The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-08
Sends Written Message of Congratulation.
SESSION OF 1907 IS ENDED
Speeches of Appreciation and Gifts
 Mark Last Night.
Members of House and Senate Grow Serious as Hour of Parting Ap- proeches, Despite JoIlity of
 Early Evening.

At midnight the gavei of Speaker A.. H. Carmichael fell, at midnight the flag of the State of Alabama with its St. Andrews cross, was run down from the dome of the Capitol, and the histor- fc legislative session or 1907 of the Legislature of Alabama had adjourned sine die.
 At midnight, as the flag was drawn, the session of 1907, the session which has made so many departures in the legislation, had gone to join in his- tory the sixty-one sessions which went before 1t. in the hostory of Alabama
 Senators and Representatives, who, In the earlier hours of the evening had laughed and joked, one with the other grew solemn in the hour of parting with the friends and associates of their legislative work, men they had not known before they came to Montgom- cry, but men they had learned to ad- mire and esteem in the strenuous days of an exciting and strenuous session.
 But little work had been done dur ing the night hours. Both Houses completed their legislative duties at the afternoon session. The night ses- sion was held but to consider messages from one House to the other and to receive messages from the Governor.
 In the House, the members had fun and laughter. They had mock ses- sion and the members, with a crowded gallery, enjoyed the jokes that were sprung and the bills ana messages that were submitted. The Senate was in session only & part of the time and no mock session was held.
 It was time of presentations of gifts and mementoes in both Houses. In the Senate no gifts were presented to the Secretaries and Clerks, but tribute was paid to their faithfulness and efficient services by old lawmakers, who declar- ed that in their experience they had never seen such faithfulness exhib- ited.
 Governor Conner broke away from the custom of former Governors at the close of the session. and Instead of sending in a perfunctory oral message of thanks, he submitted a written mes- sage. heartily thanking the Legislature for it's work and endorsing what 1t had done
 In the Senate. Senators Merritt and Strother were named as committe to confer with the Governor and ascertain if he had any further communications. Senators Barbour ana Miller were named as a committee to confer with the oHuse to ascertain It if had any further communications for the Senate.
 Congratulations OF Governor.
 In a few moments, Senator Merritt presented the following communication to the Senate:
 ITO the Senate Since the first meeting of the present Legislature, l have received uniform courtesy and consideration. For this I thank you all.
 "A good work has been accomplish ed for the people of Alabama, the rich and the poor both have been treated with equal favor. and all the people of the State should appreciate your unselfish labors.
 You have stood for equal rights to all and special privileges to none You have made special interests conform to the right and have provided that slI men shall obey the law. The Dem- ocratic platform has been enacted into statutes: 1t Is now and must be hence forth the will of the people.
 Shall Alabama continue as a sov- ereign State? Shall its laws be respect ed any obeyed? For the enforcement of it's laws civil and criminal, am solemnly pledged to the people. I will faithfully and honestly execute the same
 When you go to your homes remem- Der the struggle for equal rights has just begun; the laws you have enact ed must yet be recognized by all and enforced without fear or favor. The battle is not to the strong alone, but to the vigilant. the active, the brave
 with thanks again and best wishes for your safe return to your homes and for your welfare
 T am sincerely yours.
 "B. B. Conner. Governor"
 Loving Cup Presented.
 handsome silver loving cup was
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