The Palatka news and advertiser., 1903-04-03
WHAT THE PRESS
is SAYING OF
MR.. DAVIS CANDIDACY.

date These gentlemen were the two most spoken of in
Go1a ied the Office With credit u "e "o"
The two announcements coming together simplify
matters to such an extent as to make the nomination of
Colonel Davis without opposition probably No in
Florida is more widely or favorably known Colonel
Davis has egons of friends and they found in every
His record in the House of Representatives has been
such to prove his ability and his fathfuness to the
people as we'll He could have continued in Congress
long he wished. He announced his voluntary retire
ment to take place with the close of the term to which
he has been elected and without his limiting at any de-
for further official life the people began considering
him in another and higher capacity He has proved
himself official too valuable to lose from public life,
and predict for him at Tallahassee useful
the people of Florida his at Washington has
been.-Times-U Union.
1t is well that Mr. Davis has announced his inten-
coming as it does his lips, will have strong
tendency to simplify political matters democratic
the people Of Florida % are now assured that Colonel
Davis will be their next governor for surely man in
also sets at rest the minds of those who have for
the past several months been trying to compcate the
political situation by placing him in the senatorial @ H. race
motest idea of entering the senatorial race IN 1871
has served the people faithfully and well in the lower
branch of congress- and he desires to come home
and again be near his people.
No man in Florida is more widely or favorably known
than Bob Davis His record in the house OF representa-
ves has not only proven his ability but it has proven
to the people that in him they have man. friend and
a public official in whom they can repose the utmost
confidence SO faithful to his trust has he been that he
could have remained in congress long he wished.
But the very beginning of the term which he is now
serving he voluntarily announced his intention to retire
at its close and no amount of pressure upon the part OF
his constituency has been able to make him change his
decision. He has been firm. And he will be firm.
There is not hamlet not even precinct IN all tlorl
da that does not and will not roll up its majority OF
friends and supporters for Colonel Davis and at the
primary in 1904 he will sweep the state with the largest
democratic majority that has been accorded any
candidate in Florida no mater who his opponent may
be and what influences may be brought to bear.
We predict the nomination ana election OF MI. Davis,
and wish him at Tallahassee brilliant and as
useful to the people has been his at the nations
captol.-rropical Sun
Hon. Robert W. Davis has yielded to the requests OF
his friends throughout the state and announced him
self a candidate for the democratic nomination to
the office of governor before the next state primaries
His decision only recently made and to represen-
ative of the Paatka News. His decision will doubtless
be received throughout the state with more genuine
! pleasure than any political information now possible
His nomination and election is almost foregone con
: cluson. Here's to Governor Bob."-kissimmee Val
ley Gazette.
During the past six months or so the Advocate has
been suggesting Congressman Robert w. Davis fol
governor of Florida; and with reference to this, ette
has been published from Mr. Davis which is regarded as
making the fact assured that Colonel Bob will become
candidate for nomination to the office of governor
this is fact, the Advocate is with Congressman Davis
from beginning to the end of the political race-Eas
Coast Advocate.
Hon. r. w. DAVIS, the present able and efficient con
gresham from this district has yielded to the universa
demand of his friends and announced his candidacy fo
o
Davis will be nominated and elected as sure as the pr
marie and general election held and other would
be aspirants may we'll postpone their announcements
y Hon. Robt W. Davis, according to Tampa dispatch
will be candidate for governor in 1904 We are per
fecty safe in saying that he will receive the full sup
9 port of Clay county.--Clay County Times
II Hon. r. H. Burr has been in the county this week ant
said that he launching his candidacy for governor
The state papers of Tuesday announce that it is an as
sured fact that Hon. Robt w Davis will be in the race
This being true it will be necessary for the Hon T. Hud
put in his order for rot metal" early he viii
undoubtedly need extra supply he hopes to defea
our Bob who already comes pretty near knowing no
only every but most of the women and babies il
!: FlOrda.-Miami Metropolis.
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This announcement will be received with pleasure
everywhere and Judging from the expressions of h
press and the numerous prominent democrats wh
oregone conclusion In fact is not believed that h
will have any opposition of any consequence Bob
have material with which to fight him. First of al
he is peoples man. enjoying and deserving the esteem
has been commendable and the leading democrat
papers of the country have frequently referred to hin
Some time ago Mr.. Davis decided to retire from poll
tics at the end of his present term in congress- and Sc
announced, though there is doubt whatever that he
could have been reelected had he desired But fol
= lowing close upon his announcement came the demant
II gubernatoral nomination, and determined thu
II demand that Mr. Davis could not but yield.-Tamp,
Times.
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Next to Frank Harris, the Tribune does not know
gentleman in this state whom it would rather gov
- ernor than the brilliant statesman of Putnam, and
is makes the statement that Robert w. Davis Will be
winner and seriously doubts the probability of the oppo
J., sition to him entering an opponent in the race.
Mr.. Davis candidacy will be cordially received by thu
people south Florida and he will sweep the field witt
that enthusiasm and unanimity that characterized th
: last campaign of Ex-Governor BlOXham.
Here are three cheers for Governor bob" Davis
:, The Tribune and south Florida are for him.-Tampi
u Tribune.
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Y Bob Davis will be the next Governor of Florida. Th
people want him for this office and when the people q
after thing in dead earnest they get it-Apalachico
. Times.
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The public announcement from Key West that tht
e Monroe county members would support Judge Cromwell
Gibbons for the speakership of the house. probably in
sures the election of that gentleman with several vote
L to spare. Judge Gibbons in every way qualified to fill
the responsible office of the speakershp with dignity
l. and mpartialy and his election would simply meal
= that the coming Florida Legislature would tackle