The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-01-12

At the Convention of Mayors, called to meet
at Sanford last Thursday, January 4'h the fol-
lowing were present: T. n jenkins, Seville ;
Fred s Goodrich, DeLsnd; H. H. De Yarman
Orange City j. r. Eimonson, Plant City; L.
P. Hughey, Kissimmee; E. H. Mote. Leesburg !;
George B. Sparkman, Tampa; G. R. Pickett,
Dsytona DR.. F. S. .Chapman, Orlando; C. B.
Smith, Jacksonville; Fl. L. Lilienthal, Sanford
Lewis V. Custer Starke
The convention met in the Opera House, and
the assemblage was numerous. Mayor Lilien-
thai, OF Sanford, called the meeting to order,
Mayor Chapman, Of Orlando, was made tempe
vile, secretary DR.. J. J. Harris delivered an ad
dress of welcome Several speeches were made
sustaining the purpose of the convention, which
was 10 urge special session of the Legislature
The Committee on Resolutions reported the sub
Joined, which were unanimously adopted and
the convention adjourned after the appointment
OF committee 10 correspond with the MAYORS
throughout the State asking their co operation
the Mayors of Sanford Orlando and Seville
constituting this Committee of Correspondence
WHEREAS, The State of Florida, especially the
southern portion, has suffered severe loss, both
OF life and business. during the past year by the
presence of yellow fever in ou- State, and believ.
inc as we do that much, if not all of il could have
been prevented by an efficie It State Board OF
Health and an effective quarantine by the United
States Government; therefore be it
Resolccd, That this Convent .on respectfully but
firmly request the Governor o the State of Flor
ida TO convene the State Legi Stature in extra ses-
sion at the earliest practicabl, moment to take
such action as may necessary to create a State
Board Of Health, whose duty it shall be to pro-
tect the State from the introduction of yellow fe-
yer and other infectious diseases. Feeling as.
sured that no such disease ever originated within
the State, it is further
Resolued, That our Senators and Representa-
tives in the National Congress be requested to
secure such action in Congress as Is necessary to
establish and maintain a national quarantine sta
ton at some suitable point on the Gulf coast of
the State OF Florida, to be determined by the
surgeons OF the United States Army. 1t 10 fur
Their
Resosoed, That the various Mayors throughout
the State be furnished with copy OF these res.
OlutiOns and requested to indorse them and to
use their utmost efforts and influence to secure
the desired ends. And that a committee of three
be appointed by the chair, whose duty 1t shall be
to enter into immediate CORRESPONDENCE with
each and every Mayor in the State of Florida,
and request their cooperation in getting up and
circulating petition TO be signed as extensively
as possible by all citizens and representative
men which petition shall set out the
needs OF the State of Florida for Government
aid in case of infectious and contagious
disease breaking out among US, and necessity
for Government supplies being kept In place
conveniently accessible in case of need which
petition shall be addressed to the Congress of
the United States now 10 session at Washington,
and be presented to that body through our Sena-
tors and congressman; and that they be re-
quested to urge the passage Of . law at earliest
possible moment. that will give to our State the
protection needed.
Rssotcod, That a copy of this resolution be
forwarded at once, duly signed by Chairman
and attested by Secretary, to each of our Sena-
tors and Congressman. 1t is further
ResoIced, That the press Of the State be and
are hereby requested to use their Ell tensive influ
ence to secure the objects set forth in these reso-
lutona. knowing that whatever is for the good
of the State will always receive their hearty sup
port. FS CHAPMAN,
G. r. PUcKErf,
c. B. SIXTH,
T. N. JENKINS
L. p. HUGHEY,
H L. LILIENTHAL.