The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-03-16

DAVID b. HILL o,a
should be raised for the support of the govern
ment than is necessary for Its actual admins
tration. economically administered We be-
lieve that the place for surplus taxes is in
the pockets of the people and not
in the federal treasury. We believe in the
right of each state to regulate its own domestic
affairs in its own way. We claim that right in
the great Empire state where live and we
freely concede that right to the citizens of old
Virginia. l congratulate you upon the signs
of the times it is evident that the majority of
the people of the country believe in democratic
principles. Although in the last national elec-
tion our candidates were defeated through the
machinery of the electoral college, you have
not forgotten the fact that they received
a majority of the popular vote. Our principles
were sustained. They are vital to the success
OF the country. They are essential to the vel
fare of the people. We are opposed TO mo-
nopolies. We are in favor of that course and
policy which gives g. eatest good to the greatest
number. The democratic party Iegislates for
all the people and while we are not able now
to accomplish much by reason OF the fact
that the United States senate is republican and
the president is republican, we can at least,
having, through the house of representatives,
the control OF the purse strings see that we
have an economical administration of the pub
lie moneys lby Withholding extravagant and
unnecessary appropriations. In this state OF
Virginia, | congratulate you that you have q
state administration of which you have reason
to be proud. ] understand that your party
here is in good fighting condition understand
that you are prepared for the great contest that
awaits us during the coming fall.
In this section of the country 1 am informed
that your industries are growing. l cOngratu-
late you upon the fact. The democratic party
is In favor OF reasonable encouragement OF all
the industrial interests of this cOuntry-not by
taking money out OF one mans pocket TO place
it into another's. but by just and reasonable
and fair legislation. We make no war upon
any of the industries of the land Our plat
form states our position; and, while do not
intend TO argue il here at this time, simply
say TO you that the industries OF the country.
yours here and elsewhere. will be, they
always have been, safe IN the hands of the
great party that has always built up the state
of Virginia and that is entitled TO control this
great country OF ours.
bring upon this occasion the good wishes of
the people Of the Empire state. Today
we have not q republican state official
from one end of the state to the
other elected by the people at large. We have
a democratic legislature in both branches. the
first time for many years. Our republican
friends have kept control of the state for many
years so far as its legislative branch is con-
cerned, because they. have refused an
enumeration of the inhabitants, but 1
safely assure our democratic friends in this
section of Virginia that il is the last you have
seen in my judgment OF a republican legsla-
Lure In the Empire state.
Bear in mind, fellow citizens. that in the
contest that is to come yOu have not an easy
fight. The enemy intrenched. They have
the possession of the government and they will
use II for all it's worth. The candidate Of the
other side will probably be the present occu-
ant of the white house. and my friends, sur
rounded as he is with all the power of this
great government, it will not be easy to dis
lodge him or his party. 1t is not enough
that the majority o. the people believe
in democratic principles; il is not enough that
the sentiment of the people is with us. There
must be organization in every school district,
in every town, in every county throughout
your state and throughout the country. The
party that is best organized. in my Judgment,
will win the fight this coming fGli. Therefore,
IN parting from you, / Simply desire TO say
few practical words. Organize for the fight
that is to come; organize your people; instruct
them; circulate your documents; subscribe to
your newspapers; inform the people; agitate,
aRitate and organize everywhere. II this be
done we can rejoice this fall, in my judgment,
in the redemption of the country.
Fellow citizens. thank you for this kind re-
oeptiOn. l accept it not much a compl-
ment TO myself personally, because ! am
stranger TO most of you, but as a compliment
more TO the great state of New York, which I
have the honor in part to represent. And in
behalf Of that state, in behalf of its citizens,
tender you my heartfelt thanks for this kind
and flattering reception.
At Radford, Va, city OF 5000, the
traiD stopped three minutes. A delega-
tion boarded the train and insisted that
Senator Hill address the people briefly,
and yielding to the peoples demand the
senator stepped out on the platform and
made a short speech. lie was greeted
with loud cheers. AtPulaski and Wythe-
vile large crowds had assembled and at
each place Hills appearance on the plat
form was the signal for great enthusiasm.
At these towns. however, he refrained
from any extended remarks and limited
himself merely to thanking the people for
their welcome.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 14.-At
Bristol large crowd greeted the senator
and Charles ST. John made him a neat
speech of welcome. Senator Hill responded
paying high tribute to Andrew Jackson
and to the people and resources OF Ten
nessee. At MorristoWn Gen. j. &. j. Will
Jams introduced the senator as Young
Hickory"
Arrived at Knoxville Senator Hill was
greeted by 5000 people to whom he spoke
briefly. At johnson City, among other
things. he said:
Our national convention will soon meet and
frame the issues of the party. There will be
no divisions upon any question. All good
democrats will aequiescs in whatever choice
may be made. in whatever platform the wise
and able men OF our party see fit 70 adopt.
The senatur arrived here tonight and,
after making a brief speech at the depot,
went to his hotel.