The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-09-27

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. Pa scene
such as no delegate at the state Demo.
cratic convention which closed to-day
ever witnessed before, and which is
without parallel in the history of con-
ventions, except, perhaps. that of 1875.
when Seymour was nominated by accla-
nation against tho wishes Of the major
ity Of the delegates, took place in the
Casino rink to-day. when all mentioned
candidates were forgotten and the mem
tion OF David B. Hilps name caused q
stampede 10 his favor. Fifteen hundred
people stood upon their feet yelling
themselves hoarsc, two bands OF music
tried to drown the tumult and Senator
David B. Hill pounded violently but in
eilectualiy with his gavei in an attempt
to restore order.
It was scene OF disorder, but Of en-
thusiasm thar will probably not be wit
messed in decade. 1t was the strange
situation OF a presiding officer OF n con.
vention, evidently against his expressed
desires, being forced to accept unani-
nous nomination, wnen other candi-
dates had been presented and apparent
ly accepted by the delegates. While
the scene was remarkable one, it was
not altogether an unexpected one. The
Associated Press dispatches of the past
few days have indicated that there was
every probability that the convention
would be stampeded for David B. Hill.
Mr.. Hit had finished his speech
nominating John Boyd Thacher and
had been received with enthusiasm,
Delegates looked at one another and
expected that the nomination would be
made by acclamGtion. Even Senator
Hill himself, with the gavel In hand.
had ordered the roll to be called and
breathed sigh OF relief, evidently be-
lieving the crisis had passed. But
elipht built man from Allegany county,
who had never been known In tho
councils OF the party, threw FIRE brand
which created sensation almost be-
yond belief.
TIE STAMPEDE TO HILL.
When the county was reached Dele
gate Reynolds arose, and amid intense
silence said: -,
"The united delegation from Allegany
county desire to place in nomination
their first and only choice, David Ben
mott HILL" -.
Then occurred ono Of the Widest
scenes that could be imagined. Dele
gates Jumped upon the chairs. specta'
tors crowded into the aisle, hats were
thrown heayenward, 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 palo with emotion,
Init in an almost faint hope that ho
would be able to stem the tide, pounded
vigorously with tho gayel and cried for
order. The secretaries left their desks
and. jumping upon chairs, also cheered
with the multitude. Bourke Cochran,
John r, Fellows, Mayor GIltoy, Thomas
+. Grady and other leaders jumped
upon the press tables and urged on
the applause. The only persona in tue
hall who we're seated wore those few
mombers OF the press who during the
chaos were endeavoring' to complete
their stories. Finally, from sheer ex-
haustion, the vast audience ceased IT'S
epnlause enough to allow Senator Hilfs
voice to be heard, and in husky voice
he said:
II am grateful to the Democracy ot
tho empire state for their courtesy ahq
kindness and support In the past, out l
muat say to you that l cannot DO your
candidate again for governor
There were cries Of "no." mo, ana
you're the only man" from tho dele
gates and the applause was renewed.
But Ia the intervals Senator hili man
aged to insist that the roll OF delegates
should DO called.
Senator McMahon said: ri raise the
point Of order that the roll call may DO
dispensed with by q unanimous vote oi
tho delegates."
Senator Hill: "Ihave had some slight
parliamentary experience myseii, and
the roll call cannot be dispensed with
by unanimous consent"
UNANIMOUS FOR HILL
Tho clerk therefore began again the
calling OF the roll.
Several county leaders arose and an'
nouncod their delegations to Senator
Hill.
New York was reached and Senator
Guy jumped to his feet, Thcrc, wore
cries Of platform" but no stood on q
chair and the delegates listoned Dreath- :
lessIy 10 what he had to say. Ho spoke
as follows: 49,, i,
81 had hoped that some ono older and
better known in tho councils OF our
party than myself would perform the
duty winch feel called upon to per-
form now. Wc have boon sent hero 10
perform tho most important duty In bo'
half Of tho Democratic party that hos
ever beon performed in tho state.
at is incumbent upon us to select
tho man who in the largo moaauro rc'
presents tho hopes, tho Expectations,