The herald., 1894-09-27

We owe duty to the Democracy of thi
state higher than any courtesy even t
him. In the name of the Democracy
against the wishes OF our PRECEDING off
Ger. and, II need be, in defiance of it,
place in nomination hers before you, il
the name OF the Democracy Of the stat
OF New York, the one man who typifie
all that Democracy typifies. | preson
the name of the greatest living exponsn
OF Democratic principles, Senator Davit
Bennett Hill.''
RENEWED APPLAUSE.
He had barely finished when the SAM
scene that occurred when Hill'e nam,
was fret mentioned was repeated. Th,
delegatea rushed down the aisle towards
the front and threatened to invade the
stage. Senator Hill said out OF the din
The rules of the assembly are in
force here, and the roll call should be
allowed to proceed"
The gavel was banged several times
and the applause died somewhat, but il
was almost Immediately resumed, when
jumping upon the press table and from
there to the stage, Bourke Cochran faced
the audience and waved both hands for
order. In an instant the cries subsidized
and the congressman began an impas-
stoned speech, calling upon the conven-
tion to disregard Mr.. Hills declination
and to make him the candidate.
Vainly did Senator Hill use the gavel
upon the desk and call for order. When
quiet was restored the senator demanded
that the roll proceed under the rules of
the convention. Clerk DeFress bsgan
calling the roll. AS each county was
called, it's leader arose and declared for
David B. Hill.
Before the call was completed, ex-As
semblymsn Hit from Albany, who had
nominated John Boyd Thatcher, jumped
to his feet and. mounting chair. with
drew his candidate and earnestly called
upon Hill to acesde to the wishes of the
convention. This made Hill the only
candidate before the convention.
NOMINATED BY AccLAMATIoN.
Congressman Cochran interrupted the
roll coll by springing upon a table and
laundering out:
''All who ars in favor OF nominating
by acclsmation will say Ave."
There was q mighty shout, and to the
same eummons for those opposed, NO."
there was not a voice heard.
Then, turning to Senator Hill, he
said:
''Sir, the people summon you to your
duty" [Applauss.]
Mayor Gilroy mounted a chair and
added:
II only desire to say that it is the
unanimous desire OF this convention
that Senator David B. Hill should be
the standard bearer in this campaign. l
am satisfied from the fact that Mr.. Hill
has never yet failed in his duty to the
Democratic party, that il this wish ia
conveyed to him deliberately and prop
erly he will obey the command Of this
convention" TApplause..
THE VOTE UNANIMOUS.
The roll was then called and every
county voted for Hill, and the secretary
announced that the senator had re.
ceived all the votes cast.
During the excitement that attended
the clerks announcement of Senator
Hill, the senator was behind the chair
mans table. His usually pale face was
almost ashen; his hands trem bled and
he did not venture to speak. Delegates
rushed to the stage and shouted for a
recess to forbid Senator Hill from re-
fusing. The leaders. however, opposed
Adjournment on the same ground.
OTHER NOMINATIONS.
Finally the convention went on with
its work. Lieutenant-Go Governor Shse-
han, in q brief eulogy. nominated
Hon. Daniel Lockwood of Buffalo for the
Office of lieutenant-goverpor. The NOM
instion WAS made By acclsmation amid
great appliance.
James ID. Bell nominated James G.
Gaynor for judge of the court Of appeals, |
and the convention nominated him by |
The usual resolutions were adopted.
A motion to adjourn was carried, Sem
aeor Hill saying, "The convention that |
g running itself wants to adjourn; de-
slar6 1t adjourned"
The convention adjourned sine die at
:J9 p. m.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform congratnlates the pco-
Die of the state on the improvement of
Industrial conditions which is following
he repeal by Democratic congress- Of !
II the laws of its Republican predeces
ors. The repeal OF the federal election
avs by the Democrats is commended, |
llso the passage OF law regulating
trusts. The income tax provision of the |
Wilson bill is condemned and the ed- |
ninistration OF President Cleveland in
iorsed, and confidence is expressed that
ne people will sustain him at the polls
,ext November. The rest of the plat
orm is devoted to state issuss and the
\. T. A.. which lataer is denounced.