The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-07
The Hon. H. S D. Mallory
Was Elected Chairman
Without Opposition
MEETING OF MEMBERS
WAS VERY HARMONIOUS
A Resolution, After Mallory's Election,
Was Adopted Thanking Retiring
Chairman Robert j. Lowe
fer His Past Services.

Montgomery January s.-(Special )-The
state primary for the selection of demo-
cratic candidates for supreme court
judges, president of the railroad commits
sion. chancellors, congressman, circuit
Judges, circuit solicitors and county Of
ficials is to be held on April IL. This was
the decision of the state committee whicA
met here today The committee had sew
eral questions to consider, including the
successor to Chairman Lowe, the date Of
the primary and the method to nomi-
nate candidates.
There was no opposition TO the election
of the Hon. H. s. D. Mallory as chair
man of the committee. Thus one of the
fore remost democrats of the state steps into
official position for which he was not
even a candidate
The fight for the primary came without
much effort. Mr.. Nathan of Colbert and
Mr. Whitson of Talladega opposed pri-
mary for the selection of members of the
supreme court. but they could only COM
mand a support of four members. With
this small showing for the opposition
everything passed off in splendid shape
for the democratic primary. All the mem
bers tonight are in splendid humor.
Committee Called to Order.
1t was 2:1s when Chairman Lowe call
ed the committee to order. The chairman
merely served to call the committee to or
der directing the secretary to call the
roll. Secretary Pugh announced quorum
and called r. H. Thatch of Jefferson to
the chair.
rs there q communication from the
chairman said Mr.. Thatcb.
The secretary read a note from Chair
unqxs s.asse. ssirs.1 thae ne had resigned
the chairmanship 70 become candidate
for president of the railroad commission.
Moved the s-e sptance.
Mr. whitson of Taladega moved the ac-
ceptance of the resignation with regrets.
and this was seconded by Mr.. Givens of
Madison. who spoke especially OF the
faithful devotion of Mr.. Lowe to the work
of the party Yhe motion carried
Mr. Sanford of Pike. in well chosen
words, nominated the Hon. II. L. d. Nal
lory of Dallas. Mr.. Givens of Madison
said that North Alabama was reluctant
TO give up the chairman. recognizing his
invaluable services. but that they stood
ready for his advancement to a higher
position. He second the nomination OF
Mr.. Mallory.
son of Talladega. received the unanimous
vote of the committee for chairman.
Escorted to Chair.
A committee escorted Mr.. mallory to the
chair. He was introduced by Mr.. Thach,
as a man held in high appreciation by the
party; a man true and tried
Mr. Mallory replied modestly character
islically of the man. II appreciate the
high honor" he said ut is an honor TO
become the leader of this great organized
force of this state-an honor that no DEM
ocrat could not covet. No higher honor
could have been bestowed upon me. 1
shall strive to the best of my ability to
serve my party
The subcommittee was then called upon
for its report. Mr.. Proctor, acting cnair-
man. first asked for the adoption of this
resolution, which carried unanimously:
Resolution of Thanks.
Resolved That the state executive COM
mittee Of the democratic and conserva-
tive party of Alabama, appreciating the
eminent services and ability OF It's re-
firing chairman, Hon. r. ]. Lowe. hereby
tender him its sincere thanks for the
fair and impartial manner In which ne
has always presided over the committee
and express to him their deRep regret
that he chould see fit to sever his con-
nections with those with whom he has
served so faithfully and so we'll
The committee had some debate as to
the adoption of the report of the sub
committee AS finally adopted by the
committee It read as follows:
Resolved by the state executive COM
mittee Of the democratic and conservative
party of Alabama:
1 That a primary election shall be held
In the several precincts Of the state, on
Monday the 18th day of April, 1904 for
the purpose Of nominating democratic
candidates for chief justice of the SUI
preme court and six associate justices of
the supreme court, and for president of
the railroad commission, and for judges
and solicitors of the various judicial cir
cults of Alabama and for chancellors of
the various divisions of the states, and
for one supernumerary judge, and for
congressman In the nine congressional dis
tricts In the state. and for all county Of
fees and precinct offices, and all other
offices to be filled at the general election
in November, 1904.
2. In said primary election for the NOM
nation of candidates to be voted for in
the general election by the voters of the
entire state all white qualified democrat
ic voters throughout the state shall have
the right to vote. And f5T all candidates
to be voted for in the general election, by
any county or subdivision of a county.
or of the state, all white qualified demo-
cratic voters of such subdivision shall
have the right to vote. But every voter
must vote in the precinct in which he is.
under the general election law entitled to
vote, and not elsewhere.
County or Precinct Officers.
8 That. as to nomination of candidates
for county or precinct offices, this reso-
luton shall not apply where any county
has already taken steps by executive
committee or otherwise. looking to the
selection of county candidates.
a That state convention shall be held
in Montgomery, Ala. on the 18th day Of
May, 1904 for the purpose of electing
delegates to the democratic national con-
vention, and for the purpose of nominate
ing presidential electors.
& That the various county exc tive
committees Of the state shall n. ,ot
later than the 18th day Of February. 1904