The age-herald., 1901-03-18
Many of Most Prominent Men of the State Are in
 Montgomery LOVES FRIENDS AT WORK
General Opinion is That Nomination of Capt. Frank White and John 3. Knox Are Certain-Taylor
 Temporary Chairman.
BY E.E. kERsh.

Montgomery. March 17.-(speciaL) )-The ing in the capital city tonight for the con- vention next Tuesday. It was not cx- pected that many of he leaders would reach the city before tomorrow but the hotel Hobbies have presented ''old familiar scenes,'' tonight containing figures that are prominent in every state gathering of Democracy.It It is gratifying to the friends of the constitutional revision to see the strong manifestation of interest. Many of the most prominent men in the State are here. among them four Congressmen- J. H. Bankhead of the Sixth, c. W. Tay- Tor of the First. William Richardson of the Eighth and Sydney Bowie of the Fourth These gentlemen have been the centers of admiring groups during the evening. AS a matter of course, the se- lection of the delegation from the state at-large is the most interesting question. Several of the candidates for these posi- tons are here, including John B. Knox. l io@ih o. w iiitS, w. h. NfTlln diid w. N~- Oates. Messrs Lowe and Knupe are ex- pected to arrive tomorrow.
 Knox and White Certain.
 Interviews with the more prominent politicians confirm previous reports that Messrs. Knox and White ars -res=taint,es- This may also be said of General For the fourth position the friends cf State Chairman Lowe are making a strong pull, and it looks like they will be able to land him. A delegate from one of the Congressional districts said tonight that Bob Lowe would get every vote from that district The friends of both Colonel Martin and Judge Knupe are actively at work, however, and they will be particu larly strong in North Alabama Pretty contests promised for the nominations in the Third Second. Fifth, Sixth and Ninth districts
 There is candidate from each of tho counties in the Ninth. A. O. Howze of Jefferson, E. c. Hall of BIount, George White of Perry and B. H. Thompson of Bibb. The thirty votes of Jefferson will nominate Judge Howze, also the contests for the other position is between the can ddates from the other counties J. IT. Ellison of Bibb Is leading pretty fight for Thompson. The candidate receiving Jeffersons vote will win. and consequent ly Judge Banks and Captain White of Jefferson have been much courted to- State leaders here tonight are Congress- man Taylor John C. Webb and J. T. King of Marengo; Congressman Bank head of Fayette; John B. Knox, Con- Senator Blackmon of Calhoun: Judge l. J. Banks Frank S. White. of Jefferson; Tom Long and J. A. Orar of Walker: Congressman Richardson, Representative John Wallace, R. D. Eckeborger of Mad ison. Speaker Alfred Tunstall and Ed de- Graffenried of Hale; Representative Eos ter and Adjutant General Brandon of Tuscaloosa; Senator John Mccain and B. J. ddTT1SOH oi Niay' A(- 4h. '" AttS anu Felix L. Smith of Coosa; Gen. Joe P. Harrison of Lee; Editor Joe Adams of Dale; J. T. Ellison of Bibb
 Committee Meets at Noon. f The State committee is called to meet at noon tomorrow. There seems little for the committe to do save the recom- mendation of temporary officers.
 It looks tonight as if by unanimous consent Congressman Taylor will be temporary chairman and Congressman Bankhead permanent chairman. There is a strong sentiment that the convention select capable presiding officers. men who will lend dignity to body that is to take most important action for the people.
 Start the convention off right and there will be no trouble,'' was the way delegate put it tonight. There is some talk of having the convention reappor- tion the county representation to the State convention. This is favored by the counties that have gained largely. in pop ulation It is too early to predict the fate of such a proposition.