The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-03-22
HILLS TRIP SOUTH
Was One Continuous Ovation
Along the Line.
At JACKSON And SAVANNAH,
Tho Young Hickory of Democracy-Admi-
rable Speechs Gefore the Mississippi
Legislature and tho Savannah
Hibernians

is continual ovation.
Thousands of people greeted him at
the principal points, enthusiastic in their
demonstrations of the man who is, above
all things else-a democrat.
And in words of sincere conviction,
Senator Hill presented the truths of dem
ocracy-the masses against the classes,
the people against monopoly, bome-rule
against centralsn. 1t was q democrat
talking to democrats, both full of
hope for the success of democratic
principles.
The story of the day is best told in
the dispatches:
The Arrival at Roanoke.
Roanoke. Va, March 1.-THE train bear
ing Senator Hill and party route to the
south was met twer ty-1iye miles distant
from Roanoke, Va, by delegation from
that epterprising city, who boarded the train
early this morning to greet the distinguished
New Yorkegg. Al, !. invite him to address their
citizens dSTS ten minutes stop at the sta
ton
Speaks to the People of Roanoke.
Senator Hill was introduced to the citi-
gems Of Roanoke by Hon. II. S. Trout,
chairman of the delegation, and after the
cheers had somewhat subsidized, the sena-
tor spoke rs follows:
Fellow Citizens of Roanoke: After tray
cling all night | am informed that l am still
Within the domain Of the Old Dominion. |
morning on the soil OF the state which vas
the birthplace of your Washington, Jcf':-
men WIo have made your country what it
has been and what it is Nppiause) / an
pleased to observe the evidences OF prosper
It's Of this section. I asked II gentleman upon
the cars what your population is, and he
gave me what | Thought was very. extraya-
claim everything boWn here daughter
and cheersi | believe that that is the emily
principle Of Mr. Elaine that you follow
1 assume that the majority OF this audi
ence are friendly TO the principles and p9cy
belong. (Cheersl it is the party that was
gems, the great Thomas jefferson himself
1t is the party that has furnished to the
country the great principles under which
this land has prosporod 1t is the party of
lieyes in home rule for static ard munich
palties. 1t is The party that has always IN
y we P$l " i, nv, tfa r@,4 81 Tahnns
iy express his own sentiments. 1t is the
patty that has always upheld freedom of the
press. GhecrS.) / need not say 10 you that
we are prold of the history Of this grand
old democratic organization. which IS not
founded upon sectional lines, but which eX X
lists IN every state and every territory OF
this bread land. ApplaIse)
1 10 not intend upon this occasion TO en-
ter upon any discussion of democratic princl-
pies. They are dear ~ you, as they are
dear to people throughout the land We he
lieve in an honest and economical admins
+ration of public affairs. We believe that
no more money should be raised for the sup
NOT Of the government than is necessary for
It's actual administration ecor omically admin
istered. We believe that the place Tor sur
plus taxes is in The rockets of the Ph eop%
We believe in the right Of each state to
regulate its own domestic affair." i'll IT'S own
the great Empire State where live, and We
freely conccde that right to the, citizens OF
congratulate You upon the signs of the
times 1t is evident that the majority or the
people of this country believe IN democrauc
principles. Cheers and appause) Although
in the last national election our candidates
were defeated through the machinery OF me me
electoral college, you have not forgotten the
fact that they "eueived a majority Of the
popular vote. Appliu se. Our princlpies We're
sustained pplag59 Thcy are are F aan to Tu to
the welfare of the people >,
We are opposed to monopclics. We are in
tbe greatest good to the greatest number Of
people. The democratic party le&isiates for
Ill the people and wiiie we are not able now
to accomplish much by reason OF the ilci Ihat
tbe senate Of the United States is republican,
and the president IS republican. we can NJ
least having through the house OF represent
tatiycs control Of the purse stri1lGS-See tillt
we have an economical administration OF the
Public moneys by withholding eXtfaEaSlht
ssnd unnecessary appropriations. ApplauSe)
AN IN ms state Of Virginia | congratulate You
that you have state ;dilil.@tr.atloi u Mn nj
Won have great reason to he proud. fecol-
fect three years ago, as journcTed throu2h
this country, / met Mt some CT me stauohS,
vcur candidate for governor, with nus ora
slouch hat and plain suit Of clothes Qau&htef),
i0urncying back among your nuns speaking III
behalf CT the cause tIl2t ne hdH Tue H4it1' ~
irreat larelter ANA APPLAUSE, and he is Civ
Understand that yo1 are prenafe@h ,, iog the the
great contest that awaits Us curing 'he
Gomino fall (AppiaUSo we are.
In this section of tho country | am in,
formed that your industries are are s1 r}H I'm,
ocratic party is in favor Of the reasonable
r. his country-not hy taking money out, of
one mans pocket to place it in others, but
by just and reasonable and fair lfgl;Slatlon
of the land Our platform states our posi-
ZION and, while I do not intend to arg" t,d IT
the industries of the country, yours here and
elsewhere. will be- as they always nav
that has always hrtit up the state Of Nireiria
and that is entitled TO control this great
country of ours Applause')
It IS not enough that the sentiment OF the peo.
pie is with US? There must be organization III
every school district, in every town IN eSory
led. IN my iudmeht Will win the fight this
coming fail Therefore in parting from 11o you
/ simply desire to say few prat c n,,e "or'S
Qrgaze for the ght ihaf rs 10 tb r9 crcu
late your documents subscribe to your news
ACETATE agitate and organize e7erywhere.
of this he done, we can reioice TINS lail, III
my judgment, in the redemption OF the eo'h-
Fellow citizens. l thank you for this klnd
reception. | accept it not as much Il coilpli,
inent to myself personally, because am, am "a =
stranger to nC It of y"H. hut as colnp!Iilli; ~
more to the great state of New York when
have the honor in Part to represent ana IN
behalf IF that state. in behalf OF It's citlZeils
| tender Won my heartfelt thanks for this klnd
and Gathering reception
The stop in Bristol
Knoxville, Tenn. March Hat Glade
springs AID Abingdon large crowds were
assembled, and Senator Hill spoke briefly
but the chief demonstration OF the after
noon was at Bristol, city OF 5000 lnnab-
ttants, situated on the Virginia and Ten
nessea lines. Several thousand people
were assembled here, and the senator was
met by delegation headed by hon.
Charles ]. st. John and George W. Kuhn
ert, president of the Hill Club
The Greeting at Knoxville.
Of fJ,n IL