New Britain herald., 1922-07-27
BUTTON WILL NOT
 COME TO OUTING
Fears Attendance at Democratic Function Might Be Miconstrued
IS FOR PARTY HARMONY
Democrats Can Win This Time, He Says, But Only When Entire Dis trfct Stands solidly Behind Con- vention's Choice.

uNA Stdhus SOIldIy Beh1nd Con-
 vention's Choice.
 Fearing that his presence at the Hardware City Democratic club out ing at McMahon's grove, August 6, might be construed as political move. ex-Mayor Joseph Dutton, of Bristol, called at the Herald office this afternoon to state that he had recon sidered and would not attend the function.
 Might Have Spoken
 It was announced several days ago that Dutton, together with Augustine Lonergan and several other aspirants for office were to be invited to the outing at which Thomas J. Spellacy and David A. Fitzgerald, candidates for senator and governor, respectively, were to be the speakers. In view of ex-Mayor Joseph M. Halloran's can didacy for the congressional nomina- tion, also sought by Bristops ex- Mayor Dutton, 1t was considered un- usual that the out of town man was asked to come here. It is generally expected that not only will Fitzgerald and Spellacy speak, but that all other candidates for office will be called upon, at least for few impromptu remarks. This Is the plan of a num- Der of club members who feel that such course is in keeping with or dfnary courtesy. In some circles there was openly expressed wonder ment as to how the clubs action in inviting ex- Mayor Dutton could be made consistent with its previous en- dorsement of ex-Mayor Halloran's candidacy.
 Averts Possible Break
 Appreciating that his presence might be the signal for a party break of more or less consequence, and in the interests of party harmony, the Bristol man announced his decision to remain away, he explains. Ex- Mayor Dutton feels that the first dis trict democrats should experience It. tie difficulty in electing the man of their choice; and he appears brimful of confidence that he will be nomin- Ated. Two years ago he accepted the nomination, leading what was recog- nized to be a forlorn hope and his friends are desirous that his faithful ] ness to the party be rewarded now, l he says
 Dutton Explains
 The Bristol candidate read of the coming outing several walks ago, he says. Feeling that it was in the form l of a get-together for members of the l party, he purchased a ticket with the | dea Of attending. He asserts that he | lid SO, not with the intention of at .empting to win over delegates from New Britain. From the time of Hal oran s announcement, Dutton has made no effort to secure a delegate in he Hardware city. although, as he explains it. he would be glad of SUD- port here equally as much as else where.
 Discussing the situation, ex- Mayor Dutton had the following to say
 T was born into the democratic party long enough ago to realize that We democrats are good scrapA lmong ourselves. If we would only ,et together and put up the same lind of a fight against our opponents, ve would make our republican friends ook sick on election day.
 Would Be Good Loser
 Since 1t is evident that my pres nee at the outing would be miscon- trued, I have decided to remain way. I still believe that I would be welcome and that my friend. Mir. Hal , oran would be one of the first to welcome me. If the congressional onvention selects Mir. Haloran or nyone else in preference 10 me, I hall Loyalty support him; if am sue essful, I am confident that I will ave equally loyal support. T have many friends in New Brit J in, and I don't intend that our C shall be marred by matters a olitical. When the smoke of this C tile pre-convention battle clears, I I ope to be able to see friendly faces I milling from this city. r T hope the outing will be a big ] lccess and the gathering edihed by I 1e remarks of the several speakers" I