The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-18
Kilby and Wallace Will Not
Fight the Battle
Out Alone
WEATHERLY'S NAME
STILL MENTIONED
Following Birmingham Election Indi-
cations Are That Spirited State
Campaign Will Get
Under Way
ny HUGH w. ROBERTS


The political gossip is that Thomas e.
Kilby and John H. Wallace, Jr., will not
be permitted to have the gubernatorial
campaign to themselves.
1t Is regarded as probable that w. w.
Brandon of Tuscaloosa will become can
didate, and possibly that Charles Me-
Dowell of Eufaula win shy his caster into
the ring.
But should neither of these embryo
Richmonds qualify, it is considered safe
prediction that Mr.. Kilby and Mr.. wal
lace will be compelled to oppose and
overcome other entries 4
IN this connection, the name most fire.
quently discussed is that of James
Weatherly.
The erstwhile commissioner, in CONVEX
sation yesterday with an Age Herald
representative said
Il am not a candidate. I am too poor
10 pc a candidate l do not relish dis
cussion of my alleged political ambition"
And yet the idea prevails that Mr..
Weatherly has political ambition and
chat irrespective of his like and dislikes.
his friends will force him into the race.
Should DR.. Barrett, under the guidance
OF Mr.. Weatherly, win the presidency of
the city commission, and by large ma
JOAitys POtlllSdl Eluue1LB UeClar6 lnaC
nothing could prevent the Barrett fol-
lowing forcing Mr.. Weatherly into the
gubernatorial campaign.
PREACHER MAY RUN
There are others mentioned. 1t is known
that certain political faction in Ala
bama is endeavoring to persuade a Bap-
list preacher to become a candidate for
governor.
This Baptist preacher, who has been a
political figure for some years, is resi-
dent of Birmingham Should he an
nounce he would be formidable it is gath
cred. He would have church following,
prohibition following, and 7. A. fol-
lowing.
Please do not call my name" this
preacher said yesterday. 'I appreciate
what my friends are saying and doing.
But am not a candidate In all proba-
bility | will not be a candidate
TWO PARAMOUNT ISSUES
AS to the issues Of the approaching
campaign, there is more or less doubt.
1t is regarded as certain, however that
the people will not elect a man whose
platform is platitudinous
On account of the necessity of the leg
islature in next session passing upon the
proposed federal prohibition amendment,
prohibition will be an issue-this despite
Anti-Saloon league.
Mr. Kilby is a prohibitionist. Mr..
Wallace Is an -prohibitionist. Mr..
Kilby has seen and given expression
to vision of catastrophe emanating
from Rome. Mr.. wallace has denounced
the attempt to inject religion into state
affairs
LAWRENCE AN ISSUE
The Alabama Anti Saloon league, PC
cording to George FL. Estes, member
of the headquarters committee, has in
dorsed no candidate, and hopes that it
will not be required to indorse one
The Rev. Brooks Lawrence, super
intendent of the league, has connected
himself with the forces Of Mr. Kjioy.
When seen yesterday, the superintend-
ent simply smiled He did not discuss
his political activity. He did not at
tempt to reconcile the differences be-
tween his personal and his official at
titudes
AS to whether or not the Anti Sa-
loon league will be able to exert an
appreciable influence in the coming
fight, has not as yet been demonstrated.
in directing the Legislature three years
ago, said yesterday: I'VE are no longer
members of the league"
ANOTHER BITTER FIGHT
The campaign will become live i'm
mediately following the election of the
city commission in Birmingham. 1t will
display animation following the clos
ing of the local polls, October s. If a
run-off between municipal candidates
becomes necessary, the state fight will
become all-enthralling month later.
At the present time, Mr.. Kilby and
Mr. Wallace, the only announced can
didates, are conducting active but sub
rosa campaigns. In the quiet fight. Mr..
Kilby. it is apparent, has secured the
advantage. There is no question, how
ever, but that there will be new en-
tries and sensational development.
The Indications, as matter of fact,
are that the campaign of 1913 will be
as bitter as that featured by the verbal
assaults of B. B, Conner and the surpris-
ing election of Charles Henderson.