The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-01
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Mr.. Davis supporters divided about
equally between Fleming and Bullock.
When the convention reassembled at ,
O'Clock, Mr. Lane, of Lake, withdrew tho
name of Judge Speer.
Balloting was continued until O'Clock,
when Mr.. Davis was again placed in nomi
nation.
AT 6:2O o'clock the convention adjourned
until o'clock.
Upon reassembling at o'clock resolu-
tion TO suspend balloting on candidates for
Governor and proceed to the nominetion of
cabinet officers and Supreme Court Justices
wss tabled.
After the thirty-sixth ballot Mr. Kirk, of
fernando county, arose to put in noInina-
ton NJ. II. Mabry, of Lake county, which
he proceeded to do i'll neat speech, and of
fered resolution that the rules be suspended
and Mr.. Mabry announced by reclamation.
BALLOTING RESUMED.
After discussion, the motion was with
drawn and the balloting was resumed
The first ballot of the evening session, the
thirty-sixth of the convention, resulted as
follows:
Fleming ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l26
Davis 80. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .......... 9216
Bullock OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1925
Mabry ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. B
After this ballot Mr.. Fleming gained on
every ballot, drawing his strength mainly
from Mr. Davis supporters.
On the fortieth ballot Orange county
Withdrew her vote from Mr.. Davis and
voted solid for Mr.. Fleming.
The excitement at this time grew intense,
MIR. Jennings name being greeted with
cheers whenever mentioned.
FLEMING NOMINATED.
The fortieth ballot stood:
Fleming Observation-Disclosures. .246l%
Bullock Observation-Disclosures. s1I5
laws .'..'...'''.. ..'''.'..'....'...... 80
F. p Fleming, of Jacksonville, was then
declared the Democratic nominee for Gov
error.
Judge Nolan, of Orange county, moved
that the nomination of Mr.. Fleming be
made unanimous, which was seconded by
R. H. Burford, of Marion, with ringing
speech, in which he thanked the supporters
of Gen. Bullock, and pledged the support of
Marion county for Fleming
Mr.. Burford was followed by Il. w.
Davis, who thanked his friends for their
earnest sCpport during the convention, and
seconded the motion to make Mr.. Fleming's
nomination unanimous, which was carried
by rising vote amid great cheering
MR. FLEMING INTRODUCED.
A committee of three was appointed to
conduct Mr.. Fleming TO a seat upon the
platform. Mr.. Fleming was Introduced to
the Convention amid Loud and continued
applause. In short speech he thanked
the convention for the great honor con
ferred upon him, accepted tine nomination.
paid a glowing tribute to the State of
Florida, and prophesed victory for the
Democratic party.
llr. Davis was then introduced to the
convention and made ringing speech of
five minutes duration, complimenting the
convention on its choice and congratulating
Capt. Fleming on his nomination.
GEN. BULLOCK SPEAKS
Gen. Bullock was then introduced and
made short speech filled with anecdotes.
which put the audience in good humor.
The convention then adjourned till o
O'Clock tomorrow morning 1t has thus
far been characterized by the utmost good
feeling among the delegates. Tomorrow
mornings session will he devoted to the
nomination of candidates for Supreme
Court Justices and Cabinet officers
Mr.. Fleming, after the convention I'D
journed was the recipient of congratula-
tions from his friends.