Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-20
HILL AT COLUMBIA.
NO CRITICISM TO MAKE or CARROLL
MANS OR THEIR POLICIES.
Each state Has q Right to Regulate It's
Domestic Concerns in Its Own way
Third-Partyism.
lBy Telegraph 70 the pIspatch.l

Rock HILL, s. c., March 1o.-lt was
O'clock this afternoon when the tram
bearing Senator Hill reached the city OF
Columbia, S. c. A large crowd was assem-
bled there, and in response to persistent
demands tor speech the Senator said
preliminary Don't be in hurry, gen.
tlemen, for South Carolinians are always
impatient" ILaughter.l
Fellow Citizens of Columbia,-I am re-
ioiced TO know that / am now in the capi-
tai of the great State Of South Caronna-
IL is State which has contributed much
10 the renown and greatness OF our com
mon country State which was tho nome
OF your great statesman, Calhoun lap
plausel; State distinguished in all our
early history; a State which IL the homeoi
the brave, generous, and hospltaDle people.
Applause. l am pleased with what nave
seen in your State on my journey north
ward. | have no criticism TO make of your
people or your policies. lApplause. L
believe that you have right to regulate
your owr domestic concerns IN your own
way, lApplause.l You are blessed with
most magnificent climate. You have
most excellent soil. know OF no reason
why Sonth Carolina cannot. be mace
most pleasant winter home for northern
L
| said. i hive only
FEW SUGGESTIONS.
You should encourage immigration, to
your midst. You should induce capital TO
come among you to build up your towns
and cities. You should endeavor TO IN
crease your manufactures. Your home IN
dustries need encouragement. L know
that your agricultural interests are some
what depressed. You are suffering from
many evils which exist throughout the
whole South. You need the remedies which
can be provided by national DEMOCRATIC
administration when it shall have attained
full possession OF TINS government
lCheersl You are attached to the Demo
cratic party because you believe IN us
principles. Applause and voice: Hur-
rah for HIlln You revere the Consttu-
ton of your country. You loyeyour state.
but YOU love your nation as well. lap
plause.I
/ AM GLAD TO KNOW THAT
YOU are taking an interest in public af-
fairs. In fact, j. has been said for many
years that South Carolina is always alert
in regard TO public questions. First IN the
field, first in war, first in peace. lap
plause. In my judgment this state has
great future before 1t If you are true 10
yourselves and true to the best interests OF
your State.
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.
NY friends, we are approaching great
national campaign in winch you take
natural and commendable interest. l
think / know that the State of South
Carolina Will be true to her history. Ap-
plause.l IL is a State that now il free,
thank Heaven, from the control of carpet
baggers. IAppiause.l You have rid your
selves of those men who sought to de-
strOy your prosperity III those reconstruc-
ton days in which you lost ali save
honor. Applause | am pleased to know
that IN the approaching campaign you pro
pose TO stand by the party OF the Constl-
tutlon-the party that has made this great
ana glorious State what 1t is to-day-and
that IS capable of restoring complete peace
and prosperity to the whole country. lap
plause.l
Fellow-citizens, the skies are bright for n
grand Democratic triumph this fall, where
by we shall redeem the Senate of our conn
try and elect Democratic President OF the
Uuited States. lApplause.l You should
organize here and elsewhere. You should
lei the people understand the issues. BE
not deceived Dy those who seek to draw
Won away from your alliance TO the grand
old party. This is not a time for third
parties. Applause. This is the time TO
show your loyalty to the great party that
is capable of benefiting you. lCheers.I
RAILROAD MIN CULTIVATED.
At the railroad shops in the outskirts Of
Columbia a large crowd OF railroad en-
ployees and workingmen were gathered,
and again Senator Hill was called to the
platform. He addressed the railroad men
and awakened their enthusiasm by re-
lating the circumstance of his having ap-
pointed az one of the New York State
railroad Commissioners an engineer on
the New York Central railroad, who was
unaware OF his selection ana VINO came
TO his engine on the day of his appoint
ment, dinner-pall in hand.
The Senator also made brief speeches at
Ridpewav. WinnsbOro', Chester, and
Rock Hill. Crowds were assembled at
Fort Mill and several other points on the
northward route, but the Senator made no
more speeches.