The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-25
At THE MANHATTAN CLUE.
senator HIiI Expects the support OF .
UnIted Democracy In This city.

Cnited Democracy In This CITY.
Hundreds Of members OF the Manhattan Club
visited the marble palace In Fifth avenue last
night to pay their respects to Senator Hill and
assure him Of their support in the campaign.
Senator Hill entered the east parlor about IL
o'clock on the arm OF Mr.. Coudcrt. President of
the club, and the members and guests greeted
him.
The reception was rendered TO the candidates
on the Democratic State ticket and was the first
one since the club has occupied It's present home
to which only club members were invited.
The only persons not members who were pres
ent last evening were some representative Demo-
Gratis from New Jersey. Pennsylvania. and Con-
nectcut, who were invited at the suggestion Of
the State Committee.
There was little furry Of expectancy about
the club house early In the evening. due to
rumor which gained circulation that President
Cleveland. who was at the Broadway Theatre,
had been asked to visit the club after the per-
formance
tho President was in town and that as a mem.
Der Of the club he had been invited to the re-
ceytion. He did not come:
also to be present, but he had not appeared at
the time Senator Hill finished speaking.
Mr.. Coudert introduced Senator Hill, who
You always sympethire with the cause of
true Demoerscy' and and ! am hero to testify to
know you will do in the future. In 1902 I asked
support for tho regular Democratic candidates.
asked every Democrat to stand by the national
ticket, and | think was not disappointed in
their loyalty and support; ! now ask the loyal
support Of this club. and | think will get II.
[Cries of "Sure!l
I'VE have already achieved one victory and
believe we now have a united Democracy in
the city of New York. | am receiving
] think the support Of those people who
in the other campaign did not want me
for their candidate. | have always recognized
the right OF every Democrat TO criticise a can
didate before the nomination was made. do
not believe the local divisions here, IL any exist
will affect the state ticket, and | hope II any
distinguished associates, Messrs. Lockwood and
Brown.
Our opponents now realize that the eyes Of
the Democracy of the nation are New York.
They are preparing TO bring here this coming
week their greatest men, Mr.. Harrison, Mr..
Reed, and Mr.. Mckinley, to tell the voters how
to vote. IL shows they expect that II they can
carry New York IN 1924 they can hold 10 in
! 1898. Let us not allow them TO win the skiFInish
line. Let us not forget that It is easier 10 tear
down party than To build one up Mistakes
will occur anywhere, but the place TO reform
Is within party lines.
do not regret that accepted this nomina-
ton. said IL when clouds were dark, and say
II again when ! think see the clouds breaking
and that we can win the fight. ! see a deter
mination not 40 much on the part OF the leaders
10 win. am with my party now and hereafter
can stand defeat II II comes, and II victory
comes IL will be my constant purpose to make
the Democratic party stronger and greater"
Hearty cheers and applause greeted the con-
clusion OF Senator Hills speech.