The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-10-15
HILLS FIRST GUN.
The senator Opens fiis Cumpaisu i'm
SyrucuSe

shortly after noon today. amid the booming
OF cannon. Senator Hill was met at the de-
lot by 4 committee Of prominent democrats
and the Fourth Brigade band. A large
crowd thronged the streets and gave three
cheers for Hill as he alighted.
Nj his hotel several hundred people were
waiting 20 pay their respects. The scna-
tor given n rousing three cheers sew
eTal times during the reception.
The senator opened the demo ratio cam
paign here tonight in the Alhambra rink,
and he accorded . magnificent recep-
ton. Al o'clock Mr.. I'M left the hotel
under the escort of the committee of
arrangements for the rink. 4 band pre-
ceded the carriages to the hall and the
streets were alive with people. Cannons
roarcd and much colorcd fire lit the way to
the meeting place.
Thu Alhambra rink was crowded long be-
fore the meeting was called 10 order, and
oVe- 500 people crowded into a seating
space of 5000 capacity. Many were unable
To gain admission TO the hall.
Prominent democrats were in town from
places within radius of forty miles and
the enthusiasm for Hil was unboundei.
Senator Hill IS entrance to the hall was the
signal Cor tumultuous and Iong-continued
applause. IL was q recognition OF winch
any man might he proud, and Senator Iill
expressed his usual acknowledgement, I'M
der such circumstances With that we'll
known nod of his head The meeting was
calle, to order by Colonel Yale. chairman OF
the dem ncratic county committee. and Ken
~ j. MoNray WAS named as Chairman
The latter introduced Senator Ill., pay
ing MIN a high compliment TO his sturdy
efforts in behalf of democracy and con-
prstuIa ting him on his marked success in
the cause.
Senator Hin stepped forward TO address
the audience and this was the signal FOR
senator HiIrs Speech.
Il know OF 40 more appropriate place in
which To open Ihc political campaign than
before the usted democracy OF OnondaSua
county. II Is with pleasure that | recall
the fact that my first nomination for
STATE Office occurred in the city Of syria
cusc, and that during ali my political ca
reer the democracy Of this city has been
among my eaguest supporters. ! am also
reminded that this county WAS the birth
place Of that distinguished and sterling
democrat and statesman. Horatio Seymour.
from whose lips / first learned the lessons
OF true democracy, and that il was also
the 1oyhood home for many years Of the
present democratic president of the United
StateS-CiFoVCr Cleveland, where, struggling
with honest poverty. he acquired those
habits and principles OF economy which
have always been ,iistiESA iShiog features
nat Ion ana rscoii.5iinS ali tnesc ciTciir-
stances. il was deemed most fitting :nat
the Glst words in behalf of democratic
nrjrciples should be uttered upon ia" soil
rendered interesting by such pleasant
memories.
-; is my desire and intention to conduct
,,D,1 my mart an honorable campaign, free
from unnecessary politics. and worthy OF
the important public 1questions At issue De-
tween the two principal parties.
On a HiGh Plane.
Gin country like ours which is governed
BY political PARTIES ana not by royal iami-
lis IA. existence OF at least two great
parties Is essential 10 the general "eitare.
'rha,,a must necessarily be differences OF
ouiuion on some public questions and S''h
differences honestly entertained iurish 10
excuse for coarse abuse or bltter per"ui"i
reflections. ] propose 10 conduct crecita-
III. canvass In behalf of my party, Waich
has honored me with its leadership, SO that
n ITS conclusion, whatever the result may
te | shall he able to retain At least my
own sc!f-respeci. ami l hope as wen the
personal respect of my adversaries.
Facts and arguments are the weapons
which | shall invoke rather than Yiliica-
ton. In great political contests principles
and not men, should bc essentially the con
trolling factors.
..goi. the distinguished and venerable gem
tlc.nan whom the republican party has Sc
iccted as lay opponent in THIS campaign
or more accurately Speaking. inc gentleman
whom Mr. Platt selected. and whose S'Jcc-
ton the convention subsequently ratified
[ have nothing bat the kindiiest feelings
ana the most profound personal respect |
acknowledge his many excellent qualities
and am indie btcd to him FOR many cOurteSies
while he was presiding officer % the SEN
ate. Of genial disposition. Of conceded bus
mess ability and of large means, he ratu-
rally attracts friends, and his candidacy
for any position which he may covot be-
comes most formidable aud dangerous.
I'VE would not permit our opponents to
obscure the real issue involved in thiS
election. We decline 10 he-little the inn
portant questions which divide the two great
parties by entering upon the discussion OF
the abuses pertaining TO the police depart
meEt uf single city. though the cor
rection Of such abuses should be mai. u
parry question. Neither do NC propose TO
permit amy other issues already entirely
disposed OF. TO ensross our attention in
this campaign. The question whether DEM
ocTats properly or improperly secured con-
troll of the state senate. ~ 1891. is powder
already burned, which cannot toe used again
TO the advantage OF our adversaries. 4 do
not intend 10 thresh old straw over again,
but l desire simply 10 suggest that the GEM
ocrats had fairly carried ihe state ticket
in 1891 and no legal qCibhle 10 technical
ties and no harsh constructions of judicial
orders should have been permitted 10 de-
prive them of the control Of the legislature
TO which, under the circumstances, the
dominant party was fairly entitled; ana
whether any law was strained or not. JUS
tice did, in Iact. prevail.
It Was an Accident.
The republicans last fell accidentally oh
tanned control al the constitutional con-
| y.Efion and have proceeded to place m
| appprtionmcnt of senate ana assembly dis
| tricts i'm their constitutional amendments
] to be submitted To the people at this cleo
| ton.
The unfairness. the partisanship. the ap-
! solute injustice of the proposed apportion-
meut admit of no argument. Its purpose
was openly avowed IN the moor of the con-
Vention. 20 he to secure for The future,
the control Of the legislature OF this state
20 .he republicans. Every democratic MEM
| be. Of the constitutional convention voted
] a-saiuSt the scheme and thereafter issued
an ADDRESS 10 the people giving their rea-
sen, therefor. Its facts. its figures It's
.,,,,- IA -io,,s nave not been and cannot -"
! surt,,Sstui!v refuted. IL rs aDsoiuteiS ud-
Z aHsV. traBle. - -
Fellow democrats. let me tell YOU ~