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B—6 PROHIBITION HOLDS CAROLINA INTEREST Hard Fight Staged in State Convention—Votes to Go to Roosevelt. BY ROBERT E. WILLIAMS. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. RALEIGH, N. C.. June 18.—Meeting here this week, the North Carolina Dem- ocratic State Convention instructed its delegates to the Democratic convention to cast North Carolina’s 26 votes for Gov. Roosevelt. With that action out of the way, the convention settled down to the first prohibition fight the North Carolina Democraic _party has had since the adoption of State-wide prohibition in 1908. The vote of 1768 to 511 by which the convention defeated a resubmission plank, offered as a substitute for the straddling plank presented by the ma- jority of the Platform Committee, by no means tells the full story of the wet sentiment that has developed in North Carolina. A majority of the 11 members of the Platform Committee expressed them- selves as personally wet, but 9 of them voted for the plank which declared the Democratic party responsible for the prohibition laws and pledged their en- forcement as long as they remain the Jaw, and at the same time recognized the right of the people to vote on a expediency plaved a big part 1 of the plank proposed ion was not regarded as in- Tun-off primary between on Morrison, dry, and is wet opponent, 15,000 votes in the | June 4 i so have a second | einatorial race. C; Robert R. who led | Carter, I Opposed by Two I 'REPRESENTATIVE VINCENT CARTE! VINCENT CART—EE FACES THREE-CORNERED FIGHT Entry of Third Man May Split Op- position for Lone Wyoming Representative. BY R. E. EVANS. Special Dispatch to The Star. CASPER, Wyo, June 18 —Prospects | of a triangular race favorable to the renomination of Representative Vincent | Republican, Wyoming's lom“ member of the House, afforded the most interesting development of the week in State political circles. | J. G. Hartwell of Lusk, former State | Democratic convention to adopt a more ITH the 1932 Republican Natlonal Convention now mamry.m:loover; mg“cn:m; again y's ar bearers nnr the organiza- tion committed to submission of a new wet-dry amendment to the Constitution, universally held a concession to the wet element within the party, political interest this week was focused on Democratic National Convention, little more than a week away, according to dispatches recelved by The Star cor- respondents located over the Nation. This interest appeared equally divided between speculation as to who would be the presidential nominee of the Democratic party and just what manner of wet bnng:vlgen would roll through the convention. Supporters of Gov. Franklin D. Roose- velt of New York, leading aspirant for the Democratic nomination, were tightening their lines throughout the country for the stretch run which they expect will bring their candidate the necessary two-thirds majority of the delegate vote in the early balloting. ‘While there were no specific indica- tions that Roosevelt has gained ma- tesially in delegate strength during the past week, neither were there any indi- cations of a loosened grip he has on nominating votes thus far accredited to him. Drive Is Still On. His opponents, however, still were working with unabated vigor to stop him. Compromise candidates are view- ing with a weather-eye every develop- ment in the pre-convention situation to take advantage of any stray favorable breeze that might blow their way. The moist element within the party gained new heart at, the adoption by the Republicans of a liquor plank re- garded as a “straddle,” in many quar- ters, and were prepared to ask the clean-cut and a wetter stand on the question in an effort to alienate some of the Republican repealists of the East- ern States. | That there .exists dissatisfaction | within the Republican ranks over the stand taken by the party on the liquor question is admitted in dispatches re- amending prohibition. Any betterment of business conditions, however slight, it is believed, will add impetus to Hoo- ver sentiment. ‘The Western mining States were re- ported somewhat disgruntled over the fact that the Republican convention did not heed the plea of silver men for a decided stand by the party for rehabili- tation of the white metal, and it was indicated that if the Democrats gave these States some encouragement, they might wean away a lot of votes from the Republicans. Copper and silver mines have been practically idle for many months now and the States in which these mines are among the large industries are feeling the pinch of the depression more every day. Turning to the chances of Gov. Roosevelt to win the Democratic nom- ination in the early balloting—it is gen- erally conceded that if he is not nom- inated early in the voting, he will not get the nomination—North Carolina confirmed the expectations of the Roosevelt managers and placed its 26 delegates within the New Yorker’s fold. Switch to Roosevelt. It was reported that the “stop Roose- velt” movement was gaining among the Illinois delegates in the Chicago area, but that the New Yorker was gaining strength down State, and that these down-State delegates would switch to Roosevelt as soon as they had demon- strated their loyalty to Senator J. Ham- ilton Lewis, Illinois’ favorite son. The up-State delegates were reported still seeking to make Lewis’ bid for the nomination a serious one. Unless the 24 votes of Virginia, which | have been pledged to the Old Domin- ion’s favorite son, Harry Flood Byrd, form the nucleus of a serious bid for the nomination, Virginia's delegates are expected to switch to Roosevelt at word from Byrd. Texas