Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-15

phacc senator Hllis appearance on the platform
was the signal for great enthusiasm. At these
towns. however he refraned from any extended
remarks and limited himself merely TO thanking
the people for :beir welcome.
GLADE SPRINGS, ABINGDON, AND BRISTOL
KNOXVILLE, TENN, March 14.--At Glade
Springs and Abingdon large crowds we're assem-
blod. and Senator Iiil spoke briefly, but the
chiot demonstration Of the afternoon was at
Bristol Several thousand people were assem-
bled here, aud the Senator was met by delega-
ton headed by Hon. Charles J. 81. John and
George W. Kuhnert, president Of the liill Club.
The delegation escorted Mr.. VIM TO n convenient
stand, and MIR. 81. John introduced tho dstn-
guiahed Now Yorker az follows:
Fellow -Citlzens,-I take pleasure In intro
ducng 20 you one whom We know to be Demo
crat. lCheersl The people of tho South have
watched his course as Governor. rs senator, and
as Democratic leader Of the Empire State Jap
plause.l We admire the courage with which no
has fought the Republican party. We respect
him for the enemies which he has made. tRe-
newed cheers.l now have tho pleasure OF in
trtddcing TO you the Hon. David b. Bin.
CHEER AFTER CHEER.
Tho crowd caught all the enthusiasm OF the
gentleman who presented Mr.. Iill, and cheer
after cheer greeted the hOHing Senator. When
the cheers had ceased MIR. Hin spoke as fol-
lows:
Fellow~Citizcns.--I thank you for this kind re-
ceptOn. When view this vast crowd | realize
that the country IL growing. | never did take
mucn hkpfk IN MI Gofttf ttlSuS, ana 4 nOb I
know how much population he gave this CITY,
but / am inclined 20 think you ought to
havo new count OF inhabitants, tCheers.l /
realize also, lOuneying as have been doing to-
day on tho railway train. that am passing
through what Henry W. Grady, whose memory
we all should revere, called the new South. /
have observed your growing industries, your
towns springing mp on every hand, the Increase
OF your population, and your wealth. congratu-
late you upon your growth
rft-fn-r sprurupN or Tvc pf-r nuR rovtrrv
am informed that this town Ia situated partly
In the State Of Virginia and partly In the state
OF Tennessee You have here, therefore, a
dyided allegiance, but / am sure that while your
allegiance is divided between the two States, you
are LOYAL to our common country. which embraces
al the states. lChoers.l / recall the fact that
Virginia was one OF the thirteen original States.
Tennessee was afterwards admitted TO the Union.
Virginia gave - the country Thomas Jefferson,
the author of the Declaration OF Independence.
lApplause.l Tennessee gave us General Andrew
jackson. The one was the author OF our llbcr-
ties ana the other yindicatod the right OF free
dom from search OF American seamen on tho
high seas. In this vast audience there are un-
dOubtedly citizens OF all parties, but / assume
that the greater portion belong 70 the grand old
Democratic organization TO which am proud 10
belong.
TIE WELCOME TO HARRISON.
About a year ago you gave a welcome,
grand and magnificent one, 20 the President OF
our country. Ii was fitting apd proper that no
should have such q welcome at tho hands oI the
citizens Of this town, not only because OF his high
character. but because of the exalted place which
he occupies by the suhrages OF the American
people. iApplauso.l 1t il one Of the distinguish
ing traits Of our people Of all parties and Of all
sections that they have proper respect for con-
stituted authority Therefore / rejoice that you
gave the President Of our republic when he WIS.,
tied this place the grand welcome that was bis
due. lApplauso1
THE GREATNESS or SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA.
-. L.. ~
railroad on which have been travelling to-day
ttho Norfolk ami Westerly. It sets forth the ad-
vautages q TINS great and growing country
through which have passed ana am now pass
ing. u shows what has been impressed upon
me to-day-yOur great growth and the richness
Of this portion Of the country. ] might well say
That the light Of your furnaces lights the path OF
your railroad from one end of IL 20 another.
There - iron 10 the night Of US, iron 20 the lett OF
US iron in front " US, and iron all round us. The
development OF your iron industry constitutes
one of your sources Of wealth. This pamDh-
let which / hold in my hand Is head
cd "COme South, Young Man." Laugh
teri To-day 1 have imagined myself 10 be
"A Young man, and am taking the advice which
this circular gives and am now on my way South.
lApplauso.l / Oh serve that there has been
printed In this pamphlet portion Qi the speech
OF President Harrison, which he delivered here
az the time Of the reception 20 which have re-
ferred. Permit me to quote few sentences
from that speech. lie said
PRESIDENT HARRISON ANSWERED.
