The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-08
SPEECH by ID. b. HILL.


Election Of w. j. Bryan.
HERKIMER, N. Y, Sept. 7.-Ex-Senator
Hills appearance here this evening occa-
stoned something OF a sensation in political
circles. He came ostensibly to visit his old
friend, ex-Judge Earl. of this place. He
was met by Judge Earl at the Central
depot and went with him to the Palmer
House, where they had dinner together.
In the evening the Fort Dayton band sere-
naded Mr.. Hill and a large crowd of citi-
zens assembled. He was introduced by
Judge Earl and made a speech, the chief
feature OF which was his reiterated decla-
rations in support Of Bryan. There was
some talk that Jidge Earl was to be ad-
vanced as compromise candidate for Gov
ernor, but Judge Earl said emphatically
that his name was not to be considered.
Mr.. Hill declared that he came on a purely
social visit. Mr.. Hill spoke in part as fol-
lows:
1T is needless to say that I am heartily
in favor of the election Of Bryan and Ste
venson. Tney are the candidates OF the
Democratic party. duly and regularly nom
mated at national convention of which
was member and which treated me, from
beginning to end, with marked and un-
usual courtesy, and / am honorably bound
10 dcIlVely support uChtt Oh my party
nominated under such circumstances.
"Our candidates represent the interests
of the average man-the plain people Of the
country-the farmer, the mechanic, the la
borer. The issues this year are very plain
and cannot be misunderstood.
"One party favors large standing armies,
immense public expenditures, a government
Of grandeur and magnificence. high protec-
tive tariffs, a British colonial policy, great
combinations of corporate wealth and a
centralized government.
"The other party favors continuance of
the plain and simple government Of our
fathers, public expenditures limited to the
actual necessities OF the government, tariff
taxation for public purposes only. an army
for defense and not for conquest, and COM
petition In business free from monopolistic
combinations.
AN appeal is made by our opponents to
cur love OF country. We heard the same
specious appeal in 1896. and We always hear
IT when our opponents seek Democratic
votes to aid their cause. It is a partisan
and not sincere or patriotic appeal. 1t
is based upon false pretenses. The coun-
try Is not in danger except from those
who are not administering its government.
We will protect the flag wherever 1t goes.
but we will see that the flag goes only
where 1t belongs 1t shall not be hauled
down in disgrace. neither shall 1t be raised
any where in dfshonor.
'The people are opposed to this govern
ment acquiring territory which is not to
be governed by our Constitution 1t has
no more constitutional right to set up q
colonial system than it has to create a
king. The foreign policy Of the present
national administration has been weak,
shifty inconstant and unpatriotic. and the
best thought Of the country-the best stu
dents Of history-the most intelligent of
Americans AZ, against It.
mo right-minded man can defend a
President who said In his annual message
that IT was our plain duty to give free
trade to Porto Rico with the United States.
and then, within few months thereafter,