The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-31
SENATOR TO SPEAK BEFORE SOLONS AT. PITOL AT Il A. M i.
Visitors From All Sections Of State Flock To Montgom-
 cry For Address
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD


 Senator Oscar w. Underwood will tell the world what part he will take In the national campaign next year In an address at joint session of the house and senate at Il o'clock Tuesday morning. He arrived here shortly after o'clock Monday after noon after having been held at Calera since early morning by lrelght wreck which blocked the tracks of the Louisville and Nash Vile railroad near Minooka.
 senator Underwood was accom- panied by Mrs. Underwood. They were met at the station by a special recep- tion committee of lawmakers ap- pointed by Lieut.. Gov. Charles s. Me DoWell and Speaker Hugh D. Merrill. In addition to the reception commit tee a large number of citizens of MNontgomery greeted Alabama's Seniot Senator when his train arrived. In the party were Mayor w. X. Gunter, c. Brooks Smith, member of the state tax commissioner, Taylor Goodwin, representative from Mont gomery Senator Charles lesley of Montgomery, Representative J. Lee Long of Butler, Gen. R. E. Ligon, clerk Of the supreme court, Senator j. B. Ellis of Dallas, C. B. Brown, member of the county board of re- venue, Senator Wiley Tunstall of Anniston and s. H. Dent, former con- gressman from the second district. Receives Many Visitors.
 The Underwood party went to the Exchange hotel where Senator and Mrs. Underwood win be quartered during their stay. Senator Under wood held an informal reception in the lobby of the hotel before he was escorted to his suite. This reception continued after he had registered and throughout the evening citizens of Alabama called on him to express their we'll wishes.
 Informal conferences were held with friends though Senator Under wool would not indicate what he will say in his address, The speech mas not been written and will be delivered eXtemporaneously. Four court reporters will take the speech and will transcribe it as fast as pos slble for those who will be unable to hear the address
 Senator Underwood's official ap- pearance will be in the house of rep resentatives where membrs of the senate and house will assemble under a joint resolution which invited him to make an address. Not more than 300 people will hear the address The hall of the house was constructed with the idea of seating not more than 10O, while no more than 200 can be seated in the balcony. It is pos slble that 15O others may find stand ing room during the address.
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 Many Visitors Arrive,
 large nunIher of visitors from other sections gathered in Montgom- cry Monday evening. More than 100 are scheduled to arrive from Mobile
  cate that all trains will bring per sons during the morning, persons who desire to hear the address which has attracted much interest through out the nation. tt
 The receptioua committee reafized curing the day that one-fourthy of those who desire to hear the address can be accommodated. There was talk Of transferring the joint session of the legislature to the city auditorium, but Senator Underwood expressed preference for the hall of the house, saying that as he had been invited to appear before the legislature he felt that the address should be made In legislative halls Another barrier to a joint session out of the capitol is the constitution of Alabama. It pro- vides that sessions of the legislature shall be held in the capitol except in the event of the destruction of the capitol building or of an invasion which requires the removal of the seat of government to another point.
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 To Make Definite Reply.
 In his formal conference Monday evening Senator Underwood declined to say what statement he will make regarding his candidacy for the democratic nomination for president. He did state that he will make definite reply to those who have ap- pealed to him to permit use of his name, but did not believe 1t proper to indicate what his reply will con tam. @
 After the address Senator Under wood will hold conferences with his friends and supporters These con ferences will continue Tuesday ana Wednesday. He will be the guest or honor at a dinner which will be ten- dered at the country club Wednesday evening at o'clock by the CIVIC Clubs of Montgomery. The guests will be limited to members or. the civic clubs, state officials and mem bers of the legislature. After the dinner a public reception will be hela at the Country club from till l2 o'clock, to which all citizens and visitors have, been invited.