The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-08-02
LIDDON LEFT ON THE BENCH
Florida Democrats Nominate Him for
Justice.

Resolutions Adopted Warmly Com
mending the Course of President
Cleveland-A Declaration That the
Railroad Commission Question is
One for the Counties to Decide-Ihe
Action of the Convention Not in
Harmony With Senator Calls Views.
A Sketch of the Nominee.
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 1.-The state
/ democratic convention adjourned tonight
! at O'Clock, after nominating by accla-
nation Hon. Benjamin S. Liddon Of Ma
/ rianna, Jackson comfy. for justice of the
/ supreme court. Justice Liddon is at
! present a member of the supreme court,
| having been appointed by Gov. Mitchell
to fill out the unexpired term Of Chief
Justice Raney, resigned. He is an able
lawyer and his nomination will give sat
faction to the entire state
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Before adjourning the following resolu-
lions touching on national affairs were
adopted
The Democratic party of Florida. in con
veution assembled, reafirms its allegiance to
democratic principles, as conceived by Jefer-
son, illustrated by Jackson, exemplihed by
Cleveland and promulgated by the Chicago
| platform.
We recognize with pride the answering
integrity and patriotism of President Cleve-
land, his executive ability, his wisdom in
maintaining sound and stable currency
and his steadfast adherence to democratic
principle
The principles on which the great dem
ocratic victory of 1892 was won should not be
! sacrificed at the instance of a few democratic
senator's. We approve the course Of the dem
ocratic House of Representatives of the
United States in its efforts to relieve the
people of all unjust taxation and burdens.
We condemn the course of those democratic,
senators of the United States who are resist
ing the Just demands Of the immediate repre-
sentative of the people. From the people
the Democratic party receives its power; TO
the people its first duty is due.
We are are opposed to all Legislation for the
benefit of trusts and combines.
We approve an amendment to the constitu-
tion OF the United States providing for the
election of senators by the direct vote OF the
people of the several states.
Resolved That, believing that the Mica
ragua canal would stimulate the trade OF the
United States, and particularly that of
Florida, we do hereby request our senator's
and representatives in congress TO do their
utmost to secure the construction of said
canal
STATE OF AFFAIRS.
In regard to the state of affairs the
platform indorses the present state ad-
ministraton as wise, patriotic and demo-
The legislature is requested to provide
for the relief of the supreme court.
Equitable appropriations for the main
tenence of the state troops are recon-
mended, and also the passage Of a fair
election law.
In regard to railroad commission the
following was adopted:
We regard the question OF a railroad com
mission as one belonging properly to the sew
eral counties of the state for them to direct
legislation upon, through their representa-
tives,
HARD RAP AT CALL.
The following resolution was also
Resolved, That we afirm our confidence in
the democracy, integrity and ability of Ion
George w. Wilson, and we urge the condrma-
tion by the Senate of his nomination to the
position OF collector of internal revenue for
the state OF Florida.
This latter resolution was a severe
thrust al Senator Call, who has been OPP
posing Mr.. Wilson's nomination. II
| simply emphasized the fact that the con-
vention was in the hands of those opposed
| to Senator Cali and his methods.
OUTCOME OF THE CONTESTS.
AS foretold in these dispatches last
| night, the credentials committee did not
! conclude its labors until this morning
In the Duval case the Barrs-Stock-
ton contestants were turned down. In
the Nassau case the contestants, headed
by Naylor Thompson, treasurer of the
Florida Central and Peninsular railroad,
were given seats, and in the Volusia case
the contestants, headed by ex-Congress-
man Charles Dougherty, were recog-
nized.
When these reports were presented to
the convention this morning they were
adopted by vote of 247 to 81. There
were some vigorous protests by the mi
nority, but they did no good. The action
| of the convention IS considered decided
setback to the Call element and to the
reform" movement which was launched
some months ago.
JUSTICE LIDDoN.
Benjamin Sullivan Liddon, nominee for
| justice, was born in jackson county,
Florida, Sept. /, 1852. While yet an in
| FAINT, his father removed to Madison, Ga,
where he remained until 1854. His
father, who was confederate soldier,
was killed at Petersburg,
Va, at the explosion of the
young Liddon taught school and read law
He was admitted to the bar on May 10,
! 1875, and has always practiced at Mari
! anna. Mr. Liddon had built up a lucra-
tive practice when, upon the retirement
| of Chief Jnsuice George P. Raney, Gov
! H. L. Mitchell appointed him on
June l, 1884, Justice of the supreme
! court of Florida. Upon being
sworn in as justice of the court, he was
selected as chief justice On April 6,
| 1850, he was married to Miss Virginia M.
! Harvey of Greenwood jackson county.
| The family now consists, of father,
mother and six children. Chief Justice
! LiddOn is an active member of the Metho.
dist Episcopal church south, at Mari
| anna.