Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-27
Candidate. sercnnded.

ALBANY, St.-SenaVOr Hill ana Hon. Daniel \. Lockwood, the candidates for governor and lieutenant governor re- spectiyely. were serenaded Ut the Kenmore hotel when they came from Saratoga by the Albany Democratio phaianx. Gar land S band discoursed sweet music to the delight of fully 6.oO0 persons who had quickly gathered in front of the hotel, which was brilliantly lighted up with electric lights.
 Collector of Internal Revenue Louis w. Pratt introduced Senator Hill. The other speakers were Hon. Daniel V. Lock wood, Senator Jacob A. Cantor and State Assessor William D Wood of Poughkeep- sic.
 A mighty swell of voices went up when Senator Hill was introduced. He said: "FELLow DEMOCRATS AND GENTLEMEN OF THE ALBANY PHALANx-For this gra- cious reception and the compliment of this serenade l tender you my sincere thanks. This demonstration Is part of unexpected events of a day which to I ls has been one of mingled surprise and CT L. barrassment. The action of the Demo cratic convention, which Is the occasion of this assembluge and was as unforc- seen by you as by myself, imposes respon- abilities and obligations of which 1 can not speak tonight
 
 or which the convention, in spite of my protest, has sought to confer upon me, I am deeply touched by the unusual man Hesitation of confidence and esteem which accompanied the action of the convention, and tonight I can only express in feeble language q small part of the gratitude which fcol toward the Democrats of New York. At some future time l hopo to ex- press my views at length upon the issues
 
 "I renew my thanks fur this demon stration and bid you good night"
 When Senator Hill had finished the crowd gave three lusty cheers. Judge Andrew Hamilton leaned over the bal cony and called for three cheers again. They were given. with a tiger.
 Candidate Lockwood Speak,.
 The crowd called for Mir. Lockwood. and he was introduced by Collector Pratt. Said Mir. Lockwood:
 II appear as one of the representatives of the Democratic party unexpectedly placed in e position of honor. This ds' mands at your hands a loyal and unqual- flied support.
 A voice in the crowd. You'll get it. ' Cheers greeted this
 We have not only tho new issues. but the old issues of our party, which ha.
 
 people. As Democrat l am for the cir izens of this great state. whether in pal aces or humble cottages
 When the cheers for Mir. Lockwood subsided, Senator Cantor spoke. saying:
 "The action of the Democratic conven tion Is a notice to the Republican party and to the nation that the Empire State will be retained in the Democratic col umn. The Republican column, without regard to chances, was marching on t' victory. Now that our ticket has beer named their forces are disorganizing ant fleeing from the wrath to come.
 "Ciroumstancos transpired that seemed to affect the Democratic party. but undc the leadership of that sterling DemOsra who never was defeated, whom the Re publicans fear. there can be but one rcsul the election of our ticket If the Democrats here had witncsSeS the spontaneous action of the convention to the leaders summoned by the party t' lead to victury. thrill of joy would h sent through every Democratic heart ! Governor Hill has responded to that call We represent religious freedom in thi land and tolerate no religious qualiilla 1 ton, and in that principle underlying tn l foundation of government itself and witt ! our other principles we are in sympath. with American freedom. You Albany Democrats will do you duty. The party starts forward to suc cess on account of the loyal devotion [. the nominations at Saratoga State Assessor Wood of Poughkecpsi spoke, saying among other things; We are all united for freedom and re ligious liberty, and with such n matchlcs leader as Senator Hill victory is certain.
 Senator Hill, after having q short con | sultatton. left for Fritzyille his rosidenc in this city.
 Hundreds of oongratulatory telegram are pouring in upon Senator Hill froI prominent people all over the country The following was received from ROchei ter:
 1T congratulate you upon your nomin' ton for governor. Tho convention acte wisely. I believe you will be elected
 R. F. FLOWER"