New Britain herald., 1925-08-22
HEARST ID FOLLOW
 HYLANS DICTATES
Publishers Statement Shows Willingness to Aid Independent
MAYOR ATTACKS WATERMAN
Claims Protection Interests in Demo-
 cratic Are Aiding "Knockdown" Republicans to Put Manufacturer

New York. Aug 2c CP)--William Randolph Hearst In his first formal statement in the municipal primary campaign, published today says he would back Mayor Hylan as an in. dependent candidate if defeated In the democratic primaries September IS, MT. Hearst emphasized that he would abide by the mayors judg- ment.
 Will Follow Hylan
 T will do whatever Mayor Hylan thinks best to do," the publisher telegraphed from his California ranch. I have perfect confidence in the loftiness of his purpose and the sagacity of his political leader ship,
 The objects which he and l de- sire to accomplish in public matters are very largely the same. They are honesty In public life, loyalty to the public interest, honorable adherence to prediction promises and equal justice in government to the more prosperous and the less prosperous alike.
 Explains "thc Choice"
 "The situation presents choice between an honest administration by an honest man or private eX- ploitation of the public by specula- tive financiers and corrupt bosses whose records are discreditable and whose word Is worthless"
 Governor Smith, visiting at G'ens Falls yesterday, was asked if he was on his vacation In the Adiron- dacks.
 There isn't going to he any vaca- ton this year." the governor re- piled. "I've got 10 get back to New York and get Jimmy Walker nom- mated"
 Smith ys. Hearst
 Republicans have described the primary campaign as a tight to de- termine whether Governor Smith or Mir. Hearst shall control the New York delegates 10 the next democra- tic national convention.
 Mayor Hylan's last opportunity to withdraw from the primary race and enter both the primary and the elec- ton as an Independent candidate expired last midnight when the board of elections closed. Tammany leaders pointed out that 1T the mayor runs Independently now he must do so with a primary deteat against him and risk the loss of hls chief supporter, John H. McCooey, Brooklyn leader, who has said he would abide by the results of the primary and support the winning democrat in the election Noyem- Der 8.
 HyIan Populated
 State Senator William l.. Love joined half 8 dozen other senators who have repudiated the mayor and gone over to Senator James j, Walk CTS Tammany camp because of inc mayors attack on Governor smith $ S3OO.o00,00O bond issue proposal for 1he elimination of railroad grade crossings. Two terms are enough for any man Senator Love said
 The mayor continued his speaking campaign in Brooklyn while Sena' to, Walker was kept busy in the Bronx. Mr. Hylan said he was for the 5-ccnt fare, but he wouldn't be scent mayor. Mir, Hylan, taking inc cue from John J. Lyons, one o1 two insurgent republican candidates scored Frank D. Waterman as the designer of rcactionary republicans, selected as l "knockdown" candt- date with the aid of protraction in terests in the democratic party.
 Waterman Starts Monday
 Mir. Waterman will open his cam paign Monday. William II, Bennett another republican candidate, is bid Ing his time also for the opening next week.
 Eugene Y. Dehs, four timcs so- cialist candidate for president, and other socialists leaders will Invade inc city in behalf of tFe candidac? ot the Rev. Dr. Norman Thomas. Three big meetings already have been arranged.