New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-07
HILLS MEMORY H0N0RED|
Ex-Senator'S Life Work Re.
viewed by Judge Parker.
GOVERNOR ALSO SPEAKS
Elk Judge Says Cleveland Dis
claimed Any Idea of Treachery
on Ex- Governor Part.

Albany. July. ga distinguished gather
ing in the Assembly Chamber tonight took
part in a memorial service arranged by
the legislature in honor of David Bennett
Hill, former Governor and former United
States Senator. Governor Dix presided and
the main eulogy was delivered by Alton H.
Parker. former Chief Judge OF the Court
of Appeals, an intimate friend and politi-
cal associate of the dead statesman.
The Assembly Chamber was tastefully
draped with embems of mourning. on
temporary platform. erected over the
speakers desk sat Governor Dix. sur
rounded by his staff. state officials, mem
bers Of the Court of Appeals and many
political associates and friends OF the
dead nan, while the members Of the Leg
islature who attended In n body, occupied
seats i'm the we'll of the chamber. Although
the heat in the building was oppressive.
the floor and galleries were well hiled.
There were selections by an orchestra ana
choir
Governor Dix in a brief address called
attention TO the great work OF MI. HllI III
behalf of the commonwealth, while Junse
Parker recited at length the larger detalis
of his dead friends long public service
Mr.. Parker reviewed the friction between
Governor Hill and President Cleveland and
gave some unpublished data TO show mat
although the rivalry between these TWO
leaders was intense, Mr.. Cleveland had ex-
pressly disclaimed any idea OF treachery
on Mr. HIS part. Judge Parker said tnat
Mr. Cleveland understood the SITUATION
and thus expressed himself subsequently:
false impression abroad that ! either nave
or had any idea or impression tnat tle
Presidential ticket was the ylctlm o.
treacherv in New York in the election OF
1sSS Nobody could understand better than
/ how that seemingly contradictory result
was reached. Ny campaign for re-elecuoh
was, of necessity, made upon single ma
tional issue so forced to the 'front.' thdl, as
! had foreseen. there was no such thlhs
as evading it. even If my party or myself
had so desired -,-.
on the other hand, the state campaign
had Issues peculiar to itself, With their own
supporters men TO whom the tarln hau'
from a business and political point OF VleM,
only the remotest interest. Inc brewers
had their own organization for the pur-
rose Of protecting the property uhdeI ,helr
management and jurisdiction. Ihey had the
right 10 use their power for their own pro.
lection and that they exercised TINS riSul
and mower in their own way IN no way
constituted q grievance so far as the Pres,
Dental ticket was concerned. II they couIu
attract votes from a Nffh anu Alil'
Republican candidate-supposed 10 be IN,
imical 10 them-tO his opponent, VINO Wotlh
be fair because he was strong, they nau a
perfect right To do so. ! had mao SUM- ulnIletht
experience I'm state politics TO understand the
whole sit alton and meyer permitted my
self to reproach Governor Hill or nus
friends for the untoward result so tar dS
I was personally concerned.
have never ceased TO admire and praise
Governor Hill for his clean. high minded
administration ot the ahalrs u Ine 80
tion. and was efficient in carrying out the
traditional ideas Of his party and our IN
situations
Nevertheless" Judge Parker continued,
".here were those within the party who.
without evidence 70 support II. and against
the overwhelming weight Of evidence TO
the contrary. charged dlsoyalty on Gov
ernor Hits part The injustice Of It was
hard 10 bear. but II was borne silently and
overwhelmingly. as was his wont" He
continued:
II was his rule never to answer an at
tack however unjust. The consciousness
that he had done right for rights sake was
sufficient for him Let others falsely as
sign a bad reason for wise action or charge
non-action when he had. in fact, acted IL
they would-answer he would not.
Some of the multitude Of things accom-
plished by legislative action, but due to his
The substitution Of electrocution for
hanging.
institution Of Labor Day and the satur-
day half-hOliday.
Insurance of the right OF religious liberty
i'm public institutions.
Grant 10 the Executive Of power to ap-
point referee to take testimony on applt-
cations for pardons.
Creation Of the Statutory Revision Com
mission.
Expedltine Of the final disposition of
murder cases by permitting direct appeal
10 the Court Of Appeals
Establishment OF the forest preserve, and
crca ton of a commission to have general
supervision thereof.
institution Of state arbitration for dis
putes between employer and employe.
Limitation Of preferences under general
assignments % oEc-thlrd Of estate.
Repeal o. 'ts superseded 10y penal AMI
criminal codes
Provision for organization. supervision
and administration OF trust companies.
Inauguration OF industrial training IN
schools.
Creation of Commission for Promotion Of
Uniformity of Legislation in the United
States.
Establishment of county roads. the pred
cceSsors OF our state roads
Amendment of the civil service law by
giving a preference 10 veterans Of the civil
War.
child labor I'm this state.
Prohibition of eectioneering within $50
feet of the polls and the institution of vot-
ing booths.
Amendment to Penal code requiring cam
didates TO file statement OF expenses ten
DAYS after election.
STATUTORY direction 10 certain classes or
corporations to make weekly payment or
wages and salary.
This was n man, Of highest ideals and
clean ufe fearless. incorrupttble, Jealous in
notifies LOYAL 10 the councils and principles
of his party, faithful TO every public trust.
conscientlousy devoted 20 the welfare or
the people enduring calumny patiently.
eager to help all distress, never Wanting
his rectitude or beneficences. and having
personal qualities that made his friendship
a thing 10 he cherished with nothing less
dear and sacred than ties Of home and
nearest kindred.
nv his death his profession loses an able.
logical and scholarly advocate, his party
notent. enthusiastic and pre-eminent lead
or and his country great, far-seeing and
broad minded statesman.
To the smaller company Of his friends
the loss is yet greater, for his friendship
for others once given, knew not change
or diminution through circumstance or time.
The consolation that remains rests in the
trust that his friendship knows no change
through eternity!