The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-30
FORTY BALLOTS
 ARE PREDICTED BEFORE SWITCH
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 of the contest, Governor Smith and his manager, Franklin D. Roosevelt, were no less optimistic. Mir. Roosevelt said the delegates "are confidently com ing to the conclusion that duty to the party dictates the nomination of Smith for victory in November"
 Governor Smith followed out his usual Sunday program, attending church in the morning and going to Seagate in the afternoon for a swim. Returning to his hotel he went into conference with George E. Brennan of Illinois, Norman B. Mack of New York, Frank Hague of New Jersey, Martin l.. .Leuck of Wisconsin and others of his leaders.
 'f0nly Discuss Campaign"
 The governor declined to make any statement as to the conference, saying in response to inquiries that i've only discussed what cities I should visit dur ing the campaign" and that i've also worked out the scheme of transporta- tfon by railroad and airplane'' Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Ala bama spent the day quietly at the home of a friend far out from the whirl of the convention circle, where he has found refuge ever since he reached New York; His lieutenants kept in touch with him, but continued to hold as con fidentiaf information as to his exact whereabouts; There was no formal statement from Underwood headquarters, but c. c. Car lin, his campaign manager, met Ques- Z tions as to whethehr the Alabama can didate regarded the convention ,klan plank as strong enough to fit his de- mands for tienuncition of the klan, with the declaration:
 Senator Underwood will be nomi- mated"
 Other Underwood supporters said. his, candidacy had gained materially in the platform struggle. They said they ex- pected to draw heavily from the anti kian delegates when the time comes in the ballotiRg, but advanced no specific claims as to when or from what dele gations the original Underwood vote would be swelled.
 Taggart Rejects Deals
 Thomas Taggart had a busy day keep ing himself out of conferences at which the fortunes of various candidates other than his own-Senator Ralston-were under. discussion Several friends of Senator Ralston from the senatorial
 
 nation and suggest various possible deals, but Taggart said he had ap- proved none of them.
 The Indiana leader reiterated what he has said many times during the con- vention-that he is hewing straight to the line for Ralston. thinks he will win. and that he is not out to make any combinations.
 Wocf. Ufroipio laodarS of tho Iobr W. Davis for second choice movement expressed qualification today over the results of last nights tumultous scenes in the convention hall Picturing Da- wis as a bystander in the klan fight and one believing in practical steps to bring about American entry into the League of Nations, his supporters did not disguise their feelings that mat ters had turned his way up to this time.
 < Glass Is Optimistic
 There was more than the usual amount of optimism at the headquar- ters of Senator Carter Glass of Vir- ginia. Senator Swanson, who placed Senator Glass in nomination. said he was confident that the position of his colleague will become stronger as the balloting continues.
 Governor Trinkle of Virginia declared in formal statement that he was sat isfied Senator Glass was regarded in such faT0rabfe light that it was appar- ent that his chances of winning the nomination were most splendid"
 Senator Glass continued his attitude of silence as to his candidacy Several statements, formal and in- formal, came from Smith headquarters during the day. The governor express ed his willingness if nominated to ac- cept the party platform as approved by the convention early today.
 q have read the principal blanks" he said. "The platform represents the decision. of the supreme body of the party and speaks for the party. That includes me"
 Franklin D. Roosevelt issued this statement as manager of the Smith cam paign: --~
 Counts On South
 We respect the verdict and know that we can confidently rely on our southern and western brothers for their traditional flair play. We shall -gor forward with them now as before with the same sympathetic cooperation in