Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 October 1894 — HILL IS THEIR MAN. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HILL IS THEIR MAN.

Nominated for Governor by the New York Democratic Convention. W. C. Whitney declined the Democratic nomination for Governor of New York and Senator David B. Hill was

chosen to head the ticket. Mr. Whitney was t o have been named by acclamation. His refusal to run left the delegates in an exceedingly unpleasant position. Senator Hill did not desire the nomination, and ’while facing the con- ! vention from the ft h e platform de - clared that be would

not accept it. A scene without parallel in the history of conventions,except, perhaps, that in 1876, when Seymour was nominated by acclamation against the wishes of the majority of the delegates, took place when the name of David B, Hill caused a stampede in his favor. Fifteen hundred people stood upon their feet yelling themselves hoarse, two bands of must* tried to drown the tumult, and Senator David B. Hill, the chairman, pouhded violently but ineffectually with bis gavel in attempt to restore order. It was a scene of disorder, but even of enthusiasm that would probably not be witnessed in a decade.

Mr. Hitt had finished his speech nominating John Boyd Thacher and been received with enthusiasm. Delegates had looked at one another and expected that the nomination would be made by acclamation. Even Senator Hill himself with the gavel in hand, had ordered the roll called and breathed a sigh of relief, evidently believing the crisis ha i p-ssed. But a slight-built man from Alleghany County, who had never been known in the council- of the party, threw a firebrand wh ch caused a sensation almost beyond belief. When the county was reached Delegate Reynolds arose, and, amid intense silence said: "The united delegation fiom Alleghany County desire to pla e in nomination for Governor their first and only choice, David Bennett Hill.” Then occurred one of the wildest scenes that could be imagined. Delegates jumped upon the cnairs, spectators crowded into the aisle, hats were thrown heavenward, canes with ribbons waved wildly and men yelled themeelves hoarse. The secretaries left their desks and jumping upon ehairs also cheered with the multitude. Finally, from sheer exhaustion, the vast audience ceased its applause enough to allow Senator Hill’s voice to be heard, and in a husky voice he said: “I am grateful to the Democracy of the Empire State for their courtesy and kindness and support in the past, but I must say to you that I cannot be your candidate again for Governor.” There were cries of “No, no,” and “You're the only man,” from the delegates, and the applause was renewed.

D. B. HILL.