New-York tribune., 1900-09-08
HILL A HALF DEMOCRAT.
DIFFERS FROM BRYAN. BUT SAYS HE
WANTS DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.

WANTS DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Herkimer. n. Y. Sept. 7.-Ex- Senator Hills
appearance here this evening occasioned some
thing Of sensation in political circles. He came
ostensibIy to visit his old friend, ex-Judge Earl
of that place He arrived from Albany at 8
o'clock and met by Judge Earl at the
Central station, and went with him to the
Palmer House, where they had dinner. In the
evening the Fort Dayton band Gorenaded Mr..
Hill, and a large crowd of citizens assembled
He introduced by Judge Earl and made
a speech. the chief feature of which was his
reiterated declarations in support of Bryan. 1t
thought Hills visit had something to do
with the Herkimer County Democratic Conven-
tion to be held tomorrow, but Hill delegates
sure to be sent to Saratoga that idea was
rejected. Then there was some talk that Judge
Earl was to be advanced as a compromise
ddate for Governor, but Judge Earl said
phatically that his name was not to be consid-
cred. Mr. Hill declared that he came on
purely social visit and that he should return to
Albany in the morning. He had expected to
remain until afternoon, but obliged to leave
earlier account of telegram calling him to
Albany.
The impression prevails that he came to Her
kimer to make clear his attitude respecting the
candidacy Of Bryan
At the conclusion of the serenade Mr.. Hill
spoke follows:
1t is needless to say that l am heartily in
favor OF the election of Bryan and Stevenson.
They the candidates of the Democratic
tonal convention of which l was a member
and which treated me- from beginning to end.
with marked and unusual courtesy and I am
honorably bound TO actively support ticket Of
my party nominated under such circumstances.
Our candidates represent the interests of the
average man-the plain people of the country
lal0 Tha iS-
sues this year are very plain, and cannot be
misunderstood. Let me eptonize them:
One party favors large standing armies, i'm
mense public expenditures a Government Of
grandeur and magnificence. high protective
tariffs a British colonial policy, great
binations Of corporate wealth and a centralized
government.
The other party favors a continuance OF the
plain and simple government of our Fathers
public expenditures limited to the actual neces-
sites of the Government, tariff taxation for
public purposes only, an army for defence and
not for conquest, competition in business free
from monopolistic combina tions.
These are the essential differences. concisey
stated, between the two great parties.
An appeal is made by our opponents to
love Of country. We heard the same specious
appeal in 1896. and we always hear 1t when our
opponents seek Democratic votes to aid their
cause. 1t is partisan, and not a sincere or
patriotic appeal It is based upon false pre-
tences. The country is not in danger, except
from those who are now administering its Gov
ernment We will protect the flag wherever it
goes, but we viii see that the flag goes only
in disgrace, neither shall it be raised anywhere
in dishonor
The people are opposed to this Government ac-
qulrlnS territory which is not to be governed bv
our Constitution. It has no more constitutional
right TO set up a colonial system than it has N
create King. The foreign policy Of the present
National Administration has been weak shifty
inconsistent and unpatriotc and the best
thought Of the country-the best students of
histoTy-the most intelligent of Americans. are
against it, arc
No right minded man can defend a President
VINO SAID in his annual message that II was
OUT OUT pam DUTY TO give free trade to Porto
f.lco win the United States, and then within
few months thereafter signed a measure which
imposed tariff duty Of - per cent
Our party has always been the true and genu-
me 1rlend OF labor, and aided at every oppor-
tunlty the efforts Of workngnen to improve
thelr condition. For the first time in oUr Ma
Uonal history, a political party has nronosed ~
lts Natlonal platform the creation of a depart-
ment OF labor, with secretary thereof allowed
= 60 III LhS CdpIheI OF the President. The
Democratic platform proposes this innovation in
done? H0' Oe
If wise counsels shall prevail at the Saratoga
Convention next week and we proceed on risrh+
lines to plan for victory instead of inviting a.
feat and shall so shape course and policies as
10 deserve the support Of the great independent
ana conservative forces of this State-alwavs an
important factor in our elections-and the tbon-
sands of Republicans dissatisfied with the arhi
Jary machine rule of their party-we cannot
only rescue the Empire State from further Pc
puphcan control. but can give our electoral vote
Tor our gallant National standard bearer win
lam ]. Bryan '' y" III
While disagreeing with Mr. Rr,or :, $500
matters. l need not reiterate that I earnestIv
desire his election earnestly
Our opponents are intrencba5 Ira ro4
ana power and the struggle to oust them must
necessarily be terrific. " must
The tide, however, is with US. The skies are
becoming brighter every day. Let us then all
work together enthusiastically for the cause 10
and victory is within reach 0'