The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02

dulee in much discussion of that sub
ject knowing that when the storm breaks
it win then be time enough to forecast
results, speculate on candidates chances
and discuss whether or not the next ad-
ministration will be committed to the
cause of local option OF prohibition.
Conner Certain to Run
In the opinion of nine-tenths of the
state officials b. y. Conner is certain to
run for governor. They believe that If
Mr.. Conner had had any other intention
he would have said so. and they regard
his silence as indicative of his purpose
to enter the race for governor in 1911.
Farther than that they believe Mr. CO.
mer win run for that office, there is lit
tie speculation, though from the presene
outlook he is considered winner should
he enter the race.
= In the meantime, Charles Henderson Is
maintaining a strict silence in regard to
mis- plans, the opinion obtaining that he
is waiting for Mr. Conner to show his
hand before he makes any announcements.
There are few who believe. however, that
Mr.. Henderson would not like to run for
governor, and If the course is clear there
is little doubt but that he Will announce
his candidacy at the proper time.
Local OptiOnists' Candidate
SO far as Is known the local option
forces have not yet fixed upon a cand-
date for governor, though the leaders
OF that faction are looking over the field,
and at the proper time they will present
their candidate. r. II. Spragins or Hunts
vile, member of the state senate, and
one of the most prominent local optionists
,a bpf u1Anfipnpd q
office, and it is believed that II he can be
induced TO run he will be put forward as
tie local option candidate.
Governor O'Neal has refrained from any
expression regarding those candidates
Who have been mentioned for governor.
He will side with the local optionists ct
the proper time. but until their candidate
has been brought forward he Will prob
ably have nothing to say either for or
against any candidate There is a strong
about the capitol, however,
that Governor O'Neal would favor Mr..
spragins for the next chief executive OF
the state.
Secretary of State Race
There Is every indication that there will
be pretty race for the office of secre-
larry of state. All the candidates for the
office are busy enlisting the support of
their friends. and 1t is probable the finish
VIII De Ol all cAtill1S 1dlul
Fl. Nunnelee and Judge John Purifoy, as
members of the present administration
are each making vigorous campaign, as
are w. p. Cobb of Tuskegee, Harry *.
Shorter of Eufaula and Charles j.. Greer
Of Perry. Mr.. Nunnelee has been picked
as the winner.
W. f. Feagin will probably have no
opposition for superintendent of edu-
,ation, and Judge w. f. Wilkinson is
q ut,o f,t. a1ac
lion to the office of state auditor.
No candidates have yet announced
FOR the office of attorney general,
though William l.. Martin, first assist
ant attorney general; Gardner Greene
Of Pell City, David Riddle of Coosa and
George Pegram of Marengo county have
been mentioned for the office.
For the office of state treasurer
Brooks Smith has received mention, as
has j. Craig Smith. former president of
the state convict board. For commits
sioner of agriculture, Hector D. Lane
member of the Alabama Legislature; w.
A. Wilkinson and r. r. Poole. former
commissioners. have been suggested.
Extra Session of Legislature
Nothing has been definitely determ-
med concerning an extra session of the
Legislature. While it is true that there
a special session, Governor O'Neal has
not yet announced his intention, and
he will not do so until he has finally
made up his mind on that subject. For
some reasons the governor favors an
extra session. for there are many re-
forms which lie wants to see estab-
lished during his administration, but
it is certain that he will not call the
state lawmakers together unless he is
first convinced that his policies will be
adhered to and that some of the needed
legislati tion will be enacted
Considerable pressure is being
brought to bear upon the governor to
induce him to issue a call for an ex-
ira session. Jefferson county is par
anxious that there should be
an extra session and consequently citi-
zens of that county are bringing whatever
influence to bear upon the governor
they can to induce him to issue the call.
In the meantime, the governor is
looking over the situation, comforting
with prominent legislators as we'll as
with a large number of his friends, and
IL he Is persuaded that an extra session
will tend to subserve the public good.
there is no doubt but that he will call
the lawmakers together during the
present summer.