The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-03
JONES G. MOORE IN
PH|LOSOPH|C MOOD
He's loo Busy RaiIroading to
Talk Politics
CONVENTION OR PRIMARY
Interesting Subject, Says Mr.. Moore,
But Hes In a Listening Mood Just
Now-Ie Wants All lnforma-
ton He Can Get.
CONVENTION OR PRIMARY

Jones G. Moore. the president of the
Birmingham Southern, lawmaker, rail-
way magnate and the best of good fellows
in all kinds of company is taking philo-
sophie view of politics these days.
As MIR. Moore is a member of the demo-
cratic state committee his views re-
garding the question as to whether the
democratic candidates for state offices
should be nominated by q convention or
by a primary would be valued highly by
democrats throughout the state. In spite
of this fact however, Mr.. Moore is not
inclined to state definitely at this time
what he has in mind on this subject. The
railway business is, it is explained, so
completely engaging Mr. Moore's atten-
ton nowadays that the versatile presi-
dent of the Birmingham Southern is not
readily given to talking things political.
Mr.. Moore's Views.
II am reading with interest" said Mr..
Moore yesterday. everything that is be-
ing printed these days on the political
situation and the political outlook in our
state. If | should rely upon my persona.
knowledge | should have to admit that 1
don't know there is such a theory as
political situation or such a thing as
a political outlook. am a railroad man,
you know. and the railway business has
had me by the ears for several months.
1t mas engaged almost all my attention,
and is likely to engage 1t for some time
to come.
Watching Developments.
Il am, however, following as best l can
under the circumstances, what is going
on in the newspapers, and / am glad to
see that our people are taking such
lively and intelligent interest in politics
That is a good sign. Who is 1t, by the
way, who says that the perpetuity of
popular government depends upon the in
tense participa ton of each individual in
political affairs? A wise man, surely, Who
ever he was.
Convention or Primary.
II note that the question of convention
or primary is receiving attention. 1t is
prudent. l think in members of the state
committee to preserve openness of mind
on that subject. 1t is our duty to get
all the light on it we can before we take
to assume a listening attitude and to
get all the advice. information and sug-
gestion on the subject before | make up
my mind what is the best thing to do
II read with a great deal of interest
what my friend, Henry b. Gray, had
to say on the question in this morning s
Age Herald. Mr.. Grays views in this as
In all other cases, are well worthy of care
full consideration. Gray Is a man who
has brains in his head and touch Of iron
in his blood, and with II all he is a
splendid fellow personally. N.Y. but
wouldn't Gray make an admirable lieu
tenant governor!
"Interview the Others"
Now, that's ALL" added Mr.. Moore.
land it's a great deal more than | in
tended to say. Come around and see me
at the office anad I'll talk railroads to
you by the hour. I am promised this
moment. my dear fellow, as ] have an
engagement there this very hour. In
the meantime go ahead and Interview
every one else and print what every one
says Then. you know. members OF the
state committee will know exactly what
to do"