friends of Speaker John N. Garner are reqorted as feeling that the Speaker’s popuiarity has suffered as the result of the way Congress has handled the tax and relief programs, and it is expected the majority of the Texas del- egates will turn to Roosevelt after the early balloting. They are pledged to Garner until he releases them. ‘There is still some doubt as to which way the Louisiana delegation of 16 will go at the convention. Two sets of dele- gates will seek recognition, one group headed by Senator Huey P. Long, Louisi- ana’s “king-fish” and another set named last week at a convention in Shreve- port, which will seek to contest Sena- tor Long's right to speak for the State. Long has at various times backed several aspirants for the nomination, his most recent declaration being in favor of Roosevelt. The attitude of the other delegation has not bzen made clear. Gets Lucky “Break.” Roosevelt is regarded in New York, his home State, as having gained con- siderable of a “break” in the delay with which the Seabury charges against Mayor James J. Walker have come to | him. As things now stand, Roosevelt | can, without embarrassment, consider | these charges after all the water of the | Democratic convention has gone under the bridge. These charges, if laid be- fore the Governor months ago, might have blasted Roosevelt's hopes for the nomination. As it is, they have just re- 'LEADERSHIP OF SENATOR LONG IN LOUISIANA State Convention Selects Own Delegation to Na- IS CHALLENGED | pledged now for Speaker Garner. cently reached his desk; Walker must be given time to answer them, and the Governor must have time to give them careful consideration, h carries him well past the close of the Demo- cratic convention before any action could be expected of him. As the re- sult, the Tammany boss, John F. Cur- ry, will not know at convention time which way the Governor will act. It is held a decision unfavorable to Walker would incur the enmity of Tammany and a favorable one cost Roosevelt votes in up-State New York and throughout the country. A third party, the “Liberty party,” is forming in the State of Washington and gaining headway enough to alarm both Democrats and Republicans. This par- ty drew 15,000 persons to a picnic re- cently, and is reported to have won over some Republican precinct commit- teemen. Republican = candidates for State offices are asking for the support of this party. “Fiat money” is the new party’s issue, California Democrats believe the 44 votes of that State may become power- ful for trading purposes. They are William G. McAdoo is being groomed as a possible compromise candidate, but his prohibition modification stand has not helped him much. He is reported too wet for the drys and too dry for the wets. The delegates, while reported favor- ing resubmission, are held to be willing to go farther with the wets if necessary. Ritchie Gains in West. Gov. Ritchie of Maryland, who enter- tains hopes of winning the no:aination if the “st Roosevelt” move is success- ful, is leading a delegation from Mary- land to the convention determined to get a clear-cut plank in the platform on prohibition. The State's eight dele- gate votes are committed to Ritchie. The Maryland Governor is swiftly gaining favor with the Democrats of the Middle West, and in case there is a hitch in the plans of the Roosevelt managers, and the nomination should swing toward a compromise candidate, Ritchie undoubtedly will find many supporters among the Western dele- | gates, enough, perhaps, to start a | May Run Again || THIRD PARTY GAINS GOV. G. W. P. HUNT Of Arizona. DEMOCRATS OF ARIZONA FOR PROHIBITION REPEAL Republican Switch From Dry Stand One of Big Surprises in State During Year. BY T. W. B. ANDERSON. Special Dispatch to The Star. PHOENIX, Ariz., June 18 —Arizona's delegation to the Democratic opinion of State party leaders. gation from Arizona in declaring for the year in this State. The action of the Republican dele- | baliot as such INFAR NORTHWEST Republicans and Democrats Alarmed at Strides of New “Liberty” Group. BY JAMES De K. BROWN. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. SEATTLE. Wash., June 18 —Rapid growth of the Liberty party, a third- | Party movement in this State, is alarm- ing both Democratic and Republican party leaders. Last Sunday at Lake Spanaway the new party held its first rally and picnic, drawing more than 15,000 voters from the Puget Sound basin. On top of this, resignations of precinct committeemen and women in the rural sections of the State from the Republican party worry. These people are flocking into the dues-paying new organization. They are perfectly willing to pay 25 cents per head for the privilege of joining. Some of the more active organizers of the old Non-Partisan League of North Dakota, lieutenants of A. C. Townley, are now in this State and working { among the rural districts in behalf of the Liberty party. They are meeting with unusual success. 1In the larger centers, like Seattle, Tacoma and Spo- kane, the unemployed leagues are swinging into the third party. Under the direct primary system any candidate for party preference on either the Democratic or Republican ticket at the primaries on September 12 can at the same time be nominated by an organization, like the Liberty party, National | Which holds a nominating convention, Convention at Chicago is expected to|If the candidate is defeated in the ma- favor a prohibition repeal plank, in the | Jor party, he or she can accept the third party nomination and go on the general If nominated in both parties the candidate must designate ia repeal plank in that party's platform | the rarty he will join. proved to be the greatest surprise of | When the dele- | the United States Senate, two for Con- Several candidates, including one for gation left Phoenix it was understocd | | gress, and one for the Republican nom- that it would vote as a unit for a dry | ivi from political correspondents ceived s e ination for Governor, have signified from many sections of the country. | stampede. Senator, stated that he ‘“probably” | The South, practically solidly pro- . DRY STAND MAY COST KEYSTONE LOSS Repeal Platform by Democrats Would Cut Heavily Into Re- publican Majority. BY WALTER D. ROAS. