The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
HEFL|N TELLS WHY
 ID VOTE FOR O'NEAL
Harmony Prevails In Demo
 cratic Ranks
STATE FAIRS PROGRESS
General John Sanford Pays His Re- spects To Roosevelt and Is of the Opinion That Ex-Presi-
 dent Is Crazy
By B. c. BETTY

Thomas Hefin, the well known and pop ular congressman of Alabama, who a few years ago plugged nigger' in Washington because he did not carry about with him the proper marks of re- spect for members of the Caucasian fam fly, is almost as forcefully defining why the franchised electorate of Alabama should cast their ballots for Emmet O'Neal, democratic candidate for govern or, at the fall election, which is to be held in the state November 8. Congress- man Hef1in was one of the most persist ent of the Mallory supporters in the dem- ocratic primary which was held in Ala bama this spring, but now that that fight is over he has taken shelter under the O'Neal wing, and from that vantage point is plugging the tagging demo- crats who are too slow to come within the fold.
 The congressman in his zeal for the party has laid down three reasons why voters should turn their ballots in the direction of Governor O'Neal and while insurgents might not see in the specifications sufficient cause for chang ing their minds-should they be hard headed-the views of Congressman Hefiin on the subject are receiving considerable attention, and the congressman at the same time is being congratulated upon his sublime faith in the party which he represents.
 These are the reasons. in the opinion nf oil Jot& ians should vote the democratic ticket: 1. Because it is the duty of every dem ocrat to vote for the democratic nomi- nees. ?. Because it is the wisest and most sensible thing to do. g. Because it is the requirement of the party that it's supporters cannot bolt the ticket one year and rush back to it's folds on the next. Tn simplifying the last reason. the calls attention to the fact that each county is entitled to repre- sentation at the platform conventions, according to the number of votes cast by that county at the democratic cleo tion.
 About the Republicans
 MT. Heflin. in the speeches which he has
  has paid his respects to the republicans in no uncertain terms. Over in Tuske- gSe this week he accused the republican party of being owned by "corrupt and interests,' concluding with the declaration, if newspaper reports of the speech are correct:
 T have infinitely more respect for the republican of the old type who became a republican because he was union man than I have for one of those modern, truculent, revenue-seeking, Booker Wash ington referee republicans, who shapes his creed fors his cravings and swallows his convictions for job. He would give his hopes of Heaven for seat at the pie counter.
 It is conceded at the capitol that this Is some declaration.
 Harmony Prevails
 Aside from the campaign speeches, however, all of which discourse at length upon the harmony now prevailing in the democratic party, the general concession Is that the party Is well refined, and that it is thoroughly together. Even the most of the leaders give out the opinion that the most sanguine expecta- tions have been realized in this respect.
 The condition is considered of especial importance due to the severe ballot bat ties which have waged in the state this year, and which began last faA, when the constitutional amendment fight was precipitated. Necessarily, when the war ended it found many democrats estranged and rabid. At the recent spring primary, when Colonel O'Neal and Colonel Nal lory, both sterling democrats, opposed each other on practically the same issue as that of last fall, the arrangements grew more intense, with the result that ,f veloped in every congressional district of the state. The spring election has not been ended long enough to permit a thorough healing of the wounds, but 1t seems as If all of the yawning gaps have been bridged, leaving only a few gaps at the present time to be plugged up. The remaining weeks of this month of Oc- tober are expected to close the remain ing breaches.
 Undoubtedly the state campaign com mittee is due the majority of the credit for curing the wounds. Birmingham headquarters of the committee has been the busiest place In the state for several weeks while speakers have every day been making addresses in every section of the state, spurred on by the com- mitteemen, backed by the executive com mittee.
 RooseveIt's Force
 Funny things invariably creep into ev- cry situation, and the campaign of this fall has not failed to put this question sQuarely before the people: What is Roosevelt's force?"
 The question is given attention because of the fact that campaigners for the ONeal ticket have not failed to take ad vantage of the apparent split In the G. O. P ranks throughout the country, using this weakness as a lever to keep demo- crats quiet Many of the campaigners, agreeing with John A. Dix of New York, take the view that the ex-President of the United States, now on triumphal tour of the country, is an apostle of dis cord, a dangerous disturber,' and that his banner should not be followed by any respecter of self Progressive republi- cans, who are making a strenuous fight to whip the regulars in the state at the November election, are using the criti- cism to elevate their own standards, on the grounds that the hero, Roosevelt, al ways goes with the winning side. Regd- lar republicans are keeping mum.
 In view of this doubt as to what Roose- welt really is, Gen. John w. A. Sanford, who 40 years ago led the democratic par ty to more than one successful battle, and who for a half century has been recognized as one of the wisest political sages of the state, has seen fit to tell the people about the colonel
 That fellow has gone crazy in his chase for notoriety." says General San ford He leaves the office of President, and advertises himself extensively by a hunting trip in Africa. He goes there and hunts beasts. bugs and snakes. He comes back to America and says every sensational thing which will attract at l. IL