Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-27
HILL WITHOUT OPPOSITION
The Nomination for Governor Forced on
Him at Saratoga
He Was Angry at First, hut Afterward
Expressed His Gratitude-Mr.
Cleveland Approves.

greeted every mention of Mr.. Hill. In the
midst Of the tumult over placing his name
among the candidates, Bourke Cochran OBJ
tanned the platform, and when he could be
heard said: Mr.. Chairman and Gentle
men of the Convention: When the life of a
nation is at stake. and the laws which gov
ern its existence are incapable Of defending
the rights Of it's citizens. the moment comes
when all restraints must be thrown aside.
and the supreme right Of revolution In
voked. For the first time since the present
presiding officer OF this convention as
sumed the leadership Of the democratic
party in the state, 1 am in revolt against
him now. and ask this convention to disre-
gard his decision and place upon his sense
Of duty the acceptance Of the nomination
which he does not desire as a favor at his
hands. CApplause.)
Il am aware that there is no honor that
the state Of New York can confer upon its
distinguished son which Is not already
bis, by honest battle in defense of popular
rights and democratic principles. But I be-
lteve that there comes q time In the history
Of every man when the difficulties hat sur
round him are the opportunities upon which
he rises to higher planes. We must not
deceive ourselves. We are confronted now
with situation which requires the demo-
cratic party to array itself in its strongest
armor. to choose its tried ard much-tested
leader to carry It through the crisis which
confronts II. ..'..-
THE battle for the commercial and in
dustrial emancipation Of the people Of this
country is not yet over, and victory Is not
yet achieved. Upon the results Of this eiec,
ton depend the future OF democracy, in
which is involved the future of this country.
We must not take risk of failure. / recond
the nomination of David Bennett Hill"
senator fOr Wh on
there was a lull. Congressman Cochran
Jumped upon the press table directly in
front OF the platform, and. waving his arm
An in favor of the nomination of David
B. Hill will say aye"
There was a perfect howl from five hun
dred threats.
Nominated by Acclamation.
Contrary, no." shouted Cochran, and
there was not a voice. Turning to Senator
Hill. he said: Now. Senator, we summon
you to your duty Again the delegates
went wild with excitement, and for five
minutes there was great disorder
Senator Hill insisted that order should
be preserved. and the roll cali continued.
Senator Cantor jumped to his feet and
said: "All in favor of Senator Hills nomina-
| ton will say aye" Another shout end more
disorder followed. Senator HIN Insisted
| upon order, and the roll call Of assembly
districts was begun.
| Mr.. Hit. on behalf Of the Albany county
delegation, withdrew Mr.. TEACHERS name
and there was pandemonium once more.
The leaders then restored quiet and the
| roll call proceeded. Each county named
David b. HILL and Clerk Defreest, amid
| great confusion. said: David B. Hill has
received 1888 vote1. all that were cast"
Delegates rushed for the stage and Shout
| ed for recess SO as to forbid Senator Hill
| from refusing. The leaders, however, op-
sd
| and finally the convention went on with its
work.
Lieutenant Governor Sheehan then arose
and nominated Daniel NJ. Lockwood of Buff
falo for the OFFICE of lieutenant governor.
The nomination ives made by acclama ton
| amid great applause Mr. James d. RclI of
brooklyn named Judge Gaynor for Judge of
the court OF appeals and the convention
nominated him by reclamation.
The usual resolutions were adopted and
| then the move to adjourn was carried
| Senator Hill saying: THE convention that
Is running itself wants to adjourn. l de-
| clare it adjourned"
The convention adjourned at 2: 30 sine die.
The platform, as printed In The Star yes
terday, with an additional plank directed
| against the A. p. A., was adopted unani.
mously by the convention.
Immediately after the nomination of the
| ticket Senator Hill was asked by an AS
| ISOLATED Press correspondent what he
| thought of the situation.
| oh" he replied. with no little anger ex-
pressed in his face, ITS an outrage. It's
| an outrage"
Senator Hill Expresses Himself.
Senator Hill was serenaded last night at
Albany, and made the following remarks:
| Fellow democrats and gentlemen of the
Albany Phalanx: For the gracious reception
and the compliment of this serenade ten
der you my sincere thanks. This demonstra-
| ton is a part Of unexpected events of a day
which to me has been one Of mingled sur
prise and embarrassment The action of
oasion OF this assemblage and which was as
| unforeseen by you as by myself, imposes
| responsibilities and obligations of which 1
cannot speak tonight.
Unwilling as 1 was to receive the honor
which the convention, in spite of my pro-
test, has sought to confer upon me- l am
deeply touched by the unusual manifesto
ton of confidence and esteem which accom-
Eight l can only express in feeble language
small part Of the gratitude which / feel
toward the democracy of New York"
President Cleveland Approved.
In signed telegram from Duzzard's Bay
last night, President Cleveland said: mo
doubt the convention has done the best
thing possible. 1 think those who were
there ought to understand the situation and
know what was suitable to do. / have con-
fidence that their best judgment was exer-
cised."
Mr.. Fairchild Content.
Ex-Secretary Chas. s. Fairchild chief of
the anti-snappers in a telegram to the New
York World, says:
We are perfectly content with the result.
1 have felt from the beginning that 1t was
possibly unwise to come to the state con-
verticn at all. On the other hand there
was consideration that we SHOULD show
our desire to take an official part in tn,
support Of the democratic party in the state
OF New York. This convention, after a full
hearing, having deliberately rejected our Of
fer. We can go back to New York relieved
or what may have been ernbarra ssing re-
sponsbilities and prepared to confine our
selves to our immediate work of re-estab
fishing democratic party in the city of
New York, which shall receive and Deserve
the respect ard confidence of the democrats
and the people OF the state and the nation
We do not feel that the action OF the state
convention In the least impairs our power
to do this
SHORT HONEYMOON.