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. HARRISBURG. Pa. June 18.—The trouble which the Pennsylvania dele- | gation at Chicago had this week in| attempting to reach agreement on the prohibition plank in the Republican | platform, exemplified difficulties which the Republican organization faces on the same issue in the presidential elec- tion in this State. ‘The delegation was for repeal. mot for resubmission, by a vote of 51 to 23, despite efforts of Hoover leaders to hold it in line for the administration's plank. The large voting centers of the State also are for repeal. Should the Democratic platform de- clare for abolition of prohibition, in- stead of merely resubmitting the ques- tion, the prohibition issue is likely to convert many normal Republican votes into Democratic ones this year. Thus far, it seems unlikely that the Pennslvania electors will be for anyone but Hoover next Fall. Depression and prohibition, however, are likely to cut the vote far below normal -for Pennsylvania, especiaily if the Democrats should de- clare boidly for repeal. The districts with the heaviest votes —Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and the in- dustrial and coal counties—normally are heavily Republican, but are un- comprisingly wet. Dry rural districts will be for Hoover. RITCHIE QUARTERS OPENED IN CHICAGO Maryland Governor to Reach Con- vention City Next Saturday With State Delegation. By the Associated Pross. CHICAGO. Junc 18 —Robert B. En- nis, Baltimore. today opened convention headquarters the Congress Hotel for Gov. Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland, one of the major aspirants for the Dem- ocratic presidential nomination. Ennis said the Maryland Governor would arrive in Chicago next Saturday on a special train, bringing the Mary- land delegation to the national conven- tion. He will be placed in nomination ! by Senator M. E. Tydings. _Richard Cleveland, son of former President Grover Cleveland, is to second the nom- ination, Ennis, who is Ritchie's campaign manager, predicted the nomination of the Marylander, “Delegates to this convention,” he £aid, “are not going to stampede. They are going to pick the best man. This may, of course, take more time, but it will result in Gov. Ritchie’s nomina- tion, and that will be the best thing ever did.” ryland Governor, Ennis said, is acceptable to all parts of the country. DEMOCRATIC CHEST GETS $148,025 IN FOUR WEEKS Sura Raised by Special Gifts Com- mittee Headed by Al Smith and Owen D. Young. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 18.—The Special Gifts Committee of the Democratic victory campaign. headed by Alfred E. Smith and Owen D. Young, has raised $148,025 in the last four weeks, John ‘W. Davis, campaign chairman, an- nounced today. Jersey City heads the list of 41 cities of mere than 200,000 popu'ation in the number of gifts contributed—10.548. New York is second with 6,025; Balti- more, third, 4.203, and Kansas City, Mo., fourth, 1882. Chicago has contributed more than %5 per cent of all the Illinois donations, and Philadelphia has given more than 2 third of all the Pennsylvania contri- butions. Providence, R. I., Denver, Colo., De- troit, Mich., Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn. (combined), and Boston, Mass., each have contributed more than half the amounts raised in their respective States. SEABURY GETS ROOMS Head of Hofstadter Will Attend Convention. CHICAGO, June 18 (#).—Rooms had | ‘been engaged at the Drake Hotel to- night for Samuel Seabury, head of the Hofstadter Investigating Committee New York, for the Democratic Con- vention. Politicians speculated upon hearing cf Seabury's probable presence at the con- vention over the possibility that he might raise a “Tammany issue.” It | ballot by their friends, withdrew from in | fessed himself willing to go. ‘was reported that Seabury, who as counsel for the Hofstadter Committee demanded the removal of Maycr James J. Walker of New York, would arrive In Cl:lcllv on June 26, ) r [} would enter the primary contest against Carter and Perry W. Jenkins, Big Piney stock man, but deferred formal an- nouncement. The effect, it is believed by observers, would be to split the op- | position to Carter, which consists largely of a dry faction. Carter, who is a repeal and modifi- cation advocate, has defeated both his | opponents in the last four years in| three-cornered contests. TEXAS DEMOCRATS | PLAN REFERENDUM Vote to Be Submitted at July 23 Primary—Garner Be- lieved Losing Strength. BY S. RAYMOND BROOKS. | Special Dispatch to The Ster | AUSTIN, Tex,, June 18.