The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

and if the people of the State saw fit to let him succeed himself, he prom ised the Association after that to re- turn to It's ranks as an active member, provided he could find, a paper in this State that would afford him an open ing. He paid a very high tribute to Alabama and declared that he had no desire to live outside its borders. While admitting that there were good places and good people outside this State and fine openings for business he had no desire for any positions that would take him away from his native State.
 The Governor. while Editor of The Eufaula Times. acquired wide reputa- tion as witty writer and paragraph CT and his address to his old comrades was characterized by vein of faef- tiousness which was quite natural and enjoyable.
 Railroad Commission.
 General Stanley offered resolution to the effect that the Constitutional Convention should adopt no provisions relating to the Railroad Commission, but leave that matter to the Legisla- ture.
 The resolution was supported by MT, Hare.
 Some others took position that what ever their individual opinions might be they did not deem it proper in the As- sociation to make any recommendation as to the measures to the Convention. The resolution was withdrawn.
 Assurances Given to the Convention.
 Mir. J. C. Lawrence of The Alabama Baptist offered the following: ~Resolved. That the Alabama Press Association endorses, the position of President Rhodes in his annual ad- dress yesterday to the effect that the members of the Constitutional Conven- ton are under greater obligation to ob- serve their sacred oaths to the com monwealth of Alabama to devise the best Constitution possible, rather than to redeem any Party pledge that may hamper them in the proper discharge of their duty.
 Resolved, further, That the members of this Association will support the Convention in acting independently of any pledges that were made hastily or inconsiderately, and that this body urges the Convention to perfect the very best Constitution it's brain and conscience may suggest, in full confi- dence-that the result will be endorsed by the people,"
 This was the signal for quite an ex- citing parliamentary contest.
 MT. T. E. Williams of The Dothan Siftings moved to lay the resolution on the table. He was requested to with draw the motion in order that the res olutions might be discussed.
 To this he assented, and after with drawing it, said. And have the fioor" He then argued that the convention was bound to carry out party pledges. He made many humorous points and begged this Association to "let that convention alone" For himself, he was willing to let the three delegates from Henry County pursue their own course without any suggestions from him. He wanted them to follow their judgment.
 MT. F. P. Glass of The Montgomery Advertiser, vigorously favored tue re B. olutions. and said that they were in- tended to accomplish that which MT. Williams said h. desired, viz: to re- lieve the members of the Convention of any sort of shackels so that they could follow their judgment and let their consciences have full sway. He stated that in conversations with some members of the Convention he found them embarrassed by the idea that they had to act with the restrictions laid down in the Democratic platform. and that they found it difficult If not im- possible to attain the desired results within those restrictions. He said it was 8 well known fact that the plat form was adopted when a large num- ber of delegates were not present and in the most peremptory manner, and that it was largely campaign bum He called attention to the fact that the Constitutional Convention had declined expressly to adopt resolutions pledging that body to redeem the dec- Na oys&Nr Ia ov,d fined itself to adoption of resolution to submit it's action to the people for or rejection. He thought It eminently right for the State Press 10 say to the Convention, "do right, make the best instrument your brain and your conscience dictate, and we will stand by you and believe the peo- pie will.'
 MT. c. H. Frye of The Pratt City | Herald, MT. c. w. Hare of The Tus- kegee News, and Mir. Whitaker of The | Sentinel, favored the reso- utions. while Messrs. Lovelace of The | Herald, MT. Doster of The | Prattville Progress, MT. Griffith of The people's Tribune, opposed them.
 MT. Griffith moved to table the reso- utions, which motion on a call of the | -oll. was defeated by vote of 20 nays | md 10 ayes. The Secretary kept only | . tally of the names of the papers. and aow they voted cannot be given.
 There was quite an effort to defeat he resolutions by dilatory tactics. mo- ions to adjourn, to amend, etc. but . vote on the direct proposition was inally reached, and the resolutions car jed by 20 yeas and 10 nays.
 The Invitation from Mobile.
 MT. Max Hamburger, representing he Mobile Press Club, stated that dr. Erwin Craighead, of The Mobile Register. expected to be present ana ormally present the invitation from he Mobile Press Club to meet next year n that city. As MT. Craighead had cen detained. the duty of presenting he resolution had devolved upon him nd he read as follows:
 "whereas. The Mobile Press Club rec qnizes that the newspapers of Ala anna have constantly been character zed by a spirit of cooperation with he hest interests of the State, the ,ress being a powerful factor In the evalopu.ent end upbuildtng of the reat resources of this section or the outh. In disaster and prosperity, in eace and war, the press Of Alabama as always had the highest motives Of ublic good and public morality at cart. therefore be it
 "Resolyed, That the Mobile Press Tub. knowing that it voices the senti- 1ents of all Mobile in declaring that would be a great pleasure and honor to have the Ala anna Press Association to meet in his city, hereby requests Hon. Edwin raighead to extend cordial invita-
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