The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-23

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= sue of 100000 in order to insure =
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A teachers: reorganization of the -
a state board of education, placing y
= only experienced teachers on the =
board; establishment of state pu-
. reau of labor; reduction of the rail- y
q road commission from five to three y
= members. biennial sessions of the =
= legislature; a graduated inheritance =
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Atlanta. June "a speciaL)-The Geor-
Ria general assembly met in the opening
of the 1910 session this morning at IL
o'clock Ever since Sunday they have
hesn coming In looking over the situation
nolitieaI and otherwise, in advance OF
the meeting.
There is on the surface every indica-
tion of a quiet. peaceful and unperturbed
session There is no convict lease sys-
tom no McIendon case, nothing appar-
emf to stir up political rancor and strife,
and yet
This is an election year and the boys
have got to do something to attract at
tention at home, even though it amount
to no more than a fash in the pam
So it is to be expected that a good
many members. particularly those stand
ing for reelection, or election to some
other office, will come to Atlanta with
something startling hidden in their
sleeves.
But no cats have been let out of the
bag so far One of Governor Browns
most unrelenting opponents in the house.
even goes so far as to predict that moth
t.ing will be done or even attempted with
regard to the governors refusal to pur-
chase the terminal land near Chatta-
nooga for the Western and Atlantic rail-
road.
And that was at one time looked to to
furnish one of the most exciting Incl
dents of the session.
Perrys Admission
Perhaps, however, Candidate H. II.
Perry. who is running for governor,
knocked the wind out of the opposition
sails when he publicly admitted in one of
his speeches that Governor Brown acted
rightly in that matter.
An interesting bit of gossip centers
around Mr.. Perry. who was a msmbeelg,
make the race for governor.
Mr.. Perry. as will be recalled, was the
Senate leader In behalf of ratification of
| the proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton of the United States, making pro-
vision for an income tax. On the floor
of the senate last summer he fought,
bled and almost died for it, but to no
purpose. He intended again to immediate
l., tfr hnlao ha1 !, natr ,.l In
the senate but now he will be denied that
pleasure.
However, Senator Jackson from Jones
county who was an able second to Sem
ator Perrys efforts, has promised that
the income tax amendment shall be heard
from the very first thing. He has prac
tcally Threatened that he does not intend
to let the senate accomplish any other
business until it has taken up the in
come tax proposition and acted on it.
With the following which the amendment
had last summer, he might easily dc
this through some light filibustering
tactics.
Brown Opposition Weak
The published report that anti-admin-
lstration members of the legislature would
caucus with a view to getting out q
stronger candidate against Governor
Brown, cannot be traced to any positive
or definite source. 1t has been impos-
sible to find any member of the legisla-
ture, even among the most radical who
would father il. 1t looks like a case of
a suggestion thrown out, and one which
none of the members have yet seen
fit to seize upon.
No doubt, however, the anti-adminis-
tration membership will take advantage
of any possible incident or situation to
embarrass Governor Brown. 1t has al
ready been rumored that there will be a
resolution calling for an Investigation of
the governors action In bordering out
troops In connection with the labor trou-
bles on Lookout mountain. As--this is
purely an executive function, governed by
law. it is difficult to see what the leg
islature, or members of it. could hope
to accomplish beyond some possible en-
barrassment to the administration.
The committee on revision of the judi
cial circuits has about completed its
work and will be ready to file its report
at the opening of the session. While the
report has not been made public, it is
stated some radical changes in the for
nation of the circuits have been rec
commended. The object has been, say
members of the committee, TO equallze as
far as possible the work in the various
circuits.
Message Is Completed
Governor Brown has completed his mes
sage and will send 1t in TO both houses
tomorrow. In a general way the contents
of the message have already been made
public and they are for the most part
on the same line as his message or last
| year. If he has any surprises in shore,
he has been holding them back.
l 1t has been suggested that the legisla-
! IRE may make some investigation of the
s'te treasury with a view to determin-
ing lust what Ia the status of the states
,iihiies. That the legislature needs some
uehhi.s basis as a guide in making APP
propfiatHns has been too evident from It's
pase oarei,ssSess in appropriatng more
man me sta.e< income. There are three
lneories OF the Neasury's condition, one
Una, the state is 100000 to the good, an
other that IL has some $4,000 more assets
IMAM haplitles. aid another that it is
possessed Oh defcit of about 800 0O0
winch or the Theories is tenable, all de-
| pends on the viewpoint from which one
looks at 1t. If the legislature should an
propriate on either of the first two
theories there is possibility that It
might get into trouble, and If on the
latter theory there would be a scaling
down rather than making further an
preparations. So some Of the members
| think 1t would be well to look into the
| situation in order to establish a. definite
basis, and then let their actions as to
appropriations be governed acc6rdingIy'
Planning for Work EcrIy
The present legislative sfss,o, will
begin grinding out laws alE, oct with its
first day There are plenty 90 ,,,aas,,res
in both houses ready for passage soma
of them having already .,asse1 ane