The age-herald., 1899-05-02

The members Of the legislature are arriv- ing on every train. Many of them .caIle in on the night train.
 Both houses will be called to order at noon. At night the great mass meeting, which will really open the constitutional convention campaign, will take place.
 Pla nof Action
 The first legislative clash in Governor Johnston's war on the democratic party ostensibly to save the people from plotting their own destruction will come up over the eligibility of Mr. Brandon, of Tusca- loosa to a seat in the house.
 After organization is perfected 1t is likely that some member will raise the point of order that owing to MT. Brandon's appoint ment as adjutant-general he is not qual- lied to participate in the deliberations of the legislative body. The speaker may sus- tain the point of order. The only recourse will be an appeal from the speakers de- eison. This will be the first sembance of test vote. It Is claimed by the convention opposition that this will not in reality be a fair thermometer of the legislative temper ature on the question of repeal. They main- tain that several members will vote to un- seat MT. Brandon because of the constitu- tienal point involved. These same mem- bers. according to these predictions, will vote for repeal on the first test. MT. Me Guire's eligibility may also be questioned on the ground that he is no longer a citi- zen of the county he was chosen to repre- sent.
 More Distinct Test
 If the assertion of the opposition that this vote will not be a satisfactory test, then 1t is probable that a clearer and more dis tinct test will arise over the selection of a committee to consider and report on the ex- peeted resolution providing for the repeal Of the convention call. It is suspected thae the governor will be unwilling to trust the fate of this resolution to any one of the appropriate stan9ing committees. In an at- tempt to preclude the possibility of it be- ing so deferred it is thought that a special committee will be named in the resolution, majority of whom will certainly be fla vorable to the governors position. The next move in order will be a motion to strike out this part of the resolution which will serve to demonstrate the governors strength.
 Is the Governor Weakening
 If there be foundation that the governor will amend his message to be sent to the legislature tomorrow, it is believed that he is weakening. Of course, the purport of the rumored amendments is purely specu- lative.
 The supporters of the convention believe tonight that the governor is weakening. Senator Morgans letters have created con-
 
 vention, because it is already known that several members whom they had counted with them have changed base.
 The veteran senator's position that any legislation contemplating a change in the constitution was not ordinary legislation and therefore could not be participated ill by the governor has created no end of gos- sip. Members of the legaasla tSsfTfs sfre sfeep- ing tonight with--c6pies of the senatoKs- letters under-tf7eir pillows.
 r1hey will be very effective" was the declaration of General Charles M Shelley.
 This was the opinion of two-thirds of the prominent party men and members of the legislature heard to express themselves.
 Representative Houston, a member of the Jefferson county delegation, was one mem Der who declared that he did not deem Sen ator Morgan's policy wise. Morgan is candidate,' said he, land he should keep out of this fight" It is not known how MT. Houston will vote. He voted for the convention, before, and said today he was still in favor of convention. President Cunningham of the senate; Speaker Waller, of the house; Hon. John B. Knox, Hon. r. s. Pettus, Hon Sid Bowie, Hon. Wiley Tunstall and Hon. R. J. Lowe, chairman of the state executive committee, are some of the prominent party leaders who publicly endorsed the Morgan letters Arrangements for the rally have been completed. It will be held in the theater. The full list of speakers has not been but it will include Senators Morgan and Pettus, Congressmen Under wood, Bankhead Stallngs, Robbins and Burnett Colonel ". H. Denson, Senator Cunningham, Speaker Waller, Chairman Lowe, F. l.. Pettus and other leading party men. Fifteen hundred democrats from all sections of the state will be present. Senator John T, Morgan will arrive to- morrow morning. He will be given an en- reception.