Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-25
OVATION TO HILL.
Ratification Of Democratic Nominations
by Businessmen.
HILL ADDRESSES SOUTHERyERS.
ue Re.uoods 10 An Invitation from Goth
ans Dixie Democrats-Jaines Lind
say Gordon q speaker.

NEW YORK, October 24.-Carnegie MIL
sic Hall was filled with enthvriasm'
Democracy and dampness tonight. on 'he
occasion OF the Disbursements 0tiiica-
ton Of the Democratic ticket. The howi-
ing storm that broke over this city late
this afternoon did not deter at least
6.OCO people from crowding into Carnegie
Music Hall.
a few minutes before Senator Hlll
approached the platform, amid hand
clapping and wild cheers for Hill Ihe
audience stood up as one man, and as
the Democratic candidate for Governor
came in view. shout went up that was
ear-splitting. Men stood in their seats.
waving hats. flags. handkerchiefs. and
everything that could be waved, shouting
pounding, and stamping meanwhile. The
audience was wild with enthusiasm, and
could not be shut OF. Meanwhile Senator
I'M stood pale and overcome by the ova-
ton, bowling his acknowledgements.
Finally. the applause. which had worn
itself hoarse, ceased, Colonel John Nc
Anerny. the chairman. made a few
appropriate remarks. and a list Of vice
presidents and secretaries was read.
Resolutions were then adopted endorsing
the Democratic State platform and nomi-
nations.
Senator Hill was then introduced. The
applause which greeted his entrance was
great. but the whirlwind that greeted him
as he stepped forward 10 speak was be-
yond description.
THE SENATOR'S SPEECH.
At last lull came. and he said in
part:
81 desire at the outset TO express my
gratitude towards those IN the party VINO
have heretofore differed with me IN re-
gard to inter-party affairs. who are gene
rally recorded as special friends or the
national administration, and VINO are
now zealously supporting the "hole
Democratic ticket I'm this campaign. cap
plause)
Their loyal support, amounting To en-
tire unanimity. at least in the interior
of the state, Is much appreciated By me-
and | embrace this fitting opportunity
Of acknowledging my obligation. ~ - my
warmest desire TO harmoniZe ana oui'i
up and strengthen the Democratic parry
in the State and In the nation. to the
and capable Of subscribing the best IN
terests of the people. You may rest as
cured that have no other ambition thsh
this DESPITE what friends or enemies
may say to the contrary
Il bear no malice toward those VINO
think they cannot consistently or con-
scientiously support me. with niue or
no personal feeling as TO the result re-
grat that the bolts or votes aimed at me
viii iniure the party much more than my
self and in a spirit Of true magnanimlty
/ am prepared to forgive my enemies
persecutors. and slanderers. applause
Il propose to discuss politics. not per,
sonalties: the questions OF the hour ana
not the questions ~ the past. with these
preliminary remarks. | hasten on To us
cuss what | consider some Of the living
questions ~ the hour.
From this point on Mr. Hill delivered
substantially the same speech as W
made I'm Brooklyn last night
Mr.. James Lindsay Gordon next al
dressed the meeting briefly. This was the
last speech OF the evening.