Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-04
The FLORIDA CONVENTION.
Mitehsa Nominated for Governor--Ai
iiance Victories All Along tho Line.
tBy telegraph 70 the Dupascu.l


tby telegraph 70 the Dupatcn.l
TAMfA, FLA, June a.--Just bsfore midnight
the Democratic convention completed its perms-
nent Organization by clecting Samuel n. Turn
bun, OF Jefferson county, nrst vicc-prcsidont
and Fred T. Myers, Of Leon, second vice-presI-
don't Immediate adjournment was confidently
expected by nearly all the delegates, bat the
leaders OF the Mitchell factIon had gained the
advantage and began 20 "prcss their luck
DR.. J. c. Pciot, Of Manatee, moved the adop-
fon OF the two-thirds rule, and General A. w.
Gilchrist. Of Desoto, moved to amend by suDsti-
tuung the word "fnaiorty.' Both made
speeches on the motions. and the debate pro-
cecded for some time, interrupted by motions
10 lay on she table, TO adteurn ETC., but tho two
thirds rule finally prevailed by an ovcrwhelm-
Ing majority. This was another advantage for
Mitchell, aud his hackers pressed II all the
harder.
PRESSING THEIR LUCK.
IL was now l o'clock A. NJ. but the itchell co.
horts, many OF whom had had no slecp for forty
eight hours. did not propose 10 quit the wigwam
tll their man had been pushed 20 the 'front.' aud
nominated. X. :. Burford. OF Marion. moved
tha; nominations for candidates for Governor
now begin, and tho opponents of Mitchell made
strong effort 20 stay0 ou the inevitable by
motion 70 adjourn and other cilatory tactics,
while the Alliance pushed for the abortion on
| platform before the ticket or any part
Of IL was named, but the Mitchell current
was too strong 20 be eiemmed, and ON
roll-cal of counties a motion TO adjourn was
los,--24l 20 175. The roll-call OF coin-
tlons. DR.. Craword's friends announced that
they would moi place his name In nomination
for Governor, but afterwards would urge him for
Secretary OF State. Crawford had been Mitchehs
strongest competition, and " was evident that
the opposition was rapidly going to pieces Hon.
sid. l. Carter. on behalf Of Alachua county, TOOK
the platform, and In an eloquent speech nomi-
mated Henry L. Mitchell, OF Hulshoro. While
Carter was in the midst OF an eloquent eulogy
Of his candidate the electric light wont out, but
1t was explained that u would soon be turned on
again, and the convention proceeded by the lignt
OF lanterns. Wild cheers for Mitchell followed
tho band played, and Mr.. Carter concluded his
speech.
JUDGE MITCHELL NOMINATED UNANIMOUSLY.
The call OF counties continued, and one by one
the opposing delegations feil into line for
Mitchell No o,her name was presented 10 the
convention. The nomination OF Mitchell was
made unanimous by rising vote, amid Wild on
thuslasm and The strains Of Dixie"
Judge Mitchell Was sent for and conducted 10
the platform by two OF his former opponents,
aud made an excellent speech Of acceptance.
He denied tho charge that he was the tool oi rail-
roads and outlined brieny his policy In state al
fairs II elected. He said: ~ am no Ihird-parfy
man, ana don't believe there is any necessity for
such party, as the Democratic party is strong
and wise enough TO control our destinies"
PRoSorNcEDLy FOR FRBg COINAGE.
He was pronounced in favor OF the free coinage
OF silver, and IN closing asserted his allegiance
10 the people, TO The farmers, and 20 all.
"If you elect me Governor" he said. I'm
mako you the best Governor l can. Against
those who have opposed mo have not word
to say. TO those who have supported me,
The convention 81 2:4j 4. NJ. adjourned, and
the Icpuace nnhitched the horses from Judge
Mltcnell's carriage and hauled him through the
streets 70 his home.
TIE TICKET COMPLETED.
The convention met again at IL o'clock this
morning, aud X. Fenwick Taylor, Of Aiachua, for
Justice OF the Supreme Court: pr. JOhn L. Craw-
ford OF Wakulls, for Secretary OF State; W. Il.
