The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-03
SPIRIT OF PEACE ON TROUBLED WATERS Jefferson Delegation Will
 War No More SAILING SMOOTH NOW Few Remaining Days of Legislative Session Will Very Probably
 Pass Without Further
 Misunderstanding
SAILING SMOOTH NOW

The impression was general and wioe- spread in political circles yesterday that peace had been declared, insofar as the Jefferson county delegation is concerned. It was also understood that Representa- tive Walker Percy, who has been opposed to the administration lineup, has maoe peace with Governor O'Neal.-
 The misunderstanding between Repre- sentative Percy and his colleague, hep- resentative Judge, of Jefferson county, Friday night, upon bill creating an in- ferior court locally, 1t is said, has also been satisfactorily arranged, and every thing is peaceful and placid among all the lawmakers.
 1nasmuch as the dove of peace has ap- parently perched itself over the forum, it is expected that the few remaining days of the legislature will be smooth and agreeable to all concerned. It was stated here yesterday that the Smith regulation bill will pass the house Tuesday without fail, the viaduct measure will pass and other local measures which have been held up for one reason or another. The signs of peace, it is stated, came Friday night. MT, Percy, it is stated, called upon Governor ONeal and told him he was willing to permit bygones to be bygones, and the slate was washed clean of all past friction. The governor is quoted as saying that he was glad to meet the gentleman from Jefferson half way, and they shook hands.
 | Following this it is stated the slr- mingham commission bill, which was the pet measure of Representative Percy. was immediately signed by the governor. and il is now the law.
 It is gathered that the friendly fielding between MT. Percy and Governor O'Neal gave pleasure to great many people 'n Montgomery, who regretted to see two such able men occupying adyerce posi- tions.
 It is the general opinion here that there is no personal feeling among the Jeffer- son delegation. Representative Mcdonald said he knew of no personal animosity, and that MT. Percy and Mr. Judge did not refer to all the delegation in their talks Friday night. He said also that so far as he was personally informed the incl dent was inflated.
 MT Percy Is i'll at his home on tne
 
 day night. It was stated last night that Mir Percy was not feeling well, but that he would perhaps be out today.
 Representative Motion, who has been at home since last Friday night, was asked last night for an opinion as to the peace and neutrality of all the members and the warning factions at the caprtal. He said he did not attend the house ses- sion last Friday, and was not informed as to what actually occurred with Rep resentative Judge and Representative Percy as the principal actors.
 However, I know of no personal i'll will among the Jefferson delegation" said Mr. Motion. MT. Percy and the others have so far as I know worked along well enough. although small matters have veoped from time to time sufficient to irritate the best poised man. As far as peace is concerned, I think everything absolutely tranquil. I look for the al most instantaneous passage of the smith regulation bill next Tuesday immediately after convening. Other measures will pass with startling rapidity. The viaauet measure will find some serious opposition as the delegation, I take it. is seriously divided upon that point.
 'The Birmingham commissioners will be appointed this week. I have nevtr doubted the chances of Messrs. Lane Exum and Jones. The governor has al- ready signed the measure and nothing re- mains but for him to sign the commlssions of the commissioners. l look for such action this week sure
 'The utmost cordiality now prevails among all those at Montgomery. The governor has been up against a rather complex problem and has solved it admir- ably
 Senator Hugh Morrow, who is also at home is said to have been informed of the peaceful conditions now surrounding the Jefferson delegation and their reia- lions with the governor. However. Sem ator Morrow would not answer inquiries at his home yesterday, it being given out that he was resting over Sunday, and would be perfectly willing to answer all