed
directly at the men, at their homes and
at their peace and security, and they
were naturally opposed to it. But that
was not the South's only issue, for it
was also solid against unreasonable
tariff burdens.
Referring to the state of New York's
position at the coming election, Senator
Hill said that it appeared as If New
York was still
The Pivotal State;
that if the Democrats of the Empire
state did their duty there was little rea-
son to doubt that the Democratic candI-
dates would be triumphant. The in
creased registration being, as is, mostly
i'll the cities, was indicative to his mind
of Democratic success. However, there
should not be TOO much confidence or
TOO much reliance placed on the vote
cast at the gubernatorlal election. lit is
true we have carried the state for our
state ticket for the last seven
wears, and last fall WEI carried
1t by $4,000 majority, but we
must remember that the total vote cast
was ISL, 276 votes less than that polledin
1888. The Republicans seem to possess
a reserve strength III presidential cleo
tons which they exhibit at no other
election, and which reqnires our great
est efforts to overcome"
Senator Hill gave some attention to
agricultural affairs in New York state,
and closed with further eulogy OF the
Democratic ticket and candidates. He
was heartily applauded at the COLI
cIuSiOn of his address.