The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
UNDERWOOD IFS HOPEFUL OF CHANCE Not Surprised At Speech
 Of w. J. Bryan For
 McAdoo SENATOR AWAITS
 EXPECTED BREAK Alabama Delegation, How ever, Doubts If South
 Would Aid Senator TICKET SCANDAL LAID TO MOORE National Committeeman Criticised For Alleged Favoritisn-
TICKET SCANDAL
 LAID TO MOORE
By ssaff Correspondent

NEW YORK, July 2.-In an ad- dress before the convention this afternoon, during which hoodlum galleries heckled and wet delega- tions jeered and booed him, Will liam J. Bryan declared that no wet or reactionary candidate could be nominated, and that the McAdoo dry and progressive following would always remain strong enough to de- feat such 2 candidate.
 Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Alabama's candidate for the presis dency, declined to discuss the Bryan speech when asked for an opinion at his headquarters. He indicated that he had never anticipated that Bryan would do anything other than oppose him, and that he had ex- pected soIne movement on the part of Bryan similar to that of this aft. ernoon.
 The senator received a throng of supporters, and appeared exceedingly cheerful. He reiterated previous state rnent that in his opinion neither of the leading candidates would be nominated, and tkat following the general break, he would hAxs Ais opportunity - He declined to discuss the question as to whether certain southern tie@- gations, including the Georgia, Texas, South Carolina. Mississippi and Florida, would give him support even if there should ever be probability of his nomi- nation. ~ Ef
 hAA s.f,$ tbo ntap of the Alabama delegation considerable concern. Louisiana, after first flirting with many other candidates, went per- manently, it appears, into the Davis column; while Mississippi, following the example, fell today in the column of McAdoo. Certain delegates from Florida and North Carolina, having broken the unit rule as it applied to those dele gations, are supporting Smith and Davis. So far, Senator Underwood has received no southern vote S,0e these cast by the Alabama delegation.
 There is fear expressed that the south will never come, even should there ever be the psychological moment fore casting Under woods nomination. It is learned, however, that Underwood claims four delegates from Mississippi, five from Florida, six from North Caro- lina and seventeen from Tennessee. Throughout today, Underwood held bal lot after ballot, bis 39ia votes, inclad- ing 51S from Maine and 31S from Pennsylvania, which have stood by him unflinchingly since the very beginning At meeting of the Alabama delegation at Imperial hotel headquarters this morning, Forney Johnson declared the situation was in accord with expectR- tions and plans that Underwood had not had hls opportunity, but that it would eventually come.
 Mir. Johnston said: At the present time, it is our business to wait. We do not want delegates to come. to us until they come to stay"
 For the first time, the Alahama dele gatiOn today found 1t not impossible to secure admission for it's friends into the convention hall. Now, it is monOt- onOus, and seats are vacant. When ex- citement prevailed, however, it was im- possible for many visiting Alabamiaps to get within hearing distance of, the performance. There was practically q ticket scandal" and much criticism was directed against Walter Moore, na- tional committeeman, It was Temem- bered that whereas in all previous con- ventions, the national committeeman had so arranged things that each dele gate, in addition to his own credentials, had at least one additional ticket, in this convention, only the most for tunate delegate was dble to do more than get himself into the convention.
 Many men and women of Alabama were forced to foFeGo the entertainment, and the opportunity, of roofing" for Senator Underwood. So distressed be- came the situation that some of the delegates clipped in and purchased one box for the entertainment of Alabama women. It has already been published that Senator Heflin, coming to New York, was forced to return to Wash ingtOn because he had not been provided with accommodations at the conven. tion. He was subsequently, telegraphed by Chairman Hull of the national com mittee, and urged to return. it Is under stood. He did so, and is now occupying seat on the speakers stand.
 Mir. Moore, Alabamas national coni- mitteeman, was able to secure for his family, which is with him here, box overlooking the main arena. But many other Alabamians were forced to go without even tickets granting general admission. In this connection, inquiry at headquarters of the national commit tee today brings out the fact that the several committeeman were aecommO- dated with the usual sufficient number of tickets ito take care of the situ- ation."
 There has been no evidence of dis tress in other delegations equal to that originally in the Alabama delegation.