The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-13


 was formerly filled by J. B. Hoyl, who is now engaged in the practice of law. With regard to the office of adjutant
 general. 1t is practically settled that there Is going to be a change Adjutant Gen eral A. J. Scott has held the position under two governors. He was assistant under Governor Terrell, and Governor
 Smith raised him in rank to the head of the office and next to the governor head of the state troops. Governor
 Brown reappointed him; he had never
 been a partisan in politics, and both factions were satisfied with him.
 During the recent campaign. however
 1t was developed in connection with an
 incident that became an issue-the calling out of troops on certain occasions in the absence of direct request from the sheriff of the county in question-that the Hoke Smith forces had taken exception to the tact. stated by them, that Adjutant Gen eral Scott had attended the convention which nominated Governor Brown Tn 1908. It was quite naural that the ad-
 iutant general should do so, just as ne might attend any other state convention. but it appears to have been construeo into an act of partisanship which, 1t Is said, will probably cost the aoJu'ah'
 general his position
 With regard to his successor the most likely suggestion is that of Claude Smith of Campbell county, young man ana d lawyer with offices in Atlanta. who has represented his county in the legislature He has served as caption and Is familiar with the details of military serviee lie is also a splendid shot, having been on several of the Georgia teams which rep resented the state in the national con- tests. If 1t has not already been done, 1t is stated the position will be rendered to Captain Smith, and it is also said to De likely that he will accept it.
 Another prospective change is that in the office of keeper of public buildings
 and grounds, and there is no small in- terest in this. The position IS held now by J. L. Barron, former state official of the Farmers union, who was ap- pointed by Governor Brown. The Farm CTS union quietly supported Governor
 Brown two years ago, but is said to have supported Governor-eect Smith this time
 Just what effect this situation will have on this position remains to be seen. It is said that George Tumlin of Carroll who held the position under Governor Smith before and who made good rec ord, will apply for 1t again But then there are always numerous applications for this place which is considered very much of a sinecure, and Governor Brown
  them or more It pays $500 a year. There will also be several changes. it is expected among the oil and fertilizer inspectors of the state, some or them being quite valuable positions. While these appointments are made by the commissioner of agriculture the gover- nors wishes are usually followed in prac- tically every case.
 Progressives in Lead kA 1,1 the progressive democrats which IS the name now given the followers of Ho1Se Smith, by themselves, have won ma jority of the next legislature, and when it comes to legislation the new governor will probably have things all his own way, an opportunity that was denied to Governor Brown.
 The contests for the speakership of the house and the presidency of the senate
 are being fought out right now and will probably be determined within the next few weeks.
 Notwithstanding the fact that Senators | I. E. Sheppard of Americus and Emmet Shaw of Fort Gaines, are figuring in the race for president of the senate, 1t IS stated that Senator John M. Slaton of Atlanta, president of the present senate, has this fight already won. It is re- ported that he has more than majority 1 of the new senate pledBeu to HIS cdNul- dacy and that there is really no use for anyone else to try to take it away | from him.
 | The same is not true with reference l to the speakership of the house. Speaker | John M Holder is candidate for re- election, but it is said he yet has his | fight to whip. His opponents are Rep | resentatives w. H. Burwell of Hancock and H. w. Hopkins of Thomas. 1 In this instance MT. Burwell represents
 the Hoke Smith following, and 1t Is re- l ported that he also has some personal strength which he has secured on other grounds among the Joe Brown element. l On the other hand. it is also stated, that l many of the Smith men favor Holder,
 who has made fair and impartial pre- siding officer and of whom they are per
 sonally very fond.
 | That the Smith forces are going to | move heaven and earth to take all of
 these positions is already apparent. It | is said also that opposition is promised l from among the Smith element to Clerk
 John T. Boifeuillet of the house and Sec
 retary Charles s. Northen of the senate, l both of whom have served in these ca