The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
THOUSANDS HEAR
UNDERWOOD MAKE
STRONG ADDRESS
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bear the commission of the democracy
of Alabama"
In d calm, analytical manner, Mr.. Tn
derwood spoke of Captain Hobsons serv-
ice In the national Congress He showed
that since Captain Hobson had been a
member of Congress there had been 977
roll calls, and that he had failed to
answer to 565 of these calls, less than 50
per cent.
Mr. Inderwood's reference TO the
whisky question came with the statement
that certain persons were attempting
TO make prohibition an issue in the sena-
torial campaign. II want to say that not
dollar of whisky money has been used
in my campaign" said Mr.. Underwood
"and l am not running at the behest Of
any interest l am running for myself.
Little money has been used in my CAM
paign to date, but [ want to say that
my campaign contributions will be pub
lished 80 days before the election and
again Immediately after the election
MIR. Underwood charged Captain Hob
son with being out of the state soliciting
money for use of his campaign. my
opponent has left the state to solicit
money for his campaign" said the House
leader.
He has gone to the governors of Maine
and Missouri. who are republicans, and
is attempting to bring money here with
which to fight me"
Liberal Approval
Those who heard Mr. Underwood We're
liberal with their words of approval and
he received a remarkable demonstration
when he arose to speak after he had been
introduced by Ray Rusthon, vice chair
man of the Underwood state campaign
committee. During his address, Mr. Tn
derwood wah. frequently interrupted by
deafening applause, particularly when he
referred to Captain Hobson, and it was
clear to the most casual observer that
the speaker was the idol of the hour.
Mr.. Underwood arrived in MONTGOMERY
at 7:45 o'clock and was met at the depot
by hundreds of admirers. He was es-
corted up Commerce street to the Grand
theatre, preceded by brass band. and
his progress through the streets was a
continuous ovation.
Long before his arrival at the theatre
the house had been packed with those
eager to hear him speak Governor
O'Neal and party of state officials oc-
oupied conspicuous places in one of the
boxes and the other boxes were crowded
with Montgomery's most representative.
citizens. Contrary to custom, hundreds
or women We're in the audience and their
cheers mingled with those of the popular
House leaders most ardent followers as
he spoke to the people of Montgomery
on the issues of his campaign
Introduced by Rushton
Mr.. Underwood was introduced by Ray
Rushton. vice chairman of his state cam
paign committee and one of the most
able lawyers in this section OF the state.
I'VE have with US tonight a distjn-
guished citizen, whose democracy is un-
inpeachable and whose character is I'M
sullied and undefiled'' said Mr.. Rushton.
in introducing the speaker of the even
ing.
He has by his ability, fairness. cour
age and patience IS leader OF the House
of representatives, wrested the over.
Whelming control of all branches OF
the government from the republican
ism of Cannon and Aldridge, and re-
stored control to the people who be-
lieve In the democracy founded by JEFF
ferson, defended by Jackson and main
tained in our generation by Grover
Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson.
He has confidence and esteem. not
only of the President and his colleagues
in Congress, who look upon him as their
general, but he also has the universal
respect and admiration of the entire
country
Following Mr.. Underwood's address
Commissioner J. T. Letcher made brief
address in which he named the per
manent officers OF the Underwood clun
In Montgomery county Before reading
the names of the Underwood committee
OF this county Mr. Ietcher read let
ter from Congressman Joseph w. Byrns
or tennessee to the effect that the
people of that state were deli GIFTED that
Mr.. Underwood had every assurance of
success in his race for the Senate "In
our opinion Mr. Underwood is one OF
the greatest Americans in public life
to-day, said Congressman Byrns, and
we are exceedingly glad that his cleo
tion Is assured. We have not eeen hov
1T would be possible for a people 10
refuse 10 send him 10 tho United states
Senate and on that account we have
never doubted his winning by larse
Reads Committee Report
Commissioner Leteher read the report
OF the organization committee of the
I nderwood club OF Montgomery. whic,l
was adopted. r. c. Andrew was elected
president; John $. Tiiley secretary ard
treasurer: Edward S. Watts chairman
pf the campaign comnittcc: stuart Nc
Hcnzie Robert Steiner. Stafford Betty,
J. 5. Parrish, Is. j. Meyer. William Al.
Williams, G. w. coyiftston, Henry N
Hughes and s. J. Mojr. members of the
committee, and the following
vice presidents:
G. G Abercrombie, J. c. Adams, w l..
Allen Dave Allen, Charles P>Anderson,
Rush Ashley, Warren s. Andrews
A pai turin Iot Ir.i, II