The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-20
SENATOR HILL IN BUFFALO.
ERIE co UNTF's UNITED DEMOCRACY
Turns our TO GREET HIM.

Cnuvass Discussed by the Hos. nsrtei
Lockwoos and senator Hu - CoIIer-
tor Pratt or Aib.ry Critiei.es ths
Third Candidates Letter OF Acceptance.
BUFFALO, Oct. Ex-senator David b. Hill ar
rived here from Rochester this afternoon. He was
accompanied by ex-Secretary OF State Frederick
Cook, Col. John :. McEwen, and his private sec
rotary, ID. +. Lockett. The party was met at
the station by the Hon. Daniel N. Lockwood,
the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor; State Committeeman Norman e. Mack.
editor Of the Buffalo Ercning Times, and State
Committeeman Augustus F. Scheu. Mr.. Lock
wood was the first TO greet Senator Hill, and the
two walked arm and arm TO the carriage in
waiting with the two State Committeeman
they were driven to the Iroquois Hotel. Senator
Hill went to his apartments, and for some time
was closeted with Mr.. Lockwood. Among Mr..
Hills callers after his arrival was Gen. George
S. Field.
This afternoon Senator Hill drove about the
city, accompanied by ex-Secretary Of State
Frederick Cook of Rochester and State Commit
teemen Norman Z. Mack and Augustus F.
Scheu. After he returned to the hotel leading
local Democrats from Erie and adjoining coun-
ties were among his callers. At o'clock the
local Reception Committee escorted the Senator
to Music Hall, preceded by several bands and
the Cleveland Democracy, which organization
turned out In large numbers. The streets on
the route to the hall were thronged and were
brilliantly lighted by the display Of fireworks
and the burning Of colored fire. The thorough
fares Immediately leading to the hall were
crowded, and twas with much difficulty that
the Senator and party secured an entrance.
Over 5000 people were in the hall when the
meeting was called to order by State Commit
teeman Scheu, and many more were unable
to gain admttance. When Senator Hill and the
Hon. Daniel N. Lockwood, the nominee for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, made their appearance
on the platform they received an ovation. Gen.
George s. Fields, strong Clevelandite. was
named as presiding officer. He introduced Mr.
Lockwood as the first speaker. whose remarks
occupied over an hour.
MR.. LoCKwooD's SPEECH.
Mr.. Lockwood in his speech denounced the ap-
portionment amendment In unmeasured terms
and then said:
Our Republican friends tell us that this II q
bad year for Democrats; that the Democratic
party should be held responsible for the hard
times which have lately afflicted the country.
the causes producing the hard times and BUSH
ness depression had an existence a long time
prior 70 the Democratic party coming into
He spoke at length on the Sherman Silver law
an and a the Mckinley tariff as having brought
:. ON the 4th OF March, 1889, a Republican
Administration was placed in absolute control
OF the national Government. Republican
Secretary Of the Treasury found more than
sloo, 1000. 600 Of surplus in the Treasury or. &C.
adopted, FOR Il viii be remembered he srstem
Of Pr book keeping was changed no less than three
tion-changed in order that the people might
not understand the increasing bankruptcy In
less than $500 900 900 OF surplus, this vast su
having been accumulated under the business
hp tam nfat tn., ,Nia
tribute 1t among the faithful was Irresistible.
" The panic Of 1893 and the hard times that
have followed are the natural and inevitable |
consequences of the extravagant legislation OF a
Republican Congress. sanctioned and approved
into Office and found the country prosperous,
business everywhere healthy. and a national |
In force producing revenue greater than the |
needs Of the Government honestly and eco |
can friends. how was 1t all when he left There |
wa not not only no surplus in the Treasury. but
business ali over the country was nnheaItRy
and unsettled. The nations Of the world had |
lost confidence In our credit. Every day brought |
our securities from abroad with demands for |
payment in gold. The nation was in a state OF |
liauidation. A tariff law was on the statute
and absolutely failing to produce
enough revenue to meet the most pressing
wants Of the Government.
month to month. The last days OF Harrison's Adj
were the darkest financial days TO
he nation and the country since the war. Moth
ing but the most absolute confidence in the
rock rod ribbed , honesty Of President Cleveland
the world assurance that American pluck, en-
srgy, and endurance could surmount every diff
restore prosperity. The time demanded states.
manship and great sacrifices. The demand was
ton, TO the praise and wisdom OF the people
The President promptly assembled Congress;
The financial world at once resumed
W. Ar
but Mckinley himself pretends TO defend Har.
rison and Tom Reed refuse upon the stump TO
rom to a eG oil IN S S6nn
ties and reduces the cost OF clothing and all
articles In general living use from so TO so per
only, became law. What has been the result Of
he repeal of all this Republican legislation and
the people all over the land have taken new
courage and hope, have started anew the fur
mons honest labor 10 its task. The mills
are opening, the railroads are building new roll
where mas taken new start money i cheap
with these living. hard listed facts before
Gou, appeal to you my fellow countrymen TO
,tand firm In your approval and communication
II the Administering OF President Cleveland,
AN victory IN, New York this, fall would
ration. Let me assure you that just so
ure as Morton is elected Governor Of New
tuo party Will claim IL as |
OF the President and his Admin |
s.trstion Il wiz be the signal for the reopenng
lain that It Is an endorsement OF his biil and
he whole country will again be agitated by
arm discussion. am opposed TO all further
arm agitation. The business interests of the |
COUNTRY protest against II. No one but selfish
politicians can gain by IL. The only sure way 20
'reyent tariff agitation Is to vote against all Re-
,ublican candidates.
" AS honest American citizens who believe in
citing well enough alone, in rewarding a faith |
nj servant OF the people without fear or favor |
ask you 20 support, In behalf of honest govern |
nent, in behalf OF Democratic national Admins
ration a statesman who has at all times de-
ended with great ability Democratic principles.
lis nomination was unsought, and only accept
d IN obedience 10 the unanimous demand of his
arty: senator Hill has little nothing per-
onally to gain by victory. His honors have
zen many and great, His election will be your
uccess anu the peoples victory"
When senator I'LL who was the next speaker
Vas introduced, IL Was some time before he
ould proceed with his remarks on account OF
he enthusiastic demonstration which was ac-
orded him. He was in better voice than for the
asst two days. In opening he said:
SENATOR HILLS SPEECH.
am pleased once more 10 address the united
democracy OF Erie county. well remember the