St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-06-23

New York. He has been twice elected
governor, and now represents it in the
senate of the nation. 1t is not essential
that | should embark in fulsome eulo-
gieS. His signally successful admins
tration OF these great trusts establish
his capacity, and you will pardon the
liberty of friend when l say that the
fact that
He Is Poor Man,
fully and absolutely devoted TO the serv-
ice of his party, is worth 4 thousand
labOrs in demonstrating the magnamity
of his character. He is cavalier rather
than rOundhead. In opposition TO
Sumptuary laws. in persistent advocacy
of the bill granting freedom of religious
worship; in the increase of public holi-
days, labor day and half-hOliday; i'll
supporting outdoor sports and pastimeS,
he has done more than any public man
of his time to foster and develop general
liberty appropriate to modern civiliza-
ton. For these services he encounters
the hostility of the bigot and the hypo-
critic.
lie is firm adherent to the principles
of frugality and economy in public af-
fairs SO long characteristic of his party.
During his administration as governor
our state debt of 81, 900 600 was reduced
virtually 10 nothing, while the property
and interests of the state were main
tanned and improved. These things
speak in tones of thunder against the
villificatiOn of his character. Since the
beginning of his public career he has
remained the faithful, efficient, untiring
friend and servant of the labOring
classes. and they have reciprOcated his
devotion by loyalty and support which
has rendered him invincible. You will
understand how character thus
Radical and Active
should stir up enemity and strife. 1t is
said if we make another nomination we
shall have a calm election, our dear
business interests will not be disturbed,
and the people will be quite indifferent
about the results. | find true politics
have sunk so low that no man can serve
his party earnestly without personal
reproach. If national contentious
through regular organizations have in
deed become penuriOuS and diSreput-
able, then this entire system of repub-
lican government is regular failure.
Nothing is more healthy than agita-
ton, and nothing is more dangerous
than political StagnatiOn. In men of
kindred feelings, where population is
lucIc IlluSI Dc SOui6 Uy
oppression. 1t is because MIR. Hill
wakenS party feeling, agitateS the con-
tending forces to the very dregS, eX-
cites the wrath of the Republican and the
enthusiasm of the Democrat, that he is
a healthy and successful candidate.
Political nominations made to placate
Republicans, to pander to men who
esteem themselves better than their
party, or to suckle and support the
HeartIess IIiddIemen
of the times. are distasteful to our peo-
pie. We present David B. Hill as the
candidate of unified aud aggressive
Democracy. His experience teaches us
that such is the way to succeed. We
love him not merely for the enemies he
has made, but for the enemies he mas
conquered. He has never been defeat
ed, and having just entered upon the
high Office of senator of the United
States, if ne entertained the slightest
doubt Of his ability TO carry his state,
he would not suffer his name to be con-
nected with the nomination. Besides,
the delegation from New York is not
itself unmindful of its own responsible
ity and of the great duty Of truth and
candOr it owes to this body.
We have never misled you in present
ing a sterling Democrat to your favor.
We gave you HoratiO Seymour, and our
people Endorsed him against Gen. Grant.
We gave you Samuel }. Tilden, and in
turn our state Endorsed him. We &C
guessed in, we did not advise, the
nomination of 1888. The consequences
are known. Not for single instant
would we counsel and urge this cOnven-
ton to nominate David B. Hill were it
~ coraft1l nd do
liberation fortified by the
Test Of Our Elections
that we can carry the state, the vote of
which in the electoral college nnder the
recent apportionment is absolutely in
dispensable to Democratic victory.
Another thought, Mr.. President.
higher ami deeper than any mere mat
ter of individual candidacy, must be eX-
pressed before my task is completed
In this national household of the Demo-
cratic party certain comfy between
different states is due to the sovereignty
of each and the fraternity of all.
The delegates from New York were
elected by the unanimous votes of a
state convention. duly called and under
the authority which has held undis-
puted sway since 1S4S, and which was
approved by the party at the last cleo
ton by a majority of $4,000 in the state.
Not dissenting voice marr9d the
harmonious action of this regularly cOu-
stituted and authOritive body.
Our delegation is headed by the gov
ernOr and lieutenant governor freshly
chosen by unprecedented party MAORI
ties and it is filled by representatives
from the various districts, many of
whom are well known TO you all. For
no earthly reason worthy moments
consideration other than that this state
convention preferred the leadership of
Senator Hill and this delegation sympa-
thiZed with the preference,
AE2eyOIt WAS Set Afoot.
in our state, an organization was formed,
an attack was instigaIed upon Us
through an unfriendly press; a parcel
OF gentlemen were selected to come
here to contest our seats and nullify
our influence, and thus a distinguished
candidate for the presidency, whom
heretofore we had assisted IN becoming
governor and president. was put upon
a war footing toward the regular state
! organization of the party.
The cOnteSting delegation has been
dismissed from your doors, and now
| you are asked not merely to defeat the
| choice of our state for the nomination,
but in addition to force on US a can
didate from our own people hostile to
our organization. Such is not the meas
ure of courtesy and friendship which
we of New York should think due
under like circumstances to the rep
resentatives of sister state.
Consideration of the rights and senti-
ments of others in making your choice is
indispensable. There is no alloy OF
enmity or opposition in the fraternal
affection with which the delegation
from New York greets its brethren
upon this floor;