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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
WYOMING STILL LEANS
TO HOOVER AND SMITH
Lowden's Strength Seems Confined
~ Upstate--MFs. Ross poiiti-
cal Aims Denied.

epssasl Dlspstoh to Tire star.
CASPER. Wyo., March I0.~~The bal
bots cast thus far IN presidential poll
being taken by a northern Wyoming
GaYy fe#A,saper have bern announced
IS showing Hoover and Smith leading
tn tn@lr respective parties by substan~
tie! margins The straw *otT. II u de"
cIafeo, jfsolcstes ihst Jowcen's strength
is c0li4Dec ~ Two or tsTee out VI the
FiiTe Up-f5tat@ D3H3nties. OF the remain
Ing il coilnties ~ The State all are
onsl6essd ~ be for Hoover
The action ot South DskoAs FeplID-
Leans IN proposing Low6en ss their
eI9otce probably viii not influence
Wyoming sentiment. say prominent
members VI the Republican State CEN
fYal committee On me other hand
entry u Senator Walsh into the cOIlLe 81
fpT the Democratic nomination VII nd
cfsW materially from the strength u
Smith ID Wyoming. according " r0iiti-
cal talk. This statsHlsnt 10 made not
ystbkLaading the fact that Senator
Walsh halls from neighbDfing Slate
sigG IL admitted ~ have "a knowledge III
Western C0ilditlOne siId LeeGk that IL
not nreditcd W the New York Governor
A. Wyoming Democratic weekly gen
orally credited with seni-snttoThy V.
speak tof Tie Democratic party hi
Wyoming. sAyk edltOrialiy IN tic current
isesls IN regard " tue bonn for Former
GOV Nellie Taylce Ross for Congress
that II is an imposition even " asE
her We happen W have reason u.
know that The fret woman governor
personally has no further political am
Litionk" EMMETT FULLER.
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to support for the presidential nomina-
ton.
Coming. as It docs. from Mr.. slemp's
home county OF Wise, It Is believed that
the movement has the sanction OF the
former Representative. In electing dele
gates to the State convention the Wise
County Republicans adopted a resolu-
ton Endorsing Slemp.
Support e Seen.
Present indications are that the other
countries and cities in the ninth con-
gressional district will join with Wise
in the Slemp movement, and that there
will be no serious objection from the
Republicans of other sections OF the
state. The proposed instruction. even
IL t idoes not lead the nomination
OF Mr.. Slemp, will at least give him abb
solute control of the delegation which
Virginia will send to Kansas City.
The Slemp movement probably eX-
plains the reason why the Republican
district convention to nominate can
didate for Congress from the ninth dis
trict will not be held until the Summer.
although the rule for Is years has been
to hold the convention In March or
April. 1t Is regarded as quite likely
that Mr.. Slcmp will be the congress
sional nominee should he fail secure
the presidential nomination and also
fail to take part in the nomination OF
The successful candidate. For a long
time It has been reported In Virginia
that Mr.. Slemp had cabinet aspira-
tiov1c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
REED MAKES GOOD
IMPRESSION IN UTAH
Attacks Setting Of War Time
Wheat Price By Hoover.
Praises King.

Spse1aa D1Epafch 10 The Star.
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, March 10
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri is
popular IN Utah. He came here Mon
day afternoon, a practical stranger
The committee assigned 10 look after
him was composed almost entirely OF
pronounced Smith supporters. But Reed
met the situation. He met with the
State Democratic committee at dinner
soon after his arrival last Monday aft
ernoon. He made q good impression on
members Of this committee.
The visiting Senator spoke In the
Salt Lake Theater Monday night. Many
famous men have spoken there and the
place has often been filled but never
as damned as 1t was Monday night.
Reed declared that the need OF this
Government Was 70 get back 10 first
principles. Borah. Walsh OF Montana
the late Senator Ia Foilette and 9TH
ers were highly praised by the speaker
without regard 20 political connections
The Senator pleaded for harmony
among Democrats. He spoke highly o.
Senator King Of Utah. but did not
mention Senator Smoot by name.
Hoover workers have been quiet
lately. The Secretary Of Commerce
came IN for some sarcastic comment
By Senator Reed and one thing men,
toned seemed 10 make quite an i'm
preston That vas the Senator's ref
eYence 10 the price set on wheat under
direction ri Hoover during the World
War The opening up o! that war
wound undoubtedly Will put damper
on EooVer boosting In Utah.
FRANK p. STEWART.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
SMITH HOLDS OWN
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Delegate Candidates Continue to
Back New Yorker-Ex.Klan
Head in Drive.
Special Dispatch 10 Tn. star.


