The San Francisco call., 1896-05-02

QayS--WnlcQ SIX weeks ago no one COulu
foretell. Changes are likely to occur re-
peatedly. Even they are likely to occur
in the Democratic party which may change
the present situation. 1 therefore decline
to make a prediction. But say to my
friend from South Carolina, if he has that
love for Jefferson and Jackson that he
processes, that hope he will have no oc-
casion to leave a party which he has served
well in the past.
az do not propose at this time (because
I hope to have the opportunity IN the
sweet by and by) to discuss the bond
resolution. Then 1 can express my views
fully on the great question involved-the.
tremendous, momentous question-as to
whether we shall have Senatorial investi-
cation of the bond issues of the Govern
ment by the present administration"
Hill went on to speak of the regular
Democracy of the State of New York, and
said that it would not be charged with re-
sponsibility for the nomination of Mr..
Cleveland in 1892.
81 recollect," said he, "that State after
State in the South Instructed their dele
gates for free silver and Grover Cleveland.
They have not got free silver; but with
sarcasm) they got Mr.. Cleveland. General
laughter.] The regular Democracy of
New York protested against it; but after
the nomination was made, loyal Demo
Gratis as they are, they went back and
joined them in giving New York again to
the Democratic column. And, sir, no
matter what might be in store for US IN
the next campaign, come victory or defeat,
come sunshine or shadow, come veal or
woe, 1 will be found again in behalf of
whoever may be the Democratic caEdi-
date-and in behalf of whatever may be
the National Democratic platform. Ap-
plause.
From this point and for two hours
longer the discussion continued in the
same excited style, Tillman very frequent
ly breaking in with his caustic remarks
and Hill retorting in kind. At last the
presiding officer (Frye) insisted on the OBJ
servance of the rule that a.Senator who
desired to interrupt should first address
the chair. Tillman promised that he would
comply with the rules. but Hill had not
gone on another minute before Tillman
again broke into the great amusement of
the Senators and audience.
Soon afterward Stewart (Pop.) of Ne
vada desired to ask question, but Hill
told him he would have to draw the line
upon him, and said that he would discuss
the bond question with him when the
bond resolution came up.
"You never viii discuss it with me-"
said Stewart. "You dare not"
Further on Tillman made remark as to
Hill joining the Republican party.
"If you do not go to the Populist party"
Hill retorted, "untii I go to the Republi-
cans you will never get there. You could
not kick either of us out of the Demo
cratic party"
Another remark interposed by Tillman
was: "The member for Ohio (Sherman)
wants 10. keep the greenbacks in the
treasury; Mr.. Cleveland wants to pay
them off and burn them. Therefore the
Senator from Ohio is better Democrat
than CleYeland, and he is a better Demo-
crat than you (HilD. 1 believe. Laughter.
"The Senator from South Carolina, I"
Hill replied, sis defending, as 1 under
stand him, the Democracy of Sherman"
Eyes, as compared with yours" Till
man snapped back.
There is where I wanted to get you,"
Hill said in tone of triumph. "The
Democratic party neyeF was a greenback
party. -
At this point Hill noticed that Stewart
(Pop.) of Nevada was whispering some
thing to Tillman. and remarked ironically
that he supposed Stewart was whispering
some Democratic ideas. Stewart offered
to state what he had been whispering and
went on: ~ said, and I repeat here
'Oh, don't repeat it," Hill begged, and
there was a general laugh. But Stewart
went on at some length, which caused
Hill to break in again with, "You did not
whisper all that, did your" [Laughter.l
Spea king of the Chicago Convention
Hill SAID: 81 will go there with my party.
L will go there expecting to speak my sem
timents and to abide by the result when
the convention shall be ended" Then he
said in another connection: "While we
are washing Democratic linen we might
as well wash it out"
Ia connection with the Chicago conven-
ton, he added: "I am not pledged either
to the head OF this administration or to
any member of it who may be candidate
for public position. While the Secretar ry
of the Treasury is an able, thoroughly
honest and competent man, and one who
has reflected honor on the section of coun.
try which he represents, 1 think he mad {
a mistake in his contest before the Ken
lucky Legislature against the re- election
of Senator Blackburn, who was the nomi.
nee of his party caucus"
Allen (Pop.) of Nebraska got into the
discussion, Hill remarking that he knew
that Allen could not be kept out of it. Ii
reply to remark of Aliens, Hill sale
something as to the free silver question
and added that he paused for reply.
The pause was not long, for instantly
Tillman answered the question, saying
II want 16 to l or 'bust.'' -
"My friend will bust, then," Hill calml,
replied.
Hill alluded to Tillman's attack upor
the President because, he said, he had We
toed pension bills for some deserters and
tramps, and he added: SIN my humbl
judgment he is not a candidate for re-elec
| ton. Why trouble ourselves in regard to
him? Let us prepare for the conflic
against our common enemy. Let us no
quarrel among ourselves. We should pur
sue this policy: In essentials, unity; il
non-essentials, liberty; in all things, char
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