Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-28
Senator Hills sneeches.

/ made UNO speeches. L hcdIteIAooH su-
dress was delivered at the fair grounds,
and was largely devoted to agricultu-
raj topics. In his agricultural remarks
the Senator suggested that it was mis-
take for farmers to till SO much land,
and urged more diligent cultivation of
smaller tracts and Improvement thigh
ways, which are wretched Whereabouts.
He also said it would tend to the bene-
fit of farmers TO keep at home some of
the farm boys who are now oyercrowd
inc our cities. The Senator touched
on politics by saying lie knew of no
panacea for all the ills under which
agriculture is suffering He did think,
though. that the farmers interest lay in
obtaining the largest prices for their
crops, and in also obtaining the neces-
saries OF life. clothing and agricultural
implements at the lowest sum possible.
The first point. therefore, which /
desire to make is that the complete
pacifcation of the country, which in
cluded the eradication OF sectional is
sues and the thrusting aside of I'M
pleasant triiles and substitution Of new
statesmanlille policy of the last demo-
cratic national administration, inaugu-
rated by President Cleveland. Ii that
administration had accomplished moth
ing else for the good Of the country,
this one result was enough to entitle 1t
to the thanks of every good citizen who
honestly desires the peace, the prosper
ity and the welfare of this republic
That administration promoted patriot
ism, elevated politics, raised the stand
ard of public discussions and caused
campaigns Of education TO be substl-
luted for contests between sections
based upon old issues discarded. If for
no other reason, then this is sufficient
one for that administration to be re-
stored 10 power.
Under the, head of free speech every
where the Senator said: "Thesc obser-
vations lead to the suggestion that the
democratic party. broad and liberal in
its tendencies. fivors free speech every
wherein conversation, upon the hust-
ings, in the halls OF Congress, in the
primary meetings and wherever else
public opinion is to be formed and po-
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ofours it is ourpiide and boast thatevery
citizen DESTROYS of expressing his sent
. imcnts in favor Of any reputable cause,
is entitled to a full and respectful hear
ing. without unnecessary annoyance or
offensive disturbance. | very deeply
regret the indignities or the attempted
violence said TO have been offered to
or committed upon the person of Gen.
Weaver, of the peoples party can
ddate for President. i'll his recent po-
litical journey in certain States of the
Union.
1.-THE patriotic result accomplished by
the administration of President Cleve-
land" was Senator Hills next topic.
He said ''As in the last, SO in the pres
ent canvass. the issues largely involved
are an economic or industrial charac,
ter. This may account to some extent
for the quictncss of the campaign, and
the lack of bitterness and excitement
which sometimes attend our presiden,
, tial elections. In all the national cam
, paigns. since 1860, and until 1888, the
issues presented and discussed were
, to large extent, involved with sec
tional differences growing out Of
| the war, and occasioncd much
bitterness, and revived unpleasant
memories in the campaign. Old war
issues were all fought over again by
campaign orators, the fires Of sectional
strife were rekindled, and bitter hatreds
INDUCED in. Then came the advent O
the last democratic administration into
: power in 1885.
! Senator Daniel and General F'itz Lee
: made short speeches.
The popular demonstration last night
, in honor Of Senator Hill far exceeded
that on his arrival there Wednesday and
= that at the fair grounds in the evening
, Senator I'LL delivered q political adj
! dress to an enthusiastic crowd OF demo
Gratis. who filled to OVERLOOKING the
large tobacco warehouse in which the
meetin. was held. On the tariff anC
force bill issues the Senator's speech
was in the line Of those recently dcliv'
cred in New York and Brooklyn, but
; other parts of the speech were new
: Senator Hill said II need not assure
you that it affords me extreme gratiii
cation to have the privilege of address
ing the people of Virginia in this fair
famed historic and romantic city o.
Lynchburg on this occasion. You may
:. imagine the special reason why | jour
neyed so far from my own home tc
speak also upon the political questions
: of the day in State which cannot re.
card as doubtful / come at the per-
sonal request OF the distinguished Sena
tor W no honors the city of Lynchburg by
his residence among you, and who like
wise honors the Slate of Virginia
| whose able and distinguished represent
alive ne is in the L. 5. Senate, and who
occupies the seat next my own in that
! august body. do not forget the fact
that as one of the delegates from the
Old Dominion he was my friend at the
Chicago convention, and endeavored tc
speak not only i'll my behalf, but in vim
dication of the rights and dignity of the
delegation from New York, but the i'm
patience of the convention, | regret tc
, saw, occasioned an annoying Interrupt
ton and prevented that full and cour.
, teous hearing which otherwise would
, or should have been cheerfully accorded
him. | trust that ingratitude in poll
tics is not one of my faults, and when
one who exhibits his friendship for me
and his respect for the delegation from
the Empire State under such trying cir.
cumstances solicited my presence here
to speak to his own neighbors and
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