The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-05
FLORIDA'S STUBBORN FIGHT.
THE HEAVIEST VOTE YET POLLEn
YESTERDAY.

HumOr That lie was ABOUT 10
Withdraw Gives the Leading Cam
dntes a scare and He Is Prevailed
Uuon to Remain in the Race.
Tallahassee, Fla, May 4.-Both of the
leading candidates polied their heaviest
vote in to-days joint sessions. Only one
ballot was taken, which stood:
Call
Chipley 80
Raney ....................''.....
Hooker .'''''
Burford Observation-Disclosures. /
Mckay .......... ......'.''. ''.''''.''.''.'.
Raney clearly holds the key to the posi-
ton and it is evident that neither the Cali
nor Chipley faction is willing to see him
retired at present 1t was rumored On
the streets this morning that he was to
come down and the increase in his vote
probably came from the desire of other
contestants to have him remain in the
race until the probable disposition of his
vote could be estimated. 1t is believed
that Of the Raney vote six would go to
Call and ten to Chipley, with three or four
doubtful 1t is very evident that but for
Raney's campaign Chipley would before
now have been elected and it is thought
by some that the former should withdraw
with a view to making friends for the fu-
ture
The situation has never before so clearly
indicated a deadlock, and in spite of all the
talk to the contrary the fight is likely to
be long and bitterly contested, unless some
compromise is made.
A new feature of interest has been added
to the senatorial fight by loud protestations
from the middle-of- the-road men against
a continuance of the contest. This ag-
gregation, which is composed of a scatter
ing vote and various seceders, propose to
put up a new man and elect him with a
rush. They held a caucus at the Leon
last night and will meet again tonight.
They claim twenty adherents. 1t is not
thought that any such movement can sue
coed, nor that either Call or Chipley will
be ousted from their places in the contest.
There is little doubt that Raney is be-
coming tired of holding the position of
keystone to the deadlock arch, and the
rumor this morning that he was to retire
aroused his friends, who are firm in their
desire that he shall stick.
by a remarkably pungent and impetuous
speech by Mr.. Frisbee of Clay county--a
two round denouncing the Jacksonville
Citizen and its Green Cove Springs cor
respondent for criticising him for sup
4 porting Call The gentleman declared
hat his course in the senatorial contest
vas in accordance with the views of a
A great majority of his constituents.
Mr.. Crumpton of Levy, who figured so
prominently with Senator Bailey yester-
day, had another explanation to make
and had read a statement denying that he
said Mr.. Kehoe, young Jackson county
politician, had ever approached him on
the senatorial question.
The session was marked by good ordeS
and the presence of a policeman in the
lobby indicated the intention of the au-
ihorites to maintain the dignity of the &C.
casion.
Senator Marion Butler has written
friend here urging that the deadlock be
broken and a senator be elected who
stands firmly on the Chicago platform.
The Chipley caucus is still in session to-
night at 10 o'clock The attendance is
large and enthusiastic, and the determi-
nation to hold the fort is mistaken.
1t is said tonight that Raney has dis
countenanced any attempt of his followers
TO open negotiations with the Chipley
forces but has advised them to treat with
the Call contingent, If with anybody.
Inc House did a good days work in
passing bills, the following being among
the more important:
one repeating the act establishing a
county court In Alachua county.
one limiting the time in which tax deeds
may be executed.
one providing penalty for coercing en-
pioyes and persons seeking employment.
one iegalizing the Incorporation of the
town Of Tarpon Springs.
One making it a misdemanor for en-
ployers to require from employees any sur
render Of rights of citizenship.
one providing for the appointment OF
phosphate samplers at the ports of the
state.
One requiring corporations. firms and
persons doing business as agents to file
the name and address Of their principals
with the clerk OF court.
one amending section 81 Of the regis
uation laws.
The House joint resolution calling for
government appropriation for deepening
Boca Grande harbor
one amending the law In reference 20
classlhcation Of pitch pine timber
Che amending the revised statutes rel
atlve to the appointment of appraisers.
Lite OF consequence was accomplished
~ INC senate beyond the introduction OF
the following Bills
BY AIR. Hartridge, to regulate pleadlngs
upon Insurance policies
10y Mr.. Reeves amending the revised
statutes relative TO the organization OF
cities and towns.
In the House Mr.. Wall Of Putnam in
uoduced bill 10 regulate the hours OF
I9Dor OF trainmen, and Mr.. Blanton one
giving county judges jurisdiction In all
hisdemanors punishable by fine and i'm
nal court
The Senate has confirmed the appoint-
nnent OF John Holland 70 be harbor mas
.eI .. PENSACOLA and G. u. Parkhili to bo
solicitor Of the criminal court OF Facan,-
bia county.