The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-26
GOV. SMITH OPENS
HIS CITY CAMPAIGN
Starts at odd Home Celebra-
ton i'm Oliver Street and
Then Goes to Bronx.
HE PREDICTS REELECTION
Criticises Judge Miller for Dis
cussing National More
Than State Issues.

Distributing oratorical thumps to the
Legislature and Nathan L. Miller in
turn. Gov. Alfred r. Smith last night
opened in New York city his campaign
for reelection. The Governor started his
evening at an ''old home" celebration
In Oliver street and then dashed UP to
The Bronx to address two crowded
meetings.
In his address the Governor displayed
much annoyance at the manner In which
Judge Miller discusses national issues.
He did not touch upon them except oc-
casionally. and contented himself with a
few words of assurance that he was with
Gov. Cox
During this campaign of nearly a
month";" the Governor said in aggrievcd
tones at meeting at Morris High
School. my friend the opponent has
been running for President ninety per
cent. of the time and in the remaining
ten per cent says a little about the
many issues of great Importance which
confront the people of this State. The
Judge Is anxious to discuss national Is
sues because he has some very embar-
RAISING planks in his own State plat
FORM
Predicts His Reelection.
The Governor In his last words Of
the evening confidently predicted his re-
election. amid the cheers of the audience
I've made good" he declared. 1.-THE
reason I know I've made good is that II
hadn't Judge Miller would't be talking
about Article Y. and the st. Lawrence
River. He'd be talking about me. He'd
be rafting the skeleton all over the
State"
Gov. Smith appeared distressed over
the Republican platform declaration for
the repeal of the direct primary.
II see in this the first move to re-
duce the power of women in politics."
he said. The women of the Republican
party are too independent. The revolt Of
women in the matter Of supporting the
United States Senator from this State is
an indication of this"
The Legislature, Gov. Smith frankly
admitted, was to blame for everything
criticised the Assembly in particular
Ousting OF Socialists.
They spent four months of the peo-
pies time and 100000 giving a trial to
five members duly and properly
elected" he said, referring to the GUST
ing of the Socialists. They found them
guilty. then they tried them and then
removed them. / have said In every
city of the State that II they had given
about one-quarter of the energy to a
study Of constructive legislation that
was suggested to them the State would
be infinitely better Off"
Housing. health. welfare. and labor
legislation were all discussed by the
Governor at both the Norris High School
and Hunts Point Casino meetings At
the Oliver street meeting the Governor
did not make an address. He dashed
down to his old home in the Fourth
ward and held an informal reception
indoors. Among those present was the
Governors mother Mrs. Catherine Smith,
who sat on the steps.
Replying to charges made by Travis
A. Whitney. former Public Service Com
missioner. Gov. Smith denied that he
rad ever been interested in any subway
contract in The Bronx or elsewhere. or
that he had tried to transfer subway
inspectors.