Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27


than any courtesy, even 10 him. la the
name Of that Democracy, againstt the Wlshes
Of our presiding officers aud, II needs De,
In defiance of il, place in nomination, IN
the name Of the Democracy OF the STATE OF
New York, the one man who typiheS ali
that Democracy typihes; the one man tnat
every Democrat with the good In his nearG
will follow 10 the polls or 70 the death,
present the name OF that greatest hvlng
exp -ent Of Democratic principles,
SENATOR DAVID B. HILL"
He had barely finished when the same
scene that occurred when HilPs name was
first mentioned was repeated.
The delegates pushed down the aisles
toward 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 al
lowed to proceed"
The eavel was banged several times and
as the applause subsidized somewhat, 1t was
almost as Immediately resumed, When,
jumping upOn the press tables and from
there TO the stage, Bourke Cochran faced
the audience aud waved both hands for
order. In an instant the noise subSlded
and the Congressman began an impas-
stoned speech, calling upon the convention
TO disregard Hips deciinauon and TO make
him toe candidate.
When Cochran had finished the scene
that had preceded this was as mere moth
inc ia comparison with the pandemOnium
that reigned at least five minutes.
Vainly did Senator Hill use the gavel
and call upon the delegates for order. At
the sound of his voice the applause took on
new impetus. At last when some quiet
was restored, the Senator demanded that
the roll call proceed under the rules OF the
assembly adopted as the rules OF the con-
ventiOn. Clerk DeF'reesJ began the
calling of the roll amid cries
OF "cau slowly" AS each
county was called, It's leader arose and de-
claied for David b. Hill. When the call
was about half completed eX-Assembly-
man Hit, from Albany, who had nOmina-
ted John Boyd Thatcher, jumped to his
feet and mounting chair withdrew his
candidates name and urged Senator Hill
to accept.
Congressman Cochran evidently did not
like the delay for springiug upon the taoie
Of the Associated Press said;
"Mr Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Convention When the life OF a patton is
at stake and the laws which governs its
existence are incapable of defending the
rights Of its citizens, the moment comes
when all restraints must be thrown aside
] 2
ed. For the first time since the present
presiding officer in this convention as
sumed the leadership Of the Democratic
party in the State, am in
revolt against him now and ask this con-
vention 10 disregard his decision aud place
upon his sense Of duty the acceptance Of
tue nomination which he does not desire as
a favor at its hand. LApplause.l We
must not deceive ourselves. We are con-
fronted now with a situation which re-
0uires the Democratic party 20 array itself
in its strongest armor and 70 choose its
tried and much tested leader 10 carry it
through the crisis which confronts it..
Upon the results Of this election depend
the future of Democracy, IN which is in
volved the future OF this country. We
must not take the risk Of failure.N
Senator Hill raped for order and when
there was a lull Congressman Cochran
Jumped upon the press table directly in
front OF the platform and waving his arm
for order said;
"Allin favor Of the nomination Of David
b. Hill will say ave"
There wss a perfect howl from five hun
dred thrOats.
Contrary no. shouted Cochran, and
there was not voice.
Turning 10 Senator Hill, he said:
"NOw, Senator, we summon you to your
duty"
Again the delegates went wild with ex-
citemeut, and for tve minutes there was
great disorder.
Senator Hill insisted that order should
be preserved and the rOll-cal continued.
Senator Cantor jumped 10 his feet and
said:
''All in favor of Senator HIPS nomina.
l tion by acclamatiOn will say aye
shout and GOr0Ar fol-
| lowed.
Again Chairman Hill managed to restore
order in order that Assembly districts
might be called. The convention showed
a disposition not TO allow this, but Mayor
I GilrOy sprang upon a chair and said:
II O1ly desire 10 say this that there is
no question. lt is the unanimous Senu-
ment Of this convention that Senator David
B. Hi. should bear the Democratic stand
ard in this campaign. l am satisfied from
the fact that Senator Hill has never yet
failed in his duty to the Democratic party,
and II this is cOuveved 10 him deliberately
and properly. he will obey the command Of
this convention. Applause
There can be no question about the re-
suit, and | move that the roll be called aud
that each county as 10 is called or each As
sembly district cast the vote OF It's dele
gates for Governor"
During the excitement that attended the
clerks announcement OF the nomination Of
Senator Hill. the Senator sat inanimate
behind the Chairman's table. His usual
pale face was almost ashy, his head trem-
bled and he did not venture TO speak.
After the other nominations were made
and the usual resolutions passed, Senator
Canton moved that the convention adjourn
sine Oie.
Senator Hill-"This convention has run
itself TO plaase itself and now;it wants 10
c ose up. ] declare the convention ad-
iourued sine die
As the gavel fell the delegates began to
climo over iu front of the stage and Sena-
tor Hill was soon surrounded by at least
200 enthusiastic delegates, each eager TO
shake his hand.
As he left the rink there were cheering
crowds all along his path 10 the hotel and
be was compelled 20 smut himself in MS
room 20 avoid the crowd.
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