The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-19

Washington, May 1S.-tSpecial.l-- lr-
respective of the attitude of the peo-
pie, it is evident that various gentle
men with ambition to hold office are
preparing to question the right of Rep
resentative Huddleston longer to speak
for the loyalty and patriotism Of the
people of Birmingham and Jefferson
county.
Because it is realized that during the
campaign, the loyalty of the district
will be on trial national interest IS
attracted The opinion expressed IN
this city by those familiar with local
conditions is that Representatives Hui-
dleston, despite his action or lack or
action, will have comparatively easy
battling against a field divided against
itself.
There are four candidates opposing
Mr. HuddIeston. Two are known ana
two unknown Neither Mr.. Grace nor
Mr. earle has wide acquaintance. MT.
Jackson and DIR. Dickinson have long
starred in controversial politics and
each, in making a friend, has or me-
cessity, made an enemy. Win the
situation as 1t is today, Mr.. Hudd'e-
SLOn tntSiS til6 llot q ~ . -
EFFECT OF ISSUE
In the campaign. there will be one
positive and one negative issue. The
positive issue will concern the loyalty
with which Mr.. Huddleston has sup
ported the administration in It's war
programme Mr.. Huddleston will con-
tend that he is loyal That position !,
will be assailed by four men, each 81
whom will throw up his hands ex-
claiming. 1--WE are with the Presi-
dent!" by four men, any one OF whom,
from official record, will be able to
present a strong case against the IN
eumbent.
The secondary issue will involve the
proposed prohibition amendment to the
constitution. Mr.. Grace, as far as
Washington knows. has not uneauiv-
ocaliy defined himself. Mr. Carrie is
for the amendment. but he is not as
actively aligned with the cause OF pro-
hibition as either Mr.. Jackson or DR..
Dickinson Mr. Huddleston opposes
the amendment In this particular, he
is opposed by a field which opposes
itself,
JACKSON AND PROTECTION
In the case of MIR. Jackson, the aues-
tion of party politics must. of neces-
sity. be involved. Mr.. Huddleston, hav-
ling cast practically his first vote
against the democratic organization Of
the House, can make little capital out
of the alleged anti-democratic atti-
tude of Mr. Jackson. However, that al
legged attitude will. of necessity, be
presented to the people--and thus one
striving to vindicate the patriotism of
Jefferson county might suffer terri
Bile handicap.
Mr. Jackson has never been regarded
as democrat, accepting all teachings
of the democratic party. He is Ie-
garded as a protectionist. Some years
ago, he was interviewed by the rep
resentative Of the American Econo-
mist, admittedly the organ Of the higl.
protection or "old line" republicans.
With great flattery. he was presented
to the people of the country. and 1t
was stated that it was possible that
he would be a candidate for Congress
on a platform declaring for protection
of American industry. He was cited as
an example of the alleged breaking
away" Of the south from the doctrine
of their fathers. Jefferson county. de-
spite it's manufacturing interests is
not protection district Charles Rice,
two-years ago, ran as a protectiOnist.
Despite his "call' on the manufactur-
ers, and his call" on the '.no-quaTtcr
prohibitionists." he received scarcely
more than 1000 votes.
BLUE LAW" CANDIDATE
DR.. Dickinson will be regarded as the
candidate Of the Pastors union. He will
incur the opposition of those who stand
against extreme prohibition. and those
who stand against an unrestrictive pro
Ipensity to esta blish "blue laws in thu
lefty of Birmingham. He will demand ths
support Of the limited membership OF tht
Municipal Ownership league. and will
! have cali on those-even as has Mr.
lCarle-who have banded themselves
against certain religious element.
DR.. Dickinson viii appeal to those who
demand versatility. For, In addition t.
largest and most fashionable churches Of
Birmingham, he has for many years as.
Isumed the political burdens of the PEG.
pie of at least two sections Of the state
He has been extremely active in poll
tiles. He has appeared in person on i
multitude of stumps. and repeatedly be.
fore executive bodies. In addition, hi
has welded trenchant pen in express
ing his advanced opinion Of this or thai
problem then pending before the publ,
for solution. He has made friends HI
has also made enemies. For it happens
according to most authentic fnforma
ton. that some men resent the lash ever
when the lash would drive them Will
bloody shoulders into the very gates O.
paradise.
OTHERS TO OFFER
IT can be stated on the very best d
authority that there will be other candi
dates. It is known in Washington tina
Jefferson county Is determined to SUP
plant its present representative by some.
ono who more correctly speaks for IN,