Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-03

such a worthy purpose"
r. w. WALKER, ATHENS.
IT am In hearty sympathy with the
movement for a constitutional conven-
ton for this state. 1t would require too
much space to set out the reasons there
for"
w. T. SANDERS. ATHENS.
II favor the calling of a constitutional
convention at this time"
]. H. MILLER, BIRMINGHAM.
II believe our state constitution could
be greatly improved, and a convention
composed of earnest, intelligent men
would be able to submit to the people
such a one as we need, and I believe that
all the interests of the state would be
thereby greatly advanced
c. G. DOSTER AND q. A. ABNEY,
PRATTVILLE.
I'VE favor the holding of a constdtu-
tional convention. 1t will cost time and
money, but 1t will be worth more than
1t will cost. The public interests demand
it,"
]. H. SAVAGE, ANNISTON.
"Our state or our progress has so out
grown conditions existing when our last
constitution was adopted that it is of
importance and of the greatest necessity
that we have a constitutional conven-
tion, that will be a valuable application
TO our present and future
B. F. BOULDIN, SCOTTSBORO.
"I favor a constitutional convention
for the purpose among other things, of
improving our school and commercial
system"
M. E. MTLLTGAN, GENEVA.
IT am in hearty sympathy with the
movement to secure a constitutional
convention. Our present constitution is.
in many respects, antiquated, and wholly
unsuited for an enlightened and constant
ly advancing state"
GEORGE w. TAYLOR, DEMOPOLIS.
'I take pleasure in assuring your COM
mittee that I heartily approve the call
for a constitutional convention and a
new constitution. A new constitution Is
not merely desirable and advisable; 1t is
a necessity"
w. H. PARKS. TROY.
II am in hearty accord with all sug-
gestions and recommendations favoring
a constitutional convention. There are
many good reasons, to my mind, why this
should be done. / regard such a project
one of the most important measures to
be called to the attention of our general
assembly and one of the most urgent"
r. GAILLARD, CAMDEN.
For fifteen years past, or more,
have been in favor of constitutional
convention, in order to rectlfy the mis-
takes made in 1875, and the one doubt I
entertain as to the prOpriety of our leg
islature providing for such calling is,
that 1 fear 1t has been postponed too
long"
JOSEPH M. AND P. w. WHITE, MONT
1--WE favor a constitutional conven-
JOHN B. WEAKLEY, JR., FLORENCE
Il am in favor of the movement look
ing to the holding of constitutional
convention"
S. R. RATHER, DECATUR.
There is no question but that the pres
ent organic law is wholly inadequate to
meet the needs of a great and growing
state. 1 certainly favor submitting the
matter to the people"
-THOS. WILLIAMS, WETUMPKA.
"I am earnestly in favor of the propo-
sition. l am greatly at error If 1t is not
gravely needed. Our individual and So
cial safety demand it. Let 1t come. Our
people are for it,"
A. M CARRIER, TALLADEGA.
'I favor the calling of constitutional
convention"
s.. P. PAINE, TUsKEGEE.
IT fully agree with the reasoning con-
tained in the pamphlet accompanying
your letter, and, therefore, favor con-
vention
J. B. GRAHAM, TALLADEGA.
"I am heartily in favor of a conssitu-
tional convention"
TFNNANT LOMAX, MONTGOMERY.
"I am unreservedly in favor of a call
for a constitutional convention by the
present general assembly. regard 1t as
of more absolute importance than any
proposition upon which that body will
be called upon to act, and can conceive OF
no reason why we should not have a
convention"
q. w. COLEMAN, JASPER.
IT am in favor of a constitutional con-
vention."
]. J. MORRIS GENEVA.
"I heartily endorse the movement set
on foot by the Commercial and lndus-
trial association of Alabama for calling
a constitutional convention. The people
generally, in South Alabama, l think IA
vor the convention"
BOWLES & RABB, EVERGREEN.
1--WE favor a constitutional convention,
and hope to be able to send strong man
to assist in making new constitution,
should we be so fortunate in having the
privilege granted
c. P. ALTMAN. MoULToN.
'I am in favor of a constitutional con-
vention and in my opinion there can De
polled for 1t in this county about $50 or
800 votes, or almost the strength OF the
democratic party"
AMOS E. GOOODHUE, GADSDEN.
st heartily favor new constitution,
and will cheerfully do all in my power In
support of the movement to bring this
about"
r. L. HARMON, TROY.
"T heartily approve the calling of con-
stitutional convention, and the adoption
of new constitution for the state. 1
think the progress and prosperity of the
people of Alabama can be materially pro-
NOTED by some changes in our present
constitution. 1 believe that this is as
good a time for submitting the question
to the people as we are likely to have
in the future"
REUBEN CHAPMAN, LIVINGSTON.
'I am in favor of holding such con-
vention. 1 think the present constitu-
tion of the state should be changed in
several particulars"
H. H. BLACKMAN, OZARK.
"I have to say, unhesitatingly. that
very much favor the convention, because,
think there is sufficient talent in this
state to give birth to an organic law
that will better promote the general well
fare, peace and prosperity of this COM
mohwealth than our present constitu-
tionn