The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-24
HILL HERO OF THE HOUR.
The Democracy of Brooklyn Gives Him
Magnificent Ovation.

Brooklyn, oct. 23.-The democracy of
Kings county descended upon the Acad-
emy of Music this afternoon and not only
filled that structure as it probably has
never been filled before, but packed the
streets for blocks away. 1t was beyond
question the greatest demonstration in
the present campaign
David B. Hill was given an ovation, the
like of which he probably never before ex-
perienced. One hour before the meeting
was called to order every seat in the his
toric academy was taken. over a thous-
and chairs were placed in the aisles and
in the boxes. Hundreds of ladies' succeed
ed in getting seats in the boxes and the or
chestra.
The police were unable to keep out
the mass of people who beseiged the en-
frances after the house was filled. The
mob rushed in, packed the aisles and filled
every foot of space inside of the build
ing. Several hundred prominent demo-
Gratis occupied seats on the stage. Con-
tinous bands kept the crowds in good
humor until SIS O'Clock, when Senator
Hin appeared on the stage. Then there
was a wild scene of excitement. Men
stood on chairs and waved their hats
and cheered, and women waved their
handkerchiefs. The cheering continued
for three minutes.
James D. Bell chairman of the Kings
county democracy, finally got a chance to
de heard He called the meeting
to order. Edward NJ. Grout
was nominated as permanent chairman
by Mr.. Bell. Mr.. Grout was formerly
Judge Gaynor's law partner and recently
bolted from the Shepardites. Mr.. Grout
made a short speech, in which he said
that he was an Independent democrat.
but his independence is not larger than
his democracy.
A letter was read from Judge Brown,
candidate for judge Of the court of ap-
peals In reply to an invitation TO attend
the meeting, stating that although he was
anxious for the success Of the state
ticket, he would adhere TO the resolution
he formed long ago, that while he held a
judicial position he would not appear ac-
lively in politics.
The resolutions, which were adopted
with hurrah, approved the platform and
ratified the nominations of the state con-
vention; pledged the best efforts Of the
local democrats for the election of all the
candidates of the party and denounced
the managers Of the Republican party for
being actively concerned in the 'in-
famous attack upon the religious liberty
guaranteed by the federal constitution" "
The administratio Of Mr.. Cleveland was
for his struggle for tariff reform against
combined monopolists and trust manipu-
lation.
Mr.. GFout then introduced Senator Hill.
There was another prolonged outburst
of applause. When 1t had ceased he said:
Ladies and gentlemen-It seems to me to
be the same old Brooklyn. / am advised
that you have recently had a reorgani-
cation of the democracy of this county.
If you should have another one you would
have to have another building Gap
plause). l need not tell you that / feel
at home here in Brooklyn. / had hoped
that / might address you simply as a
democrat, not as a candidate but the con-
vention has decreed otherwise, and 1 am
here to speak for it's nominations. There
seemed to be an impression a few months
ago that the election in this state was
to be allowed to go by default. I con-
grathlate you that now a different i'm
preston prevails, not only in this state,
butthroughout the union, Indifference has
given way to enthusiasm, and now tho
feeling all over is that we must have a
democratic victory this fall
The senator then discussed the issues
of the campaign, using the same argu-
ments that he has employed in his speech
es through the state.