The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-27

tutiona1 convention, and am here sir,
TO represent the will of my people courage
ously and feariessy. Mr.. President, 10 cor
roborate this proposit on that our people
don't want a constitutional convention our
worthy member, Mr.. Fuller, representative
he was opposed to constitutional conven-
he was oppose dto constitutional conven-
ton and he was elected on that issue; and,
Mr. President I do say that Governor
Johnston is opposed to it, baslng my n
formation upon his message, and VIII reau
1t to you; and that paper don't dare, MT
President to interview him upon the SUD
ject, and yet it comes out, Mr.. FresDneh''
and says that / misrepresent nm,
The president reminded the senator that
he was out of order. This did not seem 10
set well with the senator. He retorted:
Am / out of order, Mr.. President. olhce
the constitution declares that no peiso.,
shall be denied the freedom of speech anu
Is then held responsible for the abuse OF
h?"
The president informed the senator that
he could under the rules submit ms Poln'
of order In writing at the session MoliuaS'
If he so desired
United States Senator Pettus, the junior
senator from Alabama, today mace d
short speech before the state senate WIFI t,n
has caused much comment by reason Vi e. MS
having opposed the preamble OF state . SCI
ator Wiley's resolution extending an nv
IaI1On TO ETeSlueit
states guest on the 18th OF December
Senator Pettus' speech
Senator Pettus arrived here last night,
and as soon as he reached the state capltoi
this morning the assembly took an ihlol
NAL recess of fifteen minutes to greet lne
honored Alabamian When the SENATE
reconvened the senator was invited 10 au-
dress the body. He was greeted win
storm of applause when escorted 10 'ne
stand nv State Senator Moody.
The noble old Alabamian's speech was
short, but it was characteristic, ana tne
senator's applauded his remarks vociferous-
ly.
Senator Pettus said he had been called
for. this address very unexpectedly. ne
smoke words in praise of the personnel OF
the body and said that he was sure tnat
they would perform their duties faithfully,
WI land, wise as heretofore. you
have ordered me into the leu
eral senate, and l beg to assure you that
for one so young, just beginning my lesls-
lative career, l have performed my lapors
with diligence. 1t is said that when man
reaches a certain age in life his vision De-
comes shortened. l wish to tell you, seha-
tors, that my vision has become TOO short
for me to see over into the gulf, or into the
states of Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia or
Florida, but 1 can see all over Alabama
and have been devoting my time to look
ing after affairs of interest to her and my
constituents.
NOW. lust word about federal affairs.
resolution has been introduced and pass
ed by this body inviting the highest execu-
tive of the country to come and pay you
a visit This is the proper thing to do IN
the proper words"
The senator was reminded of the story OF
Simon Snaggs, of Coosa county The grand
iury of that county had indicted simon
for card playing and the case was brought
before the court. The Indictment against
simon was read. which concluded with
against the peace and dignity OF the
state of Alabama
"See here, jedge," bawled out simon,
chats as grander lie as Jim Beleher ever
writ" g. ~ 4
II make no application concluded SEN
ator Pettus. 'but those whereasesR
There is not much. doubt but that fhe SEN
ate thoroughly approved the senator's APP
plica ton.
Senator Pettds went to his home IN Selma
tonight Monday he will leave Alahfma for
washington. l-1-roH'