The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

and still no excitement.
The general opinion is that George b.
Ward will win handsomely, will receive
majority of the votes and thus make
run-off unnecessary.
One bet of hat was wagered during
the past week that Vassar l.. Allen would
win. on the other hand, there were sew
eral bets placed that Clement r. Wood
would defeat Mr.. Allen.
Political students posted on municipal
affairs, reached an agreement that each
of the candidates would receive his share
of the votes in the suburbs, with Ward
leading without having a majority over
his competitors. 1t was figured that he
'and the committee made me feel that
my remarks were being well received |
now believe that Mr.. Clayton will be
seated, and | should not be surprised IL
the question of seating him comes to a
vote next week. found strong SEN
timent In favor of accepting the COVER
nor's appointee, and this sentiment OBJ
tanned among several of the republican
members with whom | talked
Governor O'Neal has received no news
from Washington other than that con-
Nc3NQ ny MI. E<NiilS, Sifltc uC ictuiilOQ
from Colorado Springs. The governor de-
clares that he is not worried over the
situation, however and that he believes
Mr.. Clayton will be seated. mo news
is good news he declares.
Smith for Auditor
There have been few developments in
the gubernatorial race during the past
week. Captain Kolb's opening speech at
Birmingham last Monday was probably
the most significant development during
the week in the governors race.
However, the other candidates have
been busy. As campaign manager for
Charles Henderson, Sam p. Kennedy has
been active in the advancement of Mr.
Henderson's interests, and he reports
large gains for his candidate. Other re-
ports received at the capital indicate that
Mr.. Henderson is gaming strength, and
1t Is generally agreed in official circles
that there is not the remotest doubt that
the race for governor is between that
candidate and former Governor b. b..
Conner. Mr.. Henderson feels confident of
his success, and while he does little tlak-
ing, declares that the assurances of sup
port which he has received from all parts
of the state lead him to believe that there
Is little occasion for him to worry over
the final outcome of the race.
Next Monday the attention of the peo-
pie of the state will be directed to Fay
cite. where four candidates will engage
in forensic displays before the people Of
Fayette and surrounding counties.
Captain Kolb and John II. Wallace, Jr..
will deliver political addresses in behalf
of their campaign for governor, and Will
liam b. Bankhead and w. Buch Oliver
will indulge in a joint debate on the is
sues of their campaign for Congress from
the Sixth district. 1t Is understood that
some of the candidates for lesser offices
will be present at the F'ayette meeting.
Mr.. Comer's demand for a federal in
vestigation of an alleged insidious rail-
road lobby in Alabama, published in "a
large number of the papers of the state
has received little comment in offlclal
circles. 1t is generally agreed that he
hopes to engender additional prejudice
against the railroads, and that the article
is designed as political document
Friends of c. Brooks Smith, state aud
itcr. are urging him to run for state
treasurer. and there are many who be-
lieve that Mr.. Smith will enter the race.
Mr. Smith was one of the first men mem
toned for the office of treasurer. and
when the report was first circulated he
neither deried nor affirmed it. Later Mr..
Smith stated he did not believe he would
again enter politics. and the question OF
his candidacy was apparently dropped.
,
they would be able to revive his interests
and this week the subject of his cam
oidacy received another boom. Mr., Smith
is non-committal. He leaves the impress
sion that there is probability that he
Will run, but that the chances are just
as strong that he will not. Should he
ecide to enter the race. it is believed
that he will not make any formal an
nouncement for several months.
Other candida faS n nffjea NAL
Gem A. Graham of Autauga county, Will
liam L. Lancaster of Gilmore and Judge
r. J.. Bradley OF Lamar
The other candidates are all active.
They seem to feel that the race has Just
begun, and that they cannot afford to
tire themselves out before the first mile
post is reached. Hence, while they are
running, and using practically every
means in their power to enlist support.
their campaign has not yet advanced to
the stage in which they have begun an
active, house to house campaign, and
Will hardly assume that degree Of ac-
tivity until several months have passed.
hENMAGD ITO MATT