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voice became distinct and ringing. and
could be heard in every part of the
hall: - IL.
In the course Of his remarks Mr.. Hill
said: y
This terrible anxiety largely affected by
our Republican friends, for fear that the war
may be renewed in case of a Democratic VIC
tory, is really pitiful. 1t is also difficult to
appreciate the apprehension of our onnonents
dent in perfecting hiss plans for securing per-
manent peace. Senator Lodge of Massa-
chusetts in a speechain this city last week,
in one OF his flights or fancy said in sub
stance that if his audience was not in favor
of placing the people of the, Philippine islands
back under the rule Of Spanish tyranny they
should vote for the Republican state ticket
canal frauds, Raines flaw, force bill and all.
l beg to suggest to the distinguished senator
that neither he nor anybody else knows what
the policy of the present administration may
be as to the Philippine islands. That policy
has never been declared-on the contrary it
has been carefully concealed. The only ex-
preston heard from any member of the ad-
ministration was from the late secretary of
state. MIR. Day, now one of our peace commits
sioners at Paris, who some time ago publicly
announced that he did not favor the reten-
ton of those islands Perhaps he spoke the
presidents own views-who knows? The
truth seems to be that the Democratic hos
tility which is apprehended springs from a
Republican fear that generous terms, involv-
ing OASIS OIL surrender OF some CT the con-
quered territory, may be approved by the ad-
ministration to which the Democratic opposi-
ton would naturally be expected The sus-
p;cious delay in the peace negotiations, which
naturally will not be permitted to be con-
cluded until after the election, confirms this
view of the situation. Democratic hostility
to humilating compromise with Spain,
which may be accepted by weak and Vacil-
lating administration. is what Republican
leaders fear rather than Democratic friend
ship or sympathies for anything that is Span
ish
Taking up the financial question, ex-
Senator Hill said:
Our opponents seem much disturbed be-
cause in this state campaign we prefer to
regard state issues as paramount. We have
not repudi3ted nor abandoned any nat;oral
issues, but they have simply been he'd in
allegiance until more convenient season. It
is a safe rule not to cross any bridges until
we reach them-and the national campaign
of 1900 can easily take care of Itself
Democratic congressman should be elected
if for no other reason than to prevent the
passage by the Republicans in the next con-
gress of another federal election law, which
they may attemnt to Go if they obtain a
majority sufficiently large. While perhaps
the danger is not immirent, l am ratura Il
distrustful of Republican assurances and te-
lieve it is unwise to run any Iisk. F nally,
Democratic house of representatives is nee
essary as a conservative ferce to check the
countless schemes which viii be attempted
to be hoisted upon alRepgpiican senate and
president by their political, favorites-sci mes
of aggrandizement dangerous or doub .ful en-
terprises, ostensibly Of patriotic character,
and gigantic jobs of every description which
always follow in the wake of a nations war
especially a war resulting 5in the acquisition
Of vast and valuable POSSESSIONS. No one no
litical party should have full swing at such
a critical period
Mr. Hill closed with a eulogy of the
candidates for the state ticket, and de-
clared that the Democrats would win
because they deserve ito win