The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-07

moval petition to Secretary Julian, that officer simply performed the clerical act of cancelling the license, and cannot believe that the State authori- ties will attempt to put In force the highly penal provision of the statute except after competent legal advice that the law has been violated.
 My own judgment is that Secretary Julian simply made mistake, with out intending to do so. and that there has been no cause whatever for a re- vocation of this Iicense."
 At about the same hour, Colonel Russell, who had been very busy since his arrival in the city, consented to see a reporter and for few moments discussed matters pertaining to the present situation, as well as other matters of public momnet. In the course of his remarks, Colonel Rus sell said:
 My mission here is to counsel with J. s. B. Thompson and other represent atives of the Southern Railway Com pany, and see if the very embarras- sing situation caused by the revocation of the Southern Railway license cannot be redeemed.
 May agement Did Not Know.
 T wish to say that the removal of the Talladega case to the United States COuIL was uOnt HI LnS TOutih0 OL OuSA- ness, as had formerly been done, and was without the knowledge of the man. agement. The impression that has gone abroad that sthe removal of that case was a challenge to the State off, cials and in defiance of the laws of Alabama, Is a mistake.
 "As a matter of fact. this particular case does not come under this statute because the case was sued on before July l. 1907, and the act is against the removal of causes sued on after July 1. 1907.
 T had a pleasant interview with Governor Conner this morning anent this railroad tangle. Yes, you are right. the Governor was positive in expressing his desire to uphold the laws of Alabama.
 But, let me tell you, I, and the other lawyers representing the railroads, are Alabamians and are second to none in wishing to see the peace and dignity Of the State upheld. For one, I wish the necessity had never arisen for a cause to be pending in any court entitled Railroads vs. State of Alabama, and sincerely hape that there will be none pending entitled State vs. Railroads The pipe of peace is my only weapon.
 What has been done. Oh, nothing. except for us to be assured that the parties to this controversy are trying honestly to adjust this matter on a bus, mess basis, fair alike to tho people and to the railroad.
 Hold on, you have made me say pos- sibly something did not want to. and now you must hear me on a subject am not averse to speaXing about. want to congratulate the Legislature on the selection of Joseph F. Johns- ton and John H. Bankhead as Senators. It is one of the best pieces of work they have done during the session, and will result in great good to the people or Alabama and great advanceemnt to the State
 "Yes, Mrs Russell is with me. We had a delightful trip and while the weather Is not as cool here as fin Que- bee, the heartiness of our reception by our many friends has made us forget the discomfort and feel like MontgOm- cry is a second home"
 More Conferences Today.
 Meanwhile both sides. at least so far as the leaders are concerned. are rest ing quietly, and no developments of an especially sensational nature are ex- pected today. There seems every pros pect that today, like yesterday. will be spent In conferences and enedavors to reach a compromise
 There is no question but that some sort of an offer of compromise was made by Governor Conner to Colonel Russell. as the representative of the railroad. And it is just as certain that that offer was not in any manner ac- ceptable to the railroad. Last night a conference of the attorneys and repre- sentatives of the Southern was held, at which that offer was gone over in de- tail, and it is whispered that counter proposition was formulated.
 This counter proposition will be sub mitted to the Governor at another con- ference to be held today. And it is believed that upon his decision with regard to it will rest the question as to whether it Is to be peace CT war.