The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-28


This company, financed largely by Hol-
land capital, spent much money here in
the initial development of these proper
ties. bGt ssa,e trouble arose al tie man
al cement, among the stocI<holders, which
vas , cVcI adjusted STti resulted, and
the companys interests are now in the
hands of receiver In the chancery
court the Parker Bank and Trust COM
pany have filed an application to restrain
all interference of the adjustment of the
business by the receiver, who will doubt
heart talk to his audience. He discussed
at length various issues of the campaign
laid bare false issues, and pledged the
voters of this section to use every means
in his power to give them clean, ef-
TO the office of governor.
Regarding expenditures of Mr.. Conner S
administration, Mr.. Henderson did not
hesitate to declare that the profigate eX-
of that administration had
nearly served to bring about a financial
wreck of the most alarming proportions.
Extrayagant Administration
the minds of the people high ideals and
principles of good government when the
states sets the example of extrava-
gance?" asked Mr.. Henderson.
Mr.. Conner tells you that most Of
these expenditures went for the purpose
of education but does he state the whole
facts in the case? More than one-half of
I he incrpase in reVenIe was annlfed IN
other purposes than schools and old sol
diers. There was an increase in the dis
bursements in the executive departments
of more than $4,000, the expenditures of
the judicial department were increased
nearly sl50O00. There were other in
creases in expenditures brought about by
additional salaries, additional depart
ments of state, and other causes. Yet Mr.
Conner tells YOU he spent the money for
schools and old soldiers"
Referring to Mr.. Comer's attitude on
issues of the campaign. Mr.. Henderson
said that the former governor had never
made any clear statement since he began
his campaign except to say that he would
again spend the peoples money.
This Is the only thing that Mr.. Conner
tells you he did, because he cannot deny
figures. They are on the records. More
cver spending the peoples money is the
only real thing he tells you he will do
again. He probably makes this statement
in an attempt to justify his former ac-
tlons. He does not acknowledge that he
made a mistake in anything"
Mr.. Henderson then read to his audience
various items representing increases in
the states revenue during Mr.. Conner s
administration and figures showing the
proportional yearly increase of disburse-
ments over receipts.
Rate Legislation
Early In his speech Mr.. Henderson re-
ferred to the question of rate legislation
and in clear, straightforward manner
explained what he had attempted to dc
In order to bring about this reform.
shortly after Mr.. Conner began his
campaign he charged that | was the rail-
road candidate" he said. II promptly
challenger Mr.. Conner to substantiate his
charges. He has never yet furnished a
scintilla of proof, and as a result OF my
insistent demands for this proof he has
now changed his tactics. Last week in a
speech in Gilmore county Mr.. Conner said
that he was for Henderson as long as he
wished to stay on the railroad commits
sion. Ee ssecls to have experienced a
significant change of attitude regarding
nv railroad affiliations.
'.lt has never been in my mind to injure
these great properties declared the
speaker, again referring TO the railroads.
but to secure certain reforms. And |
have tried to administer the affairs of
my office without any thought of the
future. with no hope OF political prefer
ment.
But | stood in Mr.. Comer's path when
announced for governor and he immedi-
ately charged that l was a tool of the
railroad interests Not being able to sub
stantiate his charges he changed his tao
tics.
DOdges the Issues
"And yet he is always changing. He
dndges from one issue to another. No
one knows where he stands The only
fiat-footed statement he makes is that II
YOU put him in office he will again spend
your money. He asks you to put him in
office that the may bring about the same
deplorable financial conditions which con-
fr5nted the present administration in 1911,
and in order that he may do what he was
unable to accomplish when he was gov
ernor."
Mr.. Henderson referred briefly to tenn
perance He told of the agitation and
strife which were brought about as a re-
suit of Mr.. Comer's efforts to enforce
statewide prohibition.
You nave nanuleu tnis question sue
oessfully," said the speaker in referring
TO temperance. "SiXty-other counties OF
the state have also handled the ques-
Ii ,n successfully. What is the need OF
again agitating the matter?'
Makes Appeal to Reason
He closed his address with an ardent ap.
peal to reason. This old ship of state
has very nearly fioundered on financial
shoals during the past few years." said
Mr.. Henderson. land we need to steeer
il out into placid waters. The hemsman
who sieered the ship of state upon the
Shouts asks you to again put him at the
wheel. But an effort is being made tc
rescue her before she is dashed to pieces
and | believe that the skies will clear by
April 6, and that the people of this gooc
state will see calm. peace and prosperity
ahead We are going to steer the shiy
into placid waters"
Mr. Henderson was introduced b,
Charles S. Bently, prominent lawyer
of Goodwater, who declared that Mr. Hen
derson was the best fitted and bes
ea,,i,,,ed man in the state for the office O
governor.
state of Alabama wants rest from
turmoil and strife.' said Mr.. Bently II
is time for prosperity to assert itself
and If you elect Charles Henderson gov
ernor you will be assured OF prosperous