The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-17

MI IIII uIsCuSStU I1e FUTTU NICdH UdIIH
law in an effort to prove an imperialistic
tendency In the present administration,
and cited General Harrison as a witness
for his side OF the issue. The manifest
destiny argument, which has been worn
threadbare by Democratic orators all DUR
ing the campaign. was once more dragged
forth and displayed with glee by the ora
tor of last night. Mr.. Hill attempted no
new solution OF the Philippine situation
Offered no original thoughts on the sub
ject-but read 10 his audience the plan
proposed by Mr.. Bryan in Military Park.
on Aug. s, saying that that was the cor
rect solution. and he will do what ne
says" declared the speaker, this bit of
taffy for the Democratic presidential cam
didate being greeted with uproarous ap-
plause and cheering.
Turning TO a brief discussion of other
planks in the platform, Mr.. Hill made
much of the plank suggesting the crea-
ton of a new Cabinet position, that or Sec
rotary of labor, and told his audience that
IL they wanted that boon granted to labor
they should vote for the man for Presi-
dent who once upon a time in a national
convention electrified the country with the
declaration that a crown of thorns (omit-
ting the cross of gold) should not be per-
mitted to be pressed down upon the brow
of labor"
The plank d~enouncing government by in
junction was also touched upon, but moth
ing added TO the already familiar Demo-
cratic arguments and declarations on the
uOJCC II SpCdhCI III aICo NhO q
ment that a bill on this subject. seeking TO
provide trial by jury and appeals in federal
contempt cases, was championed by Sena-
tor Voorhees,, passed the Senate and later
was 'smothered" in the house. At this
point a somewhat curious incident oc-
cured. That bill never will be passed."
said Mr.. Hill. until you get a Democratic
House OF Representatives. and then it will
pass and overwhelmingly, and you ought
to send. If possible-if possible, you ought
to send a Democratic representative from
this district and as many Democratic
representatives from the State of Indiana
to help pass that measure. IA few cries OF
Burke, Burke. 1 don't care what his
name is as long as he votes right. (Greene
Smith hurriedly communicates the fact
that the candidates name is Burke.) His
name is Burke-so / am told-then all vote
for Burke" There was a significant alb
sence OF applause, not, of course, on &C
count of a lurking fear that Mr.. Burke
might fail to vote right, if elected to Con-
gress.
SOME CHARGES.
Mr.. Hill repeated the silly charge that
Governor Roosevelt sent word to all the
reporters in Chicago that he would attend
church at a certain house Of worship, and
said that he did not want any music ex-
cept that of a brass band. Then the speak
er tried to create prejudice against the dis
tinguished Rough Rider by quoting from
an article alleged to be from his pen. said
to AVE been published in the Century
Magazine of February. 1898. in which the
writer drew comparisons between the
w~hisky-drinking. boisterous, recklessly
shooting cowboys of the plains and the
small farmers, agricultural laborers and
mechanics, and concluded that the cow
boys. with all their faults, are to be pre-
ferred to the latter classes mentioned. This
part of Mr.. Hills speech provoked a storm
of groans and Kisses.
The speaker talked briefly of trusts. re-
peating the stale assertion that the Sher-
man antitrust bill does not amount to
anything, and asserting that Mr.. Bryan
will give the people a bill that will amount
TO something.
Mr.. Hill also charged the Republican par
ty in New York State with responsibility
for a gerryma nder by which the city of
New York is forever limited to a certain
representation in the State Legislature,
while the rest OF the State. normally Re-
publican by a large majority. is given an
elastic representation. based on growth of
population. Mr.. Hill closed his speech
with a plea that his great service in COM
ing such & great distance to address the
Democrats Of Indiana might spur them on
to enewe efforts in behalf of the ticket.