CHARLESTON, W. Va, March 10.
The sweep to Gov. Smith among
Democrats filing for delegate contin-
ues, the only variation SO far being an
expression for Newton y. Baker by
II. Fl. Byrer, an attorney OF Martins
burg, where MIR. Baker formerly re-
sided.
The Ohio County democracy through
Its executive committee has unsni-
mously Endorsed the Smith candidacy.
This county committee Is the first In
the State to take such action and be-
cause OF the prominence OF Ohio Coun-
ty, which has Wheeling for its capital.
the Endorsement adds measurably to
t..e momentum OF the Smith drive.
A development out OF the ordinary In
the interest OF Gov. Smith was the APP
prevail bestowed by a former head Of
the Ku Klux Khan In West Virginia
William II. Sawyers Of Hinton, attorney
and Democratic leader.
There is but one hope" said Mr..
Sawyers. land that is that the Demo-
cratic party may shake of the handi-
cap of its Bleases and Helms and
nominate Gov. Smith OF New York for
President He Is the only Democrat
who has the ghost OF a chance to be
elected"
The first break In the silence OF Re-
publican delegate aspirants regarding
their choices occurred this week. and
In this instance. the expression touched
only the Vice Presidency Capt G. M.
Jones, Charleston newspaper man.
stated he would support Col. Theodore
Roosevelt for Vice President and that
thousands Of friends scattered through
out the United States are working TO
bring about his nomination" Capt.
Jones and Col Roosevelt served togcth-
er during the World War and are warm
friends
There is noticeable increase In
Hoover sentiment in the State and this
condition Is attributed TO deeper
study Of the public record Of the Com
merce Secretary and a consequent cor
rection OF considerable transformation.
The study is being facilitated by liter
allure furnished by supporters OF Mr.,
Hoover and which Is proving TO be help
tul propaganda for his cause.
Republican State Chairman John T,
Graham OF Huntington, views West VIZ
ginia Republicans as In a state OF un-
certainty In the matter OF presiden-
tial nominee and likely To send an un-
Instructed delegation TO Kansas CITY
Unless present sentiment undergoes a
decided change. LYNN KIRKLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
SMITH CAUSE HIT
BLOW IN MICHIGAN
Ferris Comes Out for Walsh,
Delegates Swing to Mon
tanan Predicted.
pecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT. Mich, March l0.--Mich-
igan's politics that last week promised
TO be a cut-and- dried affair with Her.
bert Hoover and AL Smith the only cam
didates In the presidential primary
April 2 became complicated this week
with the announcement by Senator
Woodbridge N. Ferris tDemocrat) that
he would not be a candidate for re-
election. Senator Ferris was Governor
of Michigan for two terms. and Is the
first Democratic Senator from Michigan
in 70 years
At the same time, Senator Ferris
wrote an open letter to William A. Com
stock. national committeeman, in which
he said he could not support Smith for
President but would support Senator
Thomas r. Walsh of Montana. whose
announcement as candidate was made
early in the week.
Smithites Face Fight.
The announcement concerning Sem
ator Walsh undoubtedly means a fight
for the Smith Democrats from Detroit
to get an instructed delegation to the
Houston convention. 1t is considered
IL tiIlS NdLl w uUIlC III tAlS ldSC
of the opposition from Senator Ferris.
Smiths name has been filed with the
Secretary of State as the only candi-
date on the primary ballot. The final
date for filing was March .. 1t would
seem that he would be nominated. al
though under the Michigan law. names
of other candidates can be written on
the ballots and must be counted
Whether the dry Democrats outside Of
Detroit. who always have been loyal to
Senator Ferris. will attempt to write in
the name of Senator Walsh is uncertain
However, it is certain that Senator
Ferris statement of his support Of Sem
ator Walsh means that there will be
number of the delegates to the national
convention from the dry congressional
districts out in the State who will vote
for Smith on the first ballot at Houston
and then swing to Walsh. The result
Of the presidential primary is binding
on the delegates to the national conven-
ton on the first ballot only.
Senate Race Stimulated.
The Ferris announcement also stimu-
lates interest in the senatorial election
Ferris is the one Democrat in q decade
in Michigan who was feared by Re-
publican opponents.
Now that he is out Of the race, Re-
puhlicans are doubly sure OF electing a
United States Senator. With this as
surance, the number OF Republicans
who will enter the primaries as candi-
dates for the senatorial nomination will
be numerous according to statements
made by Republican leaders after Sem
ator Ferris made this announcement.
So. far Arthur H. Vandenberg OF
Grand Rapids is the only candidate to
announce. A half dozen others admit
they are considering making an entry.
p. G, POWELL.
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WALSH GAINS BACKING.
Dry Delaware Counties Come Out
for Montana Senator.

