The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-04
MITCHELL CARRIES THE DAY.
He Will be the Next Governor
of Florida.
The Democrats Hold u Protracted Ses-
sion-some of Mitcheil's Supporters
Obtained no sHieep For Forty eight
Hours-After n Hard Fight He is Nom
mated by IL Unanimous votc-Other
Nominees.

nominees.
TAMPA, Fla, juno Especial Just
before midnight the Democratic conven-
ton completed its permanent organiza-
ton by electing Samuel j. Turnbull, of
jefferson county, first vice president,
and Fred. T. Myers, of Leon, second
vice president. AN i'm mediate ad ioura-
ment was confidently expected by nearly
all of the delegates, but the leaders of
the Mitchell faction had gained the adj
vantage. and began to "press their luck"
Dr. j. Z. Pelot, OF Manatee county. moved
the adoption of tho two. thirds rule, and
Gen. ~. w. Gilchrist. of Dc Soto, moved
to amend by substituting the word ma
lority.' Both made speeches ION tho
motions, and the debate proceeded for
some time, interrupted by motions to
lay on the table, to adjourn. etc, but
the two-thirds rule finally prevailed by
an overwhelming majority. This was
another advantage for Mitchell. and his
hackers pressed it all the harder.
1t was now one o'clock q. m. but
Mitchell's cohorts many of whom had no
sleep for fourty-eight hours, did not
propose to Quit the wigwam till their
man had been pushed to the front and
nominated. r. s. Burford, of Marion,
moved that nominations for candidates
for governor now begin and the oppo-
nents of Mitchell made strong effort
to stave of the inevitable by motion
to adjourn and other dilatory tactics,
and the Alliance pushed for an adop-
ton of the platform be fore the ticket
or any part OF it was I.amod, but tho
Mitchell current was too strong to be
s,emmed, and on the roll call OF coun-
ties the motion TO adjourn was lost Dan
to l15.
The roll call of counties thon began
on gubcrnatorial nominations. DR..
Crawtord's friends announced that they
would not place his namo in nomination.
for governor but afterward would urge
him for secretary of state. Crawford
had been Mitchell's strongest competl-
tor, and it was evident that tue opposi-
ton was rapidly going to pieces. Hon
5. l.. Carter, on behalf of Alachua
county. took the platform, and, in an
eloquent speech, nominated Henry l..
Mitchell. of llillsboro While Carter
was in the midst of an eloquent eulogy
of his candidate tho light went out, but
1t was explained that it would soon be
turned on again, and the convention
proceeded by the light of lanterns.
Wild cheers FOR Mitchell followed, tho
band played and Carter concluded his
speech.
The call Of counties continued and ono
by ono the opposing delegations fell
into limo for Mitchell. No other name
was presented to the convention Tho
nomination Of Mitchell was made unani-
nous by rising vote amid wild en-
thusiasin and strains of ''DiXie." Judge
Mitchell was sent for and conducted TO
the platform by two OF his former op.
ponents and made an excellent speech
of acceptance. lie denied the charge
that he was the tool of tho railroads
and outlined briefly his policy in State
affairs If elected. He said
II am no Third party man and don't
believe there is any necessity for such
party, as tho Democratic party is
strong and wise enough to control our
destinies." lle was pronounced in favor
OF tho free coinage OF silver, and in
closing asserted his allegiance 30 the
people, to farmers and to all. In con.
clusion he said: IF you elect me Gov
ernor III mako you the best Governor l
can. Against those who have opposed,
have no word to say. To those who
have supported me, | thank YOU one and
ALL"
The convention at PAS a. III. ad-
journed, and the populace uuhitched
tho horses from Judge Mitchell's car
riage and hauled him through the
streets to his house. The convention
met again at a. M, and 4. Fenwick
Taylor, Of Aluchua, for Justice Of the
supreme court; DIR. Jno. l.. Crawford,
OF Wax ulla, for secretary Of State: w.
Lamar, of Jefferson, for attorney
general, and w. B. BloXham, of Leon,
for comptroller, we're all renominated
unanimously by exclamation. Tho
M ('hirnfrn al t..
in session. The Alliance has control
of it.
The first contest of the day on the
nomination of State officers commenced
when four names were SUCCESSFULLY pre-
sented for State treasurer as follows:
State Senator, J. +. Blya, vf Columbia
county; State Senator, John D. Pirrong,
OF Calhoun; G. b Collins, of Marion,
ana +. j, TRAY, of Duval, the iacum-
bent appointed to fill tho vacancy
caused by the death of +. j. l'ons
The first ballot resulted: Baya, GAY;
Collins, l54; pirrong. 10; TRAY, 149}5;
ballot Pirrong's name was withdrawn.
Collins bad 1913; TRAY, 1874; Baya, 6g}d;
Blank, ~. When tho third ballot had
proceeded short distance Baya's name
was withdrawn and then TRAYS. On
motion OF Leonard, of Escambia, Col
Inns nomination was made by acclama-
ton.
For superintendent OF public instruct
ton U. n. Sheats. of Alachua, was pit
ted against Maj. A. j. Russell. the in
cum bent, and he defeated him, being
chosen by reclamation at the close of
the first ballot. There were two candi-
dates for commissioner OF agriculture.
l.. b. Wombwell, of Jackson, the i'm
cumbent and E. w. Wilson, of Lake