The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-11
IN AUBURN
yELKs THE rAvoRITE FOR
 GOVERNOR.
No Other Name Mentioned in Con- necton With Highest Place Within Gift of People of
 the State.
BY D. ". M,IvER.

BY D. w. MINER.
 Auburn, June l0.-tSpecial Correspond ence. .)-During the commencement exer- cises here of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, accounts of which you are printing in full in another column, one hears s great deal of politics discussed. The fact Is many of the candidates and their friends are here and much cleo tioneering is done. find that Governor Jelks is very popular in this section of the State, especially 1t being the Con- eressional district in which he resides. I hear no other name mentioned in con- nection with the Goyernorship. and so far as have been able to ascertain the prevailing opinion Is, that the Governor will be an easy winner for the Demo- cratic nomination over all corners in either a primary or under the old con vention plan. The Governor has receiveo much attention here and he fully appre- ciates the many honors bestowed and courtesies shown him.
 There are number of candidates here, and theN are taking in the commence ment exercises and mingiing with the people. There are Governor w. D. Jelks, the only candidate for Governor; Hon. j. Thomas Hefiin of Lafayette. for Sec retary of State; Hon. A. M. Garber of Talladega for Attorney General: Hon. John c. Harris, for Superintendent of Education. who has entered the race and who is just beginning an earnest and active canvass. He has the advantage of having. some years ago. served two terms in the office he seeks. and having made a good record
 Captain Robert R. Poole. the popular Commissioner of Agriculture. is also here and he Is still resting his case with the Democratic masses, being satisfied that he will be nominated in whatever mode that is adopted for running the candi- dates.
 There are also several prospective can- didates, who are feeling the public pulse, but have not yet made any public an- nouncement. All are gratified that the committee is to meet soon and settle the question as to how nominations are to be made and then the candidates can get down to solid work in earnest.
 I have heard numerous opinions cx- pressed by visitors since I have been here and without exception they all agree that the State Committee will or- der a primary for making nominations of candidates for State offices. and also agree that it will be a DemocraNc pri- mary in which only those who voted for the last State ticket will be allowed to participate.
 The Alumni Society at a meeting this morning adopted resolution asking the Governor to appoint Hon. T. D. Sanford trustee of the A. P. Institute from this district to succeed Dr. Purser, resigned, and appointed committee consisting of Messrs. Ligon, chairman: Terry, Hare and Street to urge the appointment upon the Governor. Mir. Sanford is an Alum nus and has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the institution
 The Alumni Society also appointed Hon. J. Thos. Hefin orator of the So- ciety in recognition of the splendid rec ord he has made for oratory and as a public speaker. There will be treat in store for all who attend the meeting of the Society and are present at the com mencement next year