Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-02
G. O. p. NOW HOLDS
POLITICAL EDGE"
IN RHODE ISLAND

tContinued from First Page.l
/ charities and associations of various
kinds throughout the State. Even the
Republicans admit he has strong
organization,
Nominations for governor, Senator
members of the House. etc. are not
made in Rhode Island until October as
a rule. They are made then, not by
primary election, but in State conven-
ton. The Republican State convention
this year is to be held October and
the Democratic convention about that
time. Both conventions this year prob
ably will see brisk contests. Judge
Hebert, although he is slated by the
State organization for the Republican
senatorial nomination, is likely to nave
opposition. Ambros Kennedy, former
member of the House of Representa-
tives. has announced he will seek the
nomination. and Attorney General
Charles g. Sisson and Judge Ira Lloyd
Let's also are mentioned as possible
candidates Hebert Is the candidate of
State Chairman Petty and behind Petty
stands the national committeeman.
Peck. who is finance commissioner and
man of much wealth.
fractional Discord.
II Is no secret that there Is an under
lying antagonism between the Peck
Petty faction In the Republican organi-
zation and Senator Metcalf But 1t
is expected they will bury the Ratchet
and work together for the ticket. Ma
tional and State when the time comes.
The Democrats. however. are hopeful
f,x be tot rnsHs,nyAffrYa
of the Republicans will leave its sore
spots. Gov. Case 1t appears. will have
little. If any. opposition for the gubfr-
material nomination.
Senator Gerry has no opposition
visible at this time at any rate, for the
senatorial nomination in the Demo-
cratic State convention. The Demo-
cratic contest will be for the nomina-
ton for governor, with three or four
candidates in the field. They insist.
however. they will be able to patch up
their differences without difficulty.
The Republicans apparently have the
best of II in the matter of newspaper
support fer their Natioal and State
tickets. Here In Providence the Journal
is supporting Mr.. Hoover. II Is owned
by a brother of Senator Metcaif and
although the Journal Is wet" 1t has
turned away from Gov, Smith and
comes out strongly for Hoover
Out in the State. the press generally
is Republican. Senator Gerry owns the
Providence News and that paper is
giving its undivided support TO the
Democratic tickets. Notwithstanding
the fact the State conventions OF both
parties are a month or more In the
future, the campaign Is now under way
in Rhode Island. Republicans and
Democrats of national prominence are
coming into the State to speak for their
respective tickets. Senator Curtis. Re-
publican candidate for vice president,
has been here and addressed big Re-
publican otiting at Rocky Point.
His daughter, Mrs Ieona Knight
wife eff Webster Eaisht. I'd. q mill
man. resides In this State and Senator
Curtis has been frequent and popular
visitor in Rhode Island The Demo-
Gratis ere staging rally ut Rocky Point
tomorrow. at which Mayor Jimmy"
Walker of New York and Senator
Tydings OF Maryland are to be the
principal speakers. On Friday Mrs
Hoover. wife OF the Republican presi-
Dental nominee, was entertained here
By members of the Women's Republican
Club and of the Girl Scouts, with which
organization she has been prominently
identified. Mrs, Hoover, along with her
husband. makes strong appeal TO
woman voters.
Smith support Seen.
On Monday there is 10 be an outing
of the Rhode Island labor organizations
al Rocky Point. too. and the Democrats
believe that resolutions indorsing the
candidacy of Gov. Smith will be adopt
ed AT the meeting. Indeed, the Demo-
Gratis are laying claim TO the support
of organized labor In this State. The
Republicans, however. believe that in
the campaign now under way they will
be able to educate the labor vote 10
the need of continuing the Republicans
in Washington and that the full dinner
pail, not To mention other comforts, will
In the end appeal to the workers more
than "a bucket OF suds"
The Ku Kiux Khan, while not ma ior
factor by any means In things political
in Rhode Island. has had Its organiza-
ton In certain parts OF the State. In o
minor way IL will play It's part In The
coming election and may be expected 10
throw its support toward the Repub-
lican ticket
At the election this year, the voters
VIII DE- CdlDBu upon I'D pass U1 d fldIl
dozen proposed constitutional amend
ments Among them are two which
/ have aroused considerable interest.
Under the st e constitution. there Is
property qualification for voting for
the city council of Providence This
has resulted, II is said, In keeping the
city council Republican, while the mayor
Of Providence has for the greater part
Of the time been Democratic. A Demo-
GRAFT Is In Office at present. although ne
was elected by less than 200 votes show
ing how closely the city is divided along
political lines.
The State Senate. under another pro-
vision Of the constitution Is made up
/ Of one representative from each OF the
cities. Under this superintendent
! Providence has only one State Senator
| Here and there a Senator represents q
/ community with only a few hundred
votes. Its opponents call this rotten
! borough" system. The Democrats in
sist the Republicans have chung TO IT. 10
they might continue 10 dominate the
State teeislatufe However, Republic
an Legislature has agreed to submit
these matters 10 the voters and pro-
posed amendments 10 the State coi1sti-
| tuition viii he voted on In November
OstensibIy both parties are faVoring The
proposed changes, II requires three
flfths vote TO put t1fm through. how