The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-21
Weeks Developments Put
 VoLstead Act Ln LimeIight
O'NeaPs Statement Draws Fire From White and Aber- cromhie and Hefn Is Expected to Define Attitude
 Rushton Has Already Declared Himself
nx FRED H. GoRMLEY

 that he make a public. declaration of his principles regarding this subject Ray Rushton, the other candidate, made his declaration during the week l He still believes in the rights of the states 10 regulate their own affairs, eut he as aSlawyer believes that the constitution and laws should be re- spected. He annoanced that he recog- nized all legally adopted amendments as part of the constitution and that he would be in favor of their enforce ment He didn5t mention the prohibit ton amendment in his platform, but his statement regarding amendments in general. was accepted as his pledge of support to it.
 Dr. Abercrombie, in letting fhe public know his position on the prohibition question, also let it be known that he would do everything in his power to suppress all efforts to violate prohibi- ton laws, as he has done in suppressing violence and acts of anarchists in the United States. An interesting fact is that Dr. Abercrombie. acting secretary and solicitor of the department of la Dor, is the man who made all arrange ments for the deportation of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman. notori- ous reds, who were sent to Russia on the red ark, Buford, a few weeks ago!
 
 from the beginning to the end and it was he who made the various moves in the cases which brought to an end the careers of Berkman and Goldman in America. The deportation of the an- archists was approved by the adminis- tration and by persons throughout the nation. ~F
 The second interesting development of the week was the conference of op- nf la, which was held with the view of in- dorsfng one of the two candidates op- posed to him. The conferees kept their doors closed and permitted only those who held invitations to attend. No an- noncement of the decision of the con ferees has been made but it has been reported that it was agreed that a com mittee should decide whether L. B. Mus grove or Judge Samuel D weakley was the stronger candidate, the conferees being bound by the decision of the com mittee.
 on-lookers seem to believe there is little doubt that Mr Musgrove is stronger than Judge Wealley In the first place, Mr. Musgrove has received the indorsement of certain organiza- tions which gives him quite a lead over Judge Weakley. In addition, he has the support of an organization which li1o DctH dH dCllNS ldCiOG III pOllllCS IOF several years. Therefore, it is believed those in the conference here will select him as tn best candidate for oppo- nents of Senator Underwood to support
 Senator Underwood's campaign com mittee is active throughout the state. according to reports received at head quarters in the Exchange hotel. Rob- ert H. Mangum. assistant to the chair- man, today said the reports could not be better that all efforts to draw fac tional lines had failed and that Senator Underwood was receiving the suppori of representatives of the various fac tions which have taken part in previous campaigns.
 John H Wallace, Jr, commissioner of conservation, began his campaign for reelection during the week For many weeks it was thought he would be nominated without opposition, but at the last moment A. l., kimbrough, ] warden of Concict Camp No 4. obtained a leave of absence and entered the race MT. Marlborough is now making per- sonal campaign of the state. Mir Wal 1 lace will visit some counties. but has informed his friends that he will make no effort to reach every county him. self.
 MT. Wallace's letter to the voters sets l forth what has been accomplished by i his department since it was created 1 mentions that the state treasury now 1 contains s75.000 to the credit of the | game and fish protection fund, which 1 is net profit to the taxpayers and as- ! serts that 1.994 persons have been con victed of violating the game and fish i protection statutes.