The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-09-26

selves, 1t IS not to be wondered at that
the measure of revision which was finally
passed by the democratic ma ority, and
, which is now submitted to the Judgment
b OF the country, does not in all respects
meet the puOlic expectations.
/ without retractlng a single word
which uttered in the Senate in criticism
I OF the measure while engaged in the eff
Tort TO perfect it and render it more ac-
ceptable, now that il has been passed
and permitted by the President to become
a law, II must be considered as a whole,
treated largely as a party measure and
/ conJrasted with the Mckinley law
whose place it assumes on the statute
books. Cninhuenced by any personal
disappointment or any pride of opinion, l
may be permitted TO speak of the meas
| ure as 1t IS, and nothing extenuate nor
set down augut in malice.
FEATURES OF THE TARIFF.
"Of its strictly tariff features, it may
truthfully be urged that it is vast i'm
prov ement over the Mckinley law. aud
VIII clearly demonstrate its superiority
as time rolls on and the business men in
TINS country ADJUST themselves TO it's con-
dltlons IL is true that it does not en-
bouy the full measure of tariff reform
| winch many of US desired and the country
anticipated, but nevertheless it is safe,
moderate, reasonable.
| II oespeak 1or this new law, (unsatis-
factory though 1t may be to me in some
respects because of objections which |
urged in the Senate, which IL is not now
advisable or necessary to reiterate). the
patent consideration of a fair trial, TO
| winch III common lairueSs it is entitled.
The country should understand that any
general or extensive tariff revision is not
contemplated by the Democratic party,
now nor in the near future. This deter
mlnatlon, however does not preclude the
deslrabllity of redeeming, by the passage
ut separate bills, whatever pledges we
have made in our platform or otherwise,
for Tree raw materials or the readjust-
ment of any Objectionable sugar schedule.
Beyond this it is not wise TO go mu n
further at this time, unless the unforeseen
necessities of the treasury, or the changed
condition OF the country shall warrant or
imperaLively demand it. This is believed
TO be the true path to pursue, and the
correct position to assume at this critical
juncture of public affairs.
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.
"Fellow democrats Of this empire state
and of the country the duty of the hour
Is not harsh criticism of democratic lead
ers or Of democratic measures, nor mu-
tual recriminatlons, nor conflicting
counsels, but it is a time for conciliation
for unity of purpose, for aggressive ac-
tion. The common enemy now confronts
Bear in mind that the control
of both legislative departmen S
of the government is at stake
in the coming elections. lnter-party
strife must now cease and our
attacks reserved for the foes who are al
ready forming their lines OF battle against
US. Democratic national and state ad-
mnistration must, alike, be Loyalty sup
ported. The American people have not
changed their sentiments and the sound
and cherished principles of true democ-
racy will still receive their approval, be-
cause the democratic cause is the cause of
the people.
The administration of President
Cleveland has been clean-handed, eco
nOmiCal, painStaking and patriotic. The
various departments of the national gov
ernment have been conducted with sue
cess, and the Democratic party, as a
whole is entitled TO the confidence of the
masses of the people. whose interests it en-
dedvors faithfully to serve. The admin
istratiOn of our state government, under
demo ratio auspices, has merlted the
public approval.
STANDS AS 1T HAS EVER STOOD.
The Democra tic party in this state
stands as it has ever stood, for hat re-
hCiOuS liberty which is guaranteed to all
by our constitution; and | arraign the
Republican party for its covert sympathy
with and encouragement of that proscrip-
tive spirit which attempts to set up re-
ligious test as qualification for official
preierment in this land of freedom, and
which is propagated by a certain
secret political organization which de-
serves execration at the hands
of every fair-minded man, but
which the republican state convention
last week distinctly refused, though ear
nestly urged TO condemn. Our duty is
! ole cbal1 t,apfOrD1 il and if
perchance, adherence TO the right brings
disaster, we shall bravely accept our
fate and take our place In private sta
lion by the side of our prescribed fellow
citi ems until justice and true RELIGIOUS
freedom shall again resume their sway
as surely they will
LIKE THE MACEDONIAN PHALANX.
"Fellow democrats, let US not underes-
innate the dangers which confront US.
We shall encounter the cohorts of corrup-
tion in this campaign, led by audacious
and unscrupulous leaders who are fighting
not only for the control of New ork, but
for the control of the country. We are
on the skrmish line of the great national
battle of 1870. and the loss of New ork
may lose our party the presidency.
The whole country is OreathlesSly
and hopefully watching our contest and
we must do our full duty. Sinking every
pre uuice, suUordiuating every selfish
consideration, actuated only by high and
patriotic motives, reali ing how much
is at stake, TO be won or lost, mindful
of the grand traditions which belong to
the party of Jeuersou, jackson and Iilden,
knowing that united democracy in this
STATE means an old fashioned democratic
triumph, let us buckle on our armor and
march together like the Macedonian
nhalanx Of old, with locked shields and
measured tread TO the contest that
awaits US, with courage, with resolution,
with confidence, believing that our cause
is Iust and that God and the right surely
will give US the victory"
MIR. Hill was loudly and frequently APP
plauded, and his praise OF the Cleveland
administration sent one side Of the hall
wild with 10y, while there was speaking
silence in other quarters
Senator Hill's illusions to the American
Protective Association produced greater
applause than any other portion OF his
speech. ,,
When he finished the delegates cheered,
and band which had arriN ed struck up
america" The roll call was then pro
ceeded with. When the names OF del
egates from Albany we're called notice OF
con lest was made. When hings was
reached Charles j. Patterson, on behalf
of the Shepard democrats, gave notice OF
contest. Charles A. E'airchild followed
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