—A dry Demo- | cratic party sent the prohibition ref- | erendum question back direct to the | voters this week in submitting a ref- erendum on the July 23 Democratic primary election ballot. | ‘This was ordered by the State Ex- ecutive Committee in session at Austin, when the ballot of State condidates was prepared. State political campaigns got into full swing as State Senator W. K. Hopkins, Gonzales, and Wright Morrow, Houston, whose names had been placed on the the race for Governor. leaving Gov. Ross S. Sterling, Mrs. Miriam A. Fergu- | starting a stampede for Dawes for Vice ‘The convention left in Illinois a highly disgruntled lot of Republicans, principally out of harmony over the liquor stand of the party. Only her- culean efforts on the part of their leaders kept the Illinois delegates from President, whether Dawes liked it or not. Their chief objection to Curtis was his reputed dryness. There was protest, too, among the linois folks against what they regarded as the “pussyfoot” platform plank on | prohibition. East Is Disappointed. It was in the East, however, where | the greatest disappointment over the prohibition stand of th e Republican party was reported, with the Democrats conceded a good chance to dig into Re- publican strongholds if they adopt a plank that is wetter than that of the Republican platform. [ However, to offset this, there were further reports of Hoover gaining | strength in the West and Middle West, | where the voters are reported to have just about decided that resubmission is as far as they would like to go toward MINNESOTA HOPES FOR RELIEF PLANK Democrats of State Expect More Favorable Platform From Democrats. son, former Governor; Tom F. Hunter, cil man, and M. H. Wolfe, prohibition leader, at the top of the list of nine | candidates for Democratic nomination. | There were 39 candidates filed for | the three places for Representative at | large. Texas friends of Speaker John N.| Garner watched with anxiety the na- | tional political development about the | tax and relief programs, and felt that | Mr. Garner probably suffered a con- siderable backset as a result. A close check of the Texas delegation to the national convention indicated that a | substantial majority of the delegates will swing to Gov. Franklin D. Roose- velt after early ballots for the Speaker. The delegates are bound by the unit rule, and are pledged to Mr. Garner until he personally releases them. Texas Republican leaders are ap- parently convinced that there will be no prospect of Texas Democrats this year again kicking over the traces and giving the 23 Texas electoral votes to the Republican nominee, as was done four years ago. ROOSEVELT NOMINATOR IS “UP-STATE DEMOCRAT” Farley Refuses to Disclose Name, but Declares Governor Will Do So Monday. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, June 18.—A “orominent up-State Democrat” will place Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt in nomination at the Democratic National Convention, James A. Farley, manager of the gov- ernor's pre-convention campaign, said | today as he left for Chicago, scene of | the convention. Farley said Roosevelt would announce the nominator's name at bany on | Monday and that he himself would an- | nounce the floor manager of the Roose- | velt forces on his arrival in Chicago tomerrow. He ngain predicted the nomination of Gov. Roosevelt for Fresident on the first ballot and asserted the governor would be elected in November by the “greatest majority in the history of two-party elections.” Farley, chairman of the State Demo- cratic Convention, was accompanied by Edward J. Flynn, secretary of State and Bronx Democratic leader, when he left on the twentieth century limited. CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS WETTER THAN M’ADOO Two Party Leaders Also Favor Roosevelt Despite Instructions for Speaker Garner. BY HARVEY MARSHALL. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. LOS ANGELES, June 18—With the Repubilican convention reduced to the past tense, the California delegations of Garner Democrats are preparing to move on Chicago next week. Dominant interest centers upon two factors: McAdoo and the wetness of the wet plank. The delegates, more accurately re- sponsive to a growing sentiment, are willing to go much farther toward the insertion of a repeal plank in the plat- form than their leader has zo far pro- Justus Wardell, Northern California’s leading Democrat. says that McAdoo’s prohibition stand is ludicrous. Wardell is an out-and-out wet, and hopes to so record the State. He is an enthusiastic Rsooevelt supporter, as is National Com- mitteeman Dockweiler of Los Angeles, who contends that the Governor will get the ncmination, will carry Cali- fornia and that the Garner group will have little or nothing to say about it. | come tomorrow in the State primary | | election, where both wet and dry candi- i Milford, goat gland doctor, who has BY C. D. JOHNSON. Special Dispatch to The Star. ST. PAUL, Minn,, June 18—Rallying | their strength upon the failure of the | Republican party to include in its plat- | form a specific, remedial plank for ag- ricultural needs, Minnesota and North- west Democrats formed tneir line this | past week to go to the Democratic Na- | tional Convention and demand agricul- | tural measures that the Republican party denled them. | Not only farm relief, but on the all- absorbing prohibition issue, Minnesota Democrats have hopes of formulating a platform plank in the realms of mocracy that will steal the thunder of the normally Republican Northwest. Test Tomorrow. | "The test of the wet and dry issue will | dates have filed. ‘The Democrats are going to their convention wet. The Republicans went to theirs dry, but instructed for resub- mission. The Democrats are expected by their Northwest, and especially Minnesota, | delegates to advocate the submission to | constitutional conventions of the States not only the question of repeal, but the question of restoration of State’s rights | and the control by the States of the liquor traffic. See Roosevelt Victory. With Republicans taking the action they did, the Democrats hope to make political capital of the situation and give the people a more sweeping pro- hibition plank and a more definite farm plank. National Committeeman Joseph Wolf of Staples predicts that Franklin D. Roosevelt will be nominated, probably on the first ballot, as a recult of the Republican Convention which adopted a platform which the Northwest Demo- crats consider absolutely opposed, al- most plank fer plank, to the program proposed by the Democratic leaders. WHEAT, AND NOT LIQUOR, CHIEF ISSUE IN KANSAS| Republican Senatorial Race Present Is Holding Principal Interest in State. BY CLIFF STRATTON. Special Dispatch to The Star. ‘TOPEKA, Kans,, June 18.