The age-herald., 1901-09-29
VIII Work for Constitution.

The Montgomery County Democratic executive committee at a meeting today adopted resolution raising a committee to take charge of the campaign for the ratification of the new constitution.
 The committee was not harmonious in its action, but a large majority favored ratification. There were fifteen of twen- ty-one members present In person or py proxy Chairman Rushton called the meeting to order and briefly stated the purpose for which 1t had been called.
 He had hoped that every member would be present because he wanted all to consult on the campaign that was before them. It was not in the power or the committee to bind any man. The committee could not and should not force the action of any man. He urged that the voters of the county should be informed of the issue. It was. he thought the duty of the committee to inform the voters of the county It was this duty, he urged with all sin cerity upon the committee.
 Upon MT Teasley's motion the dele gates to the Constitutional Convention from Montgomery were invited to ad- dress and advise the committee what &C., ton to take.
 Many Leaders Represented.
 Messrs Sanford Watts and Graham re- sponded to this invitation. General San ford spoke first, and he advocated the adoption of the new constitution. He spoke of the defiant attitude Of the ne- groes meeting in Birmingham. They had defied the white people of Alabama and threatened them with the Supreme Court. This had brought about wonderful change In the sentiment of the people of Alabama. It was Haunting the red flag in the face of the bull. He imp1ored the committee, however, to have free and fair count in the election for ratification. He advocated a fair election in Novem- Der.
 MT. Watts followed in strong speech for ratification. He showed his perfect familiarity with 1t by quoting from memory all the changes that had been made. His address to the committee was especially instructive in this. In speaking for the constitution as a whole he said that he differed from his distinguished friend. He thought that the adoption of the new constitution was Democratic question. The convention was called by a Democratic Legislature and the consti- tuition was made by Democrats who were elected by Democratic voters. The defeat of the new constitution would be the de- feat of the Democratic party. The new const itution was a notice to all the world that the white man intended to rule Ala bama. If it was rejected, when would an other convention be called?
 Mr. Graham spoke last, and his appear ance was enthusiastically applauded
 He said that the new constitution was so infinitely better than the old that no white citizen of Alabama should he's itate It's adoption would put the white man in a much more favorable position to rule than at any time since the war. The convention was composed of patriot ic men, who had done their duty particu- larly He argued of the great savings that the new constitution would be to the state It would save at least S50.0O0 every two years. The Democratic plat form adopted at the convention last spring was carried out in every particu- lar. Every pledge has been redeemed.
 A resolution by MT. Teasly to appoint a campaign committee was adopted, but not until an amendment by MT. Graves had been adopted The Graves am mend- ment expressed the sense of the commit tee that each side on the question of rati- fication be given representation at every polling place in the county. MT. Graves spoke for his amendment. It was op- posed by Mir Ford, who declared that it's adoption would be an act of presumption on the part of the committee. He moved that it be tabled. His motion was second ed by Mir Seibles. but later the second was withdrawn. MT. Carter energetically supported the amendment. 1t was adopt ed with only one dissenting vote.
 Chas B. Teasly was elected chairman of the campaign committee
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