The Washington times., 1922-10-08
bRUc''Es1D'1'PiEN':
DRIVE FOR
ind. THIS WEEK
democratic Senatorial Aspi-
E5ant Picks Benson as Cam
-! paign Manager.
by FRANCIS P. DAILY.

fALTIMoRE, Oct. she
general committee to conApctc the
peanocratie. Senatorial sM Con
srsssional campaigns in Maryland
having been completed, William
Gabell Bruce, the Democratic
candidate opposing Senator Joseph
kSFrance, will swing into action
@sa regular schedule tomorrow.
Rl Bruce's Itinerary.
ErMr. Bruce will speak at Prince
frederick tomorrow; Tuesday. Marl-
bexu; Wednesday, Belair fair: Thurs
d6S.i Hagerstown fair; Friday. Tow.
Sn;. Saturday, Ellicott City; October
rs Centerville; October IT, Chester
tpwR; October IS. Elkton; October 10,
Mederick fair; October 20, Easton;
Qctnber 21, Salisbury; October 2S.
Ae1ton; october "a. Snow Hill (after.
noorD, Princess Anne (nighU; October
q, B,Tambridge: October 26. Annapolis:
October 27, 7,tWestminster; October 29,
Bela)r; October 81, Rockville.
The concluding days Of Mr.. Bruce's
Campaign will be devoted to Balti-
q Democratic headquarters. 1t was
expected he, would go to Garrett
oDunty and other sections Of western
Maryland early this week, but he
Has kept busy at his office In Balti-
tlpre on account of his law practice,
tie work having accumulated since
Has was nominated for the senate.
SWith Caryille u. Benson as chair.
man, the Bruce committee contains
t4 names. 1t is headed by Governor
Rftchie and former Senator John
Waiter Smith and includes the names
cf David j. Lewis and William ].
Norris, Mr.. Bruce's opponents in the
pffmaries. Mr.. Norris has pledged
Mr. Bruce his support, and also is
k9potted to have effected a reconcile
Etion with John J. Mahon, the Balti-
More city leader.
: Bruce Lauds Benson.
SMr. Bruce today said that the
Szlection OF Mr.. Benson as campaign
rbanager was due to his political sa.
Eacity and the brilliant manner in
Which he conducted the primary
eight for Mr.. Bruce.
g"There has been a custom Of
vfcking a business man who usually
ID Intended 'as a figurehead, while
those versed in politics do the ac'
ttial work. l see no need for such
campuflage," said Mr.. Bruce. Il
think that my primary campaign
cpuld not have been better man.
aged than 1t was by Mr.. Benson" "
AT the conference Of the commit
tee. on Thursday the finishing
touches were put on the Bruce
dRrnpaign plans and the feeling was
prevalent that with the removal of
all discord in the Democratic ranks
the, chances of capturing Senator
Frances seat as well as retaining
the two Democratic seats in the
lower house are good.
- G. o. p. Also Active.
However, while the Democrats
appear to be making much hay
while the sun shines the Repub-
lican camp has not been idle dur.
ing, the last few days. With TIE
return from Japan of Senator O. T..
Weller, renewed impetus was given
the France, campaign with the hope
that the junior Senator would lend
his active support to his colleagues
candidacy.
Upon his arrival in Washington
earlier in the week, Senator Weller
was not disposed to talk politics,
but among his friends in Baltimore
today it was generally understood
that, on account Of his close political
friendship with William p. jackson,
Republican national committeeman
who backed France as against John
W. Garrett, Senator Weller soon
would join actively in the France
campaign.
The junior Senator having been
out of the country, and consequently
Dat of touch with matters political
in Maryland since early summer, was
not expected to jump into the cam
peign Immediately upon his return
home. Within the last few days he
has been quietly discussing the
France Bruce situation with his po'
htical intimates, among them Galen
T., TAFT. chairman of the Republican
State central committee, and getting
q. Grst-hand line on matters.
.sSenator Weller iss6ne 6ftM'states
fost astute politicians. and his CO
ottera ton with the France headquar
tsrs, undoubtedly will be keenly ap
rreciated. While Senator Weller will
not make any speeches, so far as is
known. he, nevertheless. may play ar
Important hand behind the scenes
He, is a master hand at political
strategy.
-, VETS Still Straddling.
Efh the meantime tfie association
S. still "straddling the fence" as be
tween FRANCE and, Bruce. Both be
ing wet. the former considered
Twringing wet" ands the, latter
against the prohibition amendment
7Thoist," the associations members
sppear to be between the devil and