The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1892-03-24

| men, II they, in the main, agree with
Democratic principles, what do they gain
by thus forming themselves into third
| parties. creating division III our organi-
zation? divisions means defeat; unity
means the success of these principles.
My friends, l look at what is at stake.
In this coming election, we can come
very near, we meet with reasonable
success, to the control Of the Senate Of
the country. We can keep the Demo-
cratic House Of Representatives with us.
Y Iou can give us Democratic executive,
and if, after four years Of power. you
have any complaints of the Democratic
party because II LAS not accomplished
all that you thought 1t should accom-
pllsh, then you have perfect right to
turn against it, and turn it out OF power;
but not until then. Applause.
! know great deal is sad by our op-
pon"nts about an American policy. 1t
is plausible catcchism. The Amcri-
can policy which we wan: to maintain
In this country is that which gives
American ireemCn their riwh.s. We
want an administration that respects
our rights abroad and maintains them at
home. Let us stand by the old prlnci-
pies OF government, and not run after
new and untried things. In the Ian.
guagc OF another, distinguished pre-
dcccssor OF mine in The government of
my own State "We must build up a
new prosperity upon the old foun dations
OF American seli-governmcnt; carry
back our political systems towards the
ideas of their authors; make govern.
mental institutions simple, irugal-med-
ding little with the private concerns of
individuals, aiming at fraternity among
ourselves and at peace abroad, and trust
ing to the people to work out their own
prosperity and happiness" This Is not
only true Democracy, but it is common
sense, and upon these principles we can
safely stand.
Senator Hill then reviewed political
affairs IN the States Of Connecticut and
New York. In the former, he said, the
Republicans have kept control by a sys-
tenn OF representation unworthy OF a
place in a free country. The State is
| just as much in need of home rule as IS
Ireland today. The same was the case
in New York until the recent Demo.
cratic victory. l gave it to you for
what 1T IS worth. You have seen the
last OF Republican Legislatures in the
Empire State. Enthusiastic applause !
a word as to the future. The skies
are bright, in my opinion for Democratic
success. 1t is not essential who the
candidate OF the Democratic party may
be. The great point is to achieve vic
tory for Democratic prnciplcs,in Novcm-
Der next. l pledge you the State OF
New ork'S electoral vote for the Demo-
cratic candidate. LGrcat applause. |
need not say to you how important that
victory will be in the future Of this
country. AS the country goes this fall.
III my Judgment, so will its control re.
main ior several years. If we are true
TO our party. we shall be true 10 our
country. | have no patience with that
set OF men who arc constantly speaking
IN favor OF -partisanship. l believe
III bold, aggressive and courageous
partsanshlp. | would exert every in
ilucncc of tho party organization to build
up and not bciltlc my party.
believe in this case that the princ-
pies OF my party are essential to the well
iarc ofmy country [applausc] !, and there
fore am subscribing The best and high
est interests Of the country when | in
sist upon 1t that my party, embracing,
as 1T Loes, a majority, as | believe, OF
The people of the country. should be
placed in power. | would use in the
accomplishment OF this end every lcgiti-
mate influence. | would not seek to do
1t by corrupt means; but l do believe in
vigorous partisanship, and | believe
that the country today is not 80 much in
danger OF partisanship as it is in viola
ton OF the Constitution and by corrup-
tIon itself which pervadcs the Govern
ment. LApplausc.l
Now, my friends, have detained YOU
longer than | intended. ] am glad |
have been permitted to see you face to
face, to discuss in this informal way the
principles of my party, and | trust in
the years to come / may again have the
pleasure Of meeting the Democracy OF
this great State and addressing you at
some future time.
At the conclusion of Senator HIPS
speech there were loud calls for Mr..
Rldgcway, and IN response to them he
spoke briefly in eulogy of Senator IIill's
political career. He spoke OF the en-
dorsemcnt Of Mr.. Hill by the Albany
conN ton, and said that the country
must lOt be misguided by lew dis
gruntlcd Democrats, who were ready,
as before, TO ally themselves with the
Republicans.
Col. Taliaterro spoke briefly. lie
said the endorsement of Mr.. Hill at AL
bany was the whiLe-cap on the first
wave of the tide Of Democracy which
would land David B. Hill in the Presi.
| dents chair
At the conclusion of this speech, the
| committee escorted Senator Hill to the
Caldwell House, where pleasant sur
prise was awaiting him. A souvenier
silver spoon of generous proportions,
appropriately fashioned, rcposed in a
satin case in hls parlor, the gift of cit.
liens OF birmingham.
At 3 o'clock the Senator and his party
aud some prominent citizens sat down
to dinner. An hour later the Senator
held public reception in the parlors Of
the hotel, which had been decorated
| with plants and flowers for the occa SION.
For hail an hour The Senator shook
hands with the people Of Birmingham.
| After the banquet, Senator Hill and his