The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Legislature Assemblies At Noon Today to Adjourn
 At Once for Caucus
INAUGURATION PLANS
 ARE ABOUT COMPLETE Conner Would Sign Bill for Mansion and Increased Expenses-Brooks Law renee Arrives on Scene With
 Typewriter
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
 Montgomery, January s.-(Specia1.) .)-The developments in the race for speaker of the lower house last night furnished much reason for serious speculation this morn ing.
 As announced, MT. Pitts of Dallas re- tired from the race shortly after Il o'clock. and he announced in the lobby of the Exchange. following his determi- nation to retire. that he would not only support MP. Long, but that he would throw his strength and influence to the gentleman from Butler.
 Shortly after F o'clock Judge Parks of Andalusiaf gent his announcement to the lobby thkQe be would not enter the eau GUS and thks. he would support Judge AL mon
 So the night left honors even with the leaders. This morning friends of the two speculated on the outcome of the race, and from the reports it seems that the fight is close and bitter. with MT. Long still q favorite.
 do not consider the outcome in doubt" stated MT. Long. Now, of course, there will be but one ballot will receive a flattering majority on that ballot. We consider the fight won.''
 Judge Almon and his lieutenants were equally as sanguine. 'I have a majori- ty of the members of the lower house pledged,' stated the candidate, ''and though we are still working, we consider the outcome absolutely certain.
 Caucus This Afternoon
 There seems to be no doubt now but that the caucus will occur Tuesday after noon, following the swearing in of the members of the senate. As announced in The Age-Herald this morning, both Mir Long and Judge Almon favor Tuesday afternoon for the time of the caucus. It is understood that both of the leading candidates for president of the senate also favor that time MT. Morrow stated today that he would De suited it mat ters not when the firing is begun as Iii his opinion. he has the battle won.
 It begins to appear as if the members of the legislature will assemble at noon Tuesday and be sworn in. Then will oc- cur an adjournment for the caucus. Fol lowing the announcement of the result of the caucus, both houses will be or ganized. There will occur a perfunctory session of both houses, after which ad- jornment will be ordered. Wednesday morning the first business session will oc- cur, at which the message of Governor Conner will be read.
 Plans for Legislation
 It is very probable that no important legislation will be attempted prior to the inauguration of Governor-elect ONeal Monday Shortly after his inauguration . caucus will be held, at which. 1t is understood, an administration policy will ha m Is a certainty that an effort will be made to put the platform of the party into effect, and then will be- gin the battle with the ultra-prohibitlon- fists. The platform declares, as Is known, for local option, and the prohibitonists are determined to battle for the retention of prohibition. While several of the mem bers of the new legislature have declined to commit themselves on the question of prohibition or local option. when asked the direct question. Are you not in fla vor of adopting the platform of the party?" the invariable reply has been. '.Ycs, of course.
 Preparing for Immigration
 Colonel ONeal is busily putting the fin- 3shing touches on his message, which will be submitted shortly after his inaugura- tion He stated today that the message would not be as long as President Taft's and 1t is not believed that 1t will be as long as Governor Corners. Colonel O'Neal states that he will require about s5 minutes for the completion of his ad dress.
 Plans for the inauguration have been completed, and Tyler Goodwin, chair man of the committee having this mat ter in charge, states tonight that there is no doubt but that more people will come to Montgomery to take part In the Inauguration than ever before; that there is no doubt but that the parade will be longer and more interesting for the spec tator than ever before, and that the in- augural ball will be better attended than ever before in the history of the state.
 George w. Jones, chairman of the rail- road committee of the general committee on inauguration, declares that the rail- roads entering Montgomery have put on . special rate and that reports from every nearby city are to the effect that each will send a large delegation.
 s-The automobile feature of the parade" stated MT Goodwin. twill be great success, judging from the reports that have been received. We have determined that as many as 200 machines shall be in line, and it is probable that the number will be greater. From various cities reservation in local garages has been se- cured but you may state that every ma chine will be taken care of. I have heard that in addition to little cities around Montgomery. that men with cars will come from North Alabama. We are expecting 20 machines from Birming- ham"
 The city has at last become crowded with those who have come to participate in the deliberations of the new legisla- ture, those who have come seeking ap- pointments and those who have come as spectators.
 Montgomery presents an exceedingly busy appearance. and the spirit of the crowd reminds of the spirit of the cee- brants of Mardi Gras.
 General satisfaction seems to bn the keynote. Position of the Governor While Governor Conner has made no di- rect statement for publication on the sub feet 1t is learned tonight that while he (CoNTINUED ON PAGEf Q