Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-23
arose above the heads OF the people, a
fresh wave was added to the ocean OF

arose above the heads OF the people, a
fresh wave was added to the ocean Of
sound.
Governor Albeit proceeded with his
remarks until he came to his allusion to
Senator David b. Hill. This was the
signal for an outburst OF enthusiasm
from the New York delegation. Gov
ernor Albeit could not continue his re-
marks or be heard for at least twenty
five minutes, whereas, when the Cleve-
land boom was on, the New. York dele
CATION remained glum and client. Now,
under the inspiration of Hill, they arose
and waved everything they could lay
their hand on. Portraits of Hi! were
produced, and there was an evident de-
termination on the part of the Hill mer
to equal the Cleveland demonstration.
THUNDER INCREASES THE DIN.
While the demonstration was at it's
height, one OF Chicago's thunder storms
passed over the wigwam and gempha-
sized the demonstration for Hill.
A Cleveland man sang out "Hurrah
for Groverl" He was instantly assailed
by Hill man, and the police was sum-
moned to quell the disturbance.
The confusion was intensified by the
thunder storm, which poured down tor
rents Of rain upon the open roof and
soon 6renched the vast assemblage.
The chairman had to abandon his posi-
tion at his desk on account of the down
pouring torrent, and umbrellas were
raised everywhere.
aR( RGx s. PATTON SECONDS CLEVELAND,
The secretary proceeded with the roll
of states, beginning at California. Hon.
George 8. Patton responded on behalf
of the delegation, seccnding the nomina-
ton Of Grover Cleveland amidst ap-
plause.
Colorado was next called, and gave
way to New York.
Hon. William g. Dewitt of New York
stepped forward and consmenced a
speech putting in nomination Senator
David B. Hill.
RAIN toMPELB A RECESS.
Tho continued rainstorm and con-
fusion in the hall made it impossible for
the apeakerto be heard, and, without a
VOTE. the chairman declared a recess OF
fifteen minutes.
During the interniesion the crowd
amused itself by watching the glare Of
the lightning and listening to the swish
'of the rain.
DEWITT NoylNATEs HILL.
When the recess expired, and after
some confusion, Mr.. Dewitt spoke as fol-
lows: ss F
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND FELLow DEIE-
GATES: BY the favor of my colleaguss'I 1
now have the high honor to speak the
voice Of the state of New York in this
council of the Democracy Of the nation.
Our majestic commonwealth needs no
eulcgy here. Her great city is thelife-
giving heart of the Democratic party.
Her electoral vote is the keystone of the
federal arch upon which alone We can
reEt the citadel OF our hopes. In view
of the critical and important position oc'
cupied by our state in the pending con-
test, 1. take pride in pointing
to our past triumphs. The present
organization in the state Of New
York speaks not only for the state
indispensable to our success in q preei-
dental campsign but speaks Also for the
state organized and Arrayed upon lines
of victory. Our people want leader
filed with the instincts, aspirations,
ehrewdnesa, sagacity, hopes, fears, joys
and sorrows which crowd the struggle
for life and Happiness. We, therefore,
present for your suffrsges the name Of
him who, having enjoyed all the honors
Of cur state, still finds his highest boast
in the sentiment: Il am Democrat" !"
Do you,'ask fer his credentials? We
point YOU to the unbroken series Of
York q voritable Gibraltar TO the
Democracy of the United States. Mr..
Hill never had an alliance with malccn-
tents, nor favor in the Republican
party. He has always been nominated
under shower of vitnperation and
abuse, andshas always emerged from the
conflict with the increasing commenda-
ton OF the people. II is not essential
that / should embark In q fulsome
eulogy, and you will pardon the liberty
of friend when / state that the fact
that he is q poor man, absolutely de.
voted to the service of his party, ia
worth avsthousand labored eulogies in
demonstrating the patriotism and in
tbgrity OF his character. He is q firm
adherent to the principles of fruGality
and economy in public azairs, 80 long
characteristic of his party. From the
beginning of his public career he re-
manned the friend and servant of the
laboring Glasses, and they reciprocated
by loyalty and support which rendered
him invineible.
It is said that If we make another
nomination we shall have calm cleo
tion; our dear business nterests will
not be disturbed, and the people will be
!, quite Indifferent about the result. If it
indeed be true that politics have sunk
. so low that no man can serve his party
without personal reproach; if national
conventions, through regular organiza-
sstions, have indeed become pernicious
and disreputable, then the entire system
Of popular government is a failure.
Nothing is more healthy than political
agitation, and nothing more dangerous
than political stagnatinn. Itis because
Hill awakena party feeling; agitates the
contending forces TO the very ,dregs
excites tie wrath of the Re-
publicanB and the enthusiasm OF the
Democrats, that he il a healthy and
successful candidate. Political nomina-
tion1 made to paacate the Republicans;
to pander to men who esteem them
selves better than their party or to
suckle and support heartless middlemen,
are dintasteful to our people. Not for q
single instant would We counsel and
urge the convention to nominate David
B. Hill, were we notsure he can carry
the state the vote OF which in the elec-
'toral college under che recent apportion-
ment, ia absolutely indispensable to
democratic victory.