The morning news., 1892-03-18
TIE SERENADE
Senator Hill Addresses Thousands
From the De Soto Balcony.

From the De Soto Balcony.
The Hin Club began TO assemble in court
house square at $50 O'Clock. The assembling
was under difficulties. At the time ap-
pointed for the club TO meet there were less
than fifty members present and some OF the
Hillites were inclined to feel discouraged.
The clans gathered rapidly afterward, how
ever, and at 5:45 o'clock there were over 300
members in line on the asphalt pavement in
front Of the court house.
Col. Clifford Anderson was marshal, with
Sheriff John I. Roman, P. J. O'Connor,
Maj. @. II. Ryals, Maj. J. L. Warren, 7. ].
Sheftall.@ Thomas Gamble, James Lane,
William Clifton and p. L. Constantine as
assistants.
The crowd was eager and ready TO march,
but Middleton's brass band, which had been
engaged for the occasion. had not appeared.
A delay OF fifteen minutes was caused on
this account, during which the crowd
stamped their feet In impatience. The de-
lay nearly doubled the ranks Of the club,
however.
The members Of the band showed up one
by one, and at last, with only nine members.
the band took its place at the head of the
line and struck up tune. Col. Anderson
gave the command by twos, forward,
march, /" and the march around the square
Maj. Ryals made an imposing right guide.
At the head Of the line were Maj. Warren,
Supt. Baker, Prof S. b. Spencer, Prof. NJ.
A. O'Brien, Francis Hart, Henry McAlpin.
John T. Roman, T. j. SLeftall, DIR. J. G.
Bulloch and Hon. Philip NJ. Russell.
The line was long one and made an
imposing appearance on its way to the De
Soto. Hundreds of people viewed the
parade and followed it to the hotel. Arriv-
ing there the streets around the De
Soto were found already crowded with
thousands OF people and the balconies OF the
hotel were packed, hundreds Of ladies hav-
ing taken positions there and upon the side
walks.
The band struck up "Dixien as the line
reached the De Soto aud the stirring tune
was greeted with cheers from thou
sands OF throsts, intermIngled with cries of
Hill, David B. Hill"
The line was marched around to the
southwest corner of the hotel and faced to-
ward the balcony. The crowd Immediately
punched itself at this corner. The cries for
Hill again resounded, mingled with cheers
and shouts.
In few minutes Senator Hill appeared
with Z. J. OConnor, Esq. Capt. John e.
Dillon and Maj. @. NJ. Ryals
Mr.. O'Connor advanced, and, in short
an very we'll put aud appropriate address,
introduced Mr.. Hill. He said
In behalf Of the David b. Hill Club, and the
people Of this entire section, tender our dis
tingulshed visitor, hearty welcome to the CITY
OF savannah. We honor him on account of his
high character. ability, the exalted position
that he occupies, his friendship for the south,
and his unswerving fidelity to the Democratic
party. He believes that the Democratic party
can best administer the affairs of our govern
ment. And ii is In his power to bring success
To our party. He Is thoroughly in sympathY
with the people, and with him as our standard.
bearer. the Democratic party will sweep the
field. IL affords me greater pleasure than
can convey 70 you 70 present TO you the uncon-
qnered son Of New York, Senator David b.
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Mr.. Hill stepped forward to the railing
OF the balcong and was greeted with long
and continuous cheers. He seemed about to
speak when the band struck up "See the
Conquering Hero Comes" The band was
stopped after few bars were played, Sena-
tor Hill beginning his speech. His manner
was cool and collected, and he spoke dis
tinct enough for everybody to hear him.
He said:
FeIlo'c Citizens and Members of the Dnvid B.
HfH Club esteem it my first duty to express
my gratitude TO the democrats of this club: who
have honored me by naming this organization
after me. [Applause.l
! shall ever appreciate your courtesy, your
meet the lion hearted democracy of the city Of
Savannah on this occasion. [Cheers1 You
are part or that grand old party organization
which has not known defeat in the state Of
Georgia in many years Gcheersl and l trust
will not know 1t for many years to come
Great cheering. You are proud to
belong to the Democratic party. 1t has
been well said TO be the party ot the people.
IL IS the party that protects public rights; it is
the party that has always defended civil liberty:
it is the party that from the very foundation OF
the government cordially welcomed to our
shores the oppressed from every cline. Pro-
longed cheers 1t is the party that believes in
simple a I'd frugal administration of the affairs
OF this government; it is the party that believes
in permitting each state TO regulate It's own do
mestic affairs in its own way. Cheers and cries
of GOOD. VI
You believe In parties because you think they
are essential TO the preservation Of our govern
ment. Hence, believe In party discipline, and
party organization, which always insures party
success. lChesrs. 1t Is not enough that we have
sentiment upon our side. You must have a
disciplined organization, and it is because of
that fact that l welcome the organization OF
democratic clubs throughout the country pre-
paratory 60 the approaching campaign.
lCheers.l 1t Is a matter of no particular con.
sequence who should be the democratic candi-
date in this campaign, but 1t is important that
we have democratic victory for whatever
candidate may be nominated. Tremendous
cheering.l lam here to tell you that New York
democracy are vigilant, aggressive and strong,
and will cast its electoral vote the same way
that Georgia does lCheers.
banquet, believe, awaits me shortly, and
you must not, on this occasion, expect me to
make any extended remarks. thank you for
this reception
have no question it comes from men
who love their country, and who are proud of
the institutions OF this great and glorious land
of ours. We believe that the best interests of
the country will be subserved by hurling the
Republican party from power and placing the
party of the people Ia control OF the general
government again. Tremendous cheering and
cries OF Good, good" etc. Then we shall have
glorious laws; then we shall have an honest and
frugal administration of the affairs of the
government; then we shall have liberty and
peace throughout the land. Great cheering.
beg leave to quote the words which recently
uttered before the democratic state convention
of the Empire state: New York will lead where
democrats follow, ard New York will follow
Where democrats lead" Prolonged cheering.
Senator Hills speech was shorter than
the crowd would have liked, and it would
readily have listened to one three times a:
long. 1t made good impression, and he
was repeatedly interrupted with applause
Senator Hill quickly retired at the con,
clusion OF his speech. and the crowd dis.
persed to music by the band.
SENATOR HILL TALKS.