Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-06
4 COMPROMISE EFFECTED In the Birmingham Police Com
 mission Matter. THE MAYOR TO BE ADDED And the Present ncumbents to Remain Until
 Their Terms Expire. THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN  To FIJI Vacancies as They 0ccur-The Present forcesto Remain Intact For Their
 Elective Terms. Gubernatorial Appointments = State Uni versity Bill Passes After Heated De- bate-Constitutional Conven-
 tion Called for Tuesday 1l Night-To Be Made
 Party Measure.
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN


 Montgomery Ala, Feb. 5.-(special.)- The friends and opponents of the present police commission muddle in Birming- ham met today and after a long consult tation decided upon the following com promise:
 Present board of police commissioners shall hold their present unexpired terms of office.
 The mayor of Birmingham to be added to the board.
 The successors of the present incum- bents are 10 be elected by the mayor and board of aldermen as the incum- bents' terms of office expire.
 The mayor and board of aldermen will have entire control of appropriations for the police department.
 The present officers and patrolmen shall not be disturbed during their pres ent terms unless for cause.
 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Fifty democrats met in caucus tonight to take some definite action on the con- stitutional convention matter. The cau- GUS was most harmonious and after de- liberate consultation 1t was decided to adjourn until Tuesday night, when a joint caucus of democrats of the house and senate will meet and make the con- vention apolitical issue and push it to a successful issue.
 GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS. The governor today named the follow ing board of control of the Athens ag- ricultural school: uT+t E For six years-Oseola Kyle and N. M Rowe.
 For four yearsITheodore Westmore- land and David T. Phillips.
 For two years-R. B. Mason.
 P. c. Stegal, of Dale county, was named to fill the unexpired term as circuit court clerk of that county, caused by the death of Circuit Clerk Thomas.
 Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 5.-(Special)-- The house had a business move on it today, and the business was transacted with dispatch, The university bill had the right-of-way in general legislation and created quite. a debate. MT. Stan sel, of Pickens, who is the oldest mem- Der of the house, and who has been for years Pickens' representative in both branches of the general assembly, is the author of the bill, and opened the de- bate for the measure in clear, concise
 
 leading up to the necessity of the bill. He had spoken but few minutes when his voice and strength failed him and he was compelled to desist and asked that MT. Speaker, of Tuscaloosa, should have the right to close debate for the bill MT. Robinson, of Mobile, followed Mr. Stansel in favor of the bill, and made one of his best efforts in Its advocacy. He claimed the state owed the debt of $2,000000, and had for a long time, and that the university had waited patiently for relief from the state until now, and thatin the name of honesty and fair deal- ing the state should recognize this debt and pass this bill. That the 2,OOO alumni of the institution were scattered all over the country, had made records of which no Institution should be ashamed, and that; they now claimed as matter of right their alma mater should be dealt with honestly by the state.
 Mr. Timberlake, who is a general ob- jector to appropriations of all kinds, was in favor of education, but thought the state, should first provide for necessaries before going after luxuries. That the lit tie dirty, poor children on the hilts of high, Jackson could get no benefit from this bill. He was effectually answered by MT Hefiin in a fine speech. MT. Speaker closed the debate for the bill and it passed by yeas B, noes 39 and MT Bouldin, of Jackson, gave notice of a motion to reconsider.
 The constitutional bill is set as the special order for Monday, and caucus is ordered for tonight at o'clock in the interest of the bill.
 Judge Coemans bill for relief passed the senate and is now in the hands of the governor
 The police commission bill was reported adversely by the judiciary committee and minority report is expected tomor- row, but it is believed will be defeated.
 BILLS INTRODUCED.
 The following bills were introduced in the lower house at the morning session today:
 H. f14s. By MT. Altman-To amend an act entitled an act to establish the in- ferior court of criminal court of the city of Birmingham, to define it's powers and to provide for the election of judge and the appointment of clerk thereof, ap- proved Feb. II, 1895, and to further de- fine the Jurisdiction of said court and fine and regulate proceedings on appeal from said court to the criminal court of Jefferson county. Jefferson delegation.
 H. 1149, Also--To authorize the commits sioners' court of Jefferson county to transfer precinct ten in said county from the Third to the Fourth commissioners district. Local legislation.
 H. 1150, Also-To authorize the com missioners' court of Jefferson county to re-district the county of Jefferson. Local legislation.
 H. 1151 Also-To authorize the board of mayor and aldermen of Birmingham to license, regulate, restrain or prohibit the erection of fruit and confectionery stands on or about the sidewalks of said city. Local legislations "
 H. 1152. By MT. Knowles--To require