The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-06-07
Convention Goes Wild at Men,
ton of His Name
.''EF DAVIS FOR SENATE
Resolution of Respect to the Memory
of the Late Senator German Is
Adopted-The conven-
ton Adjourns.

Hot Springs, June 6-The ticket:
President, 1e0s-Wilnam ]. Bryan OF
Nebraska
For United States Senator-Jeff Davis.
Governor-J. S. Little
Auditor-A. E. Moore
Secretary of State-O. c. Ludwig.
Treasurer-J. L. Yates.
Attorney General-W. f. Kirby.
Superintendent Public Instruction.. ].
Doyne.
Land Commissioners. L. Kaufman.
Agricultural Commissioner Guy B.
Tucker.
Assistant Justice J. c. Reddy
Railroad Commissi oners, Southern Dis
trict-H. T. Hampton; Northeastern dis
trdct ]. w. Crockett.
Selected for Standard Bearer.
The convention of the democratic party
OF this state in session here today amid
expressions of intense enthusiasm unani-
mously adopted resolutions endorsing VIII
liam j. Bryan to be the democratic STAN
dard bearer in the Presidential campaign
of 1908, and selected the nominees of the
party for senatorial and state offices to
be voted on at the ensuing general cleo
tion. The days proceedings were har-
monious throughout in marked contrast
to the proceedings of Tuesday
The resolution endorsing William j.
Bryan for the Presidency was adopted
at the opening of the convention today
At the very mention of the name of
Bryan the assemblage became wild with
enthusiasm, and the resolutions were
adopted by acclamation
After transacting the routine business
the matter Of canvassing the returns of
the late senatorial primary was taken
up and the committee reported that Gov
Jefferson Davis had received 6S, ,469 votes,
and Senaio or Berry 54,7S0 votes.
The na'ae Of Governor Davis was the
only one PR sented to the convention and
he was declared the nominee. after which
a resolution was adopted instrti, ting the
democratic members of the legislature
to cast their votes for him for United
States senator
Governor Davis was called to the plat
form and addressed the convention ex-
pressing his appreciation of the honor
conferred upon him and accepted the
nomination.
For the office OF governor j. S. Lit
tie was formally declared the nominee,
no other name being presented
The only contest for a state office before
the convention was for commissioner of
mines, manufactures and agriculture
There were four candidates and Guy B.
Tucker received the nomination on the
first ballot.
The election of the secretary of the state
central committee was hotly contested.
John II. Page. an ardent supporter OF
Governor Davis, being chosen
Summary of Platform.
The platform adopted provides for uni
form text books in the public schools.
reform in the management OF the peni-
tentiary, the immediate annullment OF
contracts which provide for the working
of convicts in private institutions. and
urges that the convicts be employed in
building roads
The legislature is asked to pass fellow
servants bill and grant appropriations
that will guarantee care and comfort for
the old Confederate soldiers. Bribe Civ
ing is severely condemned, and stringent
laws asked for covering this specific
crime. Temperance laws that are in ac-
cord with good government are advocated
The administration of Governor Davis is
heartily approved, especially his attitude
toward the so-caled trusts
A resolution of respect to the memory
of the late Senator German was adopted.
The resolution especially commends his
kindly attitude towards the south in his
fight on the force bill.
The convention tonight completed its
business and adjourned sine die Little
Rock was chosen as the next meeting
place.