The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Prominent Alabama Business Men Discuss lieGdS of the g
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 9S BABE AND Wes..OY ARE PRA|sEps;SI THEIR WORK
Plans to Advertise AIabamn's Resources and Possibilities to Outside World Are Discussed-Name of As-
 sociation Is Changed
BY pnRRYMAN C. BErTY

Montgomery, NoVempef zS-0Spe- cial. )-As an agricultural center Ala bama is supreme; as an industrial cen ter the commonwealth is unexcelled, and as q commercial center it is un- surpassed. More than this, in natural resources and artificial advantages the state possesses qualifications that are expected within the next decade 10 make of the state one of the great est and one of the best producers in the country.
 In effect and ttnalloyed by the per sifage or any superabundancy of praise, the above represent the senti- ments of the leading Alabamians who gathered today in the snug little au- ditorium of the Business Mems league to discuss the needs of Alabama and ways and means of creating great CT interest in the resources of the state. It was the opinion of the promoters that the commonwealth Is on the eve of it's greatest awakening, almost a reconnaissance that will result in a boost to every section of the state and that will rebound to the perpetual glory of Alabama.
 A. H. Bolton of Birmingham, who sounded the keynote address of the convention. called attention to the states possibilities, and at once launched into an exposition of req sons why the Here We Rest" com monwealth should be the greatest. in the south. Col F. l.. Russell of Mo bile followed with 8 layer of tribute that intimated at perfect under standing on the part of the people and the corporations. Ex-Gov. Will liam D. Jelks made rousing address on the subject of stepping Leak. sThe '1eek,'t9o which he referred wa Alabanas S failure to take advantage oi its many resources
 Important Gathering
 Gath ering of the leading boosters oi the state in Montgomery is expected to mark an era in the advancement oi Alabama in view of the earnestness with which the two days sessions were arranged in advance, and in view of the fine spirit of co-operation witt which the session of today began While the addresses of this afternoon and tonight moreover centered around Alabama as nucleus, no disparage- ment was meant with reference to the steady progress in other states ot Dixie; for while the south, as a sec tion, was extolled as the greatest nat ural location for giant industries and commercial institutions, individual credit was, nevertheless, given to Geor- gia, Louisiana and Tennessee as pos sessing some of the best resources that are tending to make of Dixie one of the most desirable commercial spots in the world, outside of the usual excellent social features.
 nann1p for la nd money for Alabama were the general themes. Quicker development of the south was the general idea. And dele gates to the "All-Alabama Conven- tion' retired to their rooms tonight with enthusiastic addresses ringing in their ears, sh houting the praises of the south as the first direct inspiration of the first days meeting.
 Excellent Programme
 The opening programme arranged for the delegates was thriller" in every respect and gave evidence of the scope of work before the delegates
 When the delegates assembled at the auditorium this afternoon at o'clock address of welcome was made by C. P Mcintyre, city attorney, who gave q gracious welcome to the visitors to Alabama's capital city. s. J. Cassels president of the Business Mems league did the same office in behalf of the league. J. H. Wilson, president of th C Mobile association, graciously respond ed to the hearty welcomes and prom ised that the delegates would avail themselves of the hospitality offered
 Following upon these addresses. and the opening address of President Bolton, the committee on constitution and by laws reported, after which Colonel Rus sell, ex-Governor Jelks and Major N. W. screws spoke to the convention The address of Major Screws was on the snbIect of Possibilities of Water Trans portation."
 The afternoon session was closed by mn address by McLane Triton. president of the Alabama Press association. who spoke on "Advertising Alabama-Wh, and How" He was assisted in his paper by a general discussion which was par ticipated in by half dozen of the dele gates. Among these were Frederick Thompson of Mobile, Albert P. Bush of Mobile. Harry F. Johnson of Montgom- cry. Victor Hanson of Birmingham, R. h. walker of Athens and others.
 It was decided to change the name of the association to that Of the Busi- ness Mems League of .aiabama, the old constitution and bylaws being adopted with n few minor changes. The following ", r. F. Chaffee. Birmlnsham W. K. r. Wilson, Mobile, and R. T. Simpson, An ui..en. Committee on nominations, John c-aff, Mobile; McLane Hilton, peii Gis. Frank Y. Evans Jasper; F. Y Ander- son, Birmingham, and w. F. Lay, Gads- den
 Night Session
 In order to allow more spacious audi torium for the delegates, the night ses- sion ni the bcGsts WaS he'd ia tt'e r,,e. torum of the new Exchange hotel, which fairly groansd niGer .t~ e-s.a.is. II poured through the lobby to the assem- lily room A bigger crowd was present than on the occasion of this afternoon, the Mont gomery business men alone fair N we'll filling the room.
 The opening address tonight was made hp Enmet O'Neal governor-elect of Alabapla who spoke on the theme of "The Development of Alabama Col onel O Neals address was replete with illustrations of Alabama's progress dur --~~-----------~--~-----~~~