Special Dispatch 10 The star.
WILMINGTON, Della. March 10
There is q movement on foot in Kent
and Sussex Counties to urge the dele
gates to the Democratic national con-
vention to support the candidacy OF
Senator Walsh of Montana for preSi-
dent. There Is also some Walsh senti-
ment In rural New Castle County His
strength in rural Delaware is because
he Is known to be dry.
The opposition to Smith here Is be-
cause he favors the vets. 1t Is unlike
ly that the Democratic delegation Will
be instructed for any candidate. but
those who have made a survey of the
State. say that, although the Delaware
delegates will be opposed to Smith.
they will cast their votes for him Ii 1t
is the only thing to preserve Dmocratic
harmony.
Former Gov. William d. Denney has
announced that he will call meeting
of the republican State committee late
this month or early In April to arrange
for the State convention which will
nominate delegates to the national con-
ve2t!on. Y. T. GRAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
NEW YORK LABOR
SUPPORTS SMITH
Calls on All Unions in United
i States to Back State
Executive.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ALBANY. N. Y, March l0.-Two out
standing political events marked the
week In Albany. One was the formal
presentation to the coming Democratic
national convention by the State FED
Grafton of Labor Of the name Of Gov.
Smith as New York labor'S candidate
FOR the presidential nomination. The
other was the annual dinner and
"slam-fest" Of the Legislative Corre-
Sl,ondcnts Association. annually one OF
t:.r most comprehensive and important
nonpartiSan political gatherings OF the
year
The formal action o. the State Fed
Grafton of Labor came as surprise TO
orsc;al Albany. There was no prelim-
mary announcement that the federation
leaders had any move on foot looking
toward such a stand. But the eNecu-
tive council of the federation met here
Monday, acted quickly and gave out
this resolution which they had formally
adopted:
Resolved, That the executive council
Of the New York State Federation OF
Labor. assembled this Sth day Of March,
1928. in the city Of Albany, N. Y. does
hereby present the Hon. Alfred E. Smith
as its candidate for nomination by the
Democratic party for President of the
United States, and VIC call upon all
State Federations OF Labor and affiliated
unions throughout the United States of
America 10 demand the nomination Of
the Hon. Alfred E. Smith, in the in
terest Of the wage workers and toilers
Of our State and country"
Politicians Gather.
The legislative correspondents dinner
Is always the occasion for a remark
able gathering of State and National
political figures. This year. conducted
Thursday night. was no exception. In
fact the dinner had unusual Signii-
canoe politically and nationally, be-
cause of the presence as chief guest OF
honor of Gov. Smith. With him on the
brief toast list, representing republican,
ism. was Ogden l. Mills. under
secretary OF the United States Treasury.
who was Gov. Smiths opponent at the
1926 State elections.
In accordance with tradition, the
speeches at the dinner are confidential
and never reported. But after the din
ner there was. as always. much COM
ment on the stunts" and the amount
Of truth that might possibly be hidden
beneath their satire and ridicule. 1t is
centage of the political representations
made in fun by the newspaper men at
their dinners turn out to be truly
prophetic.
Take Him to Houston.
For this reason every one was keenly
interested in the treatment Of Gov.
Smiths presidential possibilities. Here
Is what the newspaper men did 10 them
in their stunts: They took the Governor
to the Houston convention in June:
they took him on a swing around the
country campaigning for the presi-
dency: in a pure burlesque they showed
the possibilities of a cabinet meeting
at the White House with Smith as
President, but for the last stunt of the
dinner. they showed him seated at
desk. carrying out his self-stated cher
ished ambition twhen public life Is
over Of engaging in some sort OF lit
erary work. THOMAS c. STOWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
MINNESOTA is VIEWED
UNDER SMITH CONTROL
-
Democratic County Conventions
Back New Yorker-Lowden
Forces Confident.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 20 The Star. !.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March 10
AL Smith supporters appeared TO have
the Minnesota situation well In hand
from their showing IN Democratic
county conventions today. There was
a total lack Of organized opposition.
and as a result. Democrats unfriendly
TO the New York Governor were not
much IN evidence. They will be In
hopeless minority In the State conyen-
ton which meets here next Thursday
10 select Minnesota's "a delegates 10
the Houston convention.
The Smith forces are determined 10
fland-pick the delegation, not only CIV
ing it strong Smith instructions. but
putting the personnel To rigid test.
so as to be sure the defegates will stick
to a finish in convention In case Of an
other deadlock.
A battle may develop over the Nc
Nary-Efaugen bill. 1t Is the UNDER
standing here that advisers o! Gov.
Smith are willing 70 stand for plat
form Endorsement of the measure
CHARLES 3 CHENEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
HARMONY OF TEXAS
DEMOCRATS ON ROCKS
1nterparty Fight Over Smith Sup
port 0pens-Pledge on Boilers
Is Voided.
Special nispstrb 10 The star.

