The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-14
BESSEMER SHEDS COAT AND GOES INTO
 BIG FIGHT ID WIN
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 to form a new county at the expense of Jefferson county, is detrimental to the commercial welfare of the people of Bil- mingham.
 Be it resolved further, That the Com mercial club is profoundly opposed to the adoption of this amendment as a step toward the disintegration of this county, and that the president of this club be authorized to appoint committee of five to prepare an address to the voters of Alabama, stating the opposition and req sons therefor
 And, whereas, we do not believe the &C., ton of these individuals voices the senu- ments of large majority of the Com mercial club and business men of Bir- mingham in forcing a body which has been working for industrial development in the district to engage in a political measure.
 And, whereas, at that meeting many harsh things were said about Bessemer and the part her citizens have taken in securing the passage of the Ragsdale amendment, and working for its adoption as a part of the constitution of Alabama, giving home rule and liberty to thou sands of citizens in Alabama, who have never enjoyed these blessings
 Now, therefore, be it resolved
 l. That we condemn in the strongest terms any act that seeks to sever the business relations between the city of Bessemer and the city of Birmingham.
 g. That we condemn, in unmeasured terms, the statement made that the Rags dale bill was traded and galloped through the legislature of Alabama, and that such statements are severe reflection upon the intelligence and integrity of the mem- bers of the legislature supporting the measure in both houses, and the governor of Alabama, who affixed his signature to the bill.
 3. That the merchants who are mem- bers of the Commercial club of Birming ham be called upon to express their dis sent from the action taken by the 20 members at the recent meeting.
 4. That we call upon the people of Ala bama irrespective of party affiliation to assist in throwing off yoke that Is gall ing to 10000 people in south Jefferson, when it is to the best interests of this part of Jefferson county and to tha whole state that this act become a part of the constitution of Alabama.
 5. That it is tradition and an in alienable right of the people of the American continent that liberty and home rule are two of Its fundamental principles, guaranteed under the con
  we have neith CT, but are in every way handicapped by the selfish interests of a said Birmingham coterie, seeking their own glory and emolument by thwarting the will of the people in every movement made for their wei fare.
 6. That we appeal to every newspaper in Alaba ma to assist us in a movement that is just equitable, democratic and far from unreasonable, and to give to the Ragsdale amendment such support through their columns as can be done consistently from now until the cleo tion on Tuesday, November 8, 190S so that their readers may be instructed and vote intelligently on the amend ment.
 z. That we extend to our friends in Birmingham, and all over Alabama. our sincere and heartfelt thanks for as sstance and help, and we appeal to them to give to this movement all the encourag cement and work in their power, and that will ever be appre- cated at this time when the people of Bessemer need help and encouragement. 8. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the press with a request to publish. w. P. GuNN, E. l.. HUEY, J. B. MORTON, T. R. FULTON, SAM ERLICK LACEY EDMulNDSON. New Counties Day at Fair. Thursday will be new counties day at the State Fair. All arrangements have been completed for a speaking at the fair grounds, starting promptly at noon Some of the most prominent fa q