The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-13
HENRY B. CRAY

| ment oI I1eHly D. OFdy Tor 1eutenant governor makes the first entry for this office, most desirable one, and one that 1 fits a man of the ability, wealth and leis- ure of Mr. Gray. MT Gray is in posi- ton to enjoy the honor. and a high honor 1t is-one worthy the ambition of any man. There will be other candidates, probably equally qualified and worthy of the high honor, and the contest will be a warm but, we believe, a pleasant one. Mr. Gray, as stated in the Journals Birmingham special on the day he made his announce ment, stands on practically the same plat form as MT. Conner and will doubtless be a formidable candidate. He is well and favorably known throughout the state. Opelika News: It goes without the say ing that MT. Gray will prove to be strong candidate He is one of the lead ing citizens of Birmingham, quite a suc- ! cessful fnancier and so far he has been eminently successful in politics. For number of years MT. Gray has been Il leading member of the city administration of the Magic City, and was for two terms treasurer of the great county of Jeffer son. MT. Gray's platform as outlined in
 
 the approval of the people, and his life, personal and political, Is an earnest of his determination if elected to live up to the platform on which he makes the race. It is the intention of MT. Gray to make an active campaign for the office and the chances for his success are good. He is young, active and aggressive, personally very popular, wonderfully magnetic fel- low just the man to take well with the people.
 If the democrats see fit to name MT. Gray as their lieutenant governor they will have in him an officer whom they can trust and one who will in the dis charge of the duties of the position reflect credit upon the state and the people who bv their votes elevate him to high office. | Sheffield Standard: Henry B. Gray Of Birmingham has formally announced his candidacy for the office of lieutenant gov orner. MT. Gray will endeavor to pull through by hanging on to the tall of the Conner kite
 Huntsville Mercury; Hon. Henry B. Gray. a Birmingham banker, has an nounced his candidacy for lieutenant gov ernor. MT. Gray is fairly well-known over ] tha state and will make a strong race Mobile Register: The formal announce ment of Henry B. Gray of Birmingham for the democratic nomination Tor the lieutenant governorship of Alabama, was made In Birmingham Thursday MT. Gray is president of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company of Birmingham mem her of the board of aldermen represent ing the eighth ward, treasurer or the Birmingham board of education, promi- nently connected with clubs and secret societies and we'll known throughout the state.
 | In his announcement, which Is copied by the Register today MT. Gray declares he believes in the absolute regulation ana control of freight rates by the govern 1 ment The law that charters railways should be extended. he says until 1t small | exercise complete supervision Of them l Specifically MT. Gray says that if a railway appeals from a decision of the railroad commission, 1t should be required to deposit at least s40,0O0 cash with the state treasurer in order that if the com- mission is sustained the shipper can, by proving his claim, collect from the state treasurer without additional legisla- | tion,
 MT. Gray is as advanced in ideas as any other man now asking a nomina- tion when he speaks of low rates. These rates in Alabama, says he should be as low as the rates of any other state
 On subsidiary questions, MT. Gray is on sound ground. He is strong friend of public education, favors adequate ap- propriatons for the support of the old soldiers, better roads, state control of convicts immigration and an uniform municipal code.
 MT. Gray has had some experience in public affairs, Is a man of independent means, and is a favorite with all per- sons of his acquaintance. If elected to the office of lieutenant governor he will discharge the duties of that office in way satisfactory to the people.
 Bessemer Rustler: The announcement of Henry B. Gray as a candidate for lieu tenant governor will be received with gem eral satisfaction by every voter who wants a thoroughly competent man at the head of the legislature.