Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-02

Michigan the other day, so as TO be able
to endorse Grover Cleveland and Sound
money, then / am going to take my hat and
bid the senator from New York and all like
him a long farewell. Where I'll 20 | don't
know | cant 50 to populism. Populism Is
only an explosion OF wrath. The popuhsts
tried too much and spattered themselves on
the wall. The senator declared that the
democracy vas on its final trial. II 1T did not
pronounce for silver at Chicago 1t was gone
forever.
eve may not beat you this year" he con-
cluded, dramatically. 1T would De inarNel-
Gus IL a disorganized mass held together by
an idea could defeat at the polls well dis
ciuiined compact organization backed by
money. But Sc help me God, we VIII serve
notice On you that our slogan is America for
Americans! To HI with Britain anV ner
torlesv II we don't defeat you this year, we
viii serve notice that We will interest you in
1900"
with these words Mr.. Tillman threw his
arms up into the air with gesture, as II
to say, Il am done" and walked over and
took his seat.
SENATOR HILL REPLIES.
When the senate had regained its breath
Mr. HILL who had been taking notes, took the
floor. At the outset Mr.. Hill characterized
Mr.. Timan's speech as a remarkable per-
formance" and expressed doubt as to
whether he did not err in making any re-
Spouse at all to anything that had been said.
He, however, assured the senate that he
should coniine himself to some Of the gratu-
itous, uncalled-for and undignified remarks
of his friend, who loved him.
"The senator has denied here today that
he was a populst." Mr.. Hill then proceeded;
LET me say to him that what he has sala
leads on the straight road to populism. or,
after pause, Ito some other place
Uaughter)
MIR Hni congratulated Mr.. Tillman. how
ever on his assurance that he would not
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democratic party would do at Chicago MI
Hill declined to make a prediction, in view
of the rapidity with which events were at
present moving. But / say to the senator
from South Carolina, that II he loves Jet-
ferson and Jackson and still represents his
people he will have no reason to leave the
party he has served 50 we'll in the past.
As to Mr.. Tillman's statement that he lHllD
no longer spoke for New York, he admitted,
smilingly, that that might be true. He re-
called the fact. that previous to 1893, New
York had remained in the democratic col
umn for eight years.
But" said he, "in 1893, state after state
instructed fer Grover Cleveland and
free silver over the protest of the regular
democracy of New York. You did not get
free silver" he added, slrcastcally, but
you got Grover Cleveland. Are you satis-
ned?' tLaughter)
Despite the serious reverses the democ-
racy had since sustained, he announced that
in sunshine or III SnHuOW, III Ntui VI "N'' ~
would be for the democratic party and would
support the nominee no matter what the
platform might be.
This announcement was greeted with a
marked demonstration of applause from the
galleries.
PRAISE WHERE PRAISE IS DUE.
Proceeding he said that 1t was to the
Everlasting credit and renown" OF Mr.
Sherman that he had acknowledged that the
present democratic administration in the
distressing circumstances confronting 1t had
done its duty. .
"Do YOU contend that, while congress is
in session. charged with the duty of raising
revenue. the president has the right to take
matters in his own hands, inquired MT.
Tillman.
"I do not come from a state where the
executive believes in taking the law into his
own hands," retorted Mr.. Hill. promptly
This seemed a hard one for Mr.. Tillman,
and he sat down. but Mr.. Stewart of Ne
vada. rushed to his rescue and asked per-
mission to PROFOUND a question
'No. no. said Mr.. Hill, warding him on,
81 draw the line at the senator from Ne
vada."
Mr.. Tilman interrupted to say that when
private citizen used another's funds. II
was called stealing. Now what right had the
president to take money raised FOR one pur-
pose and use it for another purpose. Per
haps the New York senator can understand
that, but you can get IL INTO Ihe he"" VI
a farmer"
II would despair after the senator's eX-
hibition here" replied Mr.. Hill, ito get any
thing into his head"
Mr. Hill went on to show that Mr.. TIL
man and Mr.. Sherman occupy the same
platform as to greenbacks, adding that ne
would leave 1t to the two senators 10 hght
it out between themselves.
Mr. Tillman again interrupted to remark:
"From your view Sherman is better dem
ocrat than Cleveland, and better dem
ocrat than you are yourself
"Then the senator is defending the de-
mocracy of Mr.. Sherman asked Mr.. Hill.
That's about It," said Mr.. Tillman.
THAT Is where l wanted to get you,' re-
sponded Mr.. Hill.
LOYALTY To DEMOCRACY.
Mr.. Hill turned his attention to Mr.. Till
mans statement as to quitting the dem
ocratic party The New York senator said
that the essential principle of the democratic
party was it's recognition of the rule OF the
majority The South Carolina senator de-
clares he will go to the Chicago convention
Mr. Hill supposed, he said, that the senator
like true democrat would abide by the de-
cision of the convention. "lf he goes there
With any other idea" he exclaimed, with
ringing vehemence "he ought not to be ad-
mitted and he will not be admitted"
Mr. Tilman interrupted. this time securing
the permission of the chair. He said parties
were voluntary associations of individuals
who though. alike. They lasted only while
individuals thought in common: Ihe deh-
ocratic party had split once before, ana In
his Judgment 1t was going to split again.
The New York senator wanted the majority
to take a goldbug policy, but they would not
have it. II it was forced upon them they
would get It, .,,,- ,.o
Mr. Hiu shook his head at this response
"No " said he, 'it will not do for my friend
To give that as the sentiment OF the south
The democracy OF the south Is not gong 10
that convention with one idea. Ihe ue-
mocracy has more than one idea 1t would De
blind folly for that great party TO spit on
the financial question. There is more III
democracy than the single question OF s'i-
yer" ~ -. .ho Mo.
Mr.. Tillman asked, Does not the Ne"
YORK senator know that nowadays the presi.
dent Is the party-that senator ike h'msell
hos mn more consideration as to patronage
since that man went into the whlte mousse
than any bootblacky ,...o,,o Marty
Mr. Hin replied that the democratic party
n,as NOT confined to patronage.
WASHING DEMOCRATIC LINEN.
Mr. hin went on to say that as demo
cratic linen is being washed we hau Deter
have II all" and he spoke OF his assoela.
tions with the administration IL was hot
true that he was its defender. He SAID niue
,s To the administration. except reply 10
A. hopbe and this without