The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-06
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the right to do so If they should wish. In
fact, 1 am confirmed in that belief when
our Governor tells them they can go
ahead and manufacture wine; and, If
arrested, he will pardon them. We may
not. however, always have such q mag
unanimous executive to deal with these
questions; but, even In the present case
/ would suggest to these women, whose
desire it Is to make wine and whose hus-
bands voted for Cunningham, that they
arrange for the pardon in advance.
present State Administration.
It is quite evident that In this issue
politics are very much in evidence. and I
can see no reason why this subterfuge
should be used to secure q vindication OF
the present state administration. The ad-
ministration will stand or fall by tts
own acts; and II worthy, history will vim
dictate it; and II unworthy, 1t will be con-
demned. 1t is not out Of place to say,
however, in this connection, that while
there may be some things in the acts of
the present administration to be COM
mended, these are certainly many things
to be condemned. 1t has been charac-
terized as an administration for extreme
methods, and from the beginning up to
the present time has been a source of I'M
rest among our people; and has caused,
without doubt, financial loss and distress
to many. People outside of the state are
not so much concerned about our posi-
ton as to prohibition, but they are con-
cerned as to whether We are moderate
and conservative in our acts, particularly
with reference to legislation that affects
the rights of persons and property We
see the treasury of our state today in q
depleted condition as against a large sur
plus at the beginning Of the present adj
ministration It is no good answer to
these conditions to say that the different
interests in the state have received the
funds which have been disbursed. That
is not satisfactory explanation of ex-
travagance and living beyond our income
No thoughtful, provident man-after hav-
ing squandered his estate on his family
| and left them embarrassed-would say to
them that 1t was all right because he
| spent 1t on them. 1t Is entirely right
| that the state to the extent Of its ability,
should contribute to the enlargement and
| prosperity of the schools; to the increase
| of the pension fund for the Confederate
soldiers, and to other causes which are
| worthy, but 1t Is not right that the state
| of Alabama should undertake to do these
| things for the glorification of few and
make expenditures beyond its means. And
1t is no good answer as to these extrav-
| agances to say that taxes will be in
| creased or assessments increased and the
| people made to pay same. firmly be-
lieve In fair. reasonable and equalized
assessment of property, and that the con-
tributions should be as large as prac-
ticable to carry on the great interests
| of the state; but do not believe in ex-
treme measures in methods Of taxation
to meet requirements that are the result,
more or less, Of extravaganza.
other Matters Of Importance.
| While l believe that the suppression of
| the liquor traffic Is probably the most i'm
portant one that we should consider, there
are other important matters that con-
Germ our prosperity and happiness as
we'll. man, to be a proper and compe-
tent executive of this state or to fill any
| other important state office, who Is ex-
pected to contribute, through his vote
and otherwise. to the welfare Of the peo-
pie Of this state should be something
more than . prohibitionist We need in
both Of these classes patriotism, conser-
| vatism Observation-Disclosures respect for the
law, respect for the rights of persons and
property. and a conscientious performanc~