The sun., 1895-05-25
follow in the train of silver mono

injury to their country rs would be entailed by
the free. unlimited. and independent coinage OF
silver; nor do believe they will ever be so heed.
less OF party interests as to support such move.
ment. have referred TO this subject In the be-
lief that nothing more important can engage
the attention of tho American people or the ma
tional Democracy, and In tho conviction that
the voice OF the Democrats OF New York, through
Its press. should constantly be heard in every
State. Yours very truly.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
After brief address. in which he, .eulogized
kept up their cheering for almost ten minutes.
Toastmaster Brown introduced the senator as
the first speaker. Senator Hill said:
Speech OF Senator Hill
ut seems almost inappropriate that should
be asked to elucidate the principles of Democ-
racy in the presence Of company, of Journalists
whose life y9rk has been devoted to their ex.
subject I freely acknowledge that / have ave-
learned at your feet. 1t is impossible to over
sstimStc the influence Of the presss s in shaping
controlling feature in american politics to-day,
shs political ierstpr. SsS,u,s Y speaks son.
ally. II overmatches our public schools, because
they take long vacations. 1t outrivals the pull
sundays. observing no holidays, and taking no
European trips Il dimnishos the influence OF
usually accurately. It towers above consresses
aud Legislatures. because it is not hampered by
is r.e9
Irscommend. cr,ticise and condemn with nbso
lutte sa fearlessnsss n,ss and indSGendencs' with
Its actions except the force OF an enlieht-
sned public opinion, which is always supreme,
reach of its shafts and 1t enters alike the palaces
Iof tho rich and the cottages OF the poor. IT is
.erty. and the champion OF popular rights. Bet
ter thnn large armies and powerful navies Is the
ruptible press in any struggle which may come
with foreign foes or for the preservation Of our
cause be right"the influence OF the press can
make II better and stronger and irresistible, and
snsn o is Of saohe. ss s sd ssn
mot Iail. The cause will raise up armies; the
cause will create nnvies.'
DEMOCRACY.
~ realize that there exists in some quarters n
disposition to modify the old fashioned princi-
pies of Democracy-u desire to enlarge the func-
@ or shS Whoy
or partially unexercised. leading plainly In the
direction Of patr,rna'isn. pointing the path to a
stronger centralized government, and paving
the way for q larger standing army and an
enormous and powerful navy, maintained at
tremendous expense to the people: a disposition
mental bountics and subsidies to private indi-
especially seem fully committed: n growing
tendency to look TO the general Government for
unfortunately subject; an inclination t. usurp
the revenues which properly be.ong to the
laid directly. but not according to population.
as required by the Constitution; and AN osten.
patriotic ferv"r and Intense Amaricans
ioolishly embroil this country in II quarrel
with foreign countries without justinable
tuse: These dangerous tendencies. recently
exhibited; were not Inherited by our Demo
rant in true Democratic teachings. II there is |
one principle O. more n Than "a, another to which we
Federal Constitution. Fe-mit mo to remind you
Gned at a" wbs hS
good citizens rejoice. was reached by the in
asrsss% sS c of tas
have always pr9fessed opposition. and
snd %a'h .ochse tho can Of only Sn4S
tion Of constitutional restrictions. In my judy
hs ssrina 'e the % fstH
compass or rudder. and will hoiplcssiy drift to.
ward every modern dogma and dangerous
gent publ sentiment may desire to have foist-
ed upon the Government
do Tot underestimate the necessity of
reasonable regular army and an
sflicient navy for tho purposes OF defence. but 1
triotfSm when deprecate the clamor which we
hear from unexpected sources, nominally Dem.
ocratic. FOR material increase Of our army and
for q tremendous seagoing navy to add to the al
ready enormous expense of the Government at
a time OF profound peace, Economy in public
words. Neither false pride, nor foolish am
biton, nor a specious plea for the public safety
should induce us to endeayor to compete with
European governments in the maintenance of an
Immense standing army and powerful sea-
Ing and in readiness for conquest as we'll as de-
fence 1enSe: such elements of strength in mon
he ale
ments Of danger-dangerous to liberty danger
Gus to the public SECURITY. and dangerous to the
certed demands for material army and navy en-
largement at this time. when Treasury deficit is
can only be supplied by additional taxation. lead
70 the suspicion that it is desired not so much
as by corporate interests for illegitimate inter-
ference In labor controversies in the States with
but, whatever may be the motives which in
spre these demands and which are partially
desire for the public welfare and solicitude for
the honor and safety OF the country, the fact
5 hese aas WsR
ANXIETY n1 and grave r doubts Of their Proprety
csed in their @ 'A'i De ehef
Neither does the conservative spirit of De-
mocracy which has always forbidden entang-
eating silly national quarrels over unsubstantial
things. but urging wise and consistent diplo-
o 1beS
break out every now and then. claiming public
attention and admiration. The public was
hardly prepared for that fierce outburst Of as
sumed patriotism which recently resounded
from the shores OF Lake Michigan, breathing
to Great Britain insisting upon a
more vigorous foreign policy. and concluding
o fs
The country has hardly sufficiently recovered
'There are those who do not seem to compre-
bend that the settled policy of this Government
Is peaco-peace at home and abroad; peace not |
at any price, but peace with honor. peace which
brings prosperity, peace which insures respect
1.-THE position of the Democracy should not be
The sympathiss Of this Govern
ment ought 70 be with every people struggling
TO be free. with every republic seeking to main
tain itself among the ssterhood of nations; but
Is one thing and active interfer-
enco In the domestic affairs of other countries ia
quite another. II we expect observance of the
ernments. we. must observe 1t ourselves.
empire; we are not seeking for national griev-
ances; we arc moved by no petty jealousies; we
believe in international arbitration for we'll
founded disputes: and there would seem to be
no occasion for these indiscreet oratorical dis
plays of hostility to other countries even for
spectacular effect only which might, II taken
seriously, tend TO a disturbance of our friendly
foreign relations.