The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
EPUBL|CANS PASS
MANY RESOLUTIONS
Committee Fixes the Date for
County Convention
ASSEMBLIES HERE MARCH 8
County Committee Endorses President
Roosevelt, and National Committee
man SCOTT Recommends Or.
Hughes for Delegate.
ASSEMBLIES HERE MARCH 8

The Jefferson county republican execu-
tive committee met in Birmingham yes
terday and decided on March as the
date for holding tho republican county
convention. Almost all or the members
were represented, either in person or by
proxy. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman John Towers at 12:15 o'clock.
The following resolution was introduced
by Dr.'J. w. Hughes:
BE 1t resolved by the republican execu-
tive committee Of Jefferson county, Ala
bama, That we review with satisfaction
and pride the unsurpassed statesmanship
of his excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, in
safely guiding the ship of state when con-
fronted with great national difficulties.
I'VE in common with the great masses
of the south, rejoice and give praise that
he has fastened the hour when our mer-
chandise and the products of our indus
tries shall float upon the waters of the
Panama canal. to find quick and ripe mar
kets in the orient.
I'VE commend his wise and conservative
administration. and indorse him as the
most suitable and proper man to lead our
party to inevitable victory in November
next
by Il NDLt Ol % u Tic icopA'NiSA' 49,
adopted, J. A. w. Smith, William
Vaughan, ]. Carter Cook, ]. x. Thomas
and James Bowron voting in the mega
tive.
Endorsed Scott.
By the following resolution Charles II.
Scott of Montgomery was endorsed for
national committeeman:
Whereas 1t is apparent to the public
mind that the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt
will and ought to be. the republican NOM
inee for President;
And. whereas, it is not only wise but
proper that the members of the national
executive committee should entertain
views In accord with those Of our stand
ard bearer;
And, whereas, the Hon. Charles II.
Scott Of Montgomery, Ala. aspires, and
is without opposition to the high and hon
orable position of committeeman from
Alabama.
Therefore be 1t resolved by the repub-
liean executive committee of Jefferson
county, that the said Charles Fl. Scott Is
hereby endorsed for the position of COM
mitteeman for Alabama, and the dele
gates of the national convention are urg-
ed to support him.
Late Senator Hanna.
BY rising vote the following resolu-
lions on the death of Senator Hanna in
PRODUCED by Mr.. Vaughan were adopted:
Resolved That in the death of Senator
Marcus A. Hanna the south has lost one
of It's best friends, the republican party
Its idol and Its principles their greatest
exponent, the national organization Its
ablest organizer, the nation its first clti-
zen and profoundest statesmanS and the
world one of ftsegrandest men;
mt. L.. II L..
reaved widow and other members of his
family our sincere and heartfelt sympa-
thy in their great loss;
Resolved further, That copy of these
resolutions be mailed to Mrs. Hanna by
the secretary.
Upon motion the committee instructed
William Vaughan to notify Mrs. Hanna
of the adoption of the resolutions instead
of the secretary.
County Convention.
A resolution was adopted providing that
the republican county convention of JET
ferson county shall meet in Birmingham
on March at noon. The resolution pro-
vided further that only legally qualified
voters who have registered and paid their
poll taxes as required by law. shall par
tcipate In said precinct and county con-
ventions. be eligible as members OF the
county and precinct committees, or as
delegates or alternates to the county con-
vention.
A resolution was adopted recommending
DR.. Hughes for delegate to the national
convention at Chicago after some oppo-
sitjou. There were three votes In the
negative The resolution was introduced
by J. IT, Montgomery.
After transactng other matters OF MI
nor Importance the committee adjourned
until March 3.
The following is the personnel OF the
committee: James Bowron. ]. w. Hughes,
Jr., N. w. Trimble, Sr., William Vaughan,
]. IT. Bingham. J. A. w. Smith, r. G.
shepherd DR. M. N. Due, ErsSine RAM
sew, Alonzo Green, J. c. Milton, ]. H.
Montgomery. r. D. Dimmick, A. L. Wet
son, David L. Williams, ]. D. Trucks. d.
N Smith. I. T. Love. A. X Parker, ]. G.
Wedeman, A. L. shorrett, sr, r. M.
BENTLEY, Thomas e. Gleein, r. c. Delaney,
George Diggins. L. +. Linn, W. B. Shedd,
u. F.. Robinson, r. r. Wells, l.. b. Law
Ter. G.. r. Lewis A. ]. Prince John Tow
ers. chairman; ]. N Vaughan secretary
\ hpdareou assistant secretary.