The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20

remembered In history as the one during
the existence of which the republics OF
those brave and gallant people were asa o e.
protest or one effort to save them, or one
kind word of sympathy for them IN tnelt
unequal struggle expressed on the part
world, whose influence should always be
exerted on the side Of free Institutions,
in contrast with that sup1ne attitude
of the Roosevelt administration we t snoulo
ton of that Democratic. Presiden[Who
honors this, club with his presence here
to-night-who. when that ga, same e. mighty
to crush the republic of Venezuela,
tongTess viii Which electriasd the country,
wherein he insisted that !, Great 1de grt am
to seize seize venezdela without first. sub
hitting the alleged differences to fnterna-
would interpose its strong arm for the
protection of that republic. And Great
Britain finally concluded to apbitrate the
dispute, and Venezuela was saved from
ELAGRANT BREACH.
The ex-senator then took up the ne SUP
jeGt Of Guba dealing rs WITH h t6e a he
bitterly arraigned The use Of money
for partisan and lobbying purposes In
aid Of administrative measures pending De,
to emphasize the irresponsible and dam
gerous character Of arbitrary military
rule anywhere, whether temporary or per-
manent.
The history OF the country does not
furnish more fragrant breach of official
duty as well Official p roprleddy, tha IN
1,< hoe ct a
nor rebuked nor censuged nor called 10
account by the administration"
Discussing the Cuban tariff question,
Mr., Hill said the present controversy ;7,,, in
soundness Of the whole Republican posi-
ton in the subject on the tariff.
"a reciprocity measure is a misno-
mer which does not contemplate at least
so per cent reduction Of the existing
tariff burdens. When the people of Cuba
arc asking for bread we should not offer
- TRusT-BREEDING TARIFF.
Mr.. Hill-asserted that the logic of events
had demonstrated the sounGness of many
Democratic contentious of recent years
He recalled that portion of the Kansas
City platform which condemned the Ding,
ley law as a trust-breeding measure, and
said that this measure had not only Sue
ceeded in creating more trusts than ever
before in the history OF the country, but
it has also succeeded in Sitting competi-
d
known.
Acting upon the assumption that trusts
should be prosecuted by their friends and
not their enemies. the national admins
some civil suits to test the efficacy of the
Sherman act. What has been the net re-
been obtained with the tacit consent of
the trusts themselves, and little or moth
ing else has been accomplished. 1t is a
sufficient commentary upon the whole
t<,te~ nYIY In
cuton has been instituted no arrest has
been made and no Indictment found any
where.
life from the present prices eXtorted from
them. That relief can be obtained by the
application of a speedy and effectual rem
edy in the repeal OF all tariff duties upon
productions controlled by the trusts
DEMOCRATIC UNITY.
Upon the subject of Democratic unity
he said:
Democrats of the country upon all the
timely issues which are now -engrossins
public attention.
I'VE are all united in favor OF preser-
walton of constitutional liberty wherevet
our flag floats We are opposed as the
permanent policy of this Government to
the maintenance of dependent colonies to
be governed outside OF the pale of the
Constitution.
I'VE are all agreed that the civil should
always be superior to the military power.
we dill cOilcuI III tHe lid
public taxation should be imposed 10:
public purposes only.
Eve all favor freedom Of commerce. and
therefore favor genuine reciprocity with
foreign nation. but are all opposed to
| sham Republican reciprocity. which is
only another name for Republican hypo-
| crisy.
There is no division of sentiment in our
opposition to dangerous corporate combi-
nations of capital which create monopo-
lies stit1e competition and unreasonably
| enhance prices of the necessaries of life.
we all stand for free trade in all ar
| ticles controlled by the trusts.
We all desire justice for Cuba and JUS
| tice to tho consumers of the United States
also.
I'VE all stand where Jac,sson, Benton
and Tilden stood. in favor of hard money,
as opposed to an irredeemable paper cur
rency
I'VE all recognize the dignity of labor
and its right to demand just and adequate
| compensation.
STANDING ARMY.
I'VE are all opposed to an immense
standing army in times of peace.
I'VE are all in favor of constitutional
reform involved in the election of United
eral States rather than by State Legs-
| latures.
we all adhere to that doctrine declared
| By Jefferson as follows: Peace, COM
merce and honest friendship with all ma
tions: entang!ing alliances with none
with this substantial unity which eN-
| lists upon these and other fundamental
! principles of Democratic faith. to which |
/ need not refer we may safely appeal to
| the people: and in view of that satisfac-
! tory situation it would be folly to longer
/ divide upon abstract or unrea sonable
| questions.
LET us not seek to cross any uncertain
!, bridges until we reach Them
WELCOME FOR ALL.
Mr.. Hill concluded his speech with a
Weaone 10 Democrats from other States.
/ saying:
THE Democracy of this State welcome
! the distinguished citizen of New Jersey
/ the only living eX-President of the United
! States-who testifies by his presence here
/ tonight and by his remarks. to which
we. have so intently listened, his interest
in the success of Democratic principles
I'VE should have been glad to welcome
4 -trat other distinguished Democrat who
halls from the great West-our honorel
standard bearer in the last two Presidents
ial elections-that able and eloquent Dem
i tor: