New Britain herald., 1920-06-26

Nearly all the democrats ap- preached on thc subject of the san Francisco convention are non-com- Ea,ttal willie few seem to have any positive ideas on the outcome. The pending dispute between the dry and moist forces seems to have thrown everything into the air and while sentiment for Governor Cox of Ohio Was strong few weeks ago it has cFaporatcd. judging by tho conversa- ton with those who will make known their views on the subject.
 William Jennings f}ryan. as usual, seems 10 hold the balance of power and as he is an uncompromisiuy fighter it is not believed locally that the wet plank will be inserted in the platform. Many are Of the opinion that to go before the country on an appeal for removing the bars against the saloon would Do political sui eide. When the liquor question is being discussed the west and middle west must always be taken into con- sideration. That section of the country is against the saloon, many of the states having busted them by referendum before the federal pro- hlbltlon amendment was adopted In lhIckly populated cities of the east where factory workers prcdominatc there is more liberal view taken or the liquor question. but there is strong antipathy in cities in the west toward the sale in saloons of intoXio ating liquor.
 Because of his known sentiments on this subject it is thought that Governor Edwards chances are slim. Ia has
 against prohibition and his state log islaturc enacted law permitting the sale of light wines and beer. which "as nullliied by the decision of the supreme court upholding the Volstead acts.
 President Wilson's silence is kecp- ing the democratic party on edge. He has not publicly proclaimed that he will not be a candidate for a third term although semi official state mcnts have been mace to the effect hat he will not he in the contest.
 New Britain democrats were pleased at the selection of Senator Harding by the republican party. They say he is a weak candidate and that whatever hGrrah is being made over him iS manufactured. Certain " he is not receiving whole hearted support on the part of the republican press, which Is devoting most Of its 'ncrgy toward telling now ineihcicni he democrats have been rather than DrophosyinE what the republican JLrty will do.
 Thus far there has been no sem 'lance of activity on the part of 'onnecticut democrats. They are waiting for word to start and are Idhering 10 q hands off policy until , hat word comes. Connecticut should nJoy no little prestige at the San rancisco convention this year trough the presence and influence If Homer $. Cum mingS Of this state. hartman of the democratic nation | Il committee.
 Fear that New Britain will have | 10 funds with which to make neces- ' ary repairs to streets and that it I will be necessary to close some of ] he thoroughfares on this account is ! n echo of the spring fight over the aN rate. which was won by the so- allied Taxpayers association.
 The opinion was voiced at that ] lme by responsible city officials that >cw Britain would run short oc unds hut that had no effect on the haders or the Taxpayers associa- lon who believed that a low tax rate would be pan&cea for ali our ills Professional business in the hands of matcurs is dangerous
 As the Taxpayers association made
 possible for Mayor Curtis to be i l"cted perhaps the same association 'ill kindly find way out of the ilemma for his honor. Ii was the ssociation which bowied over Mayor ,uigley in his quest of rcnomina- on against Curtis. Now it has gone nd Eloomcd things all up.
 Were P. T. Barnum alive today he Tould find amusement in reading the i ewS columns Of the papers describ- 1g the activities of certain broker gc firms and individuals who have ! coded the country with worthless tock in oil well ventures. Nothing