The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-04
MITCHELL THE NOMINEE.
ONCE IN CONTROL HIS FRIENDS
RUSHED HIM THROUGH.

denomination for Secretary OF State,
The Present State House Officials
Renominated With Two Exceptions.
TAMPA. FLA, June 3.-Just before mid
night the democratic convention completed
its permanent organization by electing
Samuel J. Turnbull of Jefferson county
first vice president, aud Fred T. Myers of
Leon, second Woe president An immediate
adjournment was confidently expected by
nearly all Of the delegates, but the leaders
of the Mitchell faction had gained an ad-
vantage and began to "press their luck.n
DR.. J. C. Pelott Of Manates county moved
the adoption of the two-thirds rule, and
Gen. A. w. Gilchrist of De Soto moved to
amend by substituting the word "ma~
iority." Both made speeches on the
motions and the debate proceeded for some
time, interrupted by motions to lay on the
table and to adjourn, etc., but the two
thirds rule finally prevailed by an over
whelming majority. This was another ad-
vantage for Mr.. Mitchell, and his hackers
pressed ii all the harder. 1t was now l
o'clock this morning, but the Mitchell CO.
horts, many Of whom had had no for
forty-eight hours, did not propose to quit
the wigwam till their man had been pushed
to the front and nominated. r. 3. Burford
Of Marion moved that nominations for can
dldates for governor now begin. and the
opponents of Mr.. Mitchell made strong
effort to stave Off the inevitable by a motion
to ad djourn, and other dlatory tactics, and
the alliance. pushed for the adoption of
platform before the ticket. or any part Of
1t, was named; but the Mitchell current
was too strong to be Rsammed, and on the
roll call of counties tho motion to adjourn
was lost by vote Of 24l to It's.
CRAWFORD WITHDRAWN.
The roll call of the counties then began
on gubernatorial nominations. Dr. Craw-
ford's friends announced that they would
not place his name in nomination for gov
ernor. but afterward would urge him for
secretary of state. DR.. Crawford had been
MIR. Mitchelrs strongest competitor, and it
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 elo-
quent speech nominated Henry L. Mitchell
Of Hillsboro. While Mr.. Carter was in the
midst of an eloquent eulogy of his candi-
Date the electric light went out, but IT was
explained that It would soon be turned on
again and the convention proceeded by the
light of lanterns. Wild cheers for Mr..
Mitchell followed, the band played, and MIR.
Carter concluded his speech. The call of
counties continued and one by one the op-
posing delegations fell into line for Mr.,
Mitchell. No other name was presented to
the convention. The nomination of Mr..
Mitchell was made unanimous by a rising
vote amid wild enthusiasm and the strains
of "Dixie.n
MITCHELL's SPEECH.
Mr.. Mitchell was sent for and conducted
TO the platform by two Of his former oppo-
nents and made ap excellent speech of &C
ceptance. He denied the charge that he
was the tool of the railroads, and outlined
briefly his policy in state affairs if elected.
He said: 81 am no third party mau and
don't believe there is any necessity for such
party, as the Democratic party is strong
and wise enough to control our destinies."
He was pronounced in favor of free coinage
Of silver and in closing asserted his alle-
glance to the people, to the farmers and to
oil. "If you elect me governor | will make
you the best governor | can. Against those
who have opposed me, have no word to
say. To those who have supported me,
thank you, one and ALL"
The convention at 2:45 o'clock this morn
ing adjourned, and the populace unhitched
the horses from Mr.. Mitchell's carriage and
hauled him through the streets TO his home
The convention met again at IL O'Clock this
morning and r. Fenwiok Taylor Of
Alachua for justice Of the supreme court,
DR.. John L. Crawford of Wekulla for sec.
retary OF state. w. b. Lamar Of jefferson,
for attorney general and w. B. Bloxham OF
Leon for controller were all renominated
unanimously by acclamation.
The committee on Chicago delegates then
began its session. The alliance had control
OF Ii.
THE STATE TREAsURERsHIP.
The first contest of the day on the Domi-
nation of state officers commenced when
four names were SUCCESSFULLY presented for
state treasurer: State Senator j. r. Baya
Of Columuia county, State Senator John
d. Pirrong of Calhoun, G. B. Collins Of
Marion and K. J. TRAY of Duval, the in
cumbent appointed to fill the vacancy
first ballot resulted: Baya, 6415; Collins,
l54; Pirrong. 10; TRAY, 1929; blank, 4.
No election.
On the second ballot Mr.. Pirrong's name
was withdrawn. Collins had 1913, TRAY 1874,
Baya 6912, blank AZ. When the third bal
lot had proceeded short distance, Mr..
Baya's name was Withdrawn and then Mr..
TRAYS. On motion of Mr.. Leonard OF Es-
Gambia, Mr.. Collins nomination was made
by acclamation.
For superintendent Of public instruction
U. n. Sheats OF Alachua was pitted against
Mai. A. J. Russell, the incumbent, and de-
feated him, being chosen by acclamation at
the close Of the first ballot.
There were two candidates for commits
sioner OF agriculture, L. b. Wombell Of
jackson, incumbent, and r. A. Wilson of
Lake. The latter was withdrawn on the
second ballot and Mr.. Wonbelps nomina-
tion was made unanimous.
The only new men in the state nomine-
tions are Messrs. Sheats and Collins. The
latter is very prominent allianceman.
Both had the solid support Of the alliance.
The ticket is generally acceptable to the
anti-Mitchell men, who rejoice especially at
the defeat Of Mr.. TRAY. The general COM
mittee on platform and resolutions met this
morning and organized with Mr.. Long of
Marion as chairman, and Mr.. Barr OF Levy
as secretary. A subcommittee OF eight
was appointed to formulate platform for
the consideration of the full committee. OF
these eight committeeman. six are alliance
men.
THE NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Just prior TO the adjournment for dinner
the convention chose a new state executive
committee, sixteen in number, which Is
double the old number. James z. Taliaterro
Of Jacksonville Is a member of IL and will
probably be chairman, as he was 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 recon-
mended for Florida's member of the na-
tional committee, His services In the
United States Senate were also
indorsed by resolution. This means