Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-07
FLoRIDA,s REPUBLICANS.
The MOngrel Delegation - Pensacola's
Selection for the Democratic Conven-
Corrssronde.os of ~ Koraiao Es,os

The Mongrel Delegation - fensacoia
Selection for the Democratic Conven-
ton.
C0rrssnoade1oe OF tie Koraia5 4sics.
JACKSONVILLE. May 5.-You have already
been advised by the wires Of the result OF the
recent Republican Convention at st. Angus
tine, and OF the names Of the delegates selee-
TED 10 represent that party At Chicago. For
two successive days the convention was
scene Of the widest disorder and confusion,
rivaling in those respects the palmIest days OF
the old earpet-bag regime. At first the ne
grOes. who were. as usual, largely in the ma
jorty. assumed the aggressive, and seemed
determined TO choke OF the white Federal
oficeholders. The slate, prepared with so
much care and trouble in this city, was shat
tered to pieces and matters wore an
omincus appearance to those who hang on
the teats OF the public treasury. just al ms
point the persuasive influence Of greenbacks
was manifested, and as their soothing powers
spread over the raging pillows the turbulence
Of the tempest ahated, and q comparative de-
gree Of quiet was restored. Money and prom
ises were largely and freely use0 by the OPP
posing ehques. and the officials being best pro-
yided with spot cash." finally triumphed.
Five Of the eight delegates hold positions
under the government. -Four are whites ana
four are negroes. Not q single southern achtte
l0V1list, or a single SoHfAerH-b0rB negro Is on
the delegation.
THIS CONDITION OF THINGS
has produced great dissatisfaction and eX-
pressions Of discomfort are loud and out
spoken. A number Of the most prominent OF
the party are IN council to-day. and are DIS
cussing the situation. AT least fifty or more
eagerly craved place in the delegation. not
alone for the distinction, but especially Tor
the possible and probable emoluments that
might attend such position, and the anguish
Of some Of the disappointed asplfants Is pam
ful to witness. Some Of them are consider
ablv out Of pocket and entirely out OF temper,
ana denOunce the stupidity and falthlessness
OF their supposed allies by a cOpious outburst
Of the most vigorous Saxon eXpletIyes. One
official, high in rank. who took large retinue
Of fog horn elaquers to st. Augustine, FUR
nishing them through tickets and paying for
their accommodation while there, was de-
serted by his black troopers, and Is now
confirmed misanthrope.
Col Bisbee went over to st. Augustine, but
acted with great discretion. His work was
done in chambers and through the instru-
mentality of others, as he was apparently
non cOmbatant and steered a safe course
through the rapids.
II is said that the more respectable and con-
sentative Republicans are sick to the point OF
not hesitate to denounce emphatlcally the
tricks of the machine politicians.
OTHER CAUSES FOR DIssENsION
are also impending. There is a diversity Of
opinion as to the eXpediency Of an utilization
with the INDEPENDENTS on the State ticket the
negroes favOring and the whites opposing the
project. Whether this opposition on the part
Of the whites arises from the fear that some
Of their number may have their ambitious de-
signs rudely OFerthrOWn or from policy, nave
been unable to gather. Certain ii Is that it
exists, and will probably become bone OF
contention.
Several OF the prominent Independents were
in Jacksonville during the Republican Con-
ventiOn. waiting developments. and some Of
them have since visited Gainesville. Their
purposes have not yet been disclosed.
t'anEaaoIH
Democratic Executive Committee as the place
for holding the State Convention. 1t will
semble on the 18th of June. Ocala also con-
tended for the honor. The current IN favor
Of Pensacola was too strong to be resisted. a
delegation Of eighteen prominent citizens Of
Pensacola was present TO urge the claims OF
that noble city, and were highly gratified BIZ
the decision Of the committee. l am persuaded
that the choice was judiciOus, and that it viii
result in firmly uniting portions OF the State
that have. for want Of inter Communication.
too long been strangers to each other. There
is every reason to believe that it will eyentu-
ate in a large increase Of the Democratic vote
in West Florida. and IN awakening an enthu-
siasm throughout that section that has not
been surpassed in any previous campaign.
THE PENsACOLANs ARE VERY HOsPITABLE
PEOPLE,
and viii give the convention a royal recep-
ton. Low rates have been secured on all the
principal lines Of travel, and there will prOba-
bly, be very large attendance Of 1.-THE inter
ri1ed."
o
Of selecting the State ticket on the same occa-
sion, although that will not be determined IN
til the convention assemblies. The Congress
ional Convention for the First district viii oc-
cur at the same time and place. That for the
Second district has not yet been arranged.
The fire at Gainesville last Saturday was
very serious blow TO that prosperous cOmmu-
nifty. Facts have since come to light that go
to show that it was caused by incendiaries.
| The town Of Gainesville Is composed prInei-
pally Of wooden buildings, and their supply
| Of water for controlling fires is very scanty.
! There Il one hand engine IN the Fire Depart
ment. Gainesville has been signally exempt
| from destructive fires since it was originally
settled in 1855. Sooner or later, however, 1t Is
| the tate Of all these wooden towns TO succumb
to the flames. There is sufficient energy and
enterprise among the people Of Gainesville
| to recover rapidly from this stroke, and the
| burned district VIII soon be covered by solid
and substantial structures. 1t Is an active,
| vigorous and progressive place, and the gloom
now resting upon it will only be temporary.
| A general feeling Of sympathy was created
| here when the news was received, and our
| fireman were willing and anxious to 60 to the
| assistance Of Gainesville at moments notice.
4 LARGE PARTY OF MISSOURI EDITORS
propose to visit the State during the present
month. They hestated some time between
Colorado and Florida, but finally decided in
favor Of the latter. Much as they may know,
they will find here additional sources Of
knowledge, experience and pleasure.
Several hundreds Of the employees Of the
Savannah, Florida and Western, and the Sa-
vannah and Charleston Railroads, will unite
in a monster excursion to our State shortly.
The citizens of Gainesville have arranged to
give them a grand reception, and other pOr-
tiOns Will not be wanting in hospitality.
\ company has been organized for the con-
structon Of a horse railway to La Villa, one
of the growing suburbs OF our city, thus
adding another needed improvement to the
many now enjoyed. The suburbs are now
spreading in al directions and their combined
population equals, if it does not exceed, that
of JACKSONVILLE.
We have had some days Of genuine summer
weather, and heavy clothing has generally
been discarded.
Excursions to the Snapper Banks are of
weekly occurrence, and the sportsmen meet
with varying success. W. II. b.