Epff3A& lgNEshH VI ms %tAB-
AUSTIN, Tex, March i0.--The har-
ni0uy plan Of Texas Democrats has
gone on the rocks and a bitter inter-
party tight, centering about the pros
pectE III Texas support Of Al Smith, has
broken out. The ruling Of the State
Democratic committee imposing a
pledge u keep "boters" out Of precinct
and county conventions. claimed as a
Ylonentous victory for Smith support
efs stirred much resentment and
raised an 0utcry In which leaders 0f
the Moody administration have di~
pided
The pledge was declared void this
week by Attorney General Claude poi
lard IN ruling 10 County Chairman
Murfeil EuckneF 1T Dallas Another
meeting ~ the State commission has
been suggested by Gov M0ody as an
opportunity ~ fcscind the action, now
held void or 10 further consider bind
ting convention delegates IN support any
nominee
The EODth Dakota indWaement Of
Gov Moody as Smiths running mate
has had stimulating effect on Moody
friends IN TEXAS Reports here are
that North Dakota VIII follow suit, ~
the young Texas Governors name viii
b. before the Houston convention,
whether Texas supports him for ma
tiDGsj Gfflcr ~ not
Those VINO we're seeking ~ gel
Miyody'a name ~. are the convention
found their bTdbs uJpled by Moody S
declaration for reduction and they La We
started Walsh tor President drive
upon the ~ Texas votes IA counter
Smith effort
HatiCnAI Committeeman IL. Is Creager
u the Republican party has been tour
ing Texas IN the interest ~ the Hoover
instructed vote expected a. The cOn-
| veniion lie told Austin Republicans
! Tie 0pposiiion 10 Hoover has been found
extremely weak In the State.
b. RAYMOND BROOKE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
n. CAROLINA BOOM
FOR SMITH GAINS
Democratic State Convention
Set Six Weeks Later
Than Usual.
Special DISPATCH 10 The Star.


