Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-27
TOMORROW IS APT
TO SEE BALLOT|NG
Van Nance Says New York
erS Will AcquieSCe to
Early Victory.
BY BRIAN BELL.
Associated Press stan Writer.

HOUSTON. June 27,-Supporters OF
Gov. Smith from his home State liked
the first day of the Democratic conven-
ton. Under their pacific policy of try
ing to get along with everybody the
peaceful events Of the two sessions were
highly satisfactory.
The New York leaders believe their
friend and neighbor will be nominated
for the presidency some time tomorrow
Earlier forecasts pointed to the balloting
Friday. but later suggestions have been
that, while delegates to the convention
are not SuperStitiouS. it would seem
just as well to nominate Thursday as
Friday.
From the first the Smith leaders have
said that they were prepared to let the
convention take its normal course. Con-
fident that Smiths nomination was in
evitable, they declared nothing was be-
ing done 10 hurry it. Now a statement
has come from Smith headquarters that
indications point to first ballot nomi-
nation. If such is the will of the con-
vention. said George r. Van Nance,
speaking for his colleagues. the men
most actively behind the campaign of
the New York governor, can only acQui-
eSce gracefully in the decision.
SIN ScNuH0tNS SpcahcES.
The nomination Of Gov. Smith by
Franklin D. Roosevelt probably will be
seconded by six speakers. five men and a
woman. Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross, former
Governor of Wyoming. will say word
for the New York governor. Mrs Ross
spoke in California and other Pacific
Coast States in advocacy of Smiths
candidacy She Is a dry" Another
dry" expected to make a Seconding
speech for Smith is Senator Barley OF
Kentucky.
Only one nominating speech can be
made before Gov. Smiths name is be-
fore the convention Arizona will yield
TO New York when the roll is called,
Only Alabama precedeS Arizona in the
call of States
At the first night session Of the con-
vention one of the New York delegates
was too early and another late. on the
face Of the returns, but with a sound
alibi
When John W. Davis reached the hall
he found the gate to the high fence in
closing the structure locked. The gate
keeper was located in q few minutes
and c7aeerfully admitted the former
Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency and his colleagues 10 the reServa-
ton.
Mayor walker Late.
we we're all right when we found the
gatekeeper," said Mr.. Davis. He was
not trying to keep us OUT
Mayor Walker was very late at the
convention, but not late for Claude G..
Bowers keynote speech. Jimmy" had
his hotel room equipped with a portable
radio set and heard Mr. Bowers speech
there, rushing 10 the convention hall TO
take his seat in the delegation as soon
as the address was concluded.
As the New York mayor appeared a
rush was made to shake his hand by
those near the entrance and four big
policemen went to his rescue One went
ahead, two others grasped his arms and
one came behind to tlaWart any attack
from the rear.
did you really hear the speech by
radio?" he was asked.
'T did" he said. "The reception at
the hotel from the hall was perfect"
The mayor arrived just in time 10
hear an announcement that the rules