Lamar, OF Jefferson, for Attorney-General, and
W. B. bioxhGm, OF Leon. for Comptroller, were
all renomingtcd unanimously by acciamation
Tho Committee on CHICAGO Delegates is now In
session. The Alliance has control OF 1t.
CONTEST OVER THE rREAsURERsHIP.
Tho first contest OF the day on the nomination
OF state officers commenced when four names
were successiyely presented Tor state treasurer
as follows: stato-senai0r }. :. Baya, OF Coluin-
bia county; Siate-SenaiOr John D. Pierong, ot
Calhoun; c. u. Collins. OF Marion, and +. j.
TRAY, Of Duval--the last named the present in
cumbent. appointed 10 Ill the vacancy caused
10y the death of Z. J. POns. The first ballot re-
sllted-Baya, 64Is; Collins, l54 Pierrong, 10;
TRAY. 142IS blank 4-no election. ON the Sc
cOnd ballet Perfongs name was Withdrawn;
Collins had 19S; TRAY, 134; Bsya, 69ls; blank,
short distance Bayas name was Withdrawn, ana
then TRAYS. On motion OF Mr.. Leonard, OF
Escambia. Colhnss nomination was made by ac-
clamafi0n.
For Superintendent Of Public instruction, Z.
y. sheats, of Alachua, was pitted against Major
A. j.. Russell, the incumbent, and defeated hlm,
being chosen by acclamatlon at the close OF the
There were two candidates for Commissioner
OF Agrlculture--L. B. WOmbyel OF jackson, the
incumbent, and Z. A. Wilson, OF Lake county.
..H..r rNaT. hN
ana MomDweus nomination was made unanl-
nous.
THE ALLIANCE VICTORIOUS.
The only new men among the State nominees
are sheais AMI Collins. The latter 10 very
prominent Alliance man; Both had the soia
scceptable 10 tho ani-Mitchen men, who rejoice
especially at the defeat OF TRAY. The general
Committee on Platform and Resolutions mel
this morning and organized with Mr.. Long, OF
Marion as chairman, ana Mr.. Barr, OF Levy, as
secretary. A subcommittee OF eight VIII formu-
late platform for consideration OF the fuil COM
mittee. OF these eight committeeman six are
Alliance-nen.
NEW STATE CoMaiTTEE.
just prior 70 adjournment for dinner the con-
veutiOn chose a new State Executive Committee,
sixteen in number which Is double the Old num-
ber James L. Taliafcrro, Of Jacksonville Is
member OF it aud viii PROBABLY be chairman, as
he vas OF the old committee. The committee IS
about equally divided between the two factions
OF the party. At the opening OF the afternoon
session Senator Samuel PascO was recommended
for the Florida MEMBER Of the national commit
toe. Ills services IN the United states Senate
were also endorsed by resolution. This means
practically his reelection by the next Leglsla-
| rure, in 1898.
DELEGATES IN CHICAGO.
Following Is the list Of delegates TO the Chicago
convention, each with half vote: f. {. Adams,
| OF Jasper; ). L. Grady, OF Apalachicola; II. Il.
| SKIES OF frOokssille; j. :. White, OF Live OAK
r. A. Bailey, Of san Mateo; G. 4. Gardiner, OF
| Green Cove Springs y. P. Bishof, OF Dade City ;
". :. Jones, OF Monticello: j. y. Taliaferro, OF
| jacksonville: 4. j. Chpley, OF Pensacola; A. ID.
| HaWkinF, Of Tallahassee; i. a. Jennings, Of
JASPER D. l. Gauidn, Of 1ltusyille; Is Geno-
| var, Of ~. Augustine; Alexander ST. Ciair
| Abrams, OF TaYares, and ;. NJ. Parkman, OF
| Tampa.
TUE PLATFORM.
| The Committee on Platform reported q very
| volumiuons document embracing twelve planks
| before il touched on State affairs. The second
plank demands continued liberal appro-
| pr.atiOns for southern rivers and har-
| bors. The third promises legislation for
the relief Of the agricultural classes.
| The fourth is as follows: I'VE denounce the
| Mckinley tariff bill as unjust 70 the cOnsumers
! Of the country and leading to the formation oil
| fruste, combines, and monopoies, which nave
| oppressed the people" The sixth plank
| denounces the efforts OF the hepaD-
4 20 VI.