The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
BIRMINGHAM IN THE L|MEL|GRT
 AT MONTGOMERY Present Legislature Watch ed With More Interest
 Than Ever Before CITIZENS TALK ON
 WORK OF SOLONS Rapid Growth of Birmingham and City's Increasing Problems Make It Seem to Monopolize
 Much Time

There has probably never been a session of the Alabama legislature in which such keen interest was taken by the people of Birmingham as that in Montgomery at present. The unusual interest is caused largely by the number of purely Birming- ham problems which the lawmakers are thrashing out
 The rapid growth of Birmingham and it's increasing problems make it more and more a center of attraction for the entire state. Among the almost purely local matters of interest pending are the via duct question, commission government, juvenile court and mining laws, while such general subjects as local option, banking laws and good roads affect Bir- rlingham more than any other city in the state because of the citys size and i'm portance.
 Interviews were sought yesterday from Age Herald readers as to their opinion On the work of the legislature so far and expressions as to what remains to be done.
 Many citizens hesitate to express them selves on commission government and on the proper solution of the liquor problem on the ground that they have not given the subjects sufficisnt study.
 T think Birmingham, occupying such a prominent position in Alabama affairs, should be the center of interest when leg islation of a general nature is being con- sidored in Montgomery" said Dr. J. w. Adams yesterday.
 Birmingham is rapidly becoming the central point of affairs in this state. And with this growth 1t is a mistake to say that Birmingham is selfish, and 1t is also a mistake for Jealousy to be excited over Birmingham. We have a varied assort- ment of problems to solve here which call for voluminous legislation, and because Birmingham is often asking for enact Birmingham is grabbing.
 "As to what has been done, there is lit- tie room for comment. l think the pass age of the Parks bill the other day is step along the path outlined If Jeffer- son county is permitted to vote as to the return of saloons here there will not be any saloons. But if the city is made the unit then the saloons will come back. The whole situation is rather complex yet, and to my mind it will be some time until complete settlement of the ques- tion Is reached.
 "The commission bill has caused great deal of interest, but I have no desire to say anything about that at this time"
 q am inclined to believe that the lawmakers should enact whatever leg fslation is requested for Birmingham but along the most careful lines," said Murray Brown.
 q have no interest personally in any legislation, but I think the betterment of local conditions should arouse the interest of all citizens.
 q believe the mine bill, which has should be adopted. If there are some amendments offered well and good. It would not injure anyone to adjust those matters.
 "The commission bill is subject to the keenest scrutiny and none of the actions of the legislature should be taken hastily or without the most care- ful thought. I believe the solution of the liquor question lies with the peo- pie as a whole and whatever Is done will be of their own volition."
 q am satisfied with what the legis- commission bill should be passed" said Walter G. Schuster yesterday after noon. With the passage of the Parks bill I am satisfied that the prohibi- ton situation has been covered. Of course there are a number of regula- tions that will have to be added to the bill before it becomes effective, but this can easily be done.
 T think that Birmin gham should have commission form of government, und that it should be passed at onca thing. l am unable to say, but the people of Birmingham have signifed that they wanted commission form of government. and think that the legis- lature should give 1t to them"
 q was very glad to see the legisla- ture pass the Parks bill and think that it covers the situation when a few provisions have been added" said Tom Williamson yesterday. T think that the license should be reduced to $500 so as to give the poor man chance.
 q was more interested in the com mission bill than I was in the local option matter. l am emphatically in favor of commission form of govern ment and am anxious to zee what tke legislature is going to do in the mat ter The people of Birmingham have voiced their desire in no uncertain tones that they wished to have com mission government"
 "While the legislature has done Il good deal during the time 1t has been in session by far the most important bill that has been passed was the Parks bill voted on by the house yesterday" said A. D. Brown yesterday. The ad- minstration was elected on strict local option platform and 1t was up to them to make good their pre-election promises. The Parks bill should pass the senate and then the proposition be submitted to the people at an early date.'
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