The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-09

Will SUCH d pldilh III Lit pldtAol Ii,
New York could not be carried by the
Democratic nominees. He urged the
adoption of platform which would
enable the Democrats to win in doubt
full states and elect their candidates.
Mr.. Williams withdrew the amend
ment, saying that he with many other
Democrats was seeking harmony and
an adjustment of all differences with
a view of succeeding on Democratic
platform.
Income Tax Again
Mr.. Bryan then offered an income tax
amendment and made a speech in favor
of it. He asserted that, while votes
might be lost among the very rich, the
Democratic parry ought to consider the
great mass of the people, who bear the
burdens of taxation and the expense of
the government.
Senator Daniel replied to Bryan, and
was very vigorous in his denunciation
of the course the Nebraska man was
pursuing. He said that he wanted to
win, and desired platform which
\would bring back to the Democratic
party the voters swho had left it when
pursuing a course which Mr.. Bryan
had shaped and advocated. He was
tired of being forever in the minority
and insisted that it would be absurd for
Democrats, facing victory, to take any
action which would mean defeat. To
IOSo new YORK meant QeI6dC.
Senators Bailey and Tillman, while
believing in an income tax, said that
In view of the statement of the New
York member of the committee, it
would be unwise to insist upon the in
come. tax plank.
Hill Explains His Attitude
Senator Bailey then asked unani-
nous consent to have both the income
tax amendment and the gold standard
plank dropped, but to this Mr.. Hill OBJ
jected, and there was a prolonged dis
cussion, Mr.. Hill taking leading part
in it.
Mr.. Hill began by saying that he
was in this campaign not from per-
sonal motives, but because of his 10y
atty and enthusiasm for the Demo-
cratic party. He hoped the party
could cease its discussion and agree
upon a platform in harmony with the
views of the party generally. He was
opposed to the insertion of an income
tax plank, because he saw no necessity
for making this new issue.
II believe" he said, cit will hurt us;
1T will weaken our platform, but if the
9 members of this committee think
otherwise it should go in; but the ques-
ton of the gold standard is of far more
importance"
Mr.. Hill urged that if the gold plank
was omitted the party would be placed
in a false position. If, the party was
3 in favor of the free and unlimited
coinage of silver, that was another
thing. But, he said, through no fault
of the party. conditions had changed,
and it had been proved that the gold
standard was the solution of the ques-
ton, although the Republican plat
form declared in favor of gold, he
pointed out that the Democrats, in
their platform, could show that the Re-
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change in condition which made the
gold standard desirable, but the AL
mighty himself.
Addresses Southerners
Speaking directly to the Southern
members of the committee, Mr. Hill re-
called the time of reconstruction, and
said he had always worked for Demo-
cratic principles along Democratic
lines; that he had been the friend of
the South in that trying period and
since that time.
Mr.. Hill talked eloquently of the per-
sonality of Judge Parker. He said that
In conversation about ten days ago
with the New York jurist the latter
said, in reply TO question about the
Kind of platform the Democrats
should adopt:
II am entirely willing to leave this to
the wisdom of the Democratic party
But while Mr.. Hill did not assume at
any time to speak for Judge Parker,
the committee interpreted the Inference
OF his speech to be that Judge Parker
favored the insertion of a gold plank.
Mr.. Hill declared that the Democrats
could not possibly nominate a better
man than Judge Parker. and spoke at
some length upon his peculiar uualifi-
cations for the office. He emphasized
the fact that Judge Parker was in no
sense an active candidate for the nom
lnatlon, and that he had not dictated
anything regarding the platform.
viii Give Time to Campaign
Il do not think it is improper for us
to say we want to win," continued Mr..
Hill. I'VE have stood defeats in the
past and we can stand them again, it
is true. This contest, for me, means
tnat L Shall devote myself from now
until November to the campaign. I
snail leave my business, but shall do
1t gladly, and 1 shall work hard for
whomsoever the Democrats nominate,
but think the platform is of the
greatest Importance, especially the gold
standard plank"
He reiterated that he thought an in
come tax plank would be a mistake,
but added that the gold plank was of
Tar greater importance. In conclusion
he said:
Nor should one of these blanks he
traded fer the other.~I earnestly hone
each will be taken up separately, and
considered on its individual merits"
Mr.. Hill was applauded.
Bryan Answers Hill
Mr. Bryan replied at length to the
argument of Mr.. Hill and insisted that
In the face of past declarations of the
party, gold plank would now ALLEVIATE
many thousands of Democratic voters
He said that, when the campaign for
Judge Parker was started, it was never
expected that the Democratic partv
was to be brought to,a declaration for
the gold standard
Mr.. Thomas. of Colorado, also made
strong protest against the gold stand
ard plank.
Senator Carmack, of Tennessee. made
plea especially for the South and
said that Democratic success was nee
essary in the face of the Republican
policy of imperialism. It's recent Mat
form was dangerous to the South. H.,
hoped some agreement could be reach
ed which would bring to the support of
the Democratic South the Democratic
party of the East. AS to the money
questlon, that was for the time settled.
and he urged that that matter he MOI
injected into the coming CAMPAIGN 9 =
disturbing element
Mr.. Shiveley, of Indiana. followed
much the same line. If this money
question was brought into the cam.