The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-19
EXUM TALKS ON
 COMMISSION BILL Mayor Delighted With His
 Associates WILL FACE BIG TASK Pays Tribute to Aldermen Who Will Retire and Says They Have
 Done Great Deal for
 Birmingham
WILL FACE BIG TASK

Mayor Culpepper Exum returned last Montgomery. He has been working effectively for the commission which has been created for Birmingham and other measures which are of local i'm portance.
 He said last night that the creation of a commission of three men to oper- ate the city of Birmingham was along the tentative selection of Governor O'Neal was very pleasing to him.
 In speakinf of his prospective as- sociates in the city hall, Mayor Exun said:
 "I am personally very well pleased with the selection of the commission CTS. The two men-Judge A. o. Lane and Harry Jones--are known in. al classes here. as men of even temper ment, boise and sound judgment. There can be no serious questions as to the ability of the men to be apopinted by Governor O'Neal to serve with me a: the board of commissioners. fH
 q think the commission will be per fectly harmonious and will work to the very best interests of the people. The idea is far from my mind, as it Is Jones and Judge Lane. that we will have an easy time as commissioners This is large city and We have . huge task to occupy our attention. But am sure the commission will give the most careful thought to the bes and most systematic management O. the affairs of the city,
 "The commission form of government will, I trust prove the best move evel made by Birmingham. However, it i. essentially an expel iment and must frs be proven as adaptable for this city.
 T believe we have taken a progres sive step and shall certainly do all tha is within my power to prove that undel this form of government Birmingham may go ahead as never before.
 However, in the rejoicing which i: general over our new departure, am not forgetting that the aldermen who have served the city of Birming ham, are giving into our keeping : very fine creation. Birmingham ha, been through tria) and travail; sh, has been shaken py financial storm and has felt the fevers blisterine breath; she has stood the shock O commercial upheavals. and only witt the strength of high resolve and tn, unswerving devotion of many aldermen has she battled up to this era of great ness. And I would be unwilling t, pass over the many good deeds of ou city fathers in the excitement of popular reorganization.
 Birmingham has been served wei by the present aldermen and those O the past. And to them no though tfu man can deny the keenest commenda tion." s=-A s--s. i.
 As to Montgomery Mayor Exum said
 Affairs have been pretty interest ing there all the week. I have beer looking after those measures that affec Birmingham and find that a great dea of legislation affecting this city ha. been contemplated. The most seriou. to us. or as serious as any, Is ths revenue bill.
 q believe our commercial interests have sufficient taxes and licenses tc pay as it is without placing upon then additional burdens. I do not think the revenue bill will pass until it has been emasculated almost beyond recog- milton. I think the bill was prepared rather hastily and there will be nc serious disposition on the part of the administration to push the mea sure In fact. the prevailing idea seems to be that Governor O'Neal will remedy tho bill in a number of ways before it. gets to the final stage"
 Tn addition to Mayor Exum return. ing last night were Senator Hugh Nor. row, Wilson Brown, Judge c. e. Ne. Smith, James Weatherly and others.