The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-16

give the information that from every pre- cinct comes the report that the people will write on their banners, Down with the constitution busters" Great applause.)
 Henderson Introduced.
 Charles Henderson was then nominated temporary chairman and seated. He was enthusiastically received. He opened his address by referring to the great crisis which confronts the people of Alabama, and expressing satisfaction that the amendment was doomed to defeat. He charged the administration with endeav- bring to insert irrelevent matters into the issue in order to subvert attention from the main issues The pro-amendment fac ton Mas already entered upon It's policy of coercion by letting 1t be known that any one voting against the amendment would be politically ostracised. He charged that the election was called for November for several reasons-because many opponents would pay their poll tax in February, and because in another 15 months the people would become so dis gusted with prohibition that they would easily overflow the amendment. He att tackled the effort to violate the sanctity of the home-Section No. of the proposed amendment-and assailed the administra- ton for unnecessarily spending $50,0o0 of the peoples money to gratify its own selfish desires. He attacked the amend ment from every angle, and characterized the spirit of the administration in foistng the snare" as unfair and unstatesman- like. He made fierce fight on Brooks Lawrence, and referred sarcastically to the fact that the prohibition an- endment is in the constitution of Ohio He con cluded by urging concerted action.
 o. P. Cant of Birmingham was then chosen tap1norarV IJo warmly applauded.
 Permanent Organization.
 When General Oates arose to nominate a committee on permanent organization a demonstration followed. The motion carried. The following committee was appointed:
 Committee on Permanent organiza- tion-State at Large; W. c. Oates, chairman. Montgomery; Lawrence Coop CT. Madison. F. B. Almon, Colbert, James J. Willett, Calhoun; Robert J. Lowe. Barbour.
 First District-Dr Will Staples, Julian A. Waters, W. S. McCardey
 Second District-Walter Lee, O. Q. Sharp, Ray Rushton.
 Third District-B. c. Farmer T. J. Carlisle. B. de s. Wadden.
 Fourth District-H. D. Merrill, Hugh McElderry, E. ". Pettus, Jr.
 Fifth District-F. s. Mccain, George Brass. George ". Vines.
 Sixth District-E. N. c. Snow, J. H. Cranford, w. Pratt.
 Seventh District-L. L. Herzberg, Dr. W. F. Quinn, T. V. Tilford.
 Eighth District-S. B. McTyer, J. C. Eyster W. F. Gardt.
 Ninth District-J. c. Oakley, E. B. Roberts, s. M. spessard.
 Committee on Resolutions.
 Governor Jelks then offered a mo- tion, wh ich prevailed, that a committee on resolutions be appointed. The fol- lowing were named by Chairman Hen derson:
 State at Large-W. D. Jelks, chair . man, Barbour; E. L. Russell, Mobile W. W. Screws, Montgomery; R. B. Kyle, Etowah; Rufus ". Cobb, Jefferson.
 First District-E. B. McCarty, R. T. Erwin. s. F. McGlathry.
 Second District-J. N. Miller, c. E. Ha milton, E. R. Brannen.
 Third Dstrict-J. R. Afford, Walker Oates, N. P. Renfroe.
 Fourth District-J. J. Arnold, c. c. Oliver, F. NJ Stillwell.
 Fifth District-C. P. Rogers, Sr., F. L. Tate Oscar S. Lewis.
 Sixth District-T. L. Long, John ". Rogers George A. Searcy
 Seventh District-Travis Williams, J. W. Maxwell. E. T. Hollingsworth.
 Eighth District-A. Mcdonnell, A. E. Walker. H. c. Thatch.
 Ninth Distrct-L. H. Nunnelee, E. K. Campbell c. H. Greer.
 Knox Is introduced.
 The committee on permanent organiza- tion and resolutions then retired There immediately followed cries, which refused to be checked, for Senator Thomas, the brilliant orator of Barbour However, John B. Knox was introduced. The speaker began by referring to a magnifi- cent gathering he witnessed in Georgia, and on inquiring for the cause, he was informed that the people were going to defeat Hoke Smith. And when l look into your faces" he said, 'I see defeat for Conner and his amendment. There are certain people who cannot exist save In the limelight and our governor is first among this crowd. Tremendous ap- plause and cries of Give it to himr) The people are tired of this gigantic Goliah passing over the state unchecked, seeking bait for his vanity" MT. Knox fayed the governor in merciless lan- guage, and brought to his aid story and anecdote. He kept the audience con- vulsed first with applause and then with laughter. MT Knox, after his introduc- 
 ministration. stating that after the date of the death of the carpetbagger regime until the induction of Conner into office, the people had enjoyed administration after administration of peace and pros perity.
 Conner Brought Only Discord.
 He pictured the growth and marvellous development during the period and re- ferred to Conner as the man who had de- stroyed 1t all, rendered discord in every section. and spent a treasury surplus of g, ,6O0,0 ,000.
 He gave the reform governors of the southern states credit for bringing on the recent panic.
 Governor Glenn has retired from office" he said Governor Smith has been retired, and there is at present no way of telling what will happen to B. B. Conner"
 The speaker continued in merciless language to thrash the governor, pictur- ing him man of ambition which knows no limits. His lengthy address was cheered throughout, and when he re- ferred to Conner as running for the United States Senate, and running Weak ley as heir apparent to the throne, the people stood upon their feet and laughed aloud in derision. The faying alive of Conner was a choice morsel.
 After the speech of Knox the band played Dixie" and the crowd, again on its feet. cheered madly.
 O'NeaI Given Warm Reception.
 Emmett O'Neal was then introduced and received a worm reception.
 "This magnificent assemblage," stated he lis proof positive that the present administration has failed to do and re-