The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-10
FLORIDA POLITICS.
The Men Mentioned for the Places OF
Honor and Trust.


Honor and Trust.
! JACKSONVILLE, May 9.-Now that the
State Convention is soon to meet in st. Au-
CUISINE to select the Democratic candidates
for the various State offices in the coming
political contest, it will be interesting to
know who are most spoken of for the varl-
Gus places and the probable chances of the
many aspirants for securing the nomina-
tlons Among the most prominent clndi-
dates for Governor are: John L. Crawford,
OF Wakulla, Capt. II. +. Fleming, Of Duval,
| Hon. X. w. Davis, of Putnam, and Gen.
K. b. Bullock. of Marion. DIR. Crawford
has been in public life for many years
Before the Late war he was a member of the
| State Legislature, and served in that body
until appointed Secretary of State in
1881. Since that time he has filled that
Office with great satisfaction to the people.
lie is one of the people, and has, perhaps,
fewer enemies than any man in the State.
He is honest, straightforward, frank and
determined, persevering and extremely
generous and considerable in his treatment
OF all. His chances for getting the guber-
material nomination seem to be good. If
not chosen for Governor he is sure to be re-
tanned as Secretary of State
CAPT. FLEMING.
Capt. Fleming, of jacksonville, is com
paratively unknown to the people of the
State. His first appearance in public
was at the Pensacola convention four years
ago, when he put Gov. Perry in nomination.
He is now, and has ever been, the close
friend of Gov. Perry, and it is said that he
IS the favorte of the present executive for
his successor. AS a lawyer Capt. Fleming
has made no special mark, but he is good
citizen, and commands the respect of his
acquaintance everywhere. He Will doubt
less have the support of the Duval county
delegation, and of several other counties
but it is not generally thought that he will
be successful.
MR.. DAVIS.
Hon. r. w. Davis is native Georgian,
who has, by his intelligence, energy and
perseverance, won high place in this his
adopted State. Four years ago he was
chosen Speaker of the Florida Assembly,
which important and delicate position he
filled most admirably. Having already
made an enviable reputation as a lawyer,
he was chosen general counsel of the
Florida Southern Railway Company, which
place he now holds. He is one of the most
popular men in the State, and is urged by
men who oppose railroad interests, such is
their confidence in his ability and integrity.
His following promises to be formidable.
GEN. BULLOCK.
Gen. r. B. Bullock is well known in the
politics of Florida. Years ago he was a
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and
was afterward Presidential elector. Now
he is Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Marion county, and will have
a strong backing in the convention.
Many think that if South Florida Is to have
the nomination, Gov. Bullock is the man.
His chances are certainly as good as any
ones There is, however, a lingering senti-
ment among the more experienced in poll
tics that the East and South will fail TO
agree on man and the result will be that
the nominee will come from further west,
say Mr.. Davidson, of Quincy, or Mr..
Barnes, of jackson. Just now there is no
leading man in the race, but the next two
weeks may develop one, perhaps not now
known.
THE SUPREME COURT.
From the present outlook, it is safe to say
that the Supreme Court will be composed
of the present members-Chief Justice
Maxwell, Justice Raney and the present
Circuit Judge, Mitchell, of Tampa
Col. G. 2. Cooper, of Jacksonville, and
Judge King, of Gainesville, have been men
toned by their friends, but the gentlemen
above named are apt to be nominated
which, it is to be hoped, will DO equivalent
to an election.
CABINET PORTFOLIOS.
As to the candidates for Cabinet offices
the woods, as well as all civilized places,
are full of them. Gen. Barnes and DR..
Crawford can surely retain their places as
Comptroller and Secretary of State, re-
spectively, if not promoted
DR.. Grill appears to have no strong oppo-
nent for Treasurer, but for Attorney Con
eral there have been named Judge z. w.
White, of Quincy; Col. 7. L. Clarke, of
Monticello; Judge r. b. Hilton, of Jack
sonville; Hon. w. b. Lamar of Monticello;
Col w. b. Malone, of Quincy, and many
others, who desire this low-salaried but
honorable position.
For the office of Commissioner of Agri-
culture those seeking the place are j. c.
Richard of Starke, c. G. Pearce of Loon.
A. S. Mann of HERNANDEZ and many Others
Maj. A. j. Russell, the present incum-
bent, seems TO lead for Superintendent Of
Education. However, W. N. Shoals, of
Gainesville, has good following for this
| place.
Some lively wire-pulling may be expected
during the next two weeks, and somebody's
| feelings will be injured by rough treat
ment. 1t is astonishing to see how many
men, apparently in good practice, are eager
| to receive Offices that pay most insignificant
salaries. The Republicans are waiting and
watching, hoping that something may
occur to their advantage.