The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-01
BIG RACE ID OPEN
 AGAIN NEXT WEEK Scales Withdrawal Regarded
 As Significant FINDS THE TIMES TIGHT Nesbitt Issues Statement in Connection With the Eleventh District situa- tion in Which He Explains
 His Attitude
FINDS THE TIMES TIGHT

The leaders in the governorship con- test are gathering in Birmingham pre- paratory to the real opening of the cam paign after the election Monday. Cam paign managers, committees and speak CTS bureaus will be in conference and will have all the machinery ready by Tuesday for the dash through the final month.
 The state political situation was enliv- ened yesterday by the withdrawal of Thomas F. Scale, candidate for railroad commissioner; and even in the heat of the county fires politicians turned from their pipes and remarked the significance of MT Scales decision to come down.
 Many of the leaders look upon this as one of the most significant developments of the month. MT. Scale, who has been over the state to some extent, says: ''I find that a number of people on each side of the question are disposed to vote for men who happened to agree with them in the late amendment election" and under these conditions he decides to re- tire. He was one of the most ardent supporters of the amendment.
 This leaves in the race Leon McCord Max Hamburger. John Craft, Frank N Julian. s. P. Kennedy, Kyle B. Price and John A. LIsk. It has been hinted that there will be another withdrawal in this race in short time.
 Scales Withdrawal
 Here is the announcement of MT. Scales withdrawals:
 ITO the Voters of Alabama:
 Circumstances are such that I have concluded not to make the race for asso- ciate railroad commissioner. When I first entered the race it was my intention to canvass the entire state, which 1 find will be impossible. 1 had determined to run on my own merit, believing that my ex- perience as an attorney before the inter- state commerce commission would assist me in the discharge of the duties of the office if I should be elected I find that a number of people on each side of the question are disposed to vote for men who happened to agree with them in the late amendment election.
 q never believed in electing men to position regardless of their merits, be- cause they happen to agree with my side While my chances of success are very good, under the conditions pointed out have decided to retire from the race.
 q wish to sincerely thank my many friends in all parts of the state who have promised me their aid. I hope that the people will elect conservative and capable men to the position, as it Is the most important office to the people in the state. Yours truly, THOMAS F. SEALE."
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 John c. Pugh. secretary of the O'Neal campaign committee, is now preparing to get his 25 speakers out on the hustings, and within the past two days has been busy planning one tour after another. Many of the best speakers would not agree to begin until after April. but their hands are now free. and such a spread of political noise will sweep over Ala hama that it will deafen the ears of the voters to the hurrahs of the smaller fry.
 Colonel Mallorys flying squadron is al- ready on the wing, and beginning with a big rally here next week the storm of his oratory will center over north Ala bama.
 J. B. Ellis, campaign manager for MT. Mallory, reached the city yesterday for a conference of Mallory forces this morn- ing, when the organization for north Ala bama will be perfected. It has been sug- ical leaders among the Mallory forces will be given the management of the north Alabama counties.
 O. F. Gaut, secretary of the Mallory state committee, will come to Brming- ham today and begin the work of food ing the counties around Jefferson with literature, as he has already done in south Alabama.
 Colonel Mallory is speaking today in Lawrence county, and Colonel O'Neal is at Tslladega and Pell City tomorrow, ar irving here Sunday for short rest.
 O'Neal headquarters yesterday were the scene of a jubilee of his warmest SUD- porters who happened to gather in the office of Lee Long. MT. Long, with his broad laugh, is kept busy protesting against the optimistic reports One of the leaders is betting that o'Neal will get a larger majority in Jefferson, Mobile and Montgomery counties than Mallory in the counties which he carries
 These bets are being taken, and many others have been put up. Lovers of the game of chance are confident on both sides, and by May they will be in their element.
 Nesbift Makes Statement The situation in the Seventh congres. sional district is now attracting interes all over the state. Due to the fact thai Congressman John L. Burnetts name will not appear on the general primary ticket it is probable that the congressional com. mittee will prepare a separate ballot State Chairman w. D. Nesbitt explains his con. nection with the situation in the follow. ing interview:
 ''ln order that the situation in thu Seventh congressional district 10 swhict reference has been made in the daily pa, pers of yesterday and today, may be full ly understood wish to make the follow. ing statements
 There Is no conflict between Mr. Bur. nett and the state committee There is nc conflict between Chairman Hood of ths