The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-08
RoosEvELTs POLICY
 MARKS NEW ERA IN SOUTH

Decatur, Oct. L-(Special.)- )-Expression on the appointment of ex-Governor Thomas c. Jones to the position of Fed eral Judge were very freely given today by every Democrat seen. The Republi- cans interviewed were chary of making any expression with a few exception. notably Colonel Sheets. Most of the Re- publicans would not talk at all or were entirely non-committal, especially the of- fice-holders.
 Attorney John .. Eyster--The Presi- dent could not have made . better selec- ton in the State. and the appointment gives universal satisfaction here. It looks like an endorsement of the new Constitution and the establishment of 8 White Republican party in the South. If this beginning means continuance to appoint Democrats in Democratic States to Federal offices, 1t will break the Solid South.
 Senator R. L. Hipp of culiman-Judge Eyster's sentiments are mine.
 Probate Judge w. E .Skaggs-Am great ly pleased with the Presidents action. Governor Jones is one of the best men in the State If all judicial appointments since 'e5 had been made on this line, without regard to partisan politics. sec tional bitterness would have been long since wiped out, and there would have been no Solid South.
 Sols V. V. nC phtFtUuC AuN Cuh- servative element of the people think the President has selected one of the best men in tn State for office, and by his action has demonstrated that he intends to be President of the whole country and appoint only the best men. !
 Col. Tennis Tidwell-Governor Jones's appointment is eminently satisfactory. He is very fine jurist. It will have a tendency to greatly popularfze the admin fatra ffan ay1H Gfva if the a Qafat anea Of the entire Southern Congressional delegation. President Roosevelt is to be congratu- lated.
 Solicitor Richard H. Lowell am abso- lutely delighted with the appointment of Governor Jones.
 Col. c. c. Sheets, Republican--If it had been left to me. I would have ap- pointed a Republican. But as it Is done, have no criticism to make. I suppose the President had good reasons for mak- ing this choice. If 1t had to be a Demo- crat, the President could not have done better. I think the politics of the South Is becoming more liberal and tolerant all the time, and. under a wise adminis- tration. the fruits of 1t will be realized in the future, which I have no doubt will be good.
 John Booker, Republican, agree with Colonel Sheets. except as to the last sentence.
 Sam J. Philipson-He is the right man in the right place. No better selection could have been made.
 Charles D. Klotzman-My sentiments are the above.
 Herbert Cartwright-I think the ap- pointment will make the President very strong with the South It shows that he proposes to recognize merit not partisan ship Such a policy. if continued. would have more the effect to break the Solid South than anything else possibly could,
 A. B. Lampkin--I think MT. Roosevelt as he has started out, will make one of the best Presidents the country ever had.
 Sam Tyler-Suits me exactly. If such appointments are kept up. 1t will split the Republican party.
 John Mnsterson, Republican-If Presi-
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