The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-04
GLlN7ER AND PROGRESS HS.
 TYSON AND .STAGNA 7ION.

Speech of Hon. c. P. Mcintyre at organization of Gunter Club:
 Mr. c. P. Mcintyre. MT. Chairman and Gentiemen. I should prefer that you regard the remarks l shall make to you tonight in the nature of an in formal talk There are two candi- dates for the office of Mayor of this city. There are two reasons which actuate the average man in making up his mind for whom to vote, one per sonal, the other the interest of the community. have made up my mind to vote for and support Mir. Gunter on both of these groundsS He and 1 have been personal, friends for many years; we were boys here in Montgom-' cry together. we went to school here together: we have been here together all of our lives; our relations have have always been intensely intimate and close, and on account of that rela- ton, and on account of the opportunity which It afforded me of observing MT. Gunter. my admiration for him has be- come secure and lasting. I have dis covered in him the qualities that go to make up man He has ever shown loyalty. fidelity. courage. and high sense of shopor. (Anplause) I might stop here and say that this Is sufficient for me to be for Mir. Gunter; (ApplauseD This, however. Is personal to myself,
 
 many of you; it might not appeal to the citizens of MontRomery generally.
 But am for MT. Gunter for still another reason. and this reason is one that concerns all of the citizens or Montgomery. In the election near at hand. we have imposed upon us the most important duty that ever devolves upon us as citizens; the choosing of the Chief Executive of this city. and. there fore, propose to state at length. why every citizen who believes in progress and development should advocate Mr. Gunter's election.
 About seven years ago, Mir. Gunter entered public life; he started at the bottom. He askedst the citizens of Ward One. the ward in which he was borp and reared. to send him to the city Council; they responded to this re- quest and sent Mir. Gunter to the Coun- ell. They were satisfied with the record that he made as a public of- ficial, and they took pleasure In send ing him to the Council a second time. Then MT Gunter still in spirit of modesty, advancing step by step. asked tie citizens of Montgomery to send him to the Council as an Alderman at Large, and satisfied with his record the citizens of Montgomery honored this request.
 When MT. Gunter went into the City Council. he was satisfied. gentlemen, with appointments on obscure commit tees. He was never pushing himself forward: he was willing to serve the people of Montgomery in an humble capacity. He served them well and faithfully After four years of ex- perience on the floor of the Council, and feeling that he was qualified for nV the Council to select him as it's Presi dent. They elected him President without opposition. (Applause). And observing how well Mir. Gunter ad- mtnistered the affairs that fell upon him as President of the Council, he was for second time elected President of the Council. and likewise, without opposition So you have before you, gentlemen. a man who has for seven wears served the people of this city. for four years an alderman. and for about three years as President of the city Council. During this period, the cifv of Montgomery has grown as never before, and during this time Aar. Gunter has been considering questions that concern you and that concern the development of this city. How well has he discharged his duties. is a ques- tion that. you have a right to ask. Has he shown himself worthy to be ad-- vanced to the post he now seeks or does he deserve to be condemned at your hands? His record as a public officer furnishes the answer.
 About four years ago. the City of Montgomery extended its limits--and here v wish to observe that up to that timelAhe finances of the City of Mont gow4ry were in most excellent shape. AlHiof us felt that 1t was necessary foy{ Montgomery to enlarge itself. and ip response to that public feeling which had grown up, we find MT. Gun