The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
Hill PLEDGES SUPPORT
His Speech in SecOnding the NCmi.
nation of Mr. Bryan.
Choice Made in the Hearts and AZ
fcctiOns of the American People
Worthy of the Approval of Every
Mnn Who Claims TO Be II Democrat.

KANSAS CITY, July 5.-Ex-Gov. David
| B. Hill, in seconding the nomination of
William J. Bryan this evening. said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
masses of the State of New York, for whom
l assume to speak on this occasion. l sec
ond the nomination which has been made
from the State of Nebraska.
William J. Bryan does not belong 10
Nebraska alone. He belongs to the North
and the South, to the East and the West
he belongs to the whole country at large.
at is nomination already made in the
hearts and affections of the American peo-
pie.
From the closing of the polls four years
ago until this very hour there never was
a possibility of any other nomination being
made. He is a gentleman that needs no
introduction to this audience, or to the
American people. Nebraska is proud of
him, but New York is proud Of him also.
For four years he has upheld the banner
of Democracy in almost every State in this
Union. His voice has been heard not only
in behalf of our principles, but in behalf
of the cause of the common people. in be-
half of the workingmen, in behalf of hu-
manity
He will not only have the support of
his party-a united party: he is strong,
strong with the masses, strong with the
farmers, strong with the artisan. stronger
even than his own cause. His integrity
has never been questioned during all the
time that he has been under the gaze of
the American people.
His craftsmanship has been exhibited
in the halls of Congress. No others have
r,rh hrtn ind hat
made such an impression upon the minds
and hearts and conscience of the American
people The cause that he represents is
peculiarly the cause of the people. His
election will mean honesty and integrity
in public office.
1t will mean the amelioration of the
people. 1t will mean the destruction of
criminal trusts and monopolies. 1t will
mean economy and retrenchment in gov
ernmental affairs. 1t will mean the su-
premacy of the Constitution everywhere
throughout the land wherever the flag
floats 1t will mean return to the advo-
cacy Of the principles of the Declaration Of
Independence. 1t will prove blessing not
Only to those who vote for him, but to the
few who may vote against him.
L. as you well know, was one of those
who in good faith doubted the wisdom of
some portions of the platform: doubted
tie propriety Of going into details on GER
tain portions of our financial policy: but
the wisdom of this Convention has deter
mined otherwise. and l acquiesce cheer
fully in the decision.
L am here to say further that the plat
form that has been read is worthy of the
vote and approval OF every man who ella ms
to be a Democrat in this country. Those
who do not admire some portions can sleak
of others. II there are some issues which
they do not desire to present as being as
strong as some others, they can at least
talk about something in this platform that
is worthy of their approval.
"A word more. This il the time for unity
and not for division. l plead tonight for
party harmony and for party success. |
plead because of the dangers which con-
front us. II we should happen to be de-
feated, and / do not believe we will--.f it !
should occur, what will follow? 1t mems |
the restoration of Federal election law |
1t means a reduction of the apportionment |
of members of Congress throughout tie |
Southern States of our Union. 1t means |
consequent reduction in the electoral COL |
lege from our Southern States. and the plea |
of necessity will be made because ii will be |
apparent by election day that some of the |
new born States of the West, which they
had relied upon, had gone over TO the Dem
ocratic party.
so. say that this is a most important
election; important for our party. impor-
tant for our country. important for the lest
interests of all our people. l have no time
to analyze the platform. We are speak n,
Of men and not Of measures now. T1is
nomination will meet the approval, based
upon this platform. OF the people of tGe
East.
What We need is an old-fashioned rous-
naypr to vi. t,;- |
land. That Will mean a restoration OF the
currency of our fathers. That will mean
home rule for States. That Will mean pop
liar government restored That will Il ein
he supremacy of equal laws throustou the
and in this great result which We
hope to achieve am here to say simply in
conclusion, New York expects TO join with
you with her thirty-si electoral votes"