—Political | leaders in Kansas today are more or less wrought up over prohibition; the average citizen may reach the heat stage before November, but today he is stil more interested in wheat and other commodity prices. ‘There will be a lot of talk over the liquor question in Kansas this Summer and Fall, but indications are the result of the November election will be mainly decided by the price of wheat, The renomination of Charles Curtis | for Vice President on the Republican | ticket strengthened Republican chances | in Kansas measurably. | Political circles are watching Topeka | for the next few hours. Monday is the | last day for filing nomination papers. Former Senator Henry J. len of ‘Wichita and former Gov. Clyde M. Reed of Parsons have not finally made deci- sions on the senatorship. Either of them might defeat former Gov. Ben S. Paulen of Fredopia, now regarded as the leading candidate. General gloom over economic condi- tions, general dissatisfaction with both major political parties, are working in the interest of Dr. John R. Brinkley of at filed as an_independent candidate for Governor. Dr. Brinkley, through friend- ship for Vice President Curtis and D. W. Mulvane, Republican national com- mitteeman, is counted on to throw his support to Hoover and Curtis, and that will be quite a factor m November. tional Conclave. ae 1 | “King Fish” Placed at Head| of Group Chosen by Committee. BY GEORGE HEALY, Jr. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW ORLEANS, La, June 18.— speak for the democracy of Louisiana will be challenged seriously at the | party’s convention in Chicago, where | of this State. | | phasizing economic issues and minimiz- | | opponents of the “King Fish” and his system hope to obtain seats in prefer- ! ence to Long's delegation. Two Louisiana delegations will make bids for recognition at the convention | by the national party. One delegation, | selected by the Democratic State Cen- | tral Committee several weeks ago, is regarded as the Long organization. The second delegation, named Democrats in convention at Shreveport Tuesday, includes scme of Senator ! Long's most consistent opponents. Among these are former Gois. John M. | Parker, Ruffin G. Pleasant and Jared Y. Sanders. | Four members of the Democratic State Central Committee who objected ' time to that organizations action in naming | the national delegation, which they | Senator Huey P. Long's authority to | SENATOR HUEY P. LONG. by | Charged was “hand picked” by Senator Long, joined the chairmen of 10 Demo- cratic parish committees in calling the State convention. | The position of both delegations con- cerning choices for the presidency is in doubt. Scnator Long has changed his selection for the presidency several imes. Several members of the delega- tion selected at Shreveport are friendly to the Roosevelt candidacy. PROHIBITION BIG ISSUE IN ALL OREGON RACES Repeal of State Dry Law to Be Voted Upon in November Under Initiative Bill. BY LARRY SMYTHE. Special Dispatch to The Star. PORTLAND, Oreg, June 18.—The wet-dry controversy is about the most- talked-of political issue in every city, town and cross-roads within the borders | For some time discontent with exist- ing conditions has been smoldering, now | and then breaking out, but when the Oregon delegation to the Republican convention went on record favoring re- | |submission, the flames were given a good start and it will require the services of | many dry firemen to put them out. | Coming ug at the November election | is an initiative bill calling for the re-| peal of the State dry law. This petition | was circulated on the streets and filled some time ago, its sponsors since work- ing overtime and concentrating their forces on the coming election. Walter B. Gleason, wet, Democratic nomination for States Senator over two drys, Elton Watkins and Marshall N. Dana. | After the Republicans nominated Homer D. Angell, dry, for the congres- | sional seat now held by Gen. Charles H. Martin, wet Democrat, the County | Central Committee adopted a wet plank | and heralded its stand with much gusto. | NEBRASKA SURPRISED BY SWING FROM DRYS | Doubt Is Felt, However, That Ac-| tion of G. 0. P. Convention | ‘Will Help Party There. BY GEORGE F. FISHER. Special Dispatch to The Star. OMAHA, Nebr., June 18.—Nebraska Republican drys have been taken by| surprise at the extent of the resubmis- | sion sentiment that swept the Nation immediately before the national conven- tion. It is doubtful whether the con- vention action will make much headway in this region for the Republicans. Democrats of the liberal type, who represent about half the State vote. hope that a repeal plank will be adopt- ed in the national platform. Dry Dem- ocrats are asserting the national con- | vention will make a 10-strike by em- ing prohibition. BACK REPEAL PLANK BY ROBERT D. BYRNES. Speclal Dispatch to The St HARTFORD, Conn, June 18.