The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-06-07


ity which the dream of the III Isl sanguine hid
scarcely pictured a few years ago. And though
year by year has witnessed one steady progress
in the march of .mprovemcnt vet but short
time since there were grave apprrhcnSions in
the minds of many that California; would draw
from us that tide OF travel anu Immigration
which had found its way to our State in past
years. And what do we see to-day? The close
| o the most prosperous season within our eXpe-
rience.
We look around us and see structures for The
| entertainment of the tourist and visitor which,
| in their magniticence and spendnr, surp ,Ss any
| other hotels of tn world, and are only cqu ,led
| by the palaces of royalty itself. What do these
| splendid edifices mean, Are they simply tn
freak of wealth, for the amusement of him to
whom the sqllandeIing of few millions is mere
pastime? Nay, nv friends; they evidence the
foresight and calculation of business men Who
realizing the attractions of our beautiful STATE
and the brilliant future before her, place their
money where it will bring them certain inter
est on their investment.
But few years ago vast areas ot our State
was a wilderness where the ctv of the panther
and howl of the wolf were dnleful reminders OF
their claim to that domain. Now the same dis
tricis are pierced by the Track Of numerous rail
roads, upon which, AS the palace car whirls the
traveller at the rate of forty Mules AN hour he
passes the thrifty farm with its comfortable
dwelling-the luxurious orange grove-the
and prosperity. Truly, nv friends, y pleasing
picture tor the sons of Florida To look upon .
DO Won ever ask yourselves why all this pros
nerliy? The answer may come to you That we
have climate unsurpassed by that OF any other
part of the globe. We have fertile lands we
have beautiful lakes and rivers we have a re.
cord tor health that will compare trvorably with
that of any other State in the Union. These
are indeed factors which render our State de-
ghtlul place to live IN. But with All the e at
fractions, were we unable 10 hold out to The i'm
migrant the subs ania benefits of ) ate gov
ernmen 10 assure him IN the protection OF his
person and property at a minimum rate Of taxa
ton, we woul point in vain To he attractions
of climate, soil, neath and beauty of lucation.
Shall we continue to maintain such govern
m"nt rs will not only hold fast our present ad-
vance, but push forward to a brilliant future of
which the present Is hnt the beginnin1y Then
let us continue the Democratic supremacy OF
Florida. Is there anyone within the sound of
my voice who has lived here during the period
of Republican misrrle who has soon forgot
ten those dark days rs not to drea a return to
them.
Then, my friends, ask you to organize in the
strength of your might put down any possible
discori which may have invaded yuut ranks
present a solid front to the enemy, with NJ gap,
through which he can hope 10 make breach
Prosecute an active, vigorous campaign. Lit
your Wachword be progress, prosperity and
good government for Florida. Follow The stand
ard OF Democracy which you have entrusted To
my hands, and when on the Gin of November
the echoes THE sunset gun shall have ceased To
reverberate over the hills and glaies of our
beautiful State, crtry will be inscribed on that
banner.
Cries of Bullock" and cries of " Da-
Wis followed Captain Davis was then
introduced and said: Mr. President and
gentlemen of the Convention, | will not
worry you with a speech for | fear YOU
have already seen and heard enough of
me- Labor entities you to rest | have
been candidate before you, and though
the scale has fallen against me, not one
sting remains in my heart. give thanks
to my friends and to this Convention for
their earnest support. Whatever of
power to labor and strive shall be given
to this campaign in the interests Of the
Democracy of the State Of Florida, |, for
one, shall see that her banner will not
trail. 1t has been safely intrusted has
not one stain upon it in going onward for
victory. BY my own good efforts and
the grace Of God, +. =. Fleming will be
the next Governor of the State OF Flor
ida"
MARIoN's son SPEAKS.
General Bullock was then introduced
by the chairman and said :" Mr. Pres-
dent and gentlemen of the Convention,
l'm used to this. Enthusiastic cheers.
And pve always taken it kindly aud the
results Of my former defeats have always
redounded to my interests. This is not
the speech expected to make had the
vanity and hope that I'd be the hero
but tellowcitizens came to this Conven-
ton with honest determination to bow ac-
quiescingly and cheertully to the verdict.
| know, as a citizen of Florida, that my
paramount interests are in the success of
the Democratic party. congratulate the
Convention on the completion Of this step
and the good feeling between the contest
ants which exists. The very best of feel
ing prevails and it Is most gratifying to
me. 1t your choice had fallen on either
of the other nominees before you, would
have worked in the interests of the clec-
ton Of the man Of her choice. You have
made a safe, wise and judicious selection
in naming my friend, Frank p Fleming,
and no man will accord To him more
earnest and cordial support than |, the
defeated candidate. | did not seek this
nomination, but yielded to the earnest so
licitation of my friends, and | return to
them the sincerest of thanks for their earn
est support | believe Pve been defeated
honestly and fairly. | would spurn
the man who would accept the nomna-
ton of a dishonest choice Having
failed, am entirel ely content. | am some
what, confess, in the attitude of the in
dividual who lost his girl. "Hc wanted
that ar gal HIMSELF"
In connection with white horses a livery
stable man in Ocaa came and said to me-:
Colonel, shall meet you with six white
horses when you return the nominee of
the party" said: Suppose Pm not
nominated, then what 2" "Well, don't
know" "Well," said !, meet me with
six black horses"
Our county submits to this defeat grace
fully, yet there will be good deal of
mourning among my friends, and | shall
enjoy their mourning with little less de-
gree than their exultation would have
been, for misery loves company. | am
glad that no antagonism was created.
will counsel every Democrat Don't let
your enthusiasm ooze out with the close
of this convention. Don't think you've
got a "walk over" Keep yourselves
well in line. When you hear from old
Marion she will have sustained, not only
her usual character, but will roll up an
additional vote in next November for