The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
HI;.L'S IMMIGRATION,

The most significant incident of the Kan
sas City Convention during its first days
proceedings was the ovation TO David e.
Hill, of New York. It will be recalled that
in the convention Of 1886 this man, VINO
had been the formidable rival of Grover
Cleveland in the hey day of Clevelands
political prosperity, this man VINO was the
recognized leader in the party which was
opposed to Cleveland, this man who had
made himself famous by saying. Il am
Democrat" was treated with contempt and
derision and was almost Kissed out of the
convention. He pleaded with the party not
to commit itself to free silver. not to con-
sort with Popuists, not TO turn away from
its time-honored traditions. But his advice
was rejected with ill-conceived disgust. In
short Mr. Hill hac about as little voice
have had
-Four years have elapsed and Hill is
found again in the Democratic convention
holding the same views that he held in
1885, and urging now, as he urged then that
the Democrats do not commit themselves
" 1'AN ~ ~ LCiIidSN, btb Ills StjIulII5 III
the convention this time was very different
from what it was in 1896 1t is not too
much to say that he was easily the lead
ing figure in the convention, and the de-
monstrauon in his behalf on Wednesday
last was almost equal to The demonstra-
ton in behalf of BRYAN. The incident is
thus described by Il. L, w, the Washing
ton Posts staff correspondent:
To-day the mention of his name shouted
by some unknown admiCer in the galleries,
led TO demonstration which lasted
eighteen minutes, greater length of time
than was occupied in the Mckinley out
burst at Philadelphia. Hill, Hin.'' was
repeated With a rhythm that reminded one
OF the Blaine. Blaine, Blaine" cry in
Republican campaigns of long ago Hill
did not even occupy front seat in the
New York delegation. Those places were
filled by Croker, Van Wyck and Murphy
the former with Hits scalp hanging at MS
triumphant belt.
Meanwhile, however, the eXuberant en-
thusiasm filled his ears, and he sal with
Sowing face. neryously tanning himself
with newspaper. On Van Wycks heavy
Dutch features there was something of a
scowl, while MurpAy's face grew redder
and redder with inward annoyance. Chair
man Thomas, with inaudible voice, tried
to stop the tumult, and Sergeant-a farms
Martin. with more energy and lung power,
was equally unsuccessful. Martin waved
his arm toward the band and the music
of a popular song mingled With the cheer
ing. The crowd took this as a challenge
and shouted With renewed feryor. Croker
in apparent wonderuent arose and sur
veyed the excited multitude. Hill il the
mean time sat toying With a Japanese
fan, al first unmoyed. BIZ by bit the color
rose 10 his pale face, as The noise in
creased and then a smile of qualification
PLAYED over his countenance. Twice he
arose and bowed his Acknowledgements to
the spontaneous tribute, and each time the
wild thrill of enthusiasm again mastered
the thousands in the hall He did not al
tempt 10 speak. Delegates rushed to him
from every section OF the floor, urging him
10 ascend the platform or stand upon his
chair. but he moIoned them away with
emphatic gesture. Once an ardent admirer
III the MARYLAND delegation srasped the
standard bearing the name of that State
and made his way through the crowd 10
Hills side Back To Your seat. said Hill.
and the standard vas restored to its proper
pla ce. The Alabama men came in q body
and offered TO carry him upon their Shout
ders 10 the platform. but he smilngly APP
pealed ~ them TO depart Finally he stood
upon his chair and then waved Ills arm to
command silence. There was lull in the
roar of voices and presently the burst of
enthusiasm was over. AS it died away the
sound Of misses which had punctuated the
demonstration, seemed louder than ever,
50 shrill and sharp was its s!biiant noise
The significance of this demonstration
cannot be mistaken II means that there
are thousands OF Democrats in the East
and South and some in the far West whe
would gladly return TO the position which
the party occupied before Mr.. Bryan aud
his associates got possession OF it. We