The age-herald., 1901-03-20
Two Jefferson CountyMen From
 State at Large.
CONSERVATIVE PLATFORM ADOPTED
The Convention Was Turbulent at Times, But All Worked for Har- mony and Interest of the Peo-
 ple-Falkner Complimented.
Robert J. Lowe of Jefferson. Frank s. White of Jefferson. John B. Knox of Calhoun. William c. Oates of Montgomery.

William c. Oates of Montgomery.
 Montgomery March 19.-(Special )-The Democracy of Alabama in state conven- tion assembled, today, nominated fifty five of the strongest men in the State to be delegates to the constitutional conven- tion, and adopted a platform endorsing the convention, but at the same time giving instructions as to the franchise, tax rate and exemption clauses.
 The convention was notable in several respects. It was composed of an intelli- gent and representative citizenship, and every act seemed to be looking to the best interests of the people of the State pos character of men who were nominated as delegates and conservative men-in whom the people can place the utmost confidence.
 The main interest of the convention was in the selection of the four delegates from the state at large, proper, and this de- veloped a very pretty race. For three days it has been impossible to calculate the strength of the candidates, five of them coming to the last quarter beauti- fully punched.
 In the home stretch a six to one can didate was pushed to the front and with ont the guidance even of jockey he came near being in the money, finishing a dangerously close fifth. Reference is made to Col Jefferson M Falkner who delegate to place his name before the convention, yet his great personal popu- larity came near landing him. A change of a dozen votes in his favor would have nominated him. This high compliment Colonel Fallkner will appreciate really more than had he won, for he has re- peatedly stated that he did not desire nomination and could not serve. He was not even in Montgomery when his name was presented to the convention.
 The Four Winners.
 The four winners were John B. Knox, William c. Oates, Frank S. White and Robert J. Lowe. It may be stated just here that the victory won by MT. Lowe is one of the notable ones in the States history.
 Turned down by his home county, his name was taken up by the Democracy of the State and its reception in the con- yention today was one that would not only swell the breast with pride, but also one that Is seldom accorded to any can didate before any convention. Every mention of his name was the signal for an outburst of applause, and 1t can be truly said that his real strength was greater than that of any other single can didate.
 When during the roll call Jefferson failed to record but eight of her votes for Lowe there was heard low missing from all sections of the hall.
 Lowe's friends were simply for Lowe, first, last and forever, and they are en- toying the victory of the fearless leader of his party.
 John B. Knox, who is a leading candi- date for the convention presidency, was the strongest candidate before the con yention, receiving more than four-fifths of all the votes cast. This is very great  compliment to the distinguished Demo- crat who has never before asked any honor of his party.
 Convention Was Turbulent.
 The convention was quite a turbulent one, and all for no good cause, as there was no division on any question coming before the house. The delegates seemed impatient, and this fact, coupled with the caused them to become unruly and sev- eral times they came near running away with Chairman Taylor, who was always fair and impartial but entirely too slow to suit the convention. He stated at the outset that he had never before presided over anything save a committee, and it is not likely that he will care to again att tempt to rule a gathering larger than a committee.
 Senator Jones G. Moore of Bibb was temporary chairman, and he made most excellent presiding officer. gaining the ad- miration of the entire convention. The selection of MT. Moore as temporary chairman was unexpected, and the poli- ticians would state 1t as a case of slate breaking.
 Senator Moore's name was presented to the executive committed this morning as