Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-07
HiIl,s EuloKy of Bryan.

| HITS EuioRy OF Bryan.
| One of the most eloquent as well q:
significant speeches made in the dem
ocratic national convention at Kan sas
City was that of Hon. David B. Hill
of New York, seconding the nomina
ton of Bryan for the presidency. In
the course of is, remarks, which were
cheered to the echo at frequent inter.
walls from the moment ne mounted
the rostrum, Mr.. Hill said: lin be.
half of the democratic masses of the
state of New York, for whom l as.
sumo to speak on this occasion, Sec
ond the nomination which has been
made from the state of Nebraska
William j. Bryan does not belong &c
the state of Nebraska alone;
he belongs to the north and
the south; to the east and the
west; he belongs to the whole
country at large. 1t is a nomination
| already made in the hearts and
affections of the American people.
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 gen.
tleman that needs NJ introduction to
this audience or to the American PEG.
pie. 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 COM
mon people; in behalf of the working
men; in behalf of humanity. He will
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 integ-
rity 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 served during such a brief pc
riod that made such an impression
upon the minds and conscience of the
American people.
The cause he represents is pecu-
liarly the cause of the people. His
election will mean honesty and integ-
rity in public office. 1t will mean the
tmelioration of the people. 1t will
mean the destruction of criminal
trusts and monopolies. 1t will mean
economy and retrenchment in govern
mental affairs. 1t will mean the su-
premacy of the constitution every
where throughout this land wherever
the flag floats. 1t will mean a return
co the advocacy of the principles of
the declaration of independence. 1t
viii prove blessing not only to those
who vote for him but to the few who
NAV vote against him.
Il, as you well know, was one of
those who, in good faith, doubted the
wisdom of some portions of the plat
form. doubted the propriety of going
into details on certain portions of our
financial policy, but the wisdom of
this convention has determined other
wise, and l acquiesce cheerfully in the
decision.
Il am here to say further that the
platform that has been read is wor-
thy of the vote and approval of
every man who claims to be
democrat in this country.
This is the time for unity and not
for division. 1 plead tonight Tor
party harmony and for party success.
plead because of the dangers which
confront US. AS sure as election day
comes. and if we should be defeated,
which do not believe, what will fol-
low? 1t means the restoration of a
federal election law. 1t means a re-
iuction of the: superintendent of the
members of congress throughout the
southern states of our union. 1t
means a consequent reduction in the
electoral college from our southern
states. and the plea of necessity will
be made because it 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 demo-
cratic party. So l am here to say
that this is a most i'm portant election;
important for our party; important
for our country; important for the
best interests of all our people.
This nomination will meet the ap-
proval. based upon this platform. of
the people of the east. What We
need is an old-fashioned rousing dem
ocrstic victory throughout this land.
That will mean a restoration of the
currency of our fathers. That will
mean home rule for states. That will
mean popular government restored.
That will mean the supremacy of
equal laws throughout the country.
and in this great result which we hope
to achieve, am here to say simply in
conclusion that New York expects to
join you with her SO electoral votes"