The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-27
COLLINS MANAGER FOR COL. MALLORY Will Have Charge of Jefferson
 County Campaign
  MALLORY STATES VIEWS Believes in Enforcement of Prohibition Laws and in Fair Treatment
 for Railroads of the
 the State. |
MALLORY STATES VIEWS

Developments in the campaign of H. S. Alabama, are coming fast and furious It was learned yesterday that J. D. Collins, the popular shoe man, president of the Board of Trade has agreed to act as Mr Mallory's campaign manager in Jefferson county. MT. Collins has taken the helm and is already busly engaged in drawing up his forces.
 MT. Collins first act upon taking charge was to make public the correspondence between himself and MT. Mallory which sets forth in plain, bold words MT. Nal lory's views on railroad rate regulation.
 Prohibition enforcement and railroad regulation are taken to be the two most important issues in the state today. MT. Mallory has already expressed his deter miuatlon to stand up for the enforcement of the prohibition laws and in the letter to MT. Collins he comes out firmly on a platform of railroad regulation. I've de- mand fair dealings on their part to the people, while believing in fair treatment to them," was the keynote of his stand These letters are given in full below.
 When seen yesterday MT. Collins said: 'I consider 1t an honor to have part in giving the people of Alabama governor of MT. Mallory's type. A man whose life is blameless, a Confederate veteran who has served his state and his party for 50 years, without asking for office. MT. Mallory's Christian character Is of the highest. Those who have the welfare of the state and home at heart could make no mistake in placing MT. Mallory at the head of the state government.
 MT. Mallory Is man above all others whom conscientiously believe to be the right man at the right time, a man who would be a mighty factor In sustaining confidence and prosperity in our state. In this, as a business man. am deeply in- terested and all good citizens should be-"
 Here are the letters on the subject of railroad regulation:
 Birmingham, June 21, 1909. Hon. J. B. Ellis, Chairman Mallory Cam
 paign Committee, Selma, Ala:
 My Dear Sir-Jefferson county friends of Hon. H. s. D. Mallory's candidacy for governor have asked me to serve as chair man of his campaign committee in this county. As chairman of his state cam paign committee I address you this let ter to ascertain his views on certain pub lie questions.
 I know Mr. Mallory to be a man whose personal and public character is above reproach. He has already made plain his position on the important question of the enforcement of the prohibition law.
 Personally I believe in the reasonable regulation of railroads and other pub lie service corporations. These l regard as subjects of the peoples will. The pub lie and the railroads are both entitled to 0 fair deal. 1 could not conscientio usly take up Mir Mallorys cause unless my views on this question coincide with his position.
 Awaiting your reply with high personal esteem for you and MT. Mallory, l am, yours very truly J. D. COLLINS.
 Selma, June "A, 1909. Hon. J. D. Collins, 1910 First Avenue,
 Birmingham, Ala;
 My Dear Mr. Collins-Yo our very kind favor of the 21st inst. at hand, asking me- as MT Mallory's state campaign man. ager, to have MT. Mallory give you his views on some public questions.
 1 have today handed him your letter for reply feel sure. upon receipt of MT. Mallory's communication to you, you will see the eminent fitness of the man that Is asking the people of the state to confirm his views and elect him governor, feeling quite sanguine that having you at the lorys interests will be most zealously guarded.
 Approaching your inquiry very greatly,