The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-15
HARMONY KEYNOTE OF
David B. Hills Speech
tconinued from First Page.)

United States Senators by the people OF
tha respective States, but temporarily
Welded his views rather than tmperll the
adoption of that nstrument Is
Jefferson believed In honest men. IN
honest methods and in honest govern
ment He would have uprooted corrup-
ton had 1t existed in either nation, State
or municipality.
.s GET. TOGETHER.
'These considerations naturally lead
to the suggestion that it Is peculiarly
our duty, as it should be our pleasure,
at the present time to invite Democrats
Of character. standing and influence to
identify themselves with organized move
ments for party success. for the promo
ton Of the true principles of Jeffersonian
Democracy and the elevation OF Inc
standards Of the public service.
.cWhy should we divide over the Ques-
tfona BILE sutterances of modern party plat
forms, largely designed to meet tempo
rary emergencies. which soon pass away,
when we are all united upon the rock
bottom and fundamental doctrines Of
our faith, intended to last as long as our
government itself shall endure?
s.Why should there be factional quar-
rels over details sWhen we az aii uiii.eu
upon essentials?
cit is the part OF wisdom for the Demo-
cracy to push to the front the issues upon
which there is substantial unanlmity, and
ignore those in regard to which there are
such serious and honest differences or
opinion as must be fatal to practical sue
cess.
DISMAL FAILURE.
"The administration of President Roose=
Welt is all at sea. It has no fixed poll
cies and no conscientious convictions.
'If any relief whatever to Cuba shall
e secured from the present admlnistra ton
it will be due to the decided stand taken
by the Democrats in Congress in insist
ing that justice should be done.
.:The policy Of the administration in the
Philippine Islands is a disgrace to civili-
zations The attempt with regard to these
possessions to initiate the foreign policy
of England has proved a dismal failure.
."The administration will send its spe-
cial representatives to witness the coro-
nation Of a King. but it has no words of
sympathy to express for the brave farm
ers of South Africa who are heroically
struggling to maintain. their republics.
In conclusion Mr.. Hill said:
.Fellow Democrats, on this day. devoted
to honoring the memory Of one who has
been frequently styled The wisest and
truest Democrat of his time, let us resolve
to renew our allegiance to the principles
which q he inculcated and the policies
which. llo advocated.
s.Tllere are numerous indications OF a
revival OF popular confidence in Demo-
cratic politics, State and national. "A
change of measures and men seems to be
demanded by the best In
terests Of our State and country.
"Our opponents have only succeeded in
recent years by unfortunate divisions
among ourselves. Let our faces now be
toward the common enemy.
.'It is a time for unity. for Organization,
for wise councils and for aggressive ac-
ton
Hills speech was interrupted by fire.
tluent bursts Of applause. At its conclu
sion Congressman James M. Griggs. Of
Georgia, chairman OF the Congressional
1 Committee, spoke. advocating unity snt
predicting success for the rarity If inter
national difficulties were forgotten.
II General Joseph Wheeler followed IN {
speech urging harmony, and Edward A
Shepard eulogized David B. Hill and vii
1slfamS +, Bryan State Senator Grad,
spoke of the high character Of Thona:
Jefferson. Etsszssss sss5$s,