What binders us, secure iulthe markets Of
our own grt al population, from successful COM
petition In the markets Of the world What him
ders our people, possessing every element OF
material wealth and endowed with nYennve
genius and energy N 'urpassed, IRON again
having upon the seas merchant marine, flying
The flag OF our country ana carrying its COM
merce intOevery sea aud every port? Permit me
10 say 90 the President and his party that can
tell Them what hinders. IL is the Republican
IL 81 Of WI fix
years lgreat applausel-legislati0n which has
butt up the barners 10 greater commerce
legislation which instead OF giving us ireer and
wider markets, hassrcstricied those We have.
That Il the reason that the farmers and the
manufacturers of this portion OF the country as
well as OF the whole United States, have not
entered into successful competition in the mar
kets Of the world.
OUR FLAG AND OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Tie speaks Of the desirabihty Of having our
merchant marine flying the nag OF our common
country everywhere. beg to remind him that
in tho good old days Of Democratic rule the nag
Oh our country used to fly on our merchant mo-
rlne everywhere throughout the globe, and 1t -
only the narrow, restrictive, partisan policy OF
the party now iu power that has prevented our
commerce from spreading around the globe.
thrust the time viii come wnen our commerce
will be freer than 10 is now. trust the time VIII
come when the barriers OF legislation which re-
strict and hamper your Industries and embar-
raqs your business viii bc removed. That time
Will come, IN my judgment. Muon We nave thht
Democratic victory next fail for which We are
all praying.
TINE FOR DEMOCRATIC AGGREssIvRNEss.
think, my friends, the time is ripe for the OK
sss manifestation of a bold, vigorous, and az
gressive Democracy. lApplausel
am informed that my train is about 20 de-
part. This is a fast age, and we must travel
last. | thank yOl, foilOT-cltiz0ns, for the honor
which YOU 20 my State, AMI thanking yol also
tor your attention, bid !ol good afternoon.
lCheers.l
MORE hill BOOMERS.
Al johnson City, Tenn. was another exultant
crowd Oh I'm boomers, aud banners had been
impfoyised to express the measure OF their en-
thnsiasm. "WelcOme 10 Our state" was the
greeting on the largest. while others bore the
words: " ] am Democrat, naFlu D. mn our
Choice" and "rammany So1ety OF johnson
CITY" The chairman Of the johnson City dele
CATION introduced senator hill, who said:
FsllOW citzens,-l AN pleased 70 greet the
citizens % this new city, named N hohot OF one
OF tho illustrOus citizens Oi Tennessee, formerly
the President of our country and your United
states senator, one of whose record you were
Most proud and whose memory tho citizens OF
the country VIII always revere. lApplause.I
"rHR DEMOCRATIC PARTY HATES SHAM"
do not intend 10 detain you with any lengthy
remarKs as you we'll know ] am Ionrneying 10
the South 10 speak In sister State tomorrow.
/ Judge from Nrat has been said by the gentle
man who introduced me that this II Demo
cratic town. hope that is So The Democratic
parry reveres the Constitution as Andrew
J0hnson did The party stands up for the rights
OF tue people as andrew johnson did. The
democratic party hates hypocricy and sham as
Andrew Johus0n did. lAppiause.J
Hers the train moved OIL
AT NoRRIsTOwN, TENN,
where a large crowd was assembled, General q.
L. j. Williams, OF Knoxville, introduced senator
hin as "the Young Hickory OF DemOcrscy-a
man under whose leadership Democracy never
lost a battle" fCheerHl
II heartily assure you, my fellow citizens"
said Senator Hin, "that am pleased 20 meet
the citizens Of this town on this occasion. As
you well know, am iOurneying TO sister State
to speak before the Legls ature there tomorrow.
have not much 20 say 70 you tonight prefer
10 reserve, 50 lar as | can, what | may have
% say Ia regard 20 political questions until ad.
dress the Legislature OF the sovereign state OF
Mississippi. Nevertheless, am pleased to greet
you here as true aud loyal Democrats Of the
State Of Tennessee IApplause.l