The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Florence, January Especial. )-The Underwood boom Is a live wire at this time in aristocratic Florence. Several peti- tions have been circulated in order to test his strength with the masses.
 Below is the opinion of some of the prominent people In regard to his fitness for the highest gift of the nation:
 M. w. Camper, editor Florence Times: "I am for Underwod for President first, last and all the time. because I believe he is pre-eminently the man for this high position I believe he would more nearly unite the democratic party than any other man now named for the place. He is the only man in the party whose leadership has resulted in a united and settled policy on the controlling public questions of the day In the past two years he has ac- compished what no democratic leader has done for 20 years-that is. united the party on policy that appeals to the prevailing sentiment of the people. The fact that Mir. Underwood is an Alabamian adds enthusiasm to my conviction that he is the coming man to lead the democratic hosts.'
 J. J. 1JOuS iItiNHdliN. u 10 thiA i'' dubitable fact that Oscar Underwood s comprehension of the tariff and other great problems of the nation will aid the democratic party to secure peace and prosperity if he is made our standard bearer and elected President of the United States. Therefore, ! believe he Is the man for the place.
 S. w. Frerson attorney: "The only ob- jeetlon that is urged to Mr. Underwood's 8 count of his residence. His qualifications for the office Of President are unques-
 toned. As stated by writer in a re- cent periodical, his knowledge of the
 mechanics' of government Is probably superior to that of any man in the na- l ton. due to his long, varied and studious service in Congress and in the committees of that body. As 10 his availability, we southern people seem to regard this more l seriously than do the people of the north. | The time has come for the south to re- assert herself in national affairs, and | no means so full Of promise Of success can be found as to make Mir Under wood the standard bearer of the demo-
 cratic party in the coming presidential election
 b | has been tested at home and abroad, by | his friends and political enemies and hs | has not been found wanting. His honesty and level headed common sense course l in all matters that have come to him l justifies Alabamas claim and should prove the democratic party's claim tt place him in the seat of greatest honol
 in our scheme of government It seemi
 that all business interests and all classel | sI ..-f4t J. B. Baies, travelling salesman: "I be | Iieve Underwood should be elected Presi dent because he is fearless thinker, am a thoughtful doer. Then too. he Is southern man. Sectional differences shoul' be forgotten and the south recognized a
 capable of producing leaders anon. men,"
 R. T. Simpson, attorney: "A clean | fearless leader. conservative and yet pro gressive, MT. Underwood commands th
 respect and has the confidence of the na | ton. He is the unanimous choice of Ala
 hama for President. in full sympathy witt democratic policies, with singleness Q | purpose. he has at all times. been aliv' | to the interest of the people
 "A student of the tariff, as chairman o | the ways and means committee of thu
 house, MT. Underwood has shown grea
 qualities of leader. who can not 5 | swerved from his course. by the cries 0 the demagogue, or the threats of veste' interests.
 Endowed with good common sense. m | phrase monger. realizing that the pres ent tariff is the mother of all the trusts 1 with singleness of purpose, he Is step b. step pushing the high tariff advocates |
 defeat His nomination will have the sup port of all sections. and will solidify tn democratic party and draw unto himsel