The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-09
BANKHEAD CLOSES CAMPAIGN BEFORE B|G JASPER CROWD Courthouse OverflOwed and Reception Is Reported
 as Unprecedented GIVES VIEWS ON
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE Mention of Senator Bankhead's Good Roads Bill Brings One of the
 Greatest Ovations Ever
 Seen in Jasper
Nv DR. V. IT. WILLIAMS

Jasper, May Especial )--William B. Bankhead, candidate for Congress from the new Tenth district, closed his cam paign with a speech at the courthouse in Jasper tonight. He was introduced by W. F. Finch of the local bar. One of the largest crowds ever gathered in Jasper heard MT. Bankhead.
 The courthouse was crowded to over flowing and hundreds were turned away. His speech was one of the most beau tiful ever devileverd here, and his re- ception by the crowd was unprecedented He was frequently interrupted with ap- plause and cheers and if indications are worth anythin, his vote will be enor- nous.
 He took up and analysed Captain Hob sons record in Congress, stating that in the Sixty-third Congress Captain Hob- son was present in Washington only 16l days out of five and one-half months. Mir Bankhead claimed that instead of being in Washington representing the in- terests of his people, he was out serving his own private interests. Will Bank head claims that if the people of the Tenth district should send him to Con-
 
 and do his best to secure helpful and remedial legislation, and try to gain the greatest amount of good to his people.
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE VIEWS
 MT. Bankhead explained his views on woman suffrage as favoring the subject being left for each state to settle by its own vote and not to be interfered with by federal regulations or amendments to- the constitution. He attacked Captain Hobson's position on woman suffrage and quoted from his speech made in Blrmlng- ham, when he was opposing the late Sen ator Joseph F. Johnston, when Captain Hobson stated that he would vote against and oppose any federal interference with woman suffrage, but would insist that it be left to each state to settle this question.
 "The Congressional Record, stated MT. Bankhead, shows that Captain Hobson did work for and speak for an amend ment to the federal constitution which would enfranchise the women of the United States" MT. Bankhead claimed that if these views were put into action it would force upon the people of the south the enfranchisement of the negro women of the south MT. Bankhead at- tackled Hobsons position in declaring for direct election of a President and Vice President of the United States. He
 
 would destroy the south's opportunity of ever sending a man to the Presidents chair It would also destroy the demo- cratic party and its organization. He said this would come about because of the dense population of the northern states and used Illinois as illustra- tion, claiming that Illinois would vote al sufficient number to offset 13 southern states
 MT. Bankhead sustained and upheld thel democratic party and it's principles and pledged himself to the voters that hel would always fight for the maintenance and success of this great party. On the subject of prohibition MT. Bankhead made his position very clear. He stated that while he knew his position would be un- popular with some voters, he felt it his keen conviction that he should stand by and advocate and work for the eradica- tion of the legalized sale of liquor throughout the nation.
 TALKS ON PREPAREDNESS
 On the subject of preparedness, MT. Bankhead attacked Hobsons failure to attend meetings of the naval committee and referred to Captain Hobsons record while a member of Congress from the Sixth district as member of the com mittee on naval affairs. He claimed that the record showed Hobson was present only Il out of 59 meetings of this com- mttee. Mr. Bankhead stated that he would be in favor of and would work for the creation of a sufficient navy and army to protect the United States against the invasion of foreign foes.
 He advocated the establishment of fed eral banks for the purpose of loaning the farmers money at a low rate of interest and these banks to be under the control of the government. and to be dis tinct ano separate from other banks He advocated the federal aid for educational purposes, claiming that the children of the south were entitled and should have schools supported by the government.
 Just at this juncture MT. Bankhead stated that he hoped tomorrow's Age Herald would bring the announcement that the Bankhead good roads bill had it passed the Senate today and he had to cease his speaking for some minutes on account of the applause He stated that he would gladly sacrifice the vote of his father in order that Senator Bank head could stay in Washington and work for this bill.
 MT. Bankhead paid most beautiful tribute to the Alabama farmer and Ala hama homes and urged the voters to stand by home boys and encourage them to prepare themselves to fill these places of trust and not allow any man to be brought in from other districts or other states