The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-11-17

Ariz.. and Noble II. Seay of Mont
gomery.
of the personnel to handle the giant
port development problem, and that
he would not attach his signature To
single enabling act which did not
show that funds would be judicious-
ly, economically and properly handled
for the benefit of the entire state
Only a court mandamus, he said
would force him to pay out any
money for improvements which were
not shown conclusively for the pro-
per advancement of the benefit OF
the port In Mobile He mentioned
these things to caution all that prop
err safeguards would be thrown
around all expenditures.
When the meeting adjourned until
Friday of next week in Mobile. 1t
was considered that foundation had
been laid, although confession was
made that there is much to do be
fore the next meeting.
Survey of Port
Engineers of national reputation
will be employed prior to the jan
uary meeting and survey of the
port here will be made.
Chairman H. X. Miner said that ne
anticipated ratification of the amend
ment and had planned to begin at
once the compilation Of data show
ing the origin of freight that comes
through the port at Mobile. The ter
ritory in which the Informatic n
would be gathered would be as far
as the Great Lakes, east to Cleve-
land and west to Denver.
1t was on motion of f. A. Chris
tian, Mobile member, that the board
decided to call upon the traffic bu-
reau OF the Nc bile Chamber of Com
merce for all information regarding
freight its origin rates to the Port
OF Mobile from its destination; des~
tination of commodities; whether
proper facilities are nov available
at the port to handle it. and such
data as will tend to increase tonnage
through the local port.
Members of the commission party
were Chairman II. K. Miner. Frank
Blair of Tuscaloosa, R. A. Christian
and Harry T. HartweH of Mobile.
Governor elect Brandon called during
his Mobile trip to say a few words
told the commission that this
board will be one of the most impor-
tant factors of the port and 1t must
remain away from politics. | shall,
with pleasure, rece mmend this board.
when speaking to the Legislature re-
garding port development" He said,
The commonwealth OF Alabama be-
lieves the development of, this port
means much to the people" Tie
governor -elect said he was very
much interested in the proposition
and hoped there would always be
sufficient funds to nay interest OF.
the bonds.
Wise Administration
When an accounting is made, Judge
Brandon said. Our Stewardship
should show real port development
on economic and profitable lines.
My interest is in the development
CT the whole state. and development of
the port is an important beginning OF
the state of Alabama he stated
adding that "All / want to know is
that every dollar is wisely and eco
Ironically expended" Responding to
the governor-elect. Chairman Miner
said that the members approve of all
he said about economical administra-
tion of port affairs, and this COM
mission is on trial before jury
Suggestion that the meetings of the
commission be held so that final
plans may be made for submission
of enabling acts to the January
legislature was approved by all mem
bers.
The members agreed that engi-
neers of national reputation should
and would be employed. and men
toned several who have taken a big
part in the development work in New
Orleans, New York and San Fran
cosco. The governor elect took oc-
easion to say that he would never
consent to spend money for terminals
which would go to pieces as is thu
case in Mobile at this time. He had
reference to Arlington docks. built
at cost of about 100000, and which
probably will never be used.
State Guests In Attendance
The list of state guests participat-
ing in the celebration were:
Athens, Walter McWilliams; SCOTS
boro, John F. Proctor; Carrollton,
Ben |. Rapport; Whitney. Mrs. S. J.
Riddle: Sylacauga, Mrs. j. p. Roberts
Jacksonville. Mrs. G. II. Rowan;
truithurst. ida b. Smedley; Double
Springs, John B. Weaver and n. b.
Aaron: Eufaula, Robert Moulthrop
Rockford. Miss Willie +. White and
A. d. Bentley; Evergreen, II. A. VIM
ston; Centerville. John F. Elise II
Gadsden. r. M.eJones: Goodwater. j
A. Arnold Kennedy. j. p. Ashcraft
Asheville. II. G. Ashley and a. o.
Crow, Jr.; Hamilton. c. r. Franks.
Lafayette, Charles r. Fuller and
James A. Hines.
Dothan. T. f. Buntin; Pinehill. p
c. Byrne; Ashland. ]. NJ Hamlin: An.
niston, H. d. Merrill; Opelika. 10.
Renfro. George w. Sims; Center, j. *
Richardson; Clanton. j. r. Rocket
Goodwater ID. NJ. White: Brming,
ham. G. X. Miner, NJ. f. Morris. "
D. Nesbltt. S. J. Bowie; MONTGOMERY
Sam McDade, Fred H. Gormlcy. r. w
Sims. c. Brooks Smith, j. c. OCon,
nell; Tuscaloosa. Gen. w. w. Bran.
don, F. G. Blair: Ozark. ]. @. Adams
Sheffield, Mrs. c. A. Avant; Scale. L
q. Brown; Ashland. Mrs. D. B. Card,
well, Athens, j. III. Glenn; Evergrec 4
Miss A. Farnham; Talladega, Sam II
Frenkel, Troy, John Gamble.
Prattville. H. f. Gibson: Abbeviile
H. H. Golson, Mrs. j. E. Searcy
Jasper, Norman Green; Greenville. ]
O. Grogan; Sheffield. NJ. S. Hans
borough; Fort Payne. w. l.. Haral
son; Eutaw. Mrs Il. r. Hildreth
Cromwell, Mrs. Blair Jones: Roanoke
Mrs. ]. X. Legare: Admission. T.. 3
Lilies; Enterprise, w. l.. Maddox; Tai,
ladega. Mrs. W. G. Merrill; Tuscum
bia. Walter f. Miller, S. p. Tomp
kins: Livingston. James A. Mitchell
Geneva, w. IL. Morris: Luverne
James A. Black; Clanton. u. j. Grags
l.. Fl. Reynolds; Decatur, Mrs Ear
p. Calvin; Albany. c. d. Patterson
Perdido, c. L. Thompson; wetumpk a
Mrs. Z. ]. CAIN Lineville. r. II
Moon; Ashland. DIR. J. w Jordan
Huntsville, j. A. league; Grove Hill
John Gum Brewtun, George A
Harold; Union Springs, r. K Sims
Jr.: CORTLAND, Mrs. Jack Shackel.
ford.