Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-27

Sention, evidently against his expr essed desires. being forced to accept unani- nous nomination when other candidates had been presented and apparently accept cd by the delegates.
 While the scene was remarkable one it was not altogether an unexpected one The dispatches in these columns for the past few days have indicated that there was every probability that the convention would be stampeded for David B. Hill. These dispatcnes MT. Hill had read and had informed his friends that he did not desire such n thing to be done. Even in the morning there was every possibility that such would be the outcome, and the prugnostication has been verified in every detail.
 What Started the Stampede.
 MT. Hit had finished his speech nomi- mating John Boyd Thacher and had been received with enthusiasm. Delegates looked at one another and expected that the nomination would be made by accla- nation. Even senator Hill himself, with the gavcl in hand. had ordered the roll to be called and breathed a sigh of relief. evidently believing the crisis had passed. But a slight built man from Allegany county, who had never been known in the councils of the party, threw firebrand which created a sensation almost beyond belief.
 When that county was reached, Delegate Reynolds arose. and amidst intense silence said, The united delegation from Ale gany county desire to place in nomination for governor their first and only choice, 1 David Bennett Hill"
 Then occurred one of the widest scenes ! that could be imagined Delegates jump 1 ed upon the chairs, spectators crowded | into the aislcS. hats were thrown heaven ] ward. canes with ribbons waved wildly, ,,,1 t1..I f,., k. i cheer after cherr that almost rent the l frail bull ling in twain.
 ] SVi.tf. r iIilI grew pale with emotion, ! but III an almost faint hope that he would l bo able to stem the tide pounded vigorous | ly with the g'tvel and cried for order The secretaries left their desks, and jumping | upon chairs also cheered with the multi. | tude.
 1 Bourko Cochran, John K. Fellows. Mayor Gilroy. Thomas F. Grady and other leaders jumped upon the press tables and | urged on tho applause. The only persons 1 in the hall who were seated were those few members of the press who during tho chaos were endeavoring to complete their stories.
 Finally from sheer exhaustion the vast | audience ceased its applause enough to allow Senator Hill's voice to be heard and in husky tones he said, II am grate- full to the Democracy of the Empire State | for their courtesy and kindness and sup. port in the past. but I must say to you | that cannot he your candidate again for governor.
 There were cries of No, no-' and You re the only man!' from the dele. gates and the applause was renewed. But in the intervals Senator Hill managed to insist that the roll of delegates should be called
 Nominstion Made Unanimous
 The roll was called, and every cnunty answered for Hill, and the secretaries Hn- nounced that Ssnutor Hill had received all the votes cast There were cries of Announce 1t, Announce the resultH' Sec retary Dc Frcest mounted a chair upon the stage and said, d tclare that Senator Hill is the unanimous choice of this con- ventiOn for the nomination of governor of the state of New York
 During the excitement that attended Clerk De Freest's announcement of the nomination of Senator Hill the senator sat inanimate behind the chairman's $ table, His usually pale face was almost ashy, his hand trembled, and he did not venture to speak.
 Some of the enthusiasts tried to adjourn the convention SO as to arrange the bal ance of the ticket. and Senator Guy mov' | ed n reCeas of an hour. Mayor Diiroy gu the floor and said:
 'Mr. Chairman, there Is no way ol lighting this place, and we ought to finish our work at once" [ApplRuse.
 Congressman Fellows sent up Q resolu ton that the convention proceed at onos to nominate a lieutenant governor. Int delegates fell in with the suggestion al . once and Lieutenant Governor Sheehar ohf aimed recognition from the chair. H' ? snid during tho silence that followed hi
 recognition: MT. Chairman, desire tt
 place in nomination for the office of lieu
 tenant governor q man who for years ha Y been my personal friend and whose nam on the ticket. if he be selected, will be
 tower of strength. I have the honor. Mir
 Chairman, to place fin nomination tn
 Hon. Daniel Lockwood of Buffalo. and
 move his nomination by exclamation, an' r upon that motion l move the previou
 question ''
 Senator Hill put the question, and tn
 nomination was made by exclamation. ]
 round Of applause followed
 During the excitement that followe
 and. d.axhile the applause was still bein
 Continued James D. Bell of Kings count