The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
SENATOR BANKHEAD
 OUTLINES HIS POLICY
Pays a Glowing Tribute to Morgan, Advocates Trust Legislation and
 Opposes Principle of Govern
 nent Ownership ofRalroads.
BY HERVEY W. LAIRD.

BY HEHVEY w. LAIRD.
 Montgomery. July 16.-(special.)-Th caucus for nomination of senator to sue ceed the late John T. Morgan drew the two houses almost solid to the capitol to- night. Evidences of the popularity of Bankhead, who was nominated practically without opposition, were everywhere ap- parent. He was cheered Justify when he entered the hall and later during his speech received cordial expressions of ap- proval from the members.
 There was enthusiastic applause when the new senator spoke feelingly for the aid and support of bis wife. orediting her with that need of success which had come to him in his public and private life. It was noted by many as a coincidence that Bankhead earnestly condemned gov ernment ownership of railroads within q few hours after a Bryan state club had been organized for the purpose of carry ing the state for the Nebraskan for Pres ident Bankhead urged that the adoption of the policy by the nation means the death of the nation. He believes that such move would be immnently disastrous.
 In his capacity as member of the state good roads association committee the new senator moved with his fellows today for state aid for good roads, and in his speech heartily indorsed state and national aid for the highways.
 His tribute to the late Senator Morgan was one of the most touching of the many paid since the death of that great states man and made him many new friends His plea far far tae.stment for cspital q the approval of the business men. His plea for expressions of trusts was in line with current thought and his earnest in- dorsement of the work of the present leg islature for schools struck responsive chord in the hearts of all factions of the assembled multitude
 Bankhead Nominated.
 J. Mapley Foster of Tuscaloosa, the ranking member from the Sixth, or home district of John II. bankhead, was called to the chair of the caucus.
 MT. Reese moved that the ballot for United States senator be by viva voce vote, and though opposed by Senator Lusk, won the point. Speaker Carmichael in speech eulogistic of the career of John II. Bankhead, nominated him for the place of Alabamas distinguished son, John T. Morgan, United States senator from Alabama.
 Senator Moody of Tuscaloosa seconded the nomination. as did Senator McWhor- ter of Franklin.
 Chairman J. Lee Long of the house cdu- GUS made protest against the election of Bankhead because he did not believe him in line with the dominant sentiment of the party at the time, nor did he be- lieve .~tl the man to represent in Con- gress the views or sentiments of the members of the legislature. He asserted that he would not vote for the man who was to be the only nominee of the. cau- GUS, because he did not believe k.m fitted to represent the people of the state in the wishes and desires they are now promot- ing
 Representative Goodwin expressed his surprise and disappointment at the state ment and course of Mir. Long. He was astonshed that man could have such view after the expression of the will of the people at the polls.
 Motion Is Tabled.
 MT. Thomas argued for the viva voce vote combating a motion of Senator Mo- Whorter to take the vote by exclamation The motion was tabled
 MT. Thomas and MT. Reese spoke fer the right of any democrat to speak out, holding that the speech of MT. Long was the exercise Of right of every demo- crat one that he should be allowed 70 make use of without criticism.
 MT. Block insisted the vote by &C., clamation, but was ruled out of order and the vote was taken. Not vote of either house dissented, save that of Mr. Long who voted for Hon. Reed Barnes of Lee county.
 On motion of MT. Goodwin, a commit tee of five was named to escort MT. Bank head to the hall as follows; Goodwin, Speaker Carmichael and Tunstall of the house; Moody and McWhorter from the senate. When the new senator was pre- sented the house cheered long and loud, the tribute being such as few Alabamians have had from their fellow citizens. Hon. Jesse F. Stalings of Birmingham. who was in the race until tonight, re- tired.
 Senator Banlhead spoke as follows:
 Bankheads Speech. MT Chairman. Gentlemen of the Ala bama Legislature-Standing before you as the nominee of my party for election to a seat in the greatest deliberative body on earth. I first desire to pay a tribute to that truly great statesman whom I shall succeed and whose recent lament able death is still fresh in the minds and hearts of all Alabamians. feel that without Encouragement to the living CT dead 1t can be truly said that when John Taylor Morgan surrendered his spirit to God there passed from earth the great est intellect that Alabama has yet pro- duced. For a generation he was recog- nzed, even in that great company of great men with whom he served, if not the superior. at least the equal of all. | The marvellous store of knowledge that | he had acquired, and the versatility with l which he could apply 1t to any subject in | Sthe forum of debate. merited the wonder l and admiration of the world It would be impossible in the limited ad- | sress which I shall make to undertake | wen a summary of the great and lasting l legislative services that Senator Morgan |