The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-13

displayed deep interest in the re- marks of Colonel Grave@
 In opening his speech, Colonel Graves declared that he and his oppo- nent. Judge W. w. Brandon of Tus- caloosa. in the race for governor had been the best of friends for 30 years and said that for his part. at thu conclusion of the race and the people have made their final selection for the states chief executive, there would be no i'll feeling harbored and that the same friendly feeling would exist.
 Best Public servant
 Colonel Graves suggested that the people, when they went to the polls. not to select the governor. merely because he was good fellow, a good joker or a man who is an excellent orator; but to choose the man who in their opinion would make them the best public servant"
 Colonel Graves read pamphlet to his audience, containing the nine points. upon which platform Judge Brandon has founded his race for governor.
 In commenting upon the blanks" in the platform, the speaker said that it lacked positive assertion" He declared that his own platform, in which he announced his intentions of reducing the salary of state offi- clals to their pre-war stages. had made the name of Bibb Graves un- popular on Goat Hill, Montgomery.
 Referring to this portion of his opponents platform, Colonel Graves said that Judge Brandon had only an nounced that The was going to cut da111a udnd tn lxpow how Judge Brandon was going to cut expenses and to tell in what way he was going to do it.
 Tax AdiusterA
 Colonel Graves stated that he ad- vocated the abolishment of the state board of tax adjusters and the state board of control and economy. He stated that every county has tax ad- justers who are elected at every pri- mary election to settle disputes be- tween taxpayers and tax assessors.
 The speaker declared that one of the heaviest burdens on the state. the law enforcement body, should be abolished. He declared that having a state law enforcement office to do the work of city and county author ities was a useless expense to tho people who through the medium of taxation,
 Colonel Graves announced that If he is elected to the duties of gover- nor of Alabama. there would be a general house cleaning of all offices that are q useless burden. "I am making this statement openly, which can't bs said of the platform of my opponent" he declared.
 Fee system
 The speaker advocated the piac- ing probate judges and sheriffs on salaries and abolishing the fee sys- tenn. He stated that by so doing. the enormous salaries collected yearly from fees by probate judges and sheriffs would go to the county treasury and that they would be placed on a reasonable salary basis.
 Bringing up the subject of edu- cation. Colonel Graves said that he favored its compulsory laws requir- ing people to send their children to school until they had completed the seven grammar grades. He said that people who wish to have their chil- dren get out and hoe potatoes, chop cotton, or else work In mills or stores in place of going to schools need not vote for him, as he would make every effort to have every child placed in school until 1t has completed the grammar grades.
 The speaker then touched upon the Sunday closing phase of his platform