The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-10-05
CHE 9en1otrat.
What They Think of Hill.

What They Think of Hill.
Of course many people are curious to
know what the Cleveland leaders think of
the nomination of Hill for governor of
New York. The following are what
a number of them think: Frederic r Cou-
dert, the noted Democratic lawyer and
close friend of President Cleveland, in
regard to the rominalion Of Hill says:
The nomination Of Senator Hill was the
direct and logical outcome of Mr. Whitney's
refusal to run. II was almost impossible to
find prominent candidate who would be
willing to accept. Mr. Shepard of Brook
lyn was, think, one of the strongest and
could have commanded many votes, but the
local difficulty in Kings county probably
shut him out. 1t has to be remembered
that this is momentcus crisis in the histo-
ry of the Democratic party, and the result
of the contest will largely influence the
Issue ofthe greater fight two years hence.
Now, taking the whole situation as it stands
Senator Hill displayed considerable courage
n accepting the nomination. By his
possible defeat he risks the loss OF the un-
impaired prestige which it has taken SO
many years OF work aud success TO build
up
do not believe that ne desired or expect
ed the nomination. 1t was the general
opinion at Saratoga that he favored the
nomination Of Mr. Thaceer for first place
and Mr. McCleliand 70: second, while Judge
Titus Of Buffalo was to stand for the court
of app ais. But the men in the convention
and men outside of Il realized that such a
ticket would invite certain defeat, because
it would wholly fail to arouse enthusiasm.
These candidates were all gentlemen OF
Intelligence and character, but the great
body Of voters in this state know little or
nothing of them, When people generally
ask who and what candidate is he is like
ly 10 be defeated before the Introduction Il
complete. From my observation the stam-
pede was spontaneous. AS by common
AuSliuCb lhC COliNSutAOH lufHSu " oCuaNSi
Hill as the only hope Of the delegates.
Senator Hill undoubtedly carries great
weight with the large mass OF our people
His record in the senate has strengthened
his hold on the voters. believe the anti
machine Democrats will fall in line ant
give him what support they cau,even though
they we're shut out of the convention
Senator Hill will make vigorous fight ant
should rot be surprised to see him Sin
although the situation is grave one.
Ellers Anderson, the well-known law
Yer, said:
It was the very best ;hat could be done
under the circumstances. and ticket was
nominated which may win. In view oI
the declination of Mr. Whitney and judge
Gaynor it was not triumph of spontane-
ous instinct where counsels had failed.
have always admired Mr. Hill since hi
generous treatment of President Cleve.
lands letter to Wilson. he is q gooS
fighter and his tariff views are certaini,
sound. Judge Gaynor and Mr. Lockwood
as nominees for Justice of the Court of Ap
peals-ard Lieutenant-Governorr respective
ly. representing the factions which they do
tead to strengthen the ticket. 1t is tick
ct which every true Democrat shoulC
heartily support.
Naval Officer c C Baldwin, appointe,
and friend of Cleveland, said:
Under the circumstances the convention
could not have done better. ard 1 wish t:
say that Mr. Hill deserves great credit fol
accepting the nomination so unanimously
thrust upon him. With a man of IN
questioned ability, s:eadfast Democra
and full of fight at the head Of the ticket
and with Judge Gaynor and Mr. Lockwood
to strengthen il, think the Democrat
should be victorious. 1t is certainly a yer,
strong ticket, and one which should com
mand the support of every Democrat. NJ
Hill is full of sound views, and his cours
Of reeen, months has, think, been accept
able to every New Yorker. Under tn
circumstances every factional disturbanc
should be buried. The ticket has beer
nominated and all should rally 10 its elec
tion.
Collector James T Kilbreth contribute,
the following opinion:
Since coming into this office | have re
Trained from discussing politics and hay
tried to impress that idea upon my subordi
mates. will say, however, that PERSONAL,
Iregard the ticket as very strong one anC
one which ought to have the united sup
port Of all Democrats.
&c Benedict, banker, and friend o
President Cleveland, at first said he eouI,
give no opinion in regard 10 the nomina
tions, as he was a resident of anothe
Staie-ConnccticCt- did not know th
underlying elements that resulted in th
nomination. Mr. Benedict was asked
however. 10 give an opinion as an on
locker and said:
There we're abe men in the convention
and | presume they knew what was bes
for the State. Democrats will have 70 re
ly on their judgment. Mr Hill has beer
severely criticised by come persons of hi
own party, but thinkthat be acted up t.
the instructions and principles of tine Chi
cago platform more nearly and more close
ly than any other Democrat in Congress