The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-11
Jefferson's Delegation Split

 l From the vote above it is to be mo- ticed that there occurred a division fin the Jefferson delegation. Five votes were cast for Long, while two went for Almon This caused some surprise, as 1t was thought generally that only ono of Jef- ferson's votes would go against Long. Those voting for Long were Barnard Eastis, O'Neill, Mcdonald and Judge Those voting for Almon were Percy and Motion.
 The Long camp had counted on Notion from the beginning of the campaign for the speakership. Mir. Long states that MT. Motion pledged him his support by letter. and that the gentleman from Jef- ferson had made no request that he be relieved of his pledge. MT. Percy, incidentally, put Judge AL mon in nomination. and his speech was forceful and full of fire. MT. Bush of Mobile nominated MT. Long and his re- marks were well chosen and to the point. Both men were warmly applauded.
 Senator Frazer Retires
 Compared to the strenuous proceedings in the lower house, the organization of the senate was tame, indeed.
 Last night it became known that MT. Morrow would be chosen president pro tenn, for the withdrawal from the race of Senator Brown threw to the Jefferson
 
 Senator Moody of Tuscaloosa was chos- en to preside over the senate during the election of a permanent presiding off, fieer. Senator Stevens of Mobile nomi- mated NIT. Morrow. and paid a glowing tribute to the Jefferson candidate. From the applause which followed the nomina- tion it was evident that there was no possible chance for MT. Morrows de- feat.
 r1a porter of Senator Frazer, MT. Morrows s opponent, then took the floor, and In a happy speech declared that the SUD- porters of Mir. Frazer had joined the supporters of MT. Morrow, and that there would be no opposition to his nomination Then followed the roll call and Mr. Morrow received the vote of the entire membership.
 Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray then relieved Senator Moody and presided during the election of the minor officers of the senate, following which adjourn ment was ordered.
 Seed Loses Fight
 Early ill the senate session Lieutenant Governor Walter D. Seed lost his fight for the manning of standing and special committees, and the appointment of pages. Resolutions introduced by Sen ator Michael Screws of Montgomery, and unanimously passed, provided that the president pro tempore should be given tlis honor Senator Moody of Tuscaloosa was instructed by the caucus to convey such information to the senate, which he did immediately upon reconvenng of the body after recess.
 MT. Seed, prior to the assembling of the solons, admitted that he had lost the contest, yielding with his usual cavalier grace.
 These committees will in all proba billty be appointed by President Morrow upon the convention of the senate at noon to- morrow.
 Officers of Senate
 Officers elected in the senate caucus were for the most part rushed through by viva voca vote. though some of the minor places were vigorously and hotly contested. The list follows:
 Secretary of senate, J. A. Kyle, Jack son county.
 Assistant secretary, Henry F. Reese, Jr., of Selma.
 Engrossing and enrolling clerk, Mrs. Mary B. Gessler, Montgomery
 Comparing clerk, Mrs. Laura Alley.
 Doorlkeeper ex-Senator William Hayes Limestone.
 Assistant doorkeeper, W. H. Maybee, Montgomery
 Gallery doorkeeper, J. T. watkins, Bar bour county.
 A resolution introduced by Senator Screws and favorably acted upon in the caucus provides that separate offices be made of expressing and enrolling clerk. Should the measure be passed in the sem