The record-union., 1892-06-23
sundry fruitless attempts to procure

fusion to Senator David b. Hill.
rms was the signal for an outburst of
enthusiasm from the New York delega-
ton. Governor Albeit couldn't continue
his remarks or be heard for at least
twenty-five minutes whereas when there
was Cleveland boom the New York
delegation remained glum and silent.
Now, under the inspiration of Hill, they
arose and waved everything they could
lay hands on. Portraits of Hill were pro-
duced, and there was an evident deter
mlnatlon on the part of the Hill managers
TO stampede the convention.
The confusion was so great that q short
recess was taken.
During the intermission the crowd
amused itself watching the glare of light
nlng and listening to the swish of rain.
When the recess expired, and after some
confusion, Mr.. Dewitt spoke as follows:
HILL NOMINATED.
William c. Dewitt, in placing Hill in
nomination, spoke as follows:
M. President dad FeHotc- Delegates: BY
iaVor OF my colleagues | now have the high
Aonor 10 speak the voice OF the state of New
YORK III this council OF the Democracy OF the
nation Our majestic commonwealth needs
no eutogy here. Her great city is the life-giv-
ing heart OF the Democratic party Her cleo
toral vote is the keystone of the federal arch
upon which alone we rest the citadel of our
hopes.
III NjcW VI LnS CRITICAL ana important posi-
ton occupied by our State in the impending
contest L take pride in pointing to our past
tIluhlphs. The present organization in the
state of New York speaks not only for a State
indispensable TO your success in the Presi-
uehtlai campaign, but speaks also tor State
organized and arrayed upon lines of victory
our people want leader filled with instincts,
aspirations, shrewdness, sagacity, hopes, fears
Joys and sorrows which crown their strng0le
for life and happiness.
we, therefore, present for your suffrages the
~
honors OF our State still finds his highest boast
IN the sentiment, Il am q Democrat, 10
you ask for his credentials? We point you 10
the unbroken series of victories by which he
has rendered New York a veritable Gibrn Itar
TO the Democracy of the Union
Mr. Hill never had an alliance with NAL
contents, nor favor in the Republican party
lie has always been nominated under n show
er OF Vituperation and abuse and ALWAYS
emerged from the conflict with increasing
commentator of the people, 1t is not essen
tlaI that should embark in fulsome euio0v
and you will pardon the liberty of n friend
when l state the fact that he is poor man,
absolutely devoted TO the services OF his party
This is worth thousand labored euIoGirs in
demonstrating the patriotism and integrity of
MS character. he is firm adherent 10 prin-
ciples, frugality and economy in public affairs
so long characteristic OF his party From the
beginning of his public career he mas remained
friend and servant of the laboring classes
and they have reciprOCateu by LOYALTY and
support which rendered him invincible
1t IS said II we make another nomination we
shall have calm election: our dear huSiDass
ialerests VIII not be disturbed and the people
VIII be quite indifferent about the result If
IL indeed be true that poiltics have sunk so
low that no man can serve his party earneStIvy
without personal Teproach; if National Con-
NenIois, through regular organizations. have
indeed become pernlcious and dISrcputable
then the entire system OF popular go vern nenf
Is failure. Nothing is more healthy than
political agitation, and nothing more danger
Gus than political stagnation. 1t is because
Hill awakenS party feelings, agitates the con-
tending force TO the very dregs. excites the
wrath OF Republicans and the enthusiasm of
Democrats that he is a healthy and successful
candidate.
Political nominations made to placate Re.
publieans, to pander to men who esteem
themselves better than they do their marty or
TO suckle and support heartless middlemen.
are dlslasteful to our people. Not for a single
instant would we council and urge The con-
VentIon to nominate David z. Hill were we
not sure he can carry the State the vote or
which in the electoral college under the recent
| Democratic victory.
Another thought, Mr.. President. higher and
deeper than any mere matter of Individual
candidacy must be expressed before NV fasIS
is completed. The delegates from NeN; YORK
were elected by unanimous vote in State Con
yentlon duly called. under. authority which
has held undlSputei sway since S4S
There Is no earthly reason Tor the revolt sa+
afoot in our State. An organization WIS
formed, lnStigated through an unfriendiv
press, a parcel of gentlemen selected To come
here to contest our seats and nulIifv OIIr in
tluence, and thus a distinguished nfiid9fa
for the Presidency was put upon war footing
| toward the regular State organization OF the
party. The contesting delegation was dis
missed from your DOORS ana now Won are
asked not merely to defeat the choice OF on r
State for the nomination but in addition 10
force upon us candidate from our own
homes hostile to our organization Such is
not tue measure OF courtesy and fFiendIineSS
which we OF New York think due under like
circumstances to representatives of a sister
State.
Oar pulses viii throb in unison with orr
| brothers from any State whose chosen son
! shall be presented to the consideration of this
| convention. WhOmSosver may be selected of
tavorite sons, or whatsoever state NAV succeed
! IN this convention, we Shall JOIN in exuitation
| ana bear our part to the uttermOSt in the
| ensuing contest. This is the spirit in which
we meet our brethren and the Spirit in which
! we expect TO be reciprccated. In no other can
! the harmony and dignity OF the States be fos-
| tered ana preserved by this con vention
! In thus presenting ana considering the
force anu strength of the candidates of vart-
! Gus states, you Will not understand MS as
abating a single jot from our own nreferpnca
or @ainsaying in the slightest degree our mn,
/ clouded conviction that the fortunes of the
! party Will rest most safely IN the custody of
! our chosen leader from our State To con
| template an ensuing controversy, from what
ever standpoint you may choose you cannot
| escape the fact that our State is the battle
| ground OF the campaign. We appreciate tho
responsibility of our position and would
! speak to you like men whose blood flows in
| JLlClI NelilS lou are Gte Generals of the army
OF invasion in the grand councils assembled.
| We hail from Waterloo and we fearlessIy nro
| claim tha Hill is the Blucner who can drive
| the Republican chieftain to st. Helena in No
vember.
At the conclusion of the speech the en-
entire New 1ork delegation rose and
cheered Hill.
Hon. John r. Fellows came forward
amid renewed cheers, and addressed the
convention, seconding Hills nomination.
lie SAID with one unbrOken voice. reach
ing from the cataract upon the western
coast to the ocean which washes the cast
ern shore, New FORK comes here de-
handing the nomination of Governor
| Hill for the Presidency.
Il am one of those Democrats who be-
/ Ileye in relying upon Democrat senti-
ment, faith and energy 10 win our VIC
| orles. we welcome with gratitude and
/ thanNtulness the accessions from every
quarter, but when those who have acted
! with the Republican party, and who have
come 10 us to protest that they must lead
and guide, ana we must be but followers.
/ when they come to us telling us if we will
! give them certain name they will ally
/ themselves with US, and if we give any
other they viii range themselves 10 oppo-
! sition, tell them it is not by such re-
wards that we seek their Fellowship.
| Governor Hill organizes victory What
he has done in the State he
would do for the nation. Make him
President, give him four years in the
White House, and there would not be
enough left of the Republican party to
sweep up and carry to the grave. Long
! continued laughter and applause l do
/ not wonder they hate him. I do not won
der that through their press to-day they
/ implore the democratic convention to
nominate some other than Hill. fSome
one IN the gallery proposed three
Maligned, abused, slandered, villified as
few men have been. this man TO those