The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
The oMeers Elected.

Alter the adoption Of the committee 6 cspass of the NJ av.Tssr for psr naanent; President, and H. H. Cahaniss of The Journal for Secretary. Mir Glass insisted that some one who, was| more thoroughly identified with the business department of newspaper than himself should be chosen President. After some discussion on this line, Mir. Glass mak- ing hts refusal most positive. Hon Fl. H. Cabantss was nominated and unanimously elected sSs President of tns sssUsaton ss for vailed upon to accept the position of Secretary and Treasurer, to which he was elected by exclamation.
 The following were chosen members of the Executive Committee. in addition to Robert Ewing of The New Orleans State: R. N. Rhodes of The Birmingham News; D. A. Tompkins of The Charlotte News and and Observer: J. z; Henphiil of The The ter of The Nashville Banner. T. T. Stock ton of The Jacksonville Times-Union and Citizen. and A. R. Holderby of The Rich. mond TimessDispatch. ~
 The association then decided that the amount of annual dues should be fixed, by the Executive Committee in accord arce with the needs of the association, not to exceed $60.' The Secretary was au- thorized to employ an assistant when the business of the association becomes such as to warrant 1t, the expenses to be paid frcnl the fund arising from the annual Outside of some discusA Aons as to busi. ness matters affecting newspapers gen erally, there was no other business of i'm portance transacted. But throughout all the meetings there was an air of business which indicated that the newspaper man agers mean to get tog sther and to stay together foe their mutual good. A spirit of harmony and good fellowship was en- gencered and the results vii. unques- tionably be felt at no ve,y distant day.
 Governor Terrell Present.
 Just at the conclusion of the morning meeting Governor Terrell came into the hall by. special invitation. He was in- troduced to the gathering by President Cabaniss and made brief speech in which he congratulated the newspaper men of the South upon getting together and expressed hopes that their organiza- ton would yield unbounded success. Gov ernor Terrell said he had been told the meeting was one of the prominent and representative newspaper men of the South.
 That being true." the Governor said, you are the prominent and representa- tive newspaper men of the whole country, for nowhere Is the true spirit of the press more felt. and nowhere Is the influence of the newspaper more powerful than right here in the Southern States"
 Governor Terrell expressed great regret that he was unable to join the newspaper men in their barbecue at the Piedmont Club. but said he was detained by im- portant business at the Capitol.
 A happy and fitting response to the address of the Governor was made by Hon. R. N. Rhodes of The Birmingham News. who was one of the brightest and most popular after-dinner speakers of the occasion. He commented especially on what tho newspaper men of Georgia had done for this State. and spoke. too. of her statesmen. He paid an interesting tribute also to Governor Terrell.
 The meeting then adjourned and took a special car for the Piedmont Driving Club. where q splendid barbecue, pre. pared under the direction of Hewlett Joyner, was served.
 At the Piedmont Club.
 At the driving club the visiting news paper men were the guests of The Con. stitution and The Journal, The table was prepared in the New York building, since the weather was too indictment to permit of the dinrer being served in tho oper air
 President Cabaniss acted as toastmast. CT and after an excellent repast called on many of the news ,aper men present for after dinner remarks. There were just ftfty-two newspaper men seated around the table. and almost any kind of ( hand wanted might have been drawr from the bunch, There were editors 1T chief, managing editors, business man agers. advertising solicitors, advertising agents and those who work the othel side of the game. It was a jolly conge nial gathering, enjoyed by everyone wh, was fortunate enough to be present. James R. Gray of The Atlanta Journal spoke first, urging a streDuous organiza which may successfully deal with th important problems that present them selves. ..
 clarE Howell spoke of the Atlanta spir