New Britain herald., 1924-06-09
REFUSAL
 EVENS UP CHANCES
Field Of Vice Presidential Fossil
 bilitieS Reviewed
By ths Associated Prsss.

ernor LoWdens detatlon ol ms
 boom for the republican Vice-presi-
 dental nomination had served today
 to spread the limelight more evenly
 over the growing field Of prospects.
 With practically the last of the dr.
 rivals pouring nto Cleveland for the
 opening ri the convention tomorrow.
 the milling and maneuvsring took on
 larger proportions and centered with
 new zest about the selection of a vice
 presidential nominee, although sight
 was not lost Of the meeting today of
 the advisory commitete Of 57 to be-
 gin the actual work Of platform build
 ing. Convention leaders who had
 helped in driving the Lowden eandi-
 dacy into what was generally regard
 ed as commanding position. recog-
 nized that his announcement that he
 would not accept the nomination, coming in the midst of an attack on
 him from opposing Illinois factions
 had reduced the likelihood Of placing
 him on the ticket. but they were not agreed as to the extent of this reduc
 ton.
 Some of the former governors boomers thought he had removed himself from the race, but others pointed out that similar announce ments had been made in the past by men who later became vice-presdent, and most Of them were inclined, as they phrased it. to "buzz around" for day or so watching the political csuldron to see whether-and where the diffused sentiment might srys- tslize.
 Other Rooms Rise.
 Meanwhile. other booms rose, or at least appeared higher with the Low den shadow removed. and a number of dark horses became less dark. Much speculation centered on the effect the Lowden statement might have on the chances of Charles c. Dawes with some of the former governors promoters protesting to see in him target for the same factional fire their candidate had drawn. There was, too, the question of what might happen after the con- ference arranged today between C. Bascom Slemp. secretary 10 Presl- dent Coolidge. and William NJ. Butler, the executive campaign manager and Frank B. Stearns, his close per sonal and political friend.
 Neverthless. the various camps did not sit still to make sure that opportunity would find them in if 1t knocked: They followed the more practical rule of going after nppor- | unity. The Dawes sponsors stepped a little more briskly, regardless Of warnings about factions and support CTS of Senator Curtis, Of Kansas, reg | i,tered increased activity, while dele ! gates who would like to see Senator ! Borah of Idaho on the ticket express i ed encouragement over word from Washington that he might reconsider his statement that he would not ae- ccpt the nomination.
 Similar increase in hope also was shown among the friends of Secretary Hoover after the arrival from the capitol of representative Theodore F. Burton. keynoter and temporary chairman of the convention.
 Inc Dark Horses.
 Among tn. dark horses, Dr. Marion Leroy Burton, president of the Ini- versity Of Michigan, who will place President Coolidge in nomination, ap- peared over night to have gained a nor. than average share Of the light let Into his division. Senator Spencer, of Missouri, meanwhile, continued his activity in behalf of Governor Hude. and Iowa delegates, who have been instructed to vote for Representatives l.. I. Dickinson, were emphasizing that their candidate would be placed in nomination by Senator Cummins and were busy oanvassins arrivals from agricultural states. Much talk { also csntered about Charles R. War i rtn, ambsssador 10 Mexico, and chair man Of the resolution committee. and 2 the names of Senator Wesley ]. Jones ( of Washington and Governor Dixon Of Montana have been added to the list '
 Mr. Wsrrsns arrival yesterday was c followed by confirmaiion Of state [ uents that, although material vas on | hand from Washington and sone Of r II represented the views of the admin istration, the platform would be buiit { in Cleveland, after hearing, probably i Wednesday. Of interested parties. This [ might delay presentation or Inc plat Il form until Thursday. the day set for 1. nominations. and force 2 night session g to conclude ths convention. f The declaration Of principles is 10 r go through process beginning To- ( day with the meeting CT the advisory T committee 70 formulate suggest ions, ! which includes the platform commit h tee's hearings, and then the actual work of making the draft by small e subcommittee. The ina stage is en- [, psctsd to consume s'i p' Wrineslay. o Leaders say they look for H'je di'- fl frulty in getting together un world court plank. bat there is come sinar- snes Q, opinion over Inc adFisabity .f inserting an immigration plank.
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