The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-25
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.
Gov. Hill Wins Easily, and Takes the
Nomination on the First Ballot.
9trong Anti-Civil-Service Resolutions from
the Tammany FactiOn-Comment on the
Nominations Made by the Republicans.

SARATOGA, Sept A-There were fully az
many ladies and prominent personages present
in the Casino at 1l30 this morning, to witness
the proceedings of the Democratic State conven~
zion, as attended the opening of the Republican
convention, two days ago.
At exactly 1890 o'clock the convention was
called to order by Chairman OBrien, of the
State committee. George Raines was then
elected temporary chairman. Mr.. Raines. on
saking the chair, addressed the convention at
come length. All references to President Cleve
and were greeted with cheers.
Representatives of the Anti-monopoly League
and Of the State Trades Assembly then addressed
she convention briefly.
Burke Cochran then offered strong resolutions
against the civilservice law, which was greeted
with tremendous applause. These resolutions
are similar to those adopted by Tammany Hall
some weeks ago.
The five hours elapsing between the close of
5he afternoon and the opening of the evening
session were occupied by the leading delegates in
looking after the interests of their respective
candidates. The hall was densely crowded
when the hour for the evening session arrived.
Fully one-half the spectators were ladies' The
delegates were all in their seats when the tenn
porary chairman, Raines, called the convention
to order.
The committee on contested seats reported,
recommending that the contesting and regular
aelegations from Westchester be both admit
Jed, with half vote for each; ALSO that the con-
testing delegation from Chautauqua be admitted
as the rightful delegation. The contest ir Liv
ingston county was reported as settled and with
drawn. The report was adopted
The committee permanent organization
reported recommending that the temporary
chairman. Hon. George Raines. be made perma-
aent chairman. This was agreed to with APP
.Dlause A list of vicechairmen, one for each
congressional district, was also reported and
Agreed to.
James E. Morrison was chosen reading score
Gary, Thomas f. Giroy, c. Kreischer, F. G.
Schraub. Philo Backus, VIM. S. Andrews and
James M. Cook, recording secretaries, and list
The permanent officers being agreed upon
Hon. d. Cody Herrick from the committee
resolutions stated that the committee had been
unable to complete its report and requested to
De allowed until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
There were murmurs of disappointment from
all over the house.
1t was moved that the convention proceed at
'ynce to the nomination of candidates for Gov
"A
followed. and motion to adjourn was lost
yeas 1485. nays 2314
Action then REQUIRED on the motion to pro-
seed to the nomination of candidates for Gov
ernor and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The mover ac-
septed an amendment striking out Lieutenant
governor
A motion then made to still further
amend, to the effect that the convention proceed
to nominate a candidate for Governor, and that
a ballot thereon be postponed until tomorrow
at 10 o'clock A NJ
A general dissent Immediately went up, and
there cries of mo" no"
Considerable discussion followed il being
claimed on the one hand that haste at this time
might cause dssensions in making up the re-
nlainder of the ticket, and on the other hand
that it was only intended to nominate candi-
date for Governor tonight.
Mr.. Spinola then moved the previous question
OH the motion to ballot for Governor. There
was demand for the yeas and nays or this
motion, and the roll was again called. 1t re-
sulted-yeas, 240; nays 1885,
On the main question the demand for the yeas
and nays was again made and again the rollcall
was begun. 1t was interrupted by several inn
patient delegates. The Char ruled everything
out of order except the finishing of the cali. The
main question ordered, by vote of 207a
yeas to l09a nays
j. E. OConnor. of Chemung. arose to nomi-
nate Governor Hill. and as soon as he mentioned
his name the convention burst forth into wild
gells and cries of Hes our next Governor"
Mr.. OConnor spoke briefly in naming his
aidate for the first place on the ticket. The
nomination seconded by Daniel Lockwood
Of Buffalo. Senator Ecclesine, and Bourke
tCochrane. of New York and several others.
Colonel j. r. Fellows, of the County Democ-
sacy. of New York nominated Abram S. Hewitt,
paying however, in the course of his remarks,
shat he knew there was chance for his nom
ination by the convention.
A ballot was then taken. The County Democ-
racy voted for Mr.. Hewitt. who also received
few other scattering votes. The result was an
nounced as follows:
Total votes east. $780, necessary for choice,
19l; Hill, 1873; Hewitt, 80; Slocum, s. Flower l.
The result was received with great demonstra-
tions of applause, and shortly after midnight the
convention adjourned until IL o'clock tomorrow
morning
David B. Hill, of Elmira, the candidate for
Governor of New York was born in Havana,
Schuyler (then Chemung) county, on Aug. 90,
aS44, and was educated at the Academy in that
town. In 1870, he was elected to the State AS
sembly and in 1871, he was reelected. Mr.. Hill
served term as alderman in the
Elmira Common Council. aud at the
expiration of his term, in 1882,
was elected mayor of the city. In September,
1882, he was nominated for Lieutenant governor
On the Democratic ticket, and was elected at the
election in November Governor Cleveland's
election to the presidency in 1884 raised Mr..
Hill to the governorship For number of years
Mr.. Hill was proprietor of the Elmira Gazette.
The Governor is bachelor.
Mr.. Carr Will Accept.
NEW YORK, Sept pam Albany special saws
that General Carr the Republicau nominal for