The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Former Writes Regrets at h. ability to Appear at Tan-
 many Meeting
HILL IN THE FAMOUS HALL
 FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS
Both Speak of United Democratic Party and Express Great Hopes for Success of the Ticket.
 coIer Reviews Parade.

New York, October 22.-For the first time in ten years David Bennett Hill. former governor of New York and for mer United States senator from tho state of New York, spoke tonight in Tammany hall. The occasion was the ratification of the democratic state ticket. Former President Grover Cleveland sent a let ter expressing his regret that prior en- gagement prevented his attending the meeting. Others who spoke were Charles N. Bulger, candidate for lieutenant gov ernor; John B. Stanchfield and Martin W. Littleton Prior to the meeting there was a parade, reveiwed at the Manhattan club by Bird S. Collar and other candi- dates on the democratic state ticket. Mir Coler had been given a reception at the club where he made a speech. after dining with MT. Hill and other mem bers. At Tammany hall Congressman Mcclellan read former President Cleve- lan's letter. which was received with much enthusiasm and loud cheering. II was as follows
 cIeveland's Letter.
 ''Westland, Princeton, N. J., October 20 ITO Charles D. Murphy, Esp:
 My Rear Sir-I regret that my en- agreements will not permit an aceeptanee of your invitation to attend the demo. cratic meeting to be held in Tammany hall on the 22nd instant. It Is most grat. flying to learn from the terms of your note that the democracy of the city of New York fully appreciate how vitally the underlying principles of our party are involved in the pending canvass, and also to know of the determination that they shall not be forgotten in its cam paign efforts.
 The great democratic organization of the city of New York is important factor in controlling the result of party endeavor in the broadest fields that no campaign In which it engages can be con sidered sufficiently local to free 1t from the responsibility of Its Influence upon party prospects everywhere and at all times. This responsibility has been well met in the present campaign by the se- lection of trustworthy candidates, by in- telligent party work, and by the sensible efforts to secure harmonious democratic action. I sincerely hope that as a result the democracy of the city of New York will again demonstrate It's invincibility at home; that democratic good govern ment and economical administration will be restored to the people of the state, and that democratic hope and confidence will be revived and stimulated far beyond the limits of city and state. Hoping that your meeting will be abundantly successful and most useful in the cause, I am yours very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"
 Hill Given Ovation.
 Mir Hill, who reached the hall prior to the reading of MT. Cleyeland's letter, was received with great applause. T make no apology for my appearance here tonight, said Mir. Hill because noNe is needed. You will recall what I said at the open ing of the Tilden club in this city some months ago. when declared that in this campaign I should know no friends or enemies except the friends and enemies of the democratic party. Regardless of past differences, which never related to party policy l extend the right hand of fellowship to every ganization or in any other organization Loyalty supporting democratic candidates and principles" Referring to the tariff on coal MT. Hill charged Senator Platt with dodging the vote in congress on the question of imposing a tariff on anthra- cite coal President Roosevelt, he said. had declined to express an opinion as to whether the existing tariff should be removed. The people," said MT. Hill, "are waiting for him to act. The selec- tion of arbritrators to adjust a labor strike is a mere temporary relief but the question whether there shsn be hereafter a tariff tax upon anths1cite coal Is a permanent and lasting ques- tion."
 MT. Hill spoke at considerable length on the questions of trusts and revision of the tariff and bitterly arraigned repub- lican extravaganza in state affairs.
 After MT. Coler and his associates on the ticket had reviewed the parade from the balcony of the Manhattan club, a banquet was served at which Justice Truax presided. and during which the following letter from former President Cleveland was read:
 Another Cleveland Letter. 'Hon Charles H. Truax, President Man.
 haitian Club:
 My Dear Sir-I wish it were possible for me to attend tomorrow evening the reception to be given by the Manhattan club to the democratic candidates for state offices in the canvass now pending. Though no longer citizen of New York, cannot lose my interest in her political welfare nor forget the honors which her democracy has conferred on me. It Is gratifying to know that the Manhattan club as of old is ready to give its en- couragement and aid to those who stand in the present campaign as representa- lives of united party and leaders in the democratic party protest against neglect of the peoples interest. Hoping that the result will demonstrate that the political sentiment of the people or the state of New York is still in favor of safe and conservative democracy and is prepared to support it's candidates, 1 am very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
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 Dickinson Has Not Decided.
 Omaha October 22.-Edward Dickinson, sa,arai manager of the Union Pacific