New Britain herald., 1928-09-06

state Francis A. Pall1tti. each Of
whom have had threa terms in =
state office, for lieutenant governor,
Lieut.. Gov. J. E. Brainard is will
ing to be renominated.
Democrats to Struggle
The democratic convention pro-
badly will see a struggle between
those who have opposed national
committeeman Thomas J. Spellacy
and state chairman ]. J. Walsh
since the national convention in
1894; and desire to take over the
party machinery in the state.
I. There is no lack of loyalty to the
national ticket but merely q contin-
uance Of a four year struggle OF a
faction to wrest power from those
who now have it.
Both conventions in their plat
forms are expected to adhere closely
to the national one with some blanks
gwen over to declara tons on state
affairs.
Opens With Prayer
The democratic state convention
IN the Arena tomorrow night will
be opened with prayer by Rev. DIR.
George B. Gilbert of Middle,own,
after 1t has been called to order by
State Chairman John j. Walsh. DR..
Gilbert was in the last house with
William NJ. Citron. who now aspires
to be the party's congressional nom
inee from the second district
The assistant secretaries of the
convention chosen by Secretary A.,
3. Lynch Of the state committee will
be Mrs. MabelIe Fletcher, of East
Hartford: Mrs. Leah Wood, of
Hartford: Prof. Lane Lancaster, of
Western university; Joseph Miller
and James Roche, both OF West
Haven.
After Kenneth Wynne has deliv-
cred his address as temporary
chairman. a number OF announce
ments will be made as to meeting
places OF committees and of TIE
hearing to be given by The resolr-
ton committee. Those who have
plans to offer and which may not he
covered in the tentative draft which
Prof. Nicholas Moseley has In hand.
1t was not known today just when
the message which Gov. Smith, the
presidential nominee is to senL, will
be delivered. 1t may come TO add
zest to the Saturday session which
promises 10 be one of the most ami
mated in years.
Situation PcrpleAing
The situation relating to the sena-
torial and gubernatorial nominations
remained perplexing today. Those
who are identified with the group
which is supporting Mr.. Lonergan
and Mr.. Thoms claimed that both
are now in the lead. contention
not admitted by the supporters OF
Mr.. Morris, SO far as his race with
Mr.. Thoms is concerned.
There was less discussion in the
senatorial race today as to relative
strength of other candidates. Mr..
Lonergan's friends yesterday said
that no matter whose name was
added to the list their man would
still be in the lead and in the best
position if balloting was protracted.
The addition of the name OF Robert
p. Butler to the list to-day places
him with T.. Kent Hubbard who is
said by friends to be in a receptive
mood if the nomination came to
!, him from the convention and with
Rollin P. Tyler. whose name is con.
stantly mentioned by delegates who
have voted for him in the past.
To Shape Up Friday
Party workers had gone little
further today in putting forward
names for other places on the ticket
Or for presidential electors because
their attention seemed to be absorb
ed in the other canvasses. 1t was
forecast. however, that during Fri
day night the tickets will begin ia
take shape, and If the delegates who
will look to John A. Cornell, Jr., OF
Bridgeport, as their floor leader find
themselves in control of the con.