Evening star., 1928-10-28
WEST COAST WAITS
ON M 'ADOO IN VAIN
Pacific States Campaign Is
Free From Personalities;
Power Big Issue.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 27-As
the political campaign approaches the
home stretch in the Pacific Coast States
with considerable blare and some static,
the latter being not altogether in the
radios, there was a brief lull yesterday.
at least in California, while those most
interested listened to hear what William
Gibbs McAdoo had to say.
Those who had hoped that the war
time Secretary of the Treasury and
some time aspirant for presidential
honorS might speak at least a word of
encouragement for Gov. Alfred E. Smith,
the Democratic presidential nominee,
like those optimistic Republicans who
believed he might be inclined to do a
bolting act and declare for Herbert
Hoover, were disappointed
What Mr.. McAdoo said was exactly
nothing. But his secretary did have
something to say. It was: Mr.. McAdoo
does not expect to make any statement
on the political situation"
Personalities Stunned.
The vote roundup in Pacific Coast
centerS has reached not only capacity
radio talk stage, but the page advertise
ment stage. But all observers have
noted that the contest is unusually free
from personalities. Those that are in
dulged in are chiefly praise of pro-
ponents rather than attacks on oppoS-
ing chieftains. Many speakers are ad-
mitting in their opening remarks the
ability and integrity of both candidates
and one must often wait several min
utes before ascertaining who the speak
er or the advertiser is for.
In Arizona, Boulder Dam, prohibl-
ton and religion seem to be the chief
issues. With respect to Boulder Dam,
Arizona feels that her interests and
those of California conflict. With both
Hoover and United States Senator
Hiram johnson advocating a dam,
many opine that advocacy will inf1u-
ence the vote in Arizona. There are
some who see a victory for the State
Democratic ticket and for the national
Republican ticket in that State and
many on both sides agree the result
will be close.
CaliforT1ias outstanding speaking
candidate, aside from Mr.. Hoover, is
Senator Johnson, who is going up and
down in the State attacking the power
trust" The Solon is supporting Mr..
Hoover for the presidency.
In Washington and Oregon a long
repetition of Republican victories has
not deferred the Democratic campaign
ers or appreciably oppressed their spirit.
So ardent and hopeful have the
Democrats become that Republicans
plan to import orators. including Mayor
iJames Rolph, jr., of San Francisco,
who Is now in Portland heading a
good will tour from California. Whether
he viii accept the invitation is prob
lematic
Interest in Washington centers on
three major contests. Senator c. c.
Dill. Democrat, faces stiff competition
from Kenneth Macintosh. native
SON Republican. Representative Sam
HnE Democrat, IN the fifth congress
Sionai district, has a hard fight on
his hands to defeat Thomas Cookery
OF Spokane.
Governors Race Bitter.
The fight for governor is usually Bit
ter Gov. Roland Fl. Hartley, Repub-
lican is opposed by Scott Bllllitt, Demo-
crat. formerly of Kentucky. Hartley
hackers predict 100000 majority for
their man, but Democrats say the at
traction Of their presidential candidate
and the numerous Republican Bullitt-
for Governor Clubs will easily Offset the
normal Republican lead this year
In Oregon the conflict seems less
intense.
In Nevada there is an interesting
situation with Senator Key Pittman,
Democrat, seeking reelection against
Sam Flatt, oft-defeated Republican.
Pittman's chances are counted as
: good" but the States attitude on the
presidential candidates is another mat
ter Larger Nevada towns are admit
tedly Liberal" as regarding liquor and
amusennents. This, some believe, may
augur well for Smith On the other
hand, George Wingfeld, wealthiest man
in the State and very influential is a
strong Hoover booster
Whether Pittman, high in the Jeffer-
sonians councils, because of his handi-
work in shaping the Democratic ma
'tional platform and his long and
staunch support Of the party, can Offset
the sway of the powerful Wingfield
will not be known until after Novem-'
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