—Con- necticut, which had made up its mind | long since that the Hoover nomination | was inevitable and was more or less rec- | onciled to Curtis, although preferring a | younger man, especially if he should be from the East and a wet, is enthusias- tic over the fight of Senator Bingham for the repeal plank in the national convention. Republicans claim the Sen- ator has made it impossible for any Democrat to outdo him in the State in wetness and predict he will run appre- ciably ahead of the national ticket this Fall. The delegates to the national con- vention are basking in Bingham’s Te-| flected glory and incline to the view that a repeal plank is almost a certainty in the 1936 platform. HOOVER SHOWS GAIN BY ALFRED BURKHOLDED. Special Dispatch to The Star. SIOUX FALLS, S. Dak., June 18.— A large majority of the Republicans of South Dakota are satisfied with the renomination of President Hoover, and, notwithstanding claims of Democratic leaders, believe he will carry this State. Several months ago many Republi- cans had intended to vote against Hoo- ver, but his recent action in prevailing upon Congress to balance the budget has strengthened him. | over | editcrial comment in the State. In past | | gan which usually has been favorable. KENTUCKY DELEGATES TO STICK TO ROOSEVELT Leader Denies Plan to Shift From New Yorker to Traylor | | | | or Baker. BY HARRY BLOOM. | Special Dispatch to The Star. LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 18 —Irked at reports that they had decided upon a second choice for President, Ken- tucky’s Democratic delegation, on the eve of its departure to the National Convention, renewed its professions of fealty to Gov. Roosevelt. Reports that the Kentuckians might swing to Melvin ‘Traylor, native son, or to Newton D. Baker prompted Urey Woodson, na- tional committeeman, to reaffirm the commitment of Kentucky's 26 votes to Roosevelt. Mr. Woodson was elected to be the State’s represetntative on the Resolu- tions Committee. Other selecticns of the delegation were as follows: Permanent Organiza- | tion, James H. Richmond, superintend- ent of public instruction; Credentials, State Inspector and Examiner Nat B. Sewell, London; Notification, Polk Laf- foon, Covington, member of the State Racing Commission: chairman, Ruby Laffoon; Thomas S. Rhea, R sellville, vice chairman; Mrs. Flem Gor- don,, Madisonville, sister of the late Ollie M. James, honorary vice chair- | man; Mrs. James Campbell Cantrill, secretary, and Miss Sara Mahan, hon- orary secretary. FORD’S INDORSEMENT FAILS TO STIR MICHIGAN | | Little Enthusiasm Shown in State Over Renomination of Hoover. BY P. C. POWELL. Special Dispatch to The Star. DETROIT, June 18 —Little apparent enthusiasm or interest has been shown | the nomination of President Hoover at Chicago. Even an indorsement of Hoover by Henry Ford. issued during the con- vention, failed to elicit any local or| years an indorsement by Ford of a candidate or principle had an im- mediate reaction in Detroit and Michi- | ‘The Ford indorsement, it was noted. failed to mention the prohibition issue. | Ford always has been an aggressive dry. On the same day of the Ford state- ment, Mayor Frank Murphy of Detroit. leader of the predominate Roosevelt sentiment in the State, issued an appeal | attacking a resubmission plank as a “straddling gesture,” and offering to | lead a fight in the Democrat conven- | tion for outright repeal. DRY ISSUE LOOMS LARGE IN VERMONT STATE RACES | Senator Dale May Have Wet Op- position—Either Weeks or Gibson to Retire. BY W. B. GATES. Special Dispatch to The Star. BURLINGTON, Vt, June 18.—The gl'ohib!flnn question may throw a mon- ey wrench into the machinery which usually sends Republicans to represent Vermont in Congress. The term of Senator Porter H. Dale expires next March. There is no one in the field sgainst him at present, but it remains to be seen how strong the demand for submission of the prohibition question to the people may be and whether Sen- ator Dale will recognize such a demand, if it has considerable stri L Inasmuch as Vermont is to have but one Representative hereafter, either Representative John E. Weeks or Ernest W. Gibson will be forced out. It is gen- erally understood that Weeks will not oppose Gibson this year. Pierce of Woodstock announced his candidacy for the nomination. I | management with its long-drawn dead- | Roosevelt, has paid little attention to! | compromise candidates. | Alabama with her 24 delegates, and which voted so monotonously for Oscar | W. Underwood at the Madison Square Garden convention, is reported as fa- vorable to the candidacy of Newton D. Baker should Roosevelt’s effort to win | a majority fail. ! The South Carolina_delegation has | indicated Byrd might be acceptable to | | it should Roosevelt not win the nomi- nation. Byrd, former Governor of Vir- | ginia, is said to have the qualifications | which the South Carolinians believe a | presidential candidate should have, | Little attention is being paid in the South to the candidacy for former Gov. | Alfred E. Smith of New York, who is | finding his support in the New England | States. Maine, for many vears regarded as a | barometer for national elections, and | one of the first States in the Union to 80 dry, is reported to have developed a tremendous wet sentiment in the past | vear. The prohibition plank adopted | by the Republicans, it is held, is likely | to enhance greatly the chances of the | Republicans to capture that State in | the November election, STRIFE SORROWS ILLINDIS 6. 