Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-27
Senator Hills Speech.

In his speech of Tuesday last, made In
the New York Democratic State Con-
vention upon taking the chair as tenn
porary presiding officer. David u. Hill
once more showed his abilities as
leader OF men. His speech was bold,
we,l-consIdered. and characteristic OF the
man. He had no concea,ments TO make.
but let the world know what he expected
70 be the issues In the next grand ma
tional contes, between the Republicans
End the Democrats.
In his treatment Of the German tariff,
md In his reference 10 President Cleve-
Nand. Mr.. Hill made a record for himself
which he will never regret having made.
lie, the foremost advocate Of free iron-ore
tree coal. free raw materials, etc, etc,
came forward upon the first opportunity
which presented itself. ana declared that
the country ought 10 understand that
another general or extensive tarir re-
vision is not contemplated by the Demo-
cratic party now, or in the near future
For some weeks or We might say, ever
since the German bill became law. tAis
course has seemed 10 US 10 be the proper
one for the Democratic party 10 take;
and We rejoice 10 find Mr.. Hi falling
into line with the advocates of that
policy. Instead Of denouncing the in
come-tax, or any other feature Of the
German law. Mr.. Hin declared boldly
that that law must be considered a
whole treated largely as party mea-
sure. and contrasted. not with the VIII
son BILL but with the Mckinley law. He
says that in its strictly tariff features
the German bill is vast improvement
upon the Mckinley act. Mr.. Hill has
thus set the pace for the Democracy OF
tire whole country. and declared that the
Democratic national administration must
be loyalty supported"
In Mn Hilrs reference to the repeal
of all the Federal election-laws. we see
again evidence that he is d Jacksonian
Etate-rights Democrats. The South VIII
be censured no longer for the repeal OF
those laws when the northern people
learn that II was in accordance with the
teachings OF the fathers of the republic
that those laws were eXpunged from the
Federal statute-bOok.
Mr.. Hill chose his words carefully when
NE said that the administration OF Presi-
dent Cleveland had been "clean-handcd,
economical. painstaking. and patriotlc.'
The President could not ask for a
stronger or more appropriate endorsement
Of his course.
We close with the following glowing
words from MIR. Hills speech:
Fellow Democrats of this Empire
ptate and OF the country. the duty u the
hour is not harsh criticism of Democratic
leaders or OF Democratic measures, nor
mutual recriminations nor conflicting
counsels, but 10 10 a time for Cancellation,
for unity OF purpose. for aggressive
action" Let us not underestimate the
dangers which confront Us. We shall en-
counter the cohorts Of corruption in TINS
campaign, led by audaciOus and unscrupu-
lous leaders, who are fighting not only
for the control OF New York, but for the
control OF the country. We are on the
skirnish- line of the greav national battle
of 1856, and the loss Of New York may
lose our party the Presidency. The whole
country Is breathlessly and hopefully
watching our contest, and we must 90
our full duty.
sinking every prejudice. subordinating
every selfish consideration. actuated only
by high and patriotic motives. realizing
how much is at stake TO be won or lost;
mindful of the grand traditions which
belong to the party Of Jefferson, jack
son. and Tilden. and knowing that
united Democracy in this State means an
oid-fashioned Democratic triumph, let US
buckle on our armor and march together
Ike the Macedonian phalanx, with locked
shields and measured tread. to the con-
test that awaits us. with courage, WIN
resolution. with confidence. believing that
our cause is just, and that God and the
right surely will give US the victory"