The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-27
An Eloquent Plea For
 Constitution. GREAT AUDIENCE GREETS THE MINNESOTA DEMOCRAT Conner Introduces Him in Clark
 Hall. Alabama Executive Says the Visitor Is ~Pretty Well Known in This state.--Attends Alum
 nj Banquet and Departs.
nY FRANK P. GLAss. JR.

BX FRANK F. GLASS; JH.
 Tuscaloosa. May 26-(Special.)--I the presence of the largest audience that ever assembled in Clark Hall. Governor Johnson. of Minnesota, spoke here today and his speech, a splendid exposition of constitutional govern ment and a plea for States rights, was received with great enthusiasm
 The weather was so threatening that the original plan of outdoor exercises was abandoned and the distinguisneo visitor spoke in Clark Hall.
 The doors to Clark Hall were kept shut as long as possible but the clouds gathered strength every minute ana the doors to the Auditorium were nnally thrown open to the crowd just teW minutes before the arrival of Cover nor Johnson and his party from the station.
 Governor Johnson. Governor Conner and President Abercrombie advanced down the aisle of the haH so quietly that 1t was not until the party was nearly to the rostrum that Governor Johnson was recognized. The vast au- dience com mpletely filling the large hall and the vesttbule. cheered for some mo- ments. Governor Johnson, when he reached the platform. sn1flingly ac- knowledged the cheers with bow.
 Introduced by Conner.
 Governor Johnson was introdyced by Governor Conner, who made happy ale fusion to the recent election in Ala bama by saying that Governor John son seemed to be pretty well known in Alabama" He spoke of him as one of the really great men of the country and welcomed him to the State.
 The Alabama Governor told the au- dience that it had been his pleasure to meet Governor Johnson on several oe- casions and had advised with him in the Congress of Governors in Washing nd al af Rivers and Harbors.
 While Governor Johnson sets foot in the State of Alabama for the first time and is a stranger to the State he Is the best known man in the State to- day" said Governor Conner. Tt Is with the greatest pleasure that introduce to you Governor Johnson of Minneso- ta."
 During Governor comer's speech the storm had gathered in violence and a window, becoming loose from it's fast enings, crashed to the sill, shattering Itself and scattering heavy stained glass in every direction. Fortunately no one was hurt but the crowd was badly startled by the tremendous crash.
 Governor Conner saved the situation when he said that he would fire off no more revolvers during the remainder of his speech.
 As Governor Johnson stood to deliver hls address to the Alumni Association the large audience rose en masse and cheered for many minutes.
 When the great Minnesotan arose the audience had It's first full view of him. He is an inspiring figure, all though somewhat ungainly His sad eyes frequently were lit with laugh ter as he made a good natured point in his argument He is quick witted but deliberate of speech. His address ak, fs,I l,.I l,a Gv4a fra- pression.
 Governor Johnson, with singular1y clear voice and with a peculiar nervous force. acknowledged the introduction. His voice while not raised to a high pitch was easily heard even out upon the stairs where there was dense crowd.
 During my early life was a re- porter on my village paper" he said. humor in his eyes, and 1t was my duty to report commencements. As I re- member those occasions the speaker always chose a topic that interested him to a great degree but which al- ways bored me. I never thought that l would some day occupy that position.
 You have come to take a Turkish bath in this hall and to hear me clear my system.
 Audience Was Captivated.
 Governor Johnson captivated his
 
 dress With a singularly pleasing de- livery, manner which conveyed sim cere expression of opinion and which carried conviction Governor Johnson said that he had seen college gradu- ates as they emerged from their alma mater and if there ever was a crowd that needed lecture in common sense those college persons did.
 T am going to say what think and give all the advice that I want" he added.
 At the alumni banquet which follow el the speech at Clark Hall, Governor Johnson gave a most pleasing talk up- on the practical advantages of a col lege education.
 q did not have the advantages of you young men," he said, I am not college man. I wish that I were No matter how successful a man is he al- ways feels the lack of a college edu- cation"
 Governor Johnson then paid high tri- bute to woman finishing his talk with the advice that a wife should blaze the way.
 Almost immediately after the talk Governor Johnson left for the train back to Birmingham after a practical stay of four hours here. There was no general shandshaking.
 Reception in Tuscaloosa.
 Governor Johnson arrived on spe- cial from Birmingham. which rolled into the station shortly before II o'clock. and was met at the depot by special committee consisting of Frank & Moody, Henry B. Foster. Hugh Nor row and Porter Walker. These gem tlemen had secured several automo- piles for Governor Johnson and the special escort from the lCommerciaI club of Birmingham and members or the alumni association who came 10 Tuscaloosa with Governor Johnson
 Owing to the time of the arrival Of the train Governor Johnson was driven immediately to Clark hall, where he was scheduled to speak at II o'clock Long before the arrival of the man who may get the next nomination for democratic president, Clark Hall was packed with members of the alumni association, students and visitors. All