The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-02

Tho State Democratic tonvrniion--fhe
"OcaIe Demands" Insisted Uvon by
Ilalf OF the Delegates.

TawrA. Fla. Juno The Democratic
Convention which met at p noon viii proba-
bly be in session four days 1t will be tho
hottest fight in the political history Of
Florida, and nearly all the delegates were
here last night and caucus.ng began IN earn
est. The two greatest contests are over the
gubernntorial nomination and tho seating Of
one or the other Of tho two contestins delega-
tions from Duvall county. and the victory Of
one OF the other means tho nomination or de-
feat Of Judge Mitchell. who is in the lead for
Governor.
An unexpected turn was given 10 affairs
last night Alliance matters have been very
quiet for a year past but tho order suddenly
came % the front last night IN caucus on
Alliance delegates numbering over 100. Near
iy half of them insist that the convention in
dorse the "Ocala demands aad the -. Louis
platform, and hot hshthas been racipltated.
THE ALLIANCE MAY RUIZ.
II tho Alliance delegates can agree upon a
policy they can control the convention. since
they hold the balance OF power between the
two factions OF the party. Tue acton of the
Alliance makes the fight triangular one.
Mitchell viii probably 20 before tie con-
venDon with 40 votes out of ii6, and be Is
persistent IN asking "a nomination only under
the twO-thiris rule. but bis followers are di-
yided on that matter.
40 n o'clock this morning there was a
rumor that Mitchells friends would decline
20 present hi, name on account Of his per-
s0nal opposition 10 the majority rule The
wl1wam IN which the convention Is held Is a
unique affair 10 is an open air structure on
Fort Brooke reservation with only q root
In the centre OF the chairWans platform -
an immense f1rked oak. whose branches at-
ford q safe retreat IN case thero IS too much
excitement. The pillars of the building are
covered with palmetto and entwined with
streamcrs and flaEs be- wigwam is l,j b.
100 feet. Outside 0f IL there Is plenty Of
room for the hundreds OF boomers now III
the city.
CALLED TO ORDER.
The convention was called TO order bv s. ,.
Shmkman. chairman of the First district
committee. At the conclusion oi the roll call
motion 10 exclude all cOntestnC delegations
anti action Oh such could bo had By tho con-
ventlOn preclpitated q hot DISCUSSION.
lt took two hours 70 decide whether or not
the assembage would sustain he presiding
officer IA his action ruling ont OF order u
motion 20 tomperorriiy exclude all contest
ing delegations iie was finally sustained
231 10 us and after tne election OF John H..
Mchnuee. OF Mariana, Mitchell man. tenn
pOrary chairman. the convention took q re-
cess until o'clock.
The convention reassemhled az o'clock.
Tho committee on credentials announced that
it WAS not ready % report and the convention
adiourned until A. NJ. tomorrow.
Just prior % the forenoon Adjournment the
committee on credentials Was appointed, each
county delegation naming one of tho number
D. serve. Three counties having contest
were not allowed representation. Thus makes
the committee consist of f0rty-twO members.
TWenty-throe are supposed o. favor Dubal
THE pEoiLE's PARTY.
Oc,1A, June The Peoples party met
here in State Convention to-day with a very
light attendanc. Aside from tho appoint
ment OF two or three committees nothing wa
done in the way of business. Tho conyen
tion is apparently waiting the action Of the
State Democratic Convention I'm the matter
of adopting the 81. Louis platform.