St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-27

the tumult. AMI Senator David B.
Hill pounded violently but Intellectually
with his gavel III an attempt to restore
order.
1t was a scene of disorder but of en-
thusiasm, the equal of which would not
probably be again witnessed in a decade.
1t was the strange situation of presid-
ing officer of a convention. evidently
against his expressed desires, being
forced to accept a unanimous nomlna-
tion when other candidates had been
presented and apparently accepted by
the delegates. While the scene was a
remarkable one, it was not altogether
an unexpected one. The Associated
Press dispatches of the past few days
have Indicated that there was every
probability that the convention would
be
Stampeded for Hill.
Mr.. Hit had finished his speech NOM
mating John Boyd 1hacher, and had
been received with enthusiasm. Dele
gates looked at one another and expect
ed that the nomination would be made
by acclamation. Even Senator Hill
himself, with the gavel in hand, had
ordered the roll to be called and
breathed sigh of relief. evidently be-
lieving the crisis had passed. But
slight built man from Allegany county,
who had never been known in the coun-
ellis of the party, threw freDrand
which created sensation almost be-
yond belief. When the county was
reached Delegate Reynolds arose, and
amidst intense silence said:
"Ihe united delegation from Allie
gany county desire to place in nomina-
tion for governor their first and only
choice, David Bennett HILL"
Then occurred one of the
Widest Scenes
that could be imagined. DELEGATES
Jumped upon their chairs, spectators
crowded into the aisle, hats were thrown
heavenwHrd, canes and ribbons waved
wildly, and men made themselves
hoarse in the cheer after cheer that al
most rent the frail building in twain.
Senator Hill grew pale with emotion
but in the almost faint hope that he
would be able to stem the tide, pounded
vigorously with the gavel and cried for
order, The secretaries left their desks
aud jumping upon chairs also cheered
with the multitude .Bourke Cochran,
John r. Fellows, Mayor Gilroy, Thomas
F. Grady and other leaders jumped
upon the press tables and urged on the
applause. The only persons in the hall
who were seated were those few men,
bers of the press who, during the chaos,
were endeavoring to complete their
stories.
Finally, from sheer WEAKNESS, the
vast audience ceased its applause
enough to allow Senator Hills voice to
be.heard. He said: 81 am grateful to
the Democrats Of the Empire state for
their courtesy and kindness and sup
port in the past, but must say to you
that cannot be your candidate again
for governor"
There were cries of mo, now and
you're the only man." from the dele
gates, and the
Applause Was Renewed.
But in the interval Senator Hill man.
aged to insist that the roll of delegates
should be called.
Senator McMahon said: 81 rise to the
point of order that the roll call may be
dispensed with by unanimous vote of
the delegates"
Senator BILL have had some slight
parliamentary experience myself, and
the roll call cannot be dispensed with
by unanimous consent.
The clerk therefore began again to
call the roll. Several county leaders
arose aud announced their delegations
for Senator Hill.
New York was reached, and Senator
Guy jumped to his feet. There were
cries of "Platform!" but he stood on a
chair, and the delegates listened breath