The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-11

that day who, with fuller information,
more pleasing address, more ready elo-
quence, and a quicker wit, could cope
with and overcome him. Bryan was these
things excellent. Also Bryan was defeat
ed, which is not so good. Bryan in 1896
should have won. He was beaten by a
lack of party discipline; by plentiful
want of wisdom at the headquarters OF
party. There was too much of the camp
meeting, too little of the military. in
Democratic management. Like a mob
the party went to the election; like a
mob it was met and routed"
DAVID BENNETT HILL, Hermit.
From Clevelands portrait one naturally
turns to find Hills, and there it is.
Drawn with less gentle hand than Bry-
ans, to be sure, but with outlines no less
distinct and with coloring quite as bold
When Cleveland went to the White House.
Hill was promoted from Lieutenant Gov
ernor up to first place. He succeeded
himself as Governor, regularly named and
elected and today he plans for a White
House residence. Hence an examination
of his picture, as drawn by Mr.. Lewis
may not be altogether uninteresting:
Hill is unpleasant to the eye; more
His atmosphere is
A QUANTRELL bright but cold as if
OF the sun glanced on
POLITICS. an ice e-field. Nor
are his manners of
the school which charms; he has no pol
ish. Force seldom means polish, and Hill
is force. Hill is not general; he's an
overseer; he never leads, he drives. He
commands, true; but always from the
rear 1t is not cowardice; Hill feels the
necessity of making his people fight be-
meath sweep of eye. This last is be-
cause of Hills strong instinct of lonel-
ness. Hill knows he has no friend. He
has allies. has confederates; they are
such today and foes tomorrow; but Hill
is never loved No one will sacrifice Il
Hill; none die for him. Hill is no Napo-
leon to inspire affection in those who
come about him. At best Hill is but
a guerrilla of party-some Quantrell of
politics"
Mr.. Lewis says Hill is a practical poll
tician; that he has studied for politics
as some study for
TAUGHT IN orders in the church;
A HARD that his school has
SCHOOL. been hard as emer-
aid in its lesson list.
According to our author, Hill has been
taught that no flower of sentiment sways
it's perfumed head in politics. On the
contrary, he has learned to face his foe
hardly, fight firmly to the end, and, if
needs must, die in silence-mute as fox
among the hounds. But if he wins he
believes in taking everything that might
strengthen himself or comfort his peo-
pie.
Hill is honest with his adherents. Let
them but conquer; each shall take his
share of booty The scales Of distribution
are held justly in the hands of Hill. One
Of Hills tenets is 'spoils. And in this
applause of the spoils system, Hill is sin
cere. He is not like Cleveland; to beg for
mems aid, to turn his back on them in
victory. Hill, while places last, gives to
his followers without stint. Whatever is
conquered, whatever comes as captive OF
his sword, is apportioned among
them
Then comes what is evidently sad
and reluctant confessions: ''Hill is, after
all, the creature OF
HIS POLICIES his contracted school.
NOT He is essentially
NATIONAL. State politician. His
policies are not ma
tional. Through every method the ward