New Britain herald., 1920-08-28

that city to the s..cte convention, which conveys the impression that his candidacy is not endorsed even by his fellow republicans in his home city.
 Many New Britain men are inter- ested in the candidacy of MT. Wilson. He has spoken here a number of times and his pleasing personality and forceful speeches have gained many admirers for him. But New Britain is we'll organized by the Rora back faction and even friendships would count for little in a fight for the gubernatorial nomination.
 If the republican party is victorious this fall in the state election, Senator George w. klett of this city will probably sit in the lieutenant gover- nor's chair. He is about the only candidate mentioned for the position and it would not be surprising to see him land on his feet although it is hazardous to make any predic- tions concerning the republican state convention which gives promise of being an old-fashioned row with London prize ring rules in force.
 Senator Klett has won many posi- tions of honor in the upper house of the Connecticut legislature. He has been party leader and chairman of the judiciary committee and has enjoyed wide influence. He is re- garded as being strictly regular and never jumps over the traces. Partly because of this and partly be- cause his friends feel he would grace the office of lieutenant gover- nor he may be the teammate of the next party candidate for first honors.
 The nomination of Representative Edward F. Hall to be senator, at the republican primary, has met with favor and it will be necessary for the democrats to put out their strong est candidate to defeat him. MT. Hall has served two terms in the house of representatives and has an ever widening circle of friends who believe that he will do even better in the senate. MT. Hall is secretary of Lan- ders, Frary & Clark Manufacturing company, having been with that con- cern many years. His name will strengthen the ticket locally.
 But if the republicans are not on their guard they may be swept from power in the state. Up Tn Hartford, the democrats are grooming a man for the gubernatorial nomination, man who can usually be relied upon to bring home a victory even though the clouds look dark. His name is Augustine Lonergan and he has served fo f,,ll of Representatives at Washington. Mir Lonergan was the only demo- crat to be returned to congress when the G. o. P. overturned the country and resumed sway at Washington. And it might be mentioned in pass ing. that he did not lack for support in New Britain which gave him a handsome majority even though he was pitted against a New Britain man. Mayor George A. Quigley. The reinstatement that MT. Lonergan ad- administered to MT. Quigley in this city will go down in political history as one of the surprises of the age. Consequently, if MT. Lonergan is named to head the democratic ticket, the republicans may well prepare their cyclone cellars for eventualities because the Hartford man has the winning habit Not only would he pull we'll throughout the state but there is a possibility that he might carry the local democratic candidates for the legislature along to victory. In a presidential year this would be a most noteworthy achievement.
 According to rumor, MT. Lonergan will not win the democratic nomi- ma tion without contest. Thomas J. Spellacy has stepped aside but it is said that David E. FitzGerald, mayor of New Haven. is casting covetous eyes on the honor of leading his party into battle with the republi- cans.
 Democrats are heartened by the enthusiastic reception given to Gov ernor Cox of Ohio yesterday at New Haven. Several New Britain men were on hand to cheer the presiden- tial candidate and bring back cheer oF h i<