The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-18

Spite And Prejudice Injected.-The whole, trouble with the campaign against Alabama's senior senator was that it was based on the wrong proposition. It was not campaign for something. It was campaign against someone, against the leading citizen of the state. in which spite and prejudice were the leading factors, and many men throughout the state of real integrity and high character were misled lbyipfopagarda into believing the statements sent out.-Florence Times.
 vindication Of voters Judgment t.-This re. suit is vindication of the judgment of the voters. It is a demonstration that Alabama Democrats can look through the veil and see the motives that prompt an opposition It is declaration of the fact that petty campaign issues cannot obscure the over shadowing record of the states leading citi- zen. It is an indication that this state will decline to make prejudice the ruler when there is need for the enthronement of reason. -Montgomry Journal. .5--
 Will Be A Powerful StimuIus.-The splen- did majority that has been rolled up for Senator Underwood will prove a powerful stimulus to his fortunes all over the country and emphasize his prestige as the outstand- ing figure in the race, for the Democratic nomination. It is becoming more and more manifest as convention days approach that Underwood is the ideal candidate for the party leadership, and towers above his rivals in ability and availability. He is the partys one best bet.-Selma Times7Journal.s
 Salutary Popular ApprovaI-It is salutary to have this popular approval of the senator's public course. It shows that in Alabama the people know who has served them, they are appreciative, and they are glad to prove that they are so. Thus should it be always with constituencies. The faithful servant de. serves recognition. Our entire system of government is based upon the rule of good service adequately understood and properly rewarded with the peoples applause; and the system is strengthened when that rule is oheyed. as is signally done in this instance. Mobile Register. ..sr
 Harmonious Support Expected.-As the Home sees it, 1t nov becomes the duty of each individual to laye all feelings and Dick. erings aside. There is no man or candidate. especially if he has Been in public service for thirty years, but makes some enemies Mir. Underwood has made n few as anybody, and surely none serious enough for his political antagonists to bring against him. Surely Democrats should net and now he is the choice of his party in great state, nothing should be expected but a united and hars monious support-Talladega Daily Home.
 Now All Shoulders To WheeI.LNow that a
 
 on record as for the distinguished senator we are indulging the hope that the unsuccessful contestants, and all their friends and SUD- porters will exhibit the true spirit of Democ- racy, yield gracefully to the majority will and from this time forward sink all differ. ences and aid in showing the nation that the Democrats of Alabama sincerely desire the nomination of great and worthy son Of the state as our party leader in the coming national contest.--Opelika News.
 
 Prohibition A Factor In Result.-Mr. Un- derwood's stand for prohibition, together with his strong enunciationSof the aspirations of the people of this section of the country, are fairly accountable for the success of his cause in Alabama. There really should have been no opposition to his candidacy, and there would not have been, in all probability, had 1t not been for the unpardonable action of the legislature and the state executive com mittee in attempting to circumvent the free expression of opinion by the voters. Indeed, Mir. Underwood has triumphed in spite of the management of his cause in the state, as it would be difficult to conceive of campaign in which more blunders could be made-An- niston Star. tt
 Power Of Solid Delegation that it is all over and the friends of Senator Under. wood have behind his candidacy the power of a solid Underwood delegation from his home state. they will be in position to make the best fight possible to secure for Alabana'H gifted statesman the nomination at the New York convention this summer. Senator Un- derwood Is regardeds8 the ablest senator in congress on the DeAoerAtic side. The only handicap that he has 10 hamper him in his aspirations for presidential honors is his geography. And indications are that tbs tendency to place ban onsthe South is less manifested than it has been in the Tank =,