RALEIGH. N. c.. March l0.-The
meeting Of the Democratic State execu-
tive committee here Tuesday night re-
suited in the fixing of the State con-
vention for June IL. about six weeks
later than usual. and revealed three
conditions admitted by all factions
that there is already more interest In
the selection Of presidential candi-
date than this State has shown since
1912: that there are only two camps.
Smith and anti-Smith. and that the
Smith strength is surprisingly large.
The meeting found l03 Of the 100
members Of the, committee present, a
record. and while the body was n
formal session for only seven minutes,
the men and women at the parley
spent full day and evening In Raleigh
and made the most OF the opportunity
for informal discussion.
Supported by Simmons.
The plan to defer the convention,
which will elect delegates to the ma
tional convention at Houston June IS.
and give those delegates their tnstruc-
tons. If any, originated with the anti
Smith camp and received the full sup
port OF Senator F. NJ. Simmons and
other anti-Smith leaders. However, the
Smith people acquiesced in the plan
and the resolution was offered In the
committee by S. c. Brawley. Durham
lawyer and veteran member Of the COM
mittee, who is expected to become the
Smith manager In this State.
AS adopted, the plan varies In one
important particular from the plan in
dorsed by Senator Simmons. Under the
original plan precinct meetings for the
selection OF delegates to the county
conventions would have been tied In
with the primaries for the nomination
OF State and county officers by being
held on the same date June 2
That is something the Smith people
emphatically do not want and the
resolution as adopted provides for
holding Of the precinct meetings one
week before the primaries
II is conceded that the States dele
CATION TO Houston will likely contain
majority who will be firmly against
Smith and it Is also conceded that
there will be stable minority Of
Smith men among the "a delegates.
Attack Unit Rule.
The Smith people now believe that
they can prevent their hands being
tied by unit rule. II is still too early
to say what the convention will do,
but II the proposition had been sub
nlitted 10 the executive committee. 1t Is
regarded as certain that the unit rule
idea would have lost
So far the anti-Smith people have
shown no disposition 10 unite on any
candidate. The suggestion that the
State vote for Gov Angus w. Mclean
seems TO have been abandoned and
there was little reaction TO the presence
here on the day OF the committee meet
Ing OF Evans Woollen. Indiana favorite
son. who was brought here as the per-
sonai guest Of Gov. Mclean and who
met members OF the committee.
The candidacy o! Senator Walsh OF
Montana, has met no general response
here. Josephus Daniels. former Secre-
tary Of the Navy. and few others
have welcomed the Walsh candidacy.
r. f. WILLIAMS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11

The Democratic presidential situation
In Virginia remains still, very still. The
action of the McAdoo group In bringing
Senator Thomas j. Walsh into the pres
idential fray has not been hurtful here
to the candidacy OF Gov. Smith. While
the open fight here has been against
Smith as "wet." the undercover and
most effective. war which has been
waged aginst him has been on the
ground that he is Roman CA.;.o,ic.
Those who at FIRST we're impressed with
the argument that America should not
be turned over to-, q foreign potentate"
profess TO see as much danger In
dry" representative OF such "poten-
tate" as in wet" representative, and
there the matter stands.
Fail to Unite.
The anti-"wet" ami anti-Catholic
groups are still at loas in the matter
OF uniting on candidate. Some have
even urged the starting or movement
for the Endorsement OF bishop James
Cannon of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South as preside initial candl-
date, but although Bishop Cannon Is
popular with one element ot the party,
this movement Is not being taken very
seriously.
Although some OF the supporters OF
Senator Reed have recently Kern in the
State TO canvass the situationS there Is.
so far. nothing that could be called a
definite Reed movement.
r. l.. c. BAFSRET.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11
SLEMP IS DOOMED
AS VIRGINIA CHOICE
Republican State Convention
May Instruct Delegates
for Him.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

RICHMOND. Va. March 10.--Vir-
ginia Republicans. at the Republican
State convention to be held in Roanoke
March II, may instruct their delegates
to the Kansas City convention to vote
for c. Bascom Slemp of Virginia for the
Republican presidential nomination The
Slemp boom is well under way in the
State and an instructed delegation for
the man who for years was the only
Republican member Of Congress from
Virginia and who was later presidential
secretary to Coolidge, nay be the solu-
ton OF the dilemma OF the Republican
office holders, who apparently have not
been able to make up their minds who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-03-11

While eE per cent ~ The women who
burrnWed money from one charitable
institution IN England have repaid the
loans, only 10 per cent ~ The men have
done 30. according " figures just given
out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-13
PULPIT DEBATE
WITH Al OFF
Straton Refuses to Meet
Smith in Church.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Aug. 13-Chances
of a debate between Governor
Smith and DR.. John Roach Straton
on Stratons charges that Smith
was the deadliest foe to the forces
of moral progress in the country"
appeared more remote today after
the minister's refusal to share his
pulpit with the Democratic presi-
Dental candidate.
DR.. Straton made his charges in
a sermon at Calvary Baptist Church,
and in challenging the pastor to de-
bate, Governor Smith requested the
debate be held in the church. Sun
day DR.. Straton said he would not
have such a debate in the church.
Such a debate would 'leave us in
a false position before the world
and would cause distress to many
minds and hearts both in Protestant
and Catholic folds" DR.. Straton said.
The pastor had preferred that the
debate be in Madison Square Gar
den or some large hall and in his
first acceptance had said that Cal
vary Baptist Church was not large
enough to accommodate all of the
people that would desire to attend.
Tentative arrangements had been
made for a radio broadcast of the
argument.