The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-17

dressed the convention. He began by say ing. T am happy to greet you as the white mans party and I appeal to you to carry on the magnificent work that has been undertaken"
 He declared that the Democratic Parsy had no platform and that MT. Jelks rep resented nothing but ability to draw his salary.fl He said that the business men of Alabama were preparing to vote the Republican ticket and would do so if solid business men were nominated.
 "A Republican Opportunity. He said big Johnston Democrat vote will not participate in the election ir November, giving the Republicans an opportunity Of their life.
 The Committee on Permanent Orgaui- zation reported as follows: J. w. Davi1- son, Birmingham. chairman N. l.. Steele and Charles Kennemer secretaries
 w. F. Aldrich was offered for perma- nent chairman minority report. The report of the majority of the commits ; was adopted
 Senator II. L. McEderry of Talladegd addressed the convention. When he mounted the platform there was pro- lolged cheering He said that several weeks ago he wrote what he thought was his political obituary, but when ne came to Birmingham he found that re was a very live corpse. He expressed 1e Ike an appreciation he felt for tie kindness and courtesy shown. He referred to ths dark past of tho Republican Party in. Alabama and declared that if the blas.l men had whit of appreciation the :e would not be protest. He urged that the enthusiasm of the present be con- tlnued and the Democratic Party woul.l be swept from power. In speaking cf his own entrance irto the Republic m Party. he said that he wan-ed no fat ted calf but that he would do all that he could. go where he was sent, provii- ing he was allowed to go as 2 private.
 William Vaughan Speaks.
 William Vaughan next addressed the convention. He said there was not q county in the State absolutely safe for the Democracy. The Democrats will never again be able to say the Repub- hcans were negro party.
 J. A. w. Smith followed MT. Vaughan. who said among other things. that the State would prosper with a Republican representing several districts of the State. The Credential Committee reported and after the adoption of the report. on per- mament organization. Mir. Davidson made short speech thanking the convention for the honor
 w. l. Wellman of Huntsville was nomi- mated for chairman of the State Execu- tive Committee by B. M. Long of Walker County. The election was unanimous Mir. Wellman was escorted to the stag and he thanked the convention for the honor.
 The Committee on Resolutions presented it's report. It was lengthy. it paid tribute to the late President Mckinley, endorsed President Roosevelt and his ad- ministration and also endorsed a second term for Roosevelt. opposes child labor condemns a spirit that Is prejudicial to railroads. declares for education, eight months free school in each year and op- poses ballot frauds. There was much discussion and the convention adjourned at o'clock until tomorrow.
 The resolutions above enumerated pro- vided for a committee of five to prepare an address to the people. Dimmick and Vaughan were endorsed.
 McElderry offered resolution as sub stitute of all resolutions. It commended and approved the Republican administra- ton under Roosevelt. In State affairs it favored support of the new consttu- tion. education Of the heads and hands of the people. When adjournment was taken there was evidence that a long discussion will take place about resolu- tions tomorrow. It is doubtful whether President Roosevelt will be endorsed for a second term
 As to the nominees of the party. H. L.. McElderry of Talladega. T. H. Aldrich of Birmingham. Harvey Lewis of Morgan County and w. w. Wadsworth of Au- tauga are mentioned possibilities for the Gubernatorial position. It is re- ported that McElderry will not accept the nomina tion.
 List of the Delegates.
 The following are the delegates and all ternates elected to the Convention today most of whom are in attendance:
 Autauga.
 P. E. Alexander, w. w. Wadsworth, Charles Booth and J. l.. Powell. dele gates; Knox Booth. John A. Alexander, E. H. Savers and s. T. Jacobs, alter mates.
 Baldwin.
 D. C. Starleton. Oscar Johnson, B. l.. Page. delegates; Willard Keys. Charles Grigsby and S. J. Boykin. alternates.
 Barbour.
 II. c. Russell, delegate.
 Greene delegates C. Mahan. F. T. Carl ton, J. M. Turner, alternates.
 Blount.
 J. J. Armstrong. J. w. Davidson. D Cox. J. H. Hayes. I. T. Montgomery. F. F. Daley s. B. Bynum. delegates; J. II. Decker, John Cox. LomaX Armstrong; John Gossett Joel Bloster, !. J. Arm- strong. T. l.. Hayes. alternates.
 Butler.
 A. E. Long. B, s. Perdue, A. C. White head, F. NJ. Williams w. II. Newton, and N. J. Wesley. delegates; E. T.. Ramage, James Glasgow. James TetstoNe. l.. J. Wesley. T. F. Owen, A. Rhodes and Dave Sampley. aternates
 Bullcct.
 W. S. Menefee, delegate; J. Fl. Bing- ham, alternate.
 Calhoun. ..~ J. H. Mountain. L. T. Smith. W. Y. Tibbetts, A. A. Hammett. C. N. Thomp-