The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
INAUGURATION OF BROWN THIS WEEK
Extra Session Will Have
 Little to Do at Atlanta
SLATON RECEPTION
Splendid Time for Politicians to Gather and See How Land Lies Throughout Stakeholder to
 Disclose Political Plans

Atlanta, January 9.-(Special )-Outside of some possible political developments. it is not expected that the extra session of the general assembly, called on Wednesday to inaugurate Gov. Joseph NJ. Brown, will be productive of any thing of general interest
 It is a splendid occasion for the poli- ticians to gather and find out how the land lies In various sections of the state. Consequently. they will be here in force, especially those who are running or an- ticipate running for state offices.
 Speaker John N. Holder of the house has informed friends that he would dis close his political plans at that time, and perhaps others will follow suit
 It is scarcely thought, however, that there will be any definite developments in the governorship race at this time. Joe Hill Hall of Bibb, the nestor of the house of representatives is the only one who has made any dernite statement re- earding the race. and the probability Is he will have the field all to himself for some time 10 come.
 There is much speculation as to whether there is to be another race this year along the lines generally defined under the ex- pression Hoke Smith vs. Joe Brown That Gov John NJ. slaton will be the eandi- date of what might be designated the Brown faction, or those who have usually aligned themselves that way, is now gen erally accepted, although no definite statement has come from him.
 Other questions being asked are: Will Hoke Smith. now United States senator, play any part in the state campaign and who will be the, candidate of the Hoke Smith faction? It has been report ed that Senator Smith would take an active interest in state politics. It has also been conjectured that since he had his own office to look after, with pros pect of opposition in 1914. he would prob ably keep "hands off.
 Senator Smiths attitude, therefore, is very much of an unknown quantity. There are many who think that if he takes no hand, his friends will present no organized opposition, and the old align ment will be, in a large measure, lost sight of.
 Possibilities of a candidate who will represent the Hoke Smith element, how ever. are by no means remote Chairman c. M Candler of the state railroad com mission, is thinking very strongly of making the race for governor. He has been talking about it with his friends and it would not be at all surprising to see him get into it. MT Candler has long been recognized as one of the lead CTS of the Hoke Smith element, and, in fact, was prominently spoken of in con TA.4 F..4t. T states Senate lstsf summer.f As ssineml Der of the legislature during Governor Smiths administration. he aided material ly in putting through a nhmber of the governors reform measures, notably. the railroad commission bill under which he is now serving. He went on the com mission as an appontee of Governor Smith.
 A race between Governor Slaton and Chairman Candler would be a very pretty political contest. Both are personally very popular, and have strong friends all over the state. In some instances their friendships are such that it would be a hard matter for the friends to de- eide which they would support. With these two in the race it is certain, at least. that it would be campaign free from bitterness and recrimlnations such as have characterized some of the Geor- gia campaigns of not very distant date.
 The legislators at the coming session will probably be pretty well sounded as to sentiment in their respective counties, and it may be possible 10 learn some thing more definite following its adjourn ment.
 The members will spend al least three days in Atlanta. two of which will be given to organization and the inaugura- ton. While efforts will be made to get before it a number of resolutions on diff ferent subjects. it is probable these will be all ruled out of order on the ground that it cannot lawfully consider any thing except the inauguration.
 A pleasant feature of the occasion will be the reception which Governor Slaton will tender the senators and representa- tives at his Peachtree street home on Wednesday evning. As hospitable en- tertainer Governor Slaton has few equals and there is no question that the even- ing he will arrange for them will be thoroughly enjoyed.
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