Evening star., 1928-03-25
1d Declnaton Figures as Weeks Chief Political Ne Feature
THE WEEK IN POLITICS
Summary of National Developments Based on Reports
From The Stars Special Correspondents
and Staff Writers.

place there May 90, 1t is reported.
This makes 1t certain that Smith
delegation will be selected.
The selection of delegates so the
Democratic national convention, just
consummated by the Democratic
State committee in Little Rock, Ark,
has given encouragement to the
Smith supporters. Reports are to
the effect that a poll of the dele
gates shows 90 per cent OF them for
the nomination of Gov. Smith. Ef-
forts of the drys failed to shake the
State committee In its selection of
the delegates. Senator Robinson,
who will head the delegation, de-
clined to permit himself to be named
as a "favorite son" candidate. He
has not declared for Smith. How
ever. If Smith goes to the convention
with large batch of delegates, 1t is
expected the Arkansas delegation will
fall into line for him.
In North Carolina. however, where
a recent Smith demonstration" was
staged, poll of the principal Demo-
cratic leaders of the State shows
them to be Overwhelmingly against
the nomination of Smith. The dry
Democrats in Iowa are rallying to the
support of E. T. Meredith. Secretary
of Agriculture during the Wilson adj
ministration, who has offered himself
as favorite son candidate. to pre-
vent the delegations going to AL
Smith. Prospects are for brisk
battle there Senator Steck, Demo-
crat has angered some of the Iowa
Democrats by coming out for Smith.
The Hoover Willis battle lin Ohio
is growing in intensity. The Hoover
supporters lay claim to many gains
during the week. The Anti-Saloon
League is not lining up solidly for
Willis, as was hoped by Senator Will
lis. 1t is reported. The treasurer of
the league there has joined Hoover
for-President Club Klan strength,
however, may be thrown to Willis.
The Hoover people claim that at
least "a of the 81 delegates now will
be elected for Mr.. Hoover. including
the Z delegates at large, carrying
with them the preference Of the
State. They further insist that
Hoover may have as many as 80 of
the delegates when the votes are
all in.
If things are going we'll for Hoover
in Ohio, the reports from Indiana
are not so promising, where the
Commerce Secretary is opposed by
Senator Watson, favorite son.
Watson has the organization back of
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ever. are counting on recent scandals
involving the organization to help
them In the end.
Reports from farther West show
Hoover sentiment on the increase.
Lowden managers say he will not
go into the Oregon primary to con-
test for the delegation with Hoover.
They believe. however. that Oregon
delegates will be favorable to Lowden
as second choice" From Nevada
comes the word that. Hoover ap-
partnely has the lead, though the
Republican delegation may be un-
instructed. Colorado, Montana and
Utah correspondents say that the
Hoover boom Is going we'll in those
States. Nevada Democrats are ex-
pected to send a delegation to
Houston instructed for Al Smith.
The Walsh following in Montana has
warned Smith supporters to keep
their hands of, despite the fact that
Smith has many followers there.
The Ritchie following in Maryland
is playing along with the supporters
of Gov. Smith, hoping to inherit
Smith strength for Gov. Ritchie If
the New York Governor fails to make
the grade at Houston. The Mary
land delegation may be voted for
Smith for several ballots carly in the
convention, 1t is said. In Virginia
the drys are launching move TO in
struct the Democratic delegation
against wet"
From Idaho comes the report that
Senator Borah, favorite son candi-
dote for the Republican nomination,
may head the States delegation to
the Republican national convention
and have place and voice in that
convention.
The Republicans In Florida APP
parently have made peace for the
time and the prospects are against
contesting delegations to the ma
tional convention. The reverse Is
true in Mississippi. however. where
Perry Howard and Sheldon factions
are at war. The name of Representa-
tive Nicholas Longworth. Speaker
of the House, as possible dark
horse" nominee of the Republicans Is
mentioned in reports from Alabama,
tCopyrieht, 1898. ny The Washington star.