0. Democrats of State Pleased, at Factional Differences of Convention. BY V. Y. DALLMAN. Special Dispatch to The Star. CHICAGO, June 18—Democrats of Tllinois are satisfied with the Repub- lican National Convention as a curtain raiser for their big show which opens in Chicago’s million-dollar stadium June 27. Republicans view the Hoover-Curtis ticket with alarm and nurse the wounds of the bitterest factional strife in the party history with sorrowful apprehen- sion. ‘The Democrats are deriving far more satisfaction from the Republican con- | vention than the Small-Smith-Thomp- son faction, which is in the saddle so far as nominations for State offices are concerned. Harmony Lacking. ‘That the Illinois delegation to the Republican convention embarrassed Re- publican leaders and the convention lock over the selection of a national committeeman reveals the absence of harmony between the State and na- tional Republican organizations. ‘Through all of the caucuses of the Tlinois delegation there ran a stream of bitter feeling between the groups headed by former Gov. Len Small, can- didate for Governor; Col. Frank L. Smith, thrice denied a seat in the Fed- eral Senate, and William Hale Thomp- son, former mayor of Chicago, on one side, and groups headed by former Sen- ator Deneen and Gov. Emmerson on the other. No effort was made to conceal the fact that Illinois didn't want Curtis on t!‘;e ticket because he is classified as An incong:-lous picture is presented in Illinois following the national con- vention. Len Small is candidate for Governor on a dripping wet platform which provides for outright repeal and | the complete wiping out of all prahibi-l tion legislation—a platform which men- tions the national administration only in a general way, with no personal mention of President Hoover and not a suggestion that Vice President Curtis exists. The platform also recommends a $5,000,000,000 program of public building construction in contrast with declaration. Gov. George W. P. Hunt would not Arizona. it was learned from the execu- tive offices today that this announce- ment is being prepared. Harlow Akers, Phoenix attorney, op- posing Senator Carl Hayden for the Demccratic senatorial nominaticn cn a wet platform, has started a Statc- wide campaign. ROOSEVELT IS SEEN Pennsylvania Democrats to Leave Next Saturday—Dry Stand Undecided. By the Associated Press. HARRISBURG, Pa., Junc 18.—One| week from today the Pennsylvania del- | where it will determine its atitude on | The 84 delegates have 76 votes Party leaders believe the majority of the delegation will support the candi- dacy of Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of | ment. Committee Favors Repeal. At its reorganization meeting her last month the Democratic State Com- committee on record as favoring repeal and substitution of a measure to per- mit the States to determine whether they wish to have prohibition. Warren Vandyke, Harrisburg, chair- man of the State Committee, and Jo- seph F. Guffey, Pittsburgh, former na- tional committeeman, and Roosevelt leader in Pennsylvania, said they be- lieved Pennsylvania will give Roosevelt 60 delegate votes at least on the first ballot and that he will be nominated on an early ballot. Opponents Predict 40 Votes. Opponents of Roosevelt in Pennsyl- vania say he will not receive more than 40 of the State's votes and that after the first ballot or two his following in the Keystone delegation will decrease. Vandyke and Guffey will arrive in Chicago Tuesday. ALABAMA DELEGATION DIVIDED ON WET ISSUE Newton D. Baker Likely to Be Sec- ond Choice if Deadlock Develops. BY J. F. ROTHERMEL. Special Dispatch to The Star. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 18 —Hav- ing disposed of their run-off primary with the expected renomination of Sen- ator Hugo Black, Alabama Democrats are now thinking definitely about the party’s national convention at Chicago. Alabama’s 24 votes will all be cast for Franklin D. Roosevelt as long as his name is before the convention. In case Roosevelt thould release the Alabama delegation from its pledge, its support will most likely go to Newton D. Baker. Members of the delegation are tight- lipped on the prohibition question. Ala- bama is a dry State, but it is very prob- able that should the prohibition ques- tion get to the floor of the convention the Alabama delegation will be divided instead of voting as a unit. President Hoover's opposition to the $2,000,000,000 so-called “pork barrel” measure a few weeks ago. “The Inside Story.” Hatred for Hoover, contempt for Cur- tis, demand for Dawes and protests against a l{muy foot” platform on pro- hibition tell the inside story of the part played by the Illinois Republican dele- gates to the national convention who demanded Curtis’ head, dared the con- vention to adopt a platform of modera- tion on the prohibition problem and shouted for a stampede for Gen. Dawes for Vice President as a protest against ‘Washington control if nothing else. ‘The master mind of the Illinois cau- | cus deadlock was former Senator Charles | S. Deneen. It was only because of his strategies that the delegation was re- strained from rash hostilities toward the powers in Washington, MAINE SENTIMENT WET Republican Resubmission Plank Approved in State. BY SAM E. CONNER. Special Dispatch to The Star. AUGUSTA, Me., June 18.—Republic- an prospects of victory in Maine this genr have been enhanced by the pro- un;man plank of the national conven- jon. Maine, one of the first States to go dry, and which still retains its own constitutional prohibition, would, it is believed, vote to repeal the eighteenth amendment today if the chance offerd. . | The past year has seen a marked change in publie ysemlment on the liquor issue throughout the Statg. ALLEN WILL NOT SEEK FORMER SENATE SEAT Kansan Desires to Give Most of Time to Work of G. 0. P. Na- tional Campaign. By the Associated Press. WICHITA, Kans, June 18.