Evening journal., 1894-09-27

Nention, evidently against hls expressed
desires, being forced TO accept unani-
nous nomination when other candidates
had been presented and apparently accept
ed by the delegates.
While the scono was n remarkable one,
1t was not altogether an unexpected one.
The dispatches In these columns for tho
past few days have indicated that there
was every probability that the convention
would bo stampeded for David b. Hill.
These dispatches Mr. Hill had read and
had informed his friends that he did not
desire such a thing TO be done. Evon In
the morning there was every possibility
that such would DO the outcome and tho
representation has been verified in every
detail.
What started tho Stampede.
Mr.. Hit had finished his speech nomi-
mating John Boyd Thaoher and had been
received with enthusiasm. Delegates
looked at one another and expected that
the nomination would be mado by aocla-
nation. Evon Senator Hill himself, with
the gavel in hand, had ordered the roll to
be called and breathed q sigh Of relief,
evidently believing the crisis he'd passed
But slight built man from Allegany
county, who had never been known in the
councils OF tho party, threw flrebrnnd
which created a sensation almost beyond
belief
When that county was reached, Delegate
Reynolds arose, and amidst intense silence
said, The united delegation from Allo-
gany county desire TO place in nomination
for governor their first and only choice,
David Bennett Hin. "
Then occurred one OF the widest scenes
that could be imagined Delegates Jump
ed upon the chairs, spectators crowded
into the hisles hats were thrown heayen-
ward, canes with ribbons waved wildly,
and mon yelled themselves hoarse in the
cheer after cheer that alraost rent tho
frail building In twain.
Senator Hill grew palo with emotion,
but in an almost faint hope that ho would
be able TO stem the tide pounded vigorous
" with the gayel and cried for order. The
secretaries left their desks, and jumping
upon chairs also choered with the multi
tude.
Bourke Cochran, John r. Fellows
Mayor Gilroy, Thomas r. Grady and other
leaders jumped upon tho press tables and
urged on tho applause. The only persons
in tho hall who were seated were those
fow members Of the press who during tho
chaos were endeavoring to complete their
stories.
Finally from sheer exhaustion the vase
audience ceased its applause enough to
allow Senator Hills voice to DO heard,
and in husky tones he said, II am CRATE
ful to the Democracy Of the Empire state
for their courtesy and kindness and sup
port in the past, but / must say to you
that ! cannot be your candidate again for
governor.
There were cries Of "No, nol'' and
you're the only man" from tho dele
gates, and the applause was renewed. But
in the intervals Senator Hill managed to
insist that the roll of delegates should be
called.
Senator McMahon said, II raise 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
parliamentary experience myself, and the
roll call cannot bo dispensed with by
unanimous consent.
Tho clerk therefore began again the
calling Of the roll. Several county lead
ers arose and announced their delegations
as for Senator Hill.
Senator Guy Nominates HnI.
New York was reached and Senator
Guy jumped to his feet There weI cries
Of = Platformp' but he stood on a chair
and tho delegates listened breathIsssly L
what he had TO say. Hs spoke as follows
{" / had hoped, Mr. Chairman, sh at som,
one older and better known in theaouncili
OF our party than myself would sperforn