Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-18
PRESIDENT CAN WIN AGAIN.
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR SAYS
BuIow, Possible Vice Presi-
Dental Candidate, Warm
in Praise.
South Dakota Executive
Abandons Anti Tariff
Attack at Ardmore.
RY j. RUSSELL YOUNG,
staff Correspondent of The Star.


RAID CITY. s. Oak, July IS
William ]. Rulow, Democratic gov
ernor of South Dakota, who has been
quite prominently mentioned recently
in connection with the Democratic vice
presidential nominate next year, ex-
pressed the belief here last night that
President Coolidge will be renominated
by the Republicans and will be re-
elected.
The way in which this Democratic
governor expressed himself gave tho
impression that there is no doubt in
his mind about the outcome of. the
1928 presidential election il Mr.. Cool
idge consents to become his party's
candidate.
Sees Gain I'm Prestige.
No matter what other politicians
in the West may think about presi-
dent Coolidee's political gain coming
to the Black Hills for his vacation,
Gov. Rulow is convinced that the
Coolidge political fortunes have I'M
questionahly risen az the result of set
ting w the Summer White House in
South Dakota. According to the gov
ernor, the McNary- Haugen bill veto
might have hurt President Coolidge in
this State, but at the present time
traces of i'll will or resentment are
rapidly disappearing. He had no hest
fancy in saying that the President has
nrofited immensely by coming to the
West. lie said he has seen evidences
Of it. that it has been interesting to
see how this change of feelings toward
the President has gradually come
about
In this connection GOV. BuloW cited
himself as an example.
Speaking frankly" the governor
added, when met Mr.. Coolidge down
at Pierre the day he arrived in the
state, / was not greatly impressed
But after ! had talked with him at
the Game Lodge and later at his office
and on several subsequent occasions.
| commenced to change my opinion of
the man. The way he talked with
me, laughing and asking interesting
questions, presented him in an entirely
different light to me. Then | found
myself liking him as we'll as admir-
ing him. And l have seen the same
change come over other people who
have come in contact with him out
here"
Mrs. Coolidge Popular.
But don't overlook the important
role Mrs. Coolidge is playing" Gov.
Bulow continued in this discussion,
she has made a hit with everybody.
The woman folks especially like her
because she is SO human and doesn't
put on any airs. I think the President
and his charming wife make strong
combination"
This complimentary estimatio Of
the President given by the governor
of the State is not only interesting
because it comes from one of the
leading Democrats in the State, and
one who expects to receive his States
complimentary vote for the next
Democratic vice presidential nomna-
ton. but because neither of the Re-
publican Senators from South Dakota
have said anything regarding the
President in connection with re-
nomina ton. In fact the feeling here
generally among politicians .; that
neither of the Senators will support
the q. President for renomina ton.
Gov. Bulow is among these who enter
tain this belief. He thinks. however,
that Senator Norheck, who is the
undisputed Republican leader OF the
State. would support Mr.. Coolidge If
the party picks him again as its
standard bearer. While Senators
Norbeck and McMaster have declined
to commit themselves regarding the
President and another term. w. T..
Miligan. the Republican national COM
mitteeman. and George w. Wright,
the Republican state chairman, have
openly declared themselves.
Abandons Tariff Attack.
"Out of courtesy to the States dis.
tinguished guest" Gov. Bulow has been
silent on National politics since Presi-
dent Coolidge arrived in the Black
Hills for his Summer vacation. But
the governor Opened up" last night
following his abandonment of the set
speech attacking the tariff when he
came to speak at Saturdays picnic at
Ardmore. it was intimated by a MEM
Der of the Democratic national COM
mittee, but changed his mind when he
reached the scene to "siZe up the situa-
ton"
Gov. Bulow said he acted on his own
initiative. Despite the slight dig he
gave the tariff, the President compli-
mented him on his very good Speech"
he said.
While making his predictions re-
garding President Coolidge and the
next National election. Gov. Bulow
gave the intimaton that he doesn't
think Gov. Smith of New York would
have much chance for election if he is
nominated by the Democrats. lie point
ed out that South Dakota. being dry
and anti-Catholic. in his opinion would
no doubt deny Gov. Smith it's support
He even doubted if the latter could
carry New York in a presidential cleo
ton.
Regarding former Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo. Gov Buolw said
he thinks McAdoo's chances would
even be less bright than Gov. Smiths.
Busy Week Ahead.
After two days absence the Presi-
dent appeared especially anxious to
he Mt his desk at an early hour this
morning. He arose little ahead of his
customary hour. and without taking
his usual morning stroll about the
grounds Immediately surrounding the
game lodge, he devoted his attention
to hurrying along preparation of
breakfast and when the meal was
ready he hastily entered upon the task
of completing it as quickly az possible
so as to he on his way to Rapid City.
From all indications the President
has a busy week ahead of him. There
will be no local celebrations or side
trips on his part to take him away
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