Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

and in whirlwind of
enthusiasm the Democratic convention
nominated Senator David B. Hill for
governor this afternoon.
When nominations were called for
Galen r. Hit of Albany named John
Boyd Thacher, but there was no re-
sponse, not even cheer. Then Eldyn
Reynolds of Allegany arose and said /:
"The united delegation of Allegany
county desires to place in nomination
their first and only choice, David B.
Hill"
That was all he had time to say. The
crowd went wild with enthusiasm. Men
stood on their seats and waved their
hats for three minutes.
Senator Hill pounded with his gavel
in vain. Finally Colonel Fellows, Of
New York, arose, and the crowd, think
ing that he would say something about
Hill, subsidized Senator Hill then ask
ing the indulgence of Colonel Fellows,
said; 81 am grateful to the Democrats
of the Empire State for the courtesy and
kindness of the past; but must say to
you cannot agree to be your candidate
again for governor.
Colonel Fellows then moved that the
counties be called alphabetically. This
was proceeded with. Livingston and
Montgomery named Hill, amid cheers.
NEW YORK NAMES HILL.
Senator Guy rose when New York
was called, and, standing on a chair,
said: "Mr. Chairman, rise to perform
o duty which | have waited for some
older Democrat from this county to
perform. | am about TO nominate for
governor man the mention of whose
name warns tine heart of every true
Democrat. He must be our candidate.
He is the only man with whom we are
beforehand sure of winning. He is the
chief Democrat in our ranks. He must
sink his personal views and again be-
come our standard bearer. We need his
services now, and we must demand that
he give them to us and consent to lead
us on to victory"
After Senator Guy had finished
Bonrke Cochran of New York, arose
and, climbing over the reporters table
to the platform, said, in part: "When
the life of nation is at stake and the
laws which govern its existence fail to
control its destinies, the supreme will of
the people is the only resort. Such a
time has now come to us. For the first
| time since the senior Senator directed
the affairs of the Democratic party of
this State l am in revolt against his rul-
ing. urge upon him his sense of duty
| TO his party and place his name in nomi-
nation against his own desires. There
comes a time in the history of every
man when opportunities arise which
summon him to positions outside of his
| oil ty,,, ~,
meet which requires the most trusted
leaders of the Democratic party, or we
cannot go on to victory. We are con-
fronted with a paralysis of industries
due to the operation of Republican tariff
and financial legislation. 1t is our duty
to prove to the people that the misfor-
tune which has oyertaken the country
| is due to Republican misrule, and that
prosperity can be restored by following
our lead and placing our candidates in
power. We must not take the risk OF
| failing, and no man who has led us as
our presiding officer has led us will
allow US to go further without the in
spring influence of his leadership
GCheers.
"By ali the ties that have bound him
in the past, by his hopes of the future
by his duty to his country, demand
that he lead us, and now name him fol
governor" Prolonged cheers
Mr.. Cochran then put the question tc
the convention: "Will you make the
nomination unanimous {"
Every one in the hall, delegates, spec
tators and all, yelled "aye."
Turning to Senator Hill, Mr.. Cockrar
then said "Senator Hill, we summon
you to your duty"
Colonel William L. Brown also spok'
seconding the nomination OF Senate
Hill for New York county.
HILL INSISTS UPON ROLL CALL.
Half dozen delegates moved to sus
pend the roll call for nominations, bu
Senator Hill quietly remarked that HI
had had some experience with legisla
tive bodies, and the rules of the as
sembly under which the convention wa
acting would not permit the suspension
of the roll call, and directed the secre
tsry to proceed.
Galen II. Hit of Albany, who place,
in nomination John Boyd Thachei
said;
"Albany county claims Senator Hill
as one of her sons, and when she place
another name before the convention
! was with the understanding that Senate
Hill would not accept the nomination
, Mr.. Chairman, there is no county whic
so gladly recognizes the sentiment u
the convention as being for yourself
We have no candidate to stand in you
, way. / can assure the delegates of thi
convention that if Senator Hill will az
| cept this nomination old Albany wi
;. give him larger majority than wa
ever given any candidate. We wal
him for our standard bearer, and hor
he will accept"
This was signal for another shout {
I applause. In the midst of it all Senate
Jacob A. Cantor shouted that as Alban
had withdrawn her candidate there W;
: but one name before the conventio
! and he moved that David b. Hill
nominated by acclamation.
Secretary Charles II. DeFreest p'
: the question. The yells of "aye
: shook the rafters and there were i
= noes. Mr.. DeFreest declared Senate
! Hill nominated and delegates an
! shouters cheered and threw their ha
u in the air. Senator Hill stood calml
impassively in his place, gavel in han
. and endeavored to restore order /
3 ignored the will of the convention Il
u the second time and bringing his gay
= down with resouuding whack q
q clared the delegates and their spont
: neous proceedings out OF order.
. EVERY VOTE, CAST FOR HILL.
l. When the roll call was ended, Seer
| tar naErAnSf n hlz mo