Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06

and the affections of the American people.
| From the closing Of the polls four years ago
| until this very hour there never was
| possibility Of any other nomination being
made. He is a gentleman who needs no
| introduction to this audience nor 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 the
Union. His voice has been heard not only
| In behalf of our principles, but in behalf
half Of the worklngmen. in behalf Of hui
manity. He will not only have the sup
port of his party-a united party. Applause,
cheers and waving Of flags lasting for three
! minutes.)
A Statesman of Integrity.
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 he has been under the
gaze Of the American people. His states
| manship has been exhibited in the halls of
Congress. No others have served during
| such brief period that made such an i'm
preston upon the minds and hearts and
conscience of the American people.
This convention meeting here today in
this most beautiful city, surrounded by this
hospitable community, was indeed the prop
e. place to nominate this candidate. The
cause he represents Is peculiarly the cause
VI the people. his election Will mean hon.
esty and integrity in public office. It will
mean the amclioration of the people; it
will mean the destruction of criminal trusts
and monopolies; 1t will mean economy and
retrenchment in governmental affairs; 1t
Will mean the supremacy of tho Constitu-
ton everywhere throughout this land wher-
ever the flag floats. 1t will mean 6 return
to the advocacy of the principles of the
Declaration Of independence. 1t will prove
a blessing not only to those who vote for
him. but to the few who may vote against
him.
Hill Bows to Conventions Dictates.
Il, as you well know. was one of those
who In good faith doubted the wisdom of
some portions of the platform, doubted the
| propriety of going into details on certain
portions of our financial policy; but the
wisdom of this convention has determined
otherwise. and 1 acquiesce cheerfully in
the decision. loud applause and cries of
Hurrah for Hill, and Bryan and Hill,)
Il am here to say further that the plat
form that has been read is worthy of the
claims to be a democrat in this country
Those who do not admire some portions
can speak for others. If there are some
issues which they do not desire to present
as strong as some others they can at least
talk about something in this platform that
is worthy of their approval. AT least, in
some portions of this country, the para
mount issue is going to carry, and carry
strongly.
This is the time for unity and not for
division. / plead tonight for party har-
mony and party success. l plead because
of the dangers which confront us. AS sure
as election day comes and We should hap
pen to be defeated-which 1 do not believe
what will follow? 1t means the restora-
ton of a federal election law 1t means a
reduction of the apportionment of MEM
bers of Congress throughout the southern
states of our Union. 1t means a conse-
Quent reduction in the electoral college
from our southern states, and the plea of
necessity will be made because 1t will be
newborn states of the west, which they
had relied upon, had gone over to the
democratic party.
Importance of This Election.
$50 1 say that this is a most important
election; important for our party, impor
tant for our country; important for the
best interests of all our people 1 have no
time to analyze this platform. We are
speaking of men and not of measures now.
This nomination will meet the approval
based upon this platform, of the people of
the east What We need is an old-fash-
toned, rousing democratic victory through
out this land. That will mean a restora-
ton 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 with you with
her thirty six electoral votes.