The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-09-27

zion OF David B. Hills name caused a.
stampede in his favor
Fifteen hundred people stood upon their
feet yelling themselves hoarse two hands
OF music tried to drown the tumult aud
Senator David b. Hill pounded Violently
but Intellectually, with his gavel in at
tempting to restore order.
Not in "a Decade.
It was a scene of enthusiasm such as
would not probably be witnessed in a de-
cade. 1t was the strange situation of a
presiding officer of a convention, evident
ly against his will, being forced to ac-
cept unanimous nomination when only
candidates had been presented and ap-
parently accepted by the delegation.
1t was remarkable scene although not
an unexpected one altogether. The Asso-
ciated Press dispatches of the past few
days have indicated there was every
probability that the convention would
stampede for David B. Hill.
Mr.. Hit finished his speech nominating
John Boyd Thacher and had been re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
Delegates looked at one another and
expected the nomination would be made
by reclamation Even Mr.. Hill himself,
with the gavel in his hand, had ordered
the roll to be called and breathed a sigh
of relief. evidently believing the crisis
had passed. But slight built man from
Allegheny county, who had never been
known IN the councils of the party,
threw a fire brand which created a SEN
Sation almost beyond belief. When his
county was reached, Delegate Reynolds
arose. and amidst silence, said:
The united delegation from Allegheny
county desires to place in nomination for
governor, their first and snly choice
David b. HILL
Then PaEdemenium Reigned.
Then occurred one of the widest scenes
that can be imagined. Delegates jumped
upon the chairs, spectators crowded into
the aisles, hats We're thrown up. canes
waved wildly and men yelled themselves
hoarse. and cheer after cheer almost rent
the frail building in twain.
Senator Hin grew pale with emotion,
but in an almost faint hope that he
would be able to stem the tide, he pound
ed vigorously with the gavel and cried
for order.
Bourke Cochran, John r. Fellows,
Mayor Gilroy Thomas Grady and other
leaders jumped upon the tables and urged
on the applause. The only persons in the
hall who were seated were those few
members Of the press who were endeav-
\ oring 10 write their stories. Finally,
from sheer exhaustion, the vast audience
ceased its applause long enough TO allow
Senator Hills voice to be heard, and in
a husky voice he said:
II am grateful to the Democracy of the
empire state for their courtesy and kind
ness and support in this, and / Will say
to you that ] cannot be your candidate
again for governor.
There were cries of mo! Nor and
You're the only man." from the Demo-
Gratis, and the applause was renewed. But
in The intervals Senator Hill managed 10
insist that the roll call of delegates should
be called. Senator Mcmahon said:
= ~ rise TO the point of order, that the
y oil may be dispensed with by unani-
nous vote OF the delegates"
Senator HILL have had some slight
parliamentary experience myself, and the
ron call cannot be dispensed with by
unanimous consent
Guys Eloquent Tribute.
The clerk, therefore, began the calling of
fhe roll. Several county leaders arose and
Announced their delegation for Senator
Hill.
New York was reached. and Senator Guy
jumped to his feet. There were cries
..Io,atfornl.'' but he stood on chair and
the delegates listened breafhlessly to
1vtat he had to say He spoke as follows
II mad hoped, Mr. Chairman that some
.,ne s,lier and better known i'm the coun-
ellis of our party than myself would per-
form the duty which l feel called upon to
perform now.
IA is incumbent upon us to select the