The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-20
HILL SUSTAINS
CLEVELAND.

CONTINUED from Frs Pus.,
cede that II there was one thing more
than another to which the Democratic
of the doctrine Of absolutely free raw
materials.
1.-The true and honest construction of
every Democratic platform for twelve
years past irrevocably commits us to
this just and reasonable principle"
Mr.. Hin read the Democratic National
platform :.,rS Of lSs2 and continued: l.. Gown,
simply; to re-enact 1t in effect is keep
ing this promise to the letter, but break.
ing. tin. spirit. The platform pointed
the, measures for free iron ore. free
lead ore. free coal and free wool. which
were pending In Congress at the time
the was sa, The ns sear
that he who runs may read
IT is said by some in justification Of or
excuse for their present action that the
Presidents, letter of acceptance, in 1892,
modified the extreme demands OF our
platform. 1t is true that some portions
OF ms letter may tend to bear that con-
and explicit declaration in favor of the
platform which his party had right to
expect, but was regarded by many as
timid; cautious and conservatives; but
well founded the fact remains
that he had no power or authority
| to change or alter one line or sentence or
had been deliberately adopted In Ma
tional Convention duly assembled. No
| President can be above his party: no
| President can dictate to mis- party: no
President can change his party platform
| But no matter what idea 1t may be
claimed was intended to be conveyed
in his letter Of acceptance; IN mitigation
| can be no doubt as to the Presidents
position at this time upon this es-
sen,ial principle of free raw materials
ter OF the Presidents which was yester-
day submitted to the House Of Represen-
tatives. 1t expresses better than l can
position of the Democratic party upon
After reading extracts from this letter.
| Mr.. Hill went on AS follows:
MIR President. approve every word
that I have quoted. 1t Is an honest and
manly statement of the true attitude
whic hthe party should assume In this
crisis.
Il am not required to defend the pro-
priety, or wisdom of the PRONUNCIATION
of this letter at this peculiar time 1t
as a tirebrand to spread the flames Of
discord already kindled among party
friends, honestly differing. as I am dis
posed to concede upon questions of pub
iic and party policy. 1t may widen the
breach already existing in this Senate.
and In that view i may be regarded as
| unfortunate ana lll-aQNlSeu.
| 1T was a time for diplomacy states
manship and conciliation, rather than
recrinination and arrangement. But
aside from the question OF its mere ex-
dents letter In SO far as II demands
that the party shall not be led astray
into the violation of Democratic pledges
and principles.
I" Upon The question of free raw ma.
terials thu, President is right, and you
know it.. You cannot answer his argu.
, his propositions. You cannot doubt his
/ sicerit! and patriotism. You must yield
, in the end to his views. You canno,
stand up against the sentiment Of the
great Democratic masses OF the coun.
, try which will rally around the Presi
dent in his contest with you upon thi:
I particular branch of the subject.
THE time to yield Is now. before there
is further humiliation. embarrassment
and discord."
r Mr.. President, having demonstrates
. enue reform requires that free raw ma
j terials should he Its distinguishing fea
ture;,. let us next inquire what Is tn
z condition which now confrontS us?
"The senate Bill violates this Demo
: cratic theory. and while 1t reduces n,
duty on iron; coal. lead and some ohel
! spect is commendable, it nevertheless:
: imposes some duties thereon and there
aueson Of the cur aount ~ dutie.
I which may be imposed: a question Of
. principle Is involved, and a single pen
: ny's duty violates our promises and
4 places us In a false position. As tn,
! President we'll says. there can be nc
= = compromise on a matter Of this charac
n ter. where a vita principle Is at stake
y 1.-THE House of Representatives, fresf
from the people, which represents mor'
distinctly and peculiarly than We d.
the taxing power OF the people; repudi
: dent has emphasized that reputation
and the condition which confronts us !,
3 one of extreme embarrassment. Shal
We retreat or advance? Shall we sur
render to the House while we can de-
E so honorably. or shall We wait until w
'Nu the light of the letter of the Presi
:. dent, thine HMouse cannot honorably re
@ treat. II has no other alternative eS
cept to insist upon its bill wherin II pro
yiles for free raw materials. The Presi
= dent cannot approve the Senate bill afte
what he has said in this remarkabl
d letter.
c "He arraigns the Senate and intimate
n that the enactment of the Senate bill
g means party pcrfidy and party dis
J. honor These are strong words whicl
e the President of the United state
he ever expected afterwards to approve
n This letter, unusual and unprece
= denied in It's character and method o
promulgat ton though II may be. never
> theless clearly foreshadows a veto of tn
l. Senate bill. even If the House shoul'
! person would expect the President 4
|. approve the Senate bill after it's vigor
GUS and scathing denunciation con taine'
d in his letter? You would think less o
r him for his glaring Inconsistency