Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

SARATOGA, n. Y, september <o-A
scene such as no delegate at the State
Democratic convention which closed to-
day ever witnessed before and which IS
without parallel in the history Of cOnven-
tions except, perhaps, that in 1876, when
Seymour was nominated by acclamation
against the wishes of the majority otthe del
egates. took place in the Casino rink to-day,
when all mentioned candidates were for
gotten and David B. Hilps name caused a
stampede in his favor. Fifteen hundred
people stood upon their feet yelling them
selves hoarse, two bands Of music tried 70
drown the tumult and Senator David B.
Hill pounded violently but Intellectually
with his gavel in an attempt to restore
order.
1t was a scene of disorder, but Of en-
thusiasm, that will PROBABLY not be wit
messed in a decade. II was the strange
situation OF a presiding officer OF a
cNvention, evidently against his expressed
desires, being forced TO accept unani-
nous nomination, when other candidates
had beer presented and apparently ac-
cepted by the delegates. While the scene
was remarkable, it was not altogether IN
expected.
The Associated Press dispatches Of the
past few days have indicated that there
was every probability that the convention
would be
srAMPEDED FOR DAVID B. HILL.
Mr.. Hit had finished his speech nomina-
ting John BOYD Thacher and had been re-
ceived with enthusiasm. Delegates looked
ut one another and expected that
the nomination would be made
by acclamation. Even Senator
Hill himself, with the gavel in hand, had
ordered the roll to be called and breathed
a sigh Of relief, evidently believing the
crisis had passed. But slight built man
from Alegany county, who had never been
known in the councils OF the party, threw
q Ere brand which created a sensation al
most beyond belief
When the county was reached, Delegate
Reynolds arose, and amid intense silence
said;
'The united delegation from Alegany
county desire TO place in nomination for
Governor their first and only choice,
David Bennett Hill"
Then occurred one Of the widest scenes
that could be imagined. Delegates jumped
upOn she chairs, spectators crowded into
the aisle, hats were thrown heavenward,
canes with ribbons waved wildly and men
yelled themselves hOarSe, in cheer after
= c1feer that almost rent the frail building IN
twain.
SENATOR HILL GREW PALE
with emotion. but in an almost faint hope
that he would be able 10 stem the tide,
pounded vigorously with the gavel and
cried for order. The secretaries left their
desks and jumping upon chairs also cheer
ed with the multitude. BOurke Cock
ran, john X. Fellows, Mayor
CSilroy, Thomas K. Grady and
other leaders jumped upon the press tables
and urged on the applause. The only per-
sons ia the hall VINO were seated were
those few members Of the press who, dur
ing the chaos, were endeavOring 70 COM
plete their stories. Finally, from sheer
exhaustion, the vast audience ceased its
applause enough 10 allow Senator Hllls
voice 10 be heard. and ina husky voice,
said:
al am grateful to the Democracy OF the
Fmpire State for their courtesy and kind
ness and support in the past but must
saw 20 YOU that l cannot DO your candidate
again for Governor.
There were cries Of mo, no. b" and you're
the onlg man. from .ne delegates, ana
the ayDiaUSe vas renewed. But IN the
intervals Senator Hill managed 10 insist
that the roll of delegates should be called
Senator McMahOn said:
al raise the pint of order that the roll
call NAV be dispensed with oy unanimous
vote OF the delegaJ6s.n
Senator Hill said: II have had some
slight parliamentary experience myself,
and tie roll call cannot be dispensed with
bv unanimous consent
Tue clerk thercfors began again the call
ING OF the roll
SEVERAL COUNTY LEADERS
arose and announced their delegations for
Senator Hill
New York was reached and Senator
CIV Jumped TO his feet. There were cries
of platform" but he stood on a chair and
the delegates listened bredthlesSly to what
he had to say. He spoke as follows:
Il had hoped that some one older and
better known in the councils Of our party
than myself would perform the duty
which feel called upon 70 perform now.
We have been sent here TO perform the
most important duty in eenalt Of the
Democratic party that has been per
formed 10 the State.
at is incumbent upon US TO select the
man who in the large measure represents
the hopes the expectations, the principles
Of the Democratic party and who can best
meet the needs OF the hOUrf loud cheers
and cries for David b. HuH There is oRe
man in the State Of New 6OrS, Mr.. Chair
mau, whose name is upogfthe lips OF every
live Democrat of this Sfate. His name is
not only upon their D. but enshrined IN
their hearts. The Aery mention Of his
name revives hopejH Hn every Democratic
breast and strikas tsrrOr TO the hearts Of
our enemies, (Ee1 1eweG Cheers.)
she has never kiied ia the Democracy
snd in its hour Q need, he cannot fail il
now He has lead bs TO couutless victories
under adverse circumstances in the past
and
HE MUST AND MILL LEAD Us NOW.
In the O luncils of tbe nation be has added
I ,stre 10 the name o. the Empire State and
IA the heroic battle lor Democratic princi-
pes which be wicked side BY side with
our Democratic Ffesident. he has won
ousa1 ds and thousands Of friends
q onR those who were formerly his
mics. He represents in the largest
msasafe every principal that we love He
represe1ts coOr2gei cOnstancy, fidelity to
party ana devotion to principles. He rep
resents broad, h1ral Americanism. He
represents religioj freedom aad liberty.
ICheers long and Oudi He has told Us
thaE he cannot ceps our nopination