The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

free labor and would produce a much larger private interest. An arrange nent of this kind would relieve tho l general fund and produce large reve-
 nue for the schools.
 l Local Option
 Local option, which means nothing
 more nor less than the right of the people to govern themselvess3s a car-
 diral principle of our party, without which democracy could not survive. My convictions are in thorough accord with this great principle. Notwith- | standing my personal view on this l question. realize that this is not the | time to inject into political campaign | issues which tend to inflame the pas ! sions and prejudices of the people. I | therefore favor the retention of the present prohibition laws, but oppose any amendment which will prevent any citizen of this state ordering a req scnable quantity of liquor in legiti- {, mate way for his private use. This
 question should. at some opportune l time. be submitted to 8 vote of the people for final solution. Federal Prohibition Amendment ''The Senate of the United States at l its last session passed resolution sub 1 hitting to the several states for their ratification or rejection an amend ment to the federal constitution pro- hibiting the manufacture and sale of l intoxicating liquors. This resolution
 will no doubt pass the lower house during the next session of Congress. l "Regardless of what the verdict Of the people may be upon this question
 as state issue, it is inconceivable to
 believe that liberty loving people would vote to surrender their rights
 as free and independent states. In adopting this amendment we surren- ! fn af1f forcement of our criminal laws which our forefathers reserved as inviolate. We are now giving in untold millions our blood and treasure to free the
 werld from the dangers of centralized power. If we surrender the blessings reserved to us by our forefathers our effcrts in this great world conflict will have been in vain.
 | Labor
 l Labor is necessary and essential to
 the upbuilding and development of the 1 resources of our state. The right to organize for its mutual benefit and protection along legitimate lines can- l not be questioned. just law pro- vi6ing for arbitration between em- ployer and employe would, in my opin- fen, help the labor situation. Health and Sanitation 'The jurisdiction of the state board of health should be extended over mn- 1 ing camps and other places where | large bodies of men are housed on company property.
 Reform Schools 1 "The reform schools are doing a 1 great work and should be given every assistance by the state. It costs less l to reform than it does to convict, and l the good women engaged in this nobla work are entitled to our aid and en- courag ement.
 | Appointments
 l "All appointments by the governor should be only until the next general 1 election in order to give the peoMel an opportunity to elect their own pub
 lie servants. These appointments are| now made for the unexpired term, with the exception of judicial officers. Conclusion ''The suggestions above set forth, if|
 adopted, will furnish ample revenue to| run the government on a sound busi- ness basis and at the same time pro- 1 duce surplus annually to liquidate|
 the floating debt. | If the policies as outlined are in- l dorsed by the voters, legislation alongI constructive lines will be necessary to|
 make them effective SDRepresentativcs I ir accord with the wishes of the peo-
 pie on these matters should be electedI
 to the legislature in order that thsI
 several departments may work in har-
 nony for the general good. 1 Tn order that may be free and
 Inhampered in the discharge of theI duties of the office, in the event of my
 election. will manage my own can-
 paign, assisted by secretaries. to whom
 l Will be under no political obligations.
 l Will not solicit or accept camraignX
 contributions from any source what1 l scever. The legitimate expenses of ths
 campaign will be paid out of my ow | resources. so that if I am elected Will be in a position to act upon a
 matters without fear or favor in ti l interest of the people
 Having an abiding faith in the WI
 dom and Judgment of the people. l
 content to leave my cause in the l hands.
 If elected to this high office promise to render faithful service an l safeguard every interest of the stat l Respectfully submitted.
 1 .CFIARLES B. I-Paid political advS1i