The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-02

ing the unanimous opinion of the COURT
which is an authority for the proposition
that power CT Congress to legislate for
the Territories is subject to the limita-
tions expressly or implicitly imposed by
the Constitution. In the case to which
reference was made at the Depew meeting
The Mormon Church case (Mormon
Church VS.. United States, 1876 U. s., 42)
the court, while asserting the general doc
trine that the power of Congress over the
Territories is implied, yet qualified that
statement by the admission that the power
of legislation was subject to such restric-
tions either expressed in the Constitution
or necessarily implied in its terms.
''It is a monstrous doctrine that the
Constitution does not extend to the Ter
ritories. It has only now been invoked
to Justify the proposed establishment of
colonial governments. which are confess
edly to be and remain outside of the Con-
stitution.
Yet, as we have seen, this is the Re-
publican contention as to Territories, and
is the proposed Republican programme as
to colonies. Then it would follow that a
citizen OF New York journeying in a Ter
ritory or in a newly established American
colony, would not be entitled, if arrested,
to the privilege of habeas corpus, could
not legally demand jury trial, need not
be confronted with the witnesses against
him, and could be sentenced to cruel and
unusual punishments; could be twice put
in jeopardy for the same offence. His
home could be searched and his property
seized without warrant; and he could
be deprived of life, liberty, and proper
ty without any process of law; free
dom Of speech could be denied, and coun-
sci to assist in his defence could be re-
fused him.
In short, nearly all the tights and
privileges which an American citizen of
State now enjoys under the guarantees
OF our Federal Constitution, and which
render this country the freest. the best.
and most benefcent of any Government
under the sun. could be arbitrarily taken
away from the citizen, because under this
modern doctrine, he is beyond The pale
Of the Constitution OF his country, al
though he may be under its hag.
III the arguments Of our adversaries
as to Territories are well founded, and
if their proposed policies as to colonies
shall be approved by the American peo-
pie, and hereafter Territories and colo
nies are alike TO be governed by Congress,
outside of the Constitution and according
to its own discretion, what prevents Con
gress from establishing a royal family to
rule over these people, with king. and
an hereditary right of succession, with
titles of nobility conferred and with an
established religion2 Upon what slen-
der thread do the liberties of a people de-
pend, when the unrestricted discretion of
a Congress is all that stands between
monarchy and republic-between arbi-
tary rule and a free government"
Mr.. Hill concluded as follows:
William J. Bryan does not need to be
introduced or described to any American
audience. The people know him-the farm
eTs, the mechanics, the laborers, the mer-
chants, the bankers, the editors, the law
yers-an classes of the community have
studied the history of his life and public
services. He has stood the public scrutiny
as no other modern statesman has done and
the psople are sat SIZED with what they have
read ard seen and are ready to cast their
sufrages for him.
HIS integrity is not impugned by his
bitterest enemies. His ability has baen
displayed in Congress, in conventions, on
the stump, and everywhere where men
contend in debate. His patriotism is not
Of the noisy and ostertatious kind. but he
served his country in the Spanish war
with faithful1ess at the head Of his regi-
ment, and ii was no fault of his that he
did moi win distinction in the field. II
eleeted--and his prospects are improving
every day and kour-he will discharge the
high and arduous duties of Chief Executive
Of the nation to the satisfaction and honor
OF the American people
In reference to our State nominees per-
nit me to say that I was one Of those
who favored the nomination for Governor
Of the distinguished Comptroller of Greater
New York. / was actuated by no personal
consideration In his various contests
with municipal rascaiity and corruption he
had attracted the attention ard won the
confidence of the masses and independent
men OF all parties as few young men have
done. and believing that the people PRE-
ferred-at least as their first choice-a
candidate Of proved courage in the battle |
Of municipal reform, 1 regarded his nonlf-
naticr as desirable and timely
The convention, however. decreed |
otherwise ard nominated ny longtime |
associate and personal friend. John B
Stanckfeld, Of Elrlira, and l assure YOU
that his nomination affords me great
personal Cra'if.-at on
Fellow citizens, the political skis
are growing brighter every day end
hour. and the prospects of victory are
NEST encouraging. Every Democrat Is |
falling into line and preparing to do |
battle for the good cause.-the cause of |
good government, the cause Of humanity
OF our country. and it's best interests
the cause OF Bryan in the nation and
Stanehheld in the State A long pull. a /
strong pull. and pull all together and |
the victory will he OfiT-S