The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
Brandon Is Joined By Four
 Former Governors In Urging
 Southern Democrats To Sup
 port Famous Party Leader ALL FACTIONS IN STATE REPRESENTED IN CALL Executive Declares Man Of Nationwide Confidence Is
 Needed As Standard Bearer In Coming National Election
WARRINGTON BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD 


 The people of Alabama. In whose hands Senator Oscar w. Underwood placed his presidential aspirations, have, by action today, more or less formally, announced him a candi date
 In q pamphlet. released here today for publication tomorrow, Gov. Will liam ". Brandon, in behalf of Sena- tor Underwood, addresses the demo- crats of the country. primarily of the south; Governor Brandon and all living former governors of Alabama express an appreciation of Senator Underwood, and decry the fallacy that residence in a southern state prohibits ones aspiration to acquire the office of chief executive; and all other officials of the state of Alabama, and the officers of many outstanding civic, commercial and po- litical organizations in Alabama urge a consideration of Senator Under wood to the end that If sentiment should chrystalize, his name might be presented to the democratic con vention.
 In addition, the pamphlet contains numerous editorial references to the senator made by newspapers printed out of the south the object appar- entity being to prove that sectional ism has no abiding place in the judg- ment of present-day Americans.
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 Crisis Confronts Party.
 In his statement to the democrats of the country, Governor Brandon in- cludes this striking paragraph:
 We believe a crisis does confront the party and the country. At time of rapid changes, of great, surging and uniformed political movements, what seems to us to be needed is a confidence. That is available in Sen man in whom there is nation wide ator Underwood. Issues and details are for the coming months to define and for the party to declare. If we are right, then his nomination and election, fifsus election wouh in our opinion Inevitably j. follow his nomina- ton. rest-not with Senator Under wood--but with you and our fellow democrats, primarily In the southern states. We have no doubt whatever of Senator Underwood's nomination if the south stands behind him as we believe 1t does"
 After declaring that no campaign contributions would be solicited, Governor Brandon concludes: What is desired is, of course, that sort of confident, straight-forward and hon. orable action that is necessary to as- sure that the delegation from your state will join us in presenting the name of Senator Underwood to the democratic convention"
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 All Groups Unite.
 What may be regarded as the most significant portion of the general address is the declaration of the gov ernor and all former governors of Alabama, still living regarding the character and availability of Senator Underwood. These men, for the last 22 years, have led the political bat ties in Alabama, many of them of intense bitterness, and it has hap pened on more than one occasion that these who unite in extolling Senator Underwood have tilted face to face over the controversial issues which have divided the people. Further it is a matter of record than on cer- tain questions they have differed from Senator Underwood, and all of them have not always supported the senator In his senatorial campaigns. The document which bears the sigma lures of Governor Brandon, William D. Jelks, B. B. Conner, Charles Hen derson and Thomas E. Kilby follows:
 Almost 30 years of public service, much of it as active leader of his party In the House and Senate, have established for Senator Underwood a position in public life that has not been often attained. Comparisons as to character personality and ability to analyze national problems are diff
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