The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-03

SARATOGA, y. Y, Sept. ga scene
such as no delegate at the state demo-
cratic convention. which closed today,
ever witnessed before and which is with
out parallel in the history of conven-
tons, except perhaps that in 1876 when
Seymour was nominated by acclamatiOn
against the wishes of the majority of the
delegates, took place in the Casino rink
today. when all mentioned candidates
Were forgotten and the advent of David
3. Hih's name caused a stampede in his
favor. Fifteen hundred people stood upon
their feet. yelling themselves hoarse.
Two bands of music tried to drown the
tunult and Senator David B. Hill pound
ed violently, but Intellectually. with his
gavel in an attempt TO restore order.
It was a scene of disorder. but of en-
thusiasm that viii probably not be wit
messed in a decade. 1t was the strange
situation of a presiding officer of a con-
ventiOn. evidently against his expressed
desires, being forced to accept a unani-
nous nomina :ion when other candidates
had been presented and apparently ac-
cepted by the delegates While the
scene was remarkable one il was not
altogether an unexpected one. The Asso-
ciated Press dispatches of the past few
days have indicated that there was every
probability that the convention would be
stampeded for David B. Hill
Mr.. Hit had finished his speech, NOM
mating John Boyd Thatcher. and had
been received with enthusiasm. Dele
gates looked at one another and expected
that the nomination would be made by
acc,amation. Even Senator Hill himself.
with the gavel in hand. had ordered the
roll 70 be called and breathed a sigh of
reiief evidently believing the crisis had
passed. But a slight built man from
AIegany county, who had never been
known in the councils Of the party,
threw a fire-brand which created a SEN
sation almost beyond belief When the
county was reached Delegate Reynolds
arose and. amid intense silence, said:
THE united delegation from Allegany
county desires TO place in nomination for
governor its first and only choice, David
Bennett Hill"
Then occurred one Of the widest scenes
that could be imagined. Delegates
jumped upon the chairs. spectators
crowded into the aisle. hats were thrown
heavenward. canes with ribbons waved
and men yelled themselves hoarse in
their cheer after cheer that almost rent
the fraH building in twain.
Hill Pale with Emotion.
Senator Hill grew pale with emotion,
but in an almost faint hope that he would
be able 10 stem the tide, pounded vigor-
ously with the gavel and cried for order.
The secretaries left their desks and
jumping upon chairs also cheered with
the multitude Bourke Cochran. John
r. Fellows Mayor Gilroy. Thomas F.
Grady and other leaders jumped upon
the press tables and urged on the ap-
plause. The only persons in the hall
who were seated were those few members
of the press who. during the chaos. were
endeavOring TO complete their stories
Finally. from sheer exhaustion, the vast
audience ceased its applause enough to
allow Senator Hflls voice TO be heard,
and in a husky voice he said:
ct am grateful to the democracy Of the
Empire state for their courtesy and
kindness and support IN the past. but I
must say 10 you that I cannot be your
candidate again for governor"
There were cries of mo, no." and
you're the only man." from the dele
gates. and the applause was renewed.
But in the interval Senator Hill man
aged 70 insist that the roll of delegates
should be called.
Senator McMahon said:
Il rise TO the point of order that the
roll-caN may be dispensed with by a
unanimous vote Of the delegates"
Senator Hill have had some slight
parliamentary experience myself, and the
roM-can cannot be dispensed with by
unanimous consent"
a1a 70 raj 1no
roll Several county leaders arose and
announced their delegations for Senator
Hill.
Senator Guys Speech.
New York was reached and Senator Guy
Jumped to his feet. There were cries Of
Platform but he stood on a chair
and the delegates listened breathIessly
to what he had TO say. He spoke as fol-
lows:
II had hoped, Mr.. Chairman, that some
one older and better known in the cOun-
ellis Of our party than myself would per-
form the duty which L feel called upon
TO perform now. 1t is incumbent upon us
% select the man, whO in the largest
measure represents the hopes the ex 9ec-
party and who can best meet the reeds
Of the hour. loud cheers and cries for
David Bennett HID There is one man
in the state Of New York, Mr.. Chairman,
Nupol AAdtiiC ID hPbh TIT Aipo VI CNEly lNC
democrat Of this state. His name is not
only upon their lips, but enshrined in their
hearts. The very mention Of his name
Fevives hope in every democratic breast
and strikes terror TO the hearts of our
enemies. QSenewed cheers) He has
never failed the democracy and in It's hour
OF need ne cannot fail it now. He has led
US to countless victories under adverse
circumstances in the past and ne will and
must lead US now. In the councils of the
nation he has added luster to the name
of the Empire state and in the heroic bat
lie for democratic principles which he
waged side by side with our democratic
president ne has won thousands and thou
sands Of friends among those who were