The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-10-12
HILL L'SROYAL RECEPTION
Chssfsd to Tho Bche By Tho Syracuse
Democrats


6on0ott dtll 8oon0o0 Tue koynoyo OF uto
campaign for governor tonight and with
his address opened . partisan battle that
promises to b historical In the annals of
this states politics. The Alhambra rink,
wherp the democrats and rspublicans
alike have sounded the toesin oe political
battle, was the scene Of the opening mote
Of warfare. The first political meeting
that ever named Senator Hill for ONCE -.
ssmhled under its roof. Some 5000 peo-
pie heard Senator Hill speak tonight and
half 20 many moro were unable to gain
admittance. The American nag wss very
much In evidence - decoration and .
good many VI the fair sex lent thsir prss.
snes TO the occasion.
The doors were opened at o'clock and
within half an hour the hall and platform
bad been filed to rsplstion. The band
amused the crowd until few minutes be.
fore o'clock, and then there was an up.
roar, rising In seats, and great enthusi'
asm 20 Senator Hin stepped upon the
platform. He was the usual cool, impas.
sive statesman, and to the storm oe ap-
plsuss he made bat . slight inclination Of
his head. When the chesrs and applause
had subsidsd and the vast audience had
again seated itssls, Senator Hill was In
troduced by Chairman Nowry.
When his name was mentioned the son.
ator stepped 10 the front and stood facing
his audience. For some minutes h6
waited while the audiencs chssred and
then hs began his rsmarks. He was lis
tsnsd to with great attention. but was
frequently interrupts d with most vocifes.
Gus applause. His allusIons to Seymour,
Clsvslaud, Flower and the A. p. A. Issue
caused tumultuous applause.
II know Of no more appropriate place
In which to open the present campaign
than before tho united democracy Of
Ouondaga county," said Senator Hill.
"Although largely in the minority, you
have never been dismayed by local de-
fsats nor Discouraged b. adverse clrcum.
stances, nor iutimidatsd by the boasts Of
your adversariss, but With . flrm adher'
encs to the true principles Of the govern
uasnt in which you sincerely believed, you
have for years maintained your party or
sanisation intact and are ever ready for .
contest with tho common enemy. Il ID
with pleasure that ] recall my first nom.
ination for state offlco, which occurred In
Syracuse, and that during all my political
career the democracy of this city has besn
among my most earnest supporters.
recognise the right of every democrat,
prior to the final nomination OF the oandi.
date. to oppose, criticise and defeat such
candidacy, and such privilege OF pro-
priety Of its exercise. in any instance has
mover been Questioned by me.
II am also 20 reminded that this county
was the birthplace Of that distinguished
and sterling democrat and statesman,
Horstio Seymour, fApplauss]. from whoss
lips I FIRST learned the lessons Of true
democracy, and that it was also the bog.
hood homo for many years Of the present
democratic president Of the United States,
Grover Cleveland, Loud Applause]
where, struggling with abe hest Of poverty,
economy which have always been the dis-
tinguishine features Of bic ofaeial admin
istrstions. state and national; In rscollect.
ing ali thsss circumstances Il was deemed
most fitting the first words in behalf Of
democratic principles should b uttered
upon soil rendered interesting by such
pleasant memories.
''In country like ours. which is gov.
srned By political parties, and not by
royal families, the existence OF at least
two great parties is essential to the gen.
eral welfare. There must necessarily be
difference Of opinion on same public
questions, and such differences honestly
entertained furnish NO excuse Tor coarse
abuse or bitter personal reflections.
propose to conduct . creditable canvass
in behalf Of my party, which has honored
mo with Ito leadership. % that st its con-
clusion, Whatever the result may be,
shall bs able to retain my own self.rsspect
and hope - we'll the personal respect oi
my adversaries."
"Eacts and arguments are the weapons
which shall invoke, rather than viliiflca'
tion and vituperation. In great political
contests, measures and not mon should
bo essentially the controlling factors
For the distinguished and venerable gen.
tlemnn whom the republican party has
selected - my opponent In this campaign
or, moro accurately speaking, the gentle.
man whom Mr.. Platt selected, and whoss
selection the convention subsequent,
ratified. have nothing but the kindliss,
feeling and the most profound personal
respect. acknowledge his many OK
cellcnt qualities and am indebted to him
for many courtcsies while he Was presid
| ing officer Of tho senate. OF genial dis.
position, OF conceded business ability and
of large means, he naturally attracts
friends and his candidacy for any posi-
ton which ho may cove. becomes
most formidable and dangerous
Born in the state Of Vermont, pro