The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-28
VAROAMAN AGAINST
 WOODROW WILSON DEMOCRATIC HEAD
Former Senator From Missis. sippi in Birmingham Recu- perating From Illness.
 Makes Speech

The sooner the democratic party relegates Woodrow Wilson and such men to the background and refuses ! their leadership, the better off it will be- declared James K. Yarda- man, former senator from Mis- sissippi, in an interview with an Age Herald representative Monday. Sem ator Vardaman Is in Birmingham vis- itlng his daughter, Mrs. A. l.. Fair ley S4i5 Highland avenue. He is re- cnperating from an illness which caused him to retire from participa- tion in the recent senatorial race in Mississippi.
 When asked if he thought Mir. Will son would attempt to regain leader ship of the democratic party, Sena- tor Vardaman said: He will attempt 1t, yes. But if the democratic party IS wise, it will refuse to reinstate him. He has been repudiated by the party Cnce, and it will only mean dis aster if he is called to leadership again.
 Senator vardaman was inclined to be sympathetic with the former president on account of his prolonged stricken condition. He is a sScl; man, said Senator Nardaman. The Mississippi senator added that MT. Wilson had been in poor mental con dition for some time prior to his collapse on his league of nations speaking tour.
 The democratic party acted wise " Tn refusing to join the league of nations" said Senator yardaman af dc not think much of it."
 The recent Democratic yictories over the country showed the restjye spirit or the people, Senator varda man declared, and the desire for A change from republican administra- ton. When asked If he thought that th's restiFe spirit would be reflected Tn democratic victory in the next presidential election, Senator yarda- man asserted emphatically. .Not if men such as McAdoo, Cox and Wjj- partyn' the . Personally. I like Warren Hard .ns, sald senator Vardaman. q was with him five years in the Senate and ne has admirable personal anal tues. He has, however, little leris- latfve experience, and he has been supJected to outside influences as iresldenS that have incurred the im- patience of the peoIe."
 senator Vardaman said he feared that the retirement of Senator Oscar " Underwood from minority leader ship or the Senate would be harm fuI to the democratic party. He declared that Senator Underwood was the only democrat in Washing ton who possessed qualities of leader ship.
 T think the democrats in the Senate will choose Senator Simmons or North Carolina as leader" said senator Vardaman. He is a strong n htte measure up to the leadership of Underwood"
 Since the campaign in Mississippi, Senator Vardaman has been in Cali fornia, recuperating from illness brought on by dental trouble. Since he came to Birmingham, he has lived quietly at the home of his daughter, and has received few friends. stay ing around the house." as he ex- pressed it. and going to the theatre in the evening, the Senator has found rest, and feels that he is much om- proved in health.
 T have determined not to die yet" said Senator vardaman. q am going to get well, athoughI have had fard time. I never knew a limit to exertion until about two years ago, when was compelled to call a halt onastrenuous work.
 Senator vardaman was in such weak physical condition during the recent Mississippi campaign that he was unable to make a single speech In spite of this, however, he received s6.000 votes. and was defeated by only about 5000.
 T am native Mississippian born in Texas" said Senator Vardaman whimsically. He meant that though born in Texas, he had given his life to the people of Mississippi, where he had lived since young man and where he declared he hoped he would die.
 You have splendid city here in Birmingham" said Senator varda- man Two Of his daughters, Mrs. .Fairley. and Mrs. ". P. Ratliff, live in Birmingham.
 2. The former Mississippi senator will be in Birmingham few days more, and will then return to his home in Jackson, Miss.