Evening star., 1926-09-29

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urge full expression at the polls on
this matter.
The democracy of New York has
one particular object in mind-in ad-
dAion to winning State control--the
nomination of Gov. AL Smith for Pres
ident by the party in 1928. Everything
possible is being done to bring this
about. The party platform, the selec-
ton Of the State ticket, have all mao
this end in view.
The npmina ton of Justice Wagner
of the appellate division Of the State
Supreme Court is regarded as serl-
Gus move against Senator Wadsworth;
Wagner Is personally popular ana
stands high with Tammany. His Sc
lection. the Democrats insist In New
York. gives the lie to any report that
there is an understanding that II GOV.
Smith shall be reelected Senator
Wadsworth shall be sent back 10
Washington. ..
The election Of Justice Wagner. II
It happens, can never be menace
to the presidential aspirations OF GOV.
Smith and his friends. Justice, Wag'
nhr was born in Germany and came
to this country an immigrant. 4. "neil men
he was about years old. lie is con-
stitutionally ineligible for election to
the presidency.
Democrats on Guard.
One thing which the Democrats tear
and intend to guard against II possible
is overconf1dence, when 1t comes 10
re-electing Gov. Smith. they polnt
out the danger of Smith supporters
remaining away from the polls IN tne
belief that the contest Is All over
but the shouting"
The Republicans have nominated
Representative Mills for governor as
the logical man to make the race
against Smith. Mr.. Mills has been a
close student of New York State al
fairs and finances. He made a IA
yorable impression with his Keynote
speech at the Republican conventlon
Monday. He is rated a sooo caIIl'
paigner. The Republicans are noplns
the unexpected will occur ana they
can nut across their gubernatorlai
nominee. But frankly they resaru
this as an outside chance.
lust before the last session Oh the
Penublican convention yesterday
nartv leaders spoke with enthusiasm
of the better feeling that existed oe-
tween the upstaters ana tne New
york CITY wing of the party. Ihey
insisted that all except the radlcai
drys had been won over.
;They further declared that senator
wadsworth would get a large Demo
cratic vote in New York City, where
his vetness is acceptable and Where
the national aspect of the senatorial
race will have particular "elGnts
Many Democrats who vote Democratic
on State issues are found voting Re'
publican on national, they said.
Cristman EyOkes Kisses.
The votes cast for Cristman brought
the first open dry manifestation OF
the Republican convention. The hisses
with which these votes We're greeted
helped to emphasize the division.
In Syracuse, Gov. Smith was su-
preme at the Democratic State con-
yention. His slate for the ticket and
his proposal for the platform were
adopted. The World Court plank
caused some trouble. But it was
adopted. and here again is an evidence
of the thought for 1928 by the Smith
supporters.
The reelection of Gov. Smith is
expected. There Is little use of rails
ing a third term issue against man
who is already serving his third term.
Gov. Smiths presidential aspirations
will receive setback. a knockout
blow, and there are some Democrats
outside Of New York who would be
tickled to death.