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

PIE are In 1aVor OF a cOnstltutlonal CON-,
vention."
A. o. LANE, BIRMINGHAM.
II am heartily in favor of a constitu-
tional convention, and ann ready to do
anything in my power to further the
movement. It seems to me that new
constitution is essential to the growth
and progress of Ala abama."
S. w. JOHN, BIRMINGHAM.
"I favor the holding of constitutional
convention for many reasons. The two,
reasons which are of most Importance, in
my judgment, are, first, reformation of
our judicial system, and, second, we need,
and must have, reformation of our
whole system of elections"
J. w. INFER, ASHVILLE.
81 am in favor of constitutional con-
vention, and of new constitution for
the state of Alabama. There are many
Objectionable features in my opinion to
our present constitution, and while
have some fears as to the result of
constitutional convention at this time,
they are not sufficient to make me op-
pose it, s.
WILLIAM RICHARDSON. HUNTS
WILLIE.
Heretofore, have opposed the calling.
of a constitutional convention. But i
confess that the strong and valid reasons
that influenced my judgment in the past.
are overshadowed now by the imperative
demands for a reformation in our exist
ing organic law. l favor the calling of
the convention, and am glad that your
Commercial association has taken the
lead in this important matter"
r. H. PEARSON, BIRMINGHAM,
'I am very much in favor of calling a
constitutional convention at this session.
of the legislature, and 1 will do all l can
to aid you in your purpose"
LAWRENCE. COOPER, HUNTSVILLE.
81 am heartily in favor of the move
ment suggested, looking to a new con-
stitution for the state, While l would
move with great caution in matters of
such moment yet feel like the throttle
to the engine could be safely pulled wide
open without danger of a collision"
r. w. WALKER, HUNTSVILLE.
"I favor action at this time. Hereto
FORE when the question has been sug-
gested, l have thought that because of
the unusual political commotion prevail
ing, postponement of action was ad-
visable, though 1 was fully convinced
that there should be a revision of our
state constitution as soon as the task
could be undertaken, under favorable
conditions. 1t appears to me that the
conditions have very materially i'm
proved, 1, do not think we can confident
iy look forward to a time when the white
people of the state will be less divided
on questions of domestic concern than
they are now. 1t does not seem to me
that the work of reframing the constitu-
tion, if undertaken in the near future.
is likely to be unduly disturbed or marred
by political. excitement or partisan anil
mostly. A dispassionate consideration of
the questions involved is what Is to be
desired 1t seems that that may as well
be secured now as in the future"
w. S. WHITE, STATE AUDITOR.
IT am heartily in favor of a constitu-
Il 4t<x, rnn dU a n v
ious to lend my every effort to you in
securing the same Ny reasons are too
numerous to mention in a short letter.
Go ahead with. the work, and call on me
when you need me-"
DAVID T. BLAKELY, MONTGOMERY.
'I am now, and haye been for several
wears. in favor of holding a constitutional
Convention, and think certain material
changes in our constitution are very de-
sirab ble."
w. F. HoGuE, MARION.
"Although there are some just founda-
tions for fears that the changes In the
organic law by convention, should one
be held, would prove more detrlmentai
than beneficial, yet, believing as do that
the suffrage question .oyershadows all
others, and that by a convention 1t can
be SO provided for,t as to better proVioe
for the welfare and best interest OF the
people, I favor calling the convention.
and shall so vote"
HID. CLAYTON, CLAYTON.
without giving the reasons at length
for my conclusion, I beg to say that In
my opinion the present constitution needs
to be changed in many particulars. But
it seems to be impossible to adopt any
amendments to it. I, therefore, am In
favor of having a constitutional conVen-
tion and a new constitution"
O. w. UNDERWOOD, BIRMINGHAM.
II will say that am heartily in favor
of the legislature calling a constitutional
convention. will be glad to do anything
in my power to assist In securing con-
stitutional convention at an early day..
r. F. LIGON, JR., MONTGOMERY.
I'm reply to yoursfavor of recent date
requesting. the expression -of am opinion
from me as to whether 1 am In favor of
calling a constitutional convention, l
have to say that I am in favor of the
calling of such a convention"
ORMOND + SOMERVILIE, TUSCA-
LooSA.
st beg to say that think the demand
for a new constitution Is imperatively
out it substantial progress is impossible.
No intelligent patriot can oppose II"
D. P. BESTOR, MOBILE.
''In answer to your letter of the 21st
inst. I beg leave to statesthat am In ia
yor of unconstitutional convention"
STEWART BROOKS, MOBILE.
ST heartily desire to seGarrangements
made for. new constitution by the pres
ent legislature. 1t seems to me that
changes in circumstances have brought
us to a position where the present con-
stitution is a positive incubus on the
state and itss people. In my Judgment
reformation Of the tax system alone
would be worth more to US than the cost
of dozen conventions. ! am not
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of keeping abreast With the times"
HARRY. PILLANa MOBILE.
'sI do not understand how any man who
has ever lived through or read the his