—Henry J. Allen, former United States Senator, announced today he would not be a candidate in the coming race for the Senate seat he lost two years ago to his | Democratic opponent and fellow towns- man, George H. McGill. In & brief statement, Allen said he desired to “give most of my time be- tween now and the general election to the work of the Republican national campaign.” NEVADA TO VOTE WET Situation Unchanged Since Repub- lican Convention. BY EDGAR REINHART. Special Dispatch to The Star. RENO, Nev., June 18.—The fact that the Republican National Convention was not confronted with a presidential contest seems to have left conditions just as they have been for weeks. Nevada is “wide open” in every sense. The State would like to sec liquor back. If the Democrats offer something vtter than the Republicans have offered it may make a difference in the vote. KEYSTONE CHOICE -.. | rever i | | their intention of filing in the Repub- Contrary to widespread reporte tha® lican primaries for nomination, but will also ask the Liberty party for nomina- {teek an eighth term as Governcr cf | tioa. WISCONSIN REACTION AGAINST REPUBLICANS Present Predictions Are That State May Quit G. 0. P. to Support Democrats. PY WILLIAM T. EVJUE. Dispatch to The Star. MADISON, Wis., June 18.—Political tions of the KRepublican Na- tional Conventicn stirred Wisconsin this week with indicators pointing more than ever to a record Democratic vote in the State because of the nomination of Herbert Heover. Anti-Hoover sentiment in Wisconsin today is probably at its highest point and returning convention delegates who supported Hoover found little enthusi- asm for the candidate of their cheice. | Instead, the voters are looking forward to the Democratic national meet for lively political reading and Democratic leaders are predicting that next No- cgation to the Democratic National | vemter presidential returns will show N 5 this traditionally rockbound Republican = o | ¥ Convention will start for Chicago, | g, " 0 ey 00 e oturn, Various interpretations are being prohibition and the selection of a placed on the action of the 11 pro- standard bearer for the national party. | fifssn‘e Republican delegates in re- sing to rise when the convention gave an ovation to President Hoover coincident with the unfurling of an American flag. Conservative Republicans at first New York, for the presidential nomina- | jndicated they would use the incident tion and also adoption of a plank call- | for political purposes by branding the ing for repeal of the cighteenth amend- | progressives as ~unpattiotic.” ‘While | come conservative newspapers sought im capitalize this theme, the tendency ismiss the incident as The progressives, however, seem un- mittee adopted a resclution placing the | willing to let the matter arop, and re- turning delegates denounced the Hoover ovation as a trumped up, “ham actor” stunt to rouse cheers for the Republican nominee. Disappointmeni was everywhere ap- parent at the Hoover piank on the eighteenth amendment, the opinion generally prevailing that it was little better than a straddle. If the Demo- cratic convention adopts a really anti- prohibition plank, the probability of the State piling up a tremendous Demo- cratic vote will be greatiy mcreased. 'GEORGIA DEMOCRATS OPEN HOT CAMPAIGN State, Indifferent to G. 0. P. Con- vention, Turns to Local Contests. BY JULIAN HARRIS. Special Dispatch to The Star. ATLANTA, June 18.—After viewing the result of the Republican National Convention with indifferent interest, Georgia tonight took advantage of the 10-day hiatus intervening before the Democratic party's session at Chicago to launch what in many respects will be ihe State's most unusual political campaign. Of candidates in the Democratic primary there seems to be no end. No less than 10 aspirants are entered in the Governor's race. But of the ten only three are regardec as having chances to win the nomination. Head- ing this trio is Thomas W. Hardwick, former United States Senator and Governor, who opened his campaign yesterday. The second man is Eugene R. Tal- madge, commissioner of agriculture, who enjoys the good will of the farmers of Georgia. Peter S. Twitty, amiable game and fish commissioner, is re- garded as the third of the triangle around which the race is expected to revolve. Gov. Richard B. Russell, jr., youth- ful candidate for the seat tn the United States Senate left vacant by the death of Senator Willlam J. Harris, opened his campaign last night. He is op- posed by Representative Charles R. CERMAK SEEKS PARTY__ MODIFICATION PLEDGE Chicago Mayor Says Democratie Repeal Plank Would Not Solve Immediate Beer Need. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, June 18.—A pledge for immediate modification of the Volstead act, as well as the ultimate repeal of the eighteenth amendment, will be sought from Democratic platform writ- ers when they assemble here for the convention by Mayor Anton J. Cermak. The Chicago mayor, a leader in the State's democracy and so far an un- o) candidate for election as na- ti committeeman, said his party should go on record as favoring imme- al action increase diate congression: to the legal alcoholic content of beverages from one-half of 1 per cent to 3 or 4 per cent. “To declare merely for repeal” the mayor said, “and to offer a substitute amendment will not for several years give the people of this country the thing they want most—wholesome beer. The next administration will have passed out of office before a substitute amendment for the eighteenth can be adopted.”