The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-09-27
The Nomination RamIned Down the Sem
ator's Throat, Figuratively Speak
ing, Despite His Vigorous Protests.
HE HAS NOT YET ACCEPTED
And i'm a Speech, Last Night, Gave
No Inkling of His Intentions.
Cleveland Commended in the Platform,
but No Praise from the President in
Return-Mr. Locke Very Bitter.


SARATOGA, N. Y. Sept. 1s.-The Demo-
cratic State convention to-day nominated
the following ticket:
For Governor-DAvID BENNETT HILL.
Lieutenant Governor--DANIEL N. LOCK-
WOOD, of Erie.
Judge of the Court OF Appeals-WIIL1AM
@. GAYNOR, of Riverhead.
A scene such as no delegate at the con-
vention ever witnessed before, and which
is without parallel in the history of con-
ventions except perhaps that In 1876, when
Seymour was nominated by acclamation
against the wishes of the majority of the
delegates, took place in the Casino Rink
this afternoon. when all mentioned candi-
dates were forgotten and the advent or
David b. Hills name caused stampede in
his favor Fifteen hundred people stood
upon their feet yelling themselves hoarse,
two hands of music tried to drown the
tumulr, and Senator David b. Hill pounded
Violently but Intellectually with his gavel
in an attempt to restore order. 1t was
scene OF disorder, but of enthusiasm that
will probably not be witnessed in a decade.
1t was the strange situation of a presiding
officer of a convention, evidently against
his expressed desire, being forced to ac-
cept q. unanimous nomination when other
parentiy accepted by the delegates.
While the scene was a remarkable one.
it was, not altogether an unexpected one.
The dispatches of the past few days have
indica- -ed that there was every probability
that the convention would be stampeded
>xuy David B. Hili. Mr.. Hit had finished
his speech nominating John Boyd Thatcher,
and had been received with enthusiasm.
Delegates looked at one another and ex-
pected that the nomination would be made
by acclamation. Even Senator Hill him.
self with the gavel in hand, had ordered
the roll to be called and breathed sigh
of relief, evidently believing the crisis had
passed. But slight-built man from AL
legherly county, who had never been known
In the councils Of the party, threw a fire.
brand which created sensation almost
beyond belief. When the county was
reached delegate Reynolds arose and, amid
intense silence, said:
The united delegation from Allegheny
county desire to place IN nomination FOR
Governor their first and only choice-David
Bennett KILL.
NOISY DEMONSTRATION.
Then occurred one OF the widest scenes
that could be imagined. Delegates jumped
upon the chairs, spectators crowded into
the aisle, hats were thrown heavenward,
canes with ribbons waved wildly, and men
yelled themselves hoarse in cheer after
cheer that almost rent the frail building in
twain. Senator Hill grew pale with emo
ton, but in an almost faint hope that he
would be able to stem the tide. pounded
vigorously with the gavel and cried for or
der The secretaries left their desks, and
jumping upon chairs, also cheered with the
multitude Bourke Cochran, John r. Fell
lows Mayor Gilroy, Thomas F. Grady and
other leaders jumped upon the press tables
and urged on the applause. The only per-
sons in the hall who were seated were those
few members of the press who. during the
chaos were endeavoring to complete their
stories Finally, from sheer exhaustion,
the vast audience ceased it's applause
enough to allow Senator Hills voice to be
heard, and. in husky voice. he said:
81 am grateful to the Democracy of the
Empire State for their courtesy ana Kind.
ness and support in the past but must
say to you that / cannot be your candi-
date again for Governor.
There were cries of mo! Nor and
You're the only man." from the delegates,
and the applause was renewed. But in the
interval Senator Hill managed to insist that
the roll of delegates should be called.
Senator McMahon said: 81 rise to the
point OF order that the roll call may be dis
pensed with by unanimous vote Of the
delegates"
Senator Hill have had some slight par
liamentary experience myself, and the roll
call cannot be dispensed with by unanimous
consent.
The clerk. therefore. began again the call
ing of the roll. Several county leaders
arose and announced their delegations for
Senator Hill.
SENATOR GUYS SPEECH.
New York was reached and Senator Guy
jumped TO his feet. There were cries of
platform" but he stood on a chair, and
the delegates listened breathlessly to what
he had to say. He spoke as follows: 'T
had hoped. Mr.. Chairman. that some one
older and better known in the councils of
our party than myself would perform the
duty which / feel called upon to perform
now. 1t is incumbent upon us to select
the man who in the largest measure repre-
sents the hopes, the expectations. the prin-
cipies of the Democratic party, and who
can best meet the needs of the hour
loud cheers and cries for David Bennett
Hill) There is one man In the State of
upon the lips of every live Democrat OF
this State. His name Is not only upon their
Mention of his ma name reyiyes hone in ne every
Democratic breast and strikes terror to
the hearts of our enemies Renewed
cheers) He has never failed the Democ-
racy, and, in its hour OF need, he cannot
fail IL now He has led us to countless
victories under adverse circumstances in
the past, and he will and must lead us
now. In the councils Of the Nation he has
added lustre to the name of the Empire
State, and i'm the heroic battle for Demo-
cratic principles, which he waged side by
side with our Democratic President he has
won thousands and thousands of friends
rN>ca In for .~lx- III
emies. He represents in the largest meas
ure every principle that we love. He rep
resents courage. constancy, hdeity to