The herald., 1894-09-27
THE DEMOCRATIC MOSES
Senator Hill the Man Of
Destiny.
The Idol of the Democracy OF
New York.
He Will Lead the Party to Victory
in November.
The State Convention Unanimously Mona
fnstes Him for Governor Dssptse
His Protssts--He Has Not
Yet Accepted.

By the Associated Press.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Sep. 26.-A scene
such as no delegate in the stnte Demo
cratic convention which was closed to-
day ever witnessed before and which is
without parallel in the history oi cen'
vsntions. except perhaps that OF 1915.
when Seymour was nominated by ae'
clamstion, took place today when all
other candidates were forgotten and the
mention of David B. Hills name caused
q stampede in his favor. Fifteen huud-
red people stood upon their feet yelling
the emselves hoarse; two bands OF music
tried to drown the tumult, and Senator
David B. Hill pou nded violently but in
effectually with hts gAvel i'll attempting
to restore order. 1t was scone of en-
thusiasm such as may not again bo wis-
messed in decade.
The Associated Press dispatches OF the
past few DAYS have indicated there wa
svsrv probability that the convention
would stampede for David b. Hill. Mr..
Hill had finished his Hpeech nominating
John Boyd Thatcher and had been re-
ceived with enthusiasm. DeleSaten
looked at one another and expected the
nomination would be made by acclamA-
tion, Even Mr.. Hill himself. with the
gavel in his hand, had ordered the roll
to be called aud breathed sigh Of relief.
evidently believing the crisis had passsd-
But slight-built man from Allegheny
county, who had never been known IN
the councils Of the party, threw IRE.
| brand which created q seneation almost
bsyond belief. Whom his county WAS
reached. Delegate Reynolds arocs and
| amid sileuc0 said:
"The united delegation from Alle-
gheny county desires to place in nomi-
nation for governor their frst and only
choice, David B. Hill"
/ BEDLAM LET LOOSE.
Then ensued one OF the widest scenes
that can be imagined. Dslegates jumped
upon the chairs, spectators crowded i'm
to the aisles, hats were thrown up,
canes waved wildly and men yelled
themselves hoarse, and cheer after cheer
almost rent the frail building in twain.
Senator Hill grew pale with emotion.
but in an almost faint hope that he
would be able to stem the tide, he
pounded vigorously with the gavel and
! cried for order.
Bourke Cochran, John r. Fellows,
Mayor Gilroy, Thomas Grady and otner
leaders jumped upon tables and urged
on the applause. The only persens in
the hall who were seated were those few
members OF the press who were en-
deavoring to write their stories. Finally,
from sheer exhaustion, the vast audi
ence ceased its applause long enough to
allow Senator Hills voice TO be heard,
and in husky tones he said:
II am grateful to the Democracy Of
the Empire state for their courtesy and
kindness and support in this. and will
cay to you that l cannot bs your oandi-
date again fo- GOVERNOR
There were cries of mo" and "You
are the only man" from tho Democrats,
and the applause was renewed. But in
the interval Senator Hill managed to In
sist that the roll call OF delegates should
be proceeded with. Senator Mcmahon
said:
II rise to the point of order that the
roll call be dispensed with by q unani-
nous vote of the delegates"
Senator Hill said: II have some
slight parliamentary experience, and
the roll call cannot be dispensed with
by unanimous consent"
TIE MAN OF DESTINY.
The clerk therefore began to call the
roll. Several county leaders arose
and announced their delegations for
Senator Hill. New York was reached
and Senator Guy jumped to his feet.
There were criea of Platform" but he
stood on chair and the delegates list-
ened brsathlessly TO what he had to cay.
He spoke as follows:
II had hoped, Mr.. Chairman, that
some one better older and better known
in the councils Of our party than myeslf
would perform the duty which I feel
called upon to perform now. It is i'm
hax.t -, Ia a.
in the largest measure. representa- the
hopes, expectations and principles OF
the Democratic party. and who can best
meet the needs OF them. Loud cheers
and cries for David B. Hill.
There is one man in the state OF
New York. Mr.. Chairman, whose name
ia upon the lips of every live Democrat
of this state. His name is NOT only
upon their lips. but enshrined in their
hearts. The mention OF his name re-
wives hope in every Democratic breast
and strikes terror to the hearts OF our
enemies. He has never failed the
Democracy in its hour OF need, he can
not fail it now. He has led us to count
less victories under adverse circum-
stances in tho past. and he will and
must lead us now. In ths council OF the
nations he has added lustre to the name
OF the Empire state and In the heroic
battle for Democratic principles which
he wsged, side by side with our Demo-
cratic president, he has won Thousands
and thousands of friends among those
who formerly were his enemies. de
represents in the largest measure every
principle that we love. He represents
courage, copstsncy and fidelity to his
party and devotion to principles. He
represents broad, liberal American citi.
zenship. He represents religious free
dom and liberty. (Chesrs long and
loud.l
He hae told us that he cannot accept
our nomination. [Cheers and cries II
'He will, he will"l