The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
MULL|N WRITES
 ON UNDERWOOD Is Popular in All Sections of
 Country HIS OBSERVATIONS In Letter to Campbell, Wetumpka Man Tells of Trip He Made Last Fall-"Underwood Is
 Conservative Progressive"
HIS

Washington. January 1.-(Speoial)-J. Sanford Mullin, who was secretary 10 the Elmore county democratic executive con- mttee and also probate clerk of the eoun- ty at Wetumpka before he was appointed clerk of the House committee. of which J. Thomas Helin is chairman, has for warded the appended letter to Chairman E. K. Campbell of the Underwood state campaign committee at Birmingham.
 During the recess of Congress last fall Mir. Mullin made an extensive tour of the south and west travelling about 25,OOO miles. He took the opportunity to sound public sentiment on the political situation and found that Oscar Underwood Is no stranger in any part of the country. lie has many warm supporters even on the Pacific coast
 MT. Mulin Is confident that Mir. Under wood will be nominated and elected.
 Following is the letter to Chairman Campbell:
 "Washington, January 13 1912 "Hon. E. K. Campbell. Chairman Under
 wood State Campaign Committee, Bir-
 mingham Ala;
 My Dear Slr-Your letter asking me to become member of the Underwood state campaign committee, addressed to me at W me at this place. Replying to the same l beg to say that 1t will give me great pleas ure to have my name enrolled as mem Der of this committee.
 Proud of Underwood
 q ike all other Alabamians. I feel very proud of Mir Underwood. His record In Congress. and especially the marks of statesmanship displayed in his splendid leadership of the majority forces in the House have not only won the admiration and eommendation Of his brethren of like political faith, but everyone everyWhere who has watched and scrutinzed the working of the lower House of Congress, recognize In the distinguished Alabamian fine traits of character, wonderful powers of mind and a masterly control of 1t, and a capacity for the leadership of men that but few of the public men of the last generation have had.
 Tt was my pleasure to make an eX- tended trip during the months Of Sep tember, october and November of last year, covering about 25,000 miles of territory and touching some 20 states of the Union. and in every place l stopped and they were numerous. l heard some kindly comment on MT. Underwood. When a group of man talk of Mir. Underwood, they always agree that he is a statesman of con structiVe parts--a man whose prac- tical applications and splendid accom- plishments take him out of that class of men whose minds are befogGed and beclouded with fine spun theories of government. He is the most conserva- tive progressive of any man whose name has been mentioned in connec- tion with the presidency. He Is con- servative, but not a reactionary; a pro- gressive, but not radically disposed.
 Has Proved His Ability
 "Mr Underwood's faith has been se- verely tested on a number of occasions and he has never been found wanting He places the proper value on empty fattery and by his courteous manner and open fair mindedness, kills the ef feet of any criticism that may be di- rected against him or his party. And the applause from his countrymen can not unbalance and drive him to do and say indiscreet things. His record Is one of almost unparalleled successes. The brillaney and precision with which his keen intellect solves and unrayels the great questions and problems be- fore him, have placed him in the front ranks of the leading statesmen of the country. Because of these qualifca- tions, men everywhere are turning to him for guidance. They are looking upon him as the one best fitted to direct the destlnies of the country.
 ''The fact that he comes from the south would not injure him. should he receive the nomination for the presidency; the capacity and sincerity of the man would overcome any charge of that nature, Sec tlonal prejudices, or the remnant of them that are left, would not and could not hamper a campaign waged by Mir. Under wood He is the embodiment of the new thought in this nation which has swept sectional misunderstanding into oblivion, and which has brought us face to face with issues and questions affecting our common countrymen, wherever they may be. The south knows MT. Underwood no better, or loves him any more, than the north, east and west His personality Is felt in every section of the country, and greater things await him at the hands of the American people.
 "He is the one hope for dissatisfied and unrestful conditions facing the people of this country He looks to be the man of the hour-the one who has already gained and who can keep the confidence and esteem of the people. Yours very truly, "J. SANFORD MULLEN"