The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-09
DANIEL IN NEW YORK.
HE SPEAKS AT A DEMOCRA TIC RAJ.
iFICATION MEETING.
An Eloquent Euiogy Of His Friend, Senator
Hill-John Boyd Thacher on
the A. Z. A.

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the Democratic Club, ratified the nomlna-
tion Of the Saratoga ticket. The meeting
was held in Cooper Union, and was ad-
dressed by John Boyd 1hacher, OF Al
bany. y. l.; Senator John w. Daniel, OF
Virginia, and ex-Judge John II. F1tzger-
aid, OF Boston.
Chairman John Fox, of the Democratic
Club, called the meeting to order, and
Secretary Myer read the following reso-
Resolved. That the Democratic Club, In
mass-meeting assembled in Cooper Union,
approve the platform of the Democratic
party adopted in state Convention at
Saratoga, September 20, 1894, and en-
dorses for State officers to be tlled In
me coming election the candidates o.
Thachers speech was confined prlnci-
pally TO the A. i. A. and its alleged con-
nection with the Republican party lie
said that Republican success would he
interpreted to mean an endorsement OF
the a. +. \. and hearty encouragement
OF its doctrines.
SENATOR DANIELS SPEECH.
The next speaker was Senator John
w. Daniel. He said in part:
The Democrats throughout the Union
nave welcomed, applauded, and re-echoed
the declaration of our Democratic Iresi-
dent, THAT the nomination Of David Il.
hill was the best possible thing that
could be done"
We see in the fact thus proclaimed and
i'm the patriotic spirit thus manifested the
union that is strength, and the strength
that points TO victory. You have assem-
bled tonight TO ratify this sentiment,
and ] esteem 1t an honor to meet you,
and a privilege to unite in your feiicita-
tions. Yes, you have done well In noml-
mating asleader to lead, a representative
10 represent, statesman TO 20 at tne
head of the State, and u winner TO win.
In this case the office sought the man,
and found the right man. The nomination
was spontaneous. 1t was an inspiration
OF the people and an augury OF triumph.
Every Democrat looks upon this city
as d great iuVincible fortress OF ms
party, the Gibraltar of Democracy; out
every southerner looks upon It as some
thing more. He sees in II the hOSpltaDle
ASYLUM of the weary Confederates who
sought employment and new homes. ne
sees I'm It the broad patriotism tha'
brightens peace with BLESSINGS OF triehd-
ship. He sees I'm IT the fruition OF those
doctrines OF civil and religious liberty
which tolerates no test Of cltlzehsh.P
and prescribes no qualifications Tor OF
flee but those consistent with the tree-
dom and equality of man.
ELOQUENT EULoGY OF HILL,
Senator Daniel then eulogized Senator
Hill.
W, e know him." said the speaker, las
the victorious leader, whom no dllhculty
could deter and no danger appai ana IS
one who has found his highest happiness
IN the service OF MS pcOples nc IL
mOcracy Of te Nation have known MN as
the unfaltering friend of the masses, ana
as the constant champion or those simple
doctrines Of government whlch nave ihi-
parted to the Democracy a vitality Whlcn
could never BE- destroyed. one thing we
remember that he found his state ehcuHl-
bered with great public DEBT, ana that
he left 1t not owing a dollar; ana th9t
there was no reform which tended to eX-
alt labor or diminish its burdens with
which he was not identified.
I'VE recall that I'm 1892 the thrill OF con
fidence that ran through the Democratic
masses OF the country when he went 10
the front in a national campaign, and 1t
was with Ike feeling that Democrats
everywhere have hailed his recent nomi-
nation. | do not claim to have agreed
with Senator Hin upon questions OF
policy and and eXpedency, but there IS
no question of fact that he has made a
great senator, and that his fame has in
creased with every year Of his service.
Governor Hill has illustrated In his re-
markable career not only the virtues OF
Democratic craftsmanship. but also the
individualsm OF Democratic character.
lie has not been afraid to stand alone
nor TO give battle without counting num-
bers. There is herOism i'm his manly
courage which is Il fitting crown Of his
abilities.
II am Unexpectedly among you for "A
brief season unprepared with the set
phrases of a speech becoming such an
rather than discretion In venturng 20
address you. | can only say, like the
centurion, silver and gold have L none,
but such as l have / give unto thee"
OUR NATIONAL POLITICS.
Senator Daniel then spoke on the sub
ject of the National politics. comparing
unfavorably the record of the Republican
party with that OF the Democratic
In specifying what the Democratic Con-
gress has done In one year, he said, In
part:
salaries Of $4,000. whereas the last Re
publican Congress added l,F9 new onces
10 the list at cost of 100000 and in
creased 1900 salaries, at cost OF "a
quarter of million. IT has.abolished the
Mckinley sugar bounty, which cost us
S2S. 10000 during the last three years
and would have cost us In ten years an
amount equal TO the national debt. 1T
has reduced the tariff on refined sugar,
which benefited the Trust, and has re
duced public expenditures IN annual ap-
about $0oO.OOO. IL has re-
healed the Federal election laws ana re-
stored the ancient Democratic doctrine
of home rule IL has provided Tor the tax
alton of greenbacks and nAtlonhi Dahh
notes by the States, thus saving hali a
million dollars to the states. anu II mas
ma ssed laws for the recovery 70 tne poE-
ernment of many acres OF pubic Iand'
and II has given earnest eiIcrt TO us
nurnoses i'm many ways 20 give 70 the
American people an economical anu uh-
eactiOnal government.