Evening star., 1928-06-12
WRG|N|ANS JUMP
ON HOOVER WAGON
Rumors of Doubtful Delegates
Ended With Solid Pledge
for Secretary.
Ry the Associated prrss.

BY the Associated Press,
KANSAS CITY, June i2.-DefniteIy
ending ramors that two Virginia dele
gates were doubtful" the States dele
CATION TO the Republican national con-
vention jumped on the Hoover band
wagon last night, unanimously adopt
ing resolutions indorsing the Commerce
Secretary and pledging Virginia's Is
votes for him in convention.
The resolution, introduced by Col.
Henry w. Anderson, Richmond, climaxed
short business session at which the
States preconYention proceedings were
completed in less than 30 minutes. Mrs.
NJ. II. Caldwell Of Roanoke secured
unanimous adoption OF a similar resolu-
ton pledging the solid vote of the vir-
ginia delegates 10 Col. Anderson for
Vice President C. Bascom Siemp. ma
tional committeeman from Virginia
and former secretary 10 President Cool
idge, waS reelected national commit
teeman amid applause from the dele
gates and alternates, Mrs. M NJ CaId-
well OF Roanoke, original Hoover for
President" woman. was reelected ma
tional committeewoman without oppo-
sition.
Angeli Made Chairman.
The meeting was called 10 order by
Mr. Siemp, VINO proposed r.. II. Angel
OF Roanoke as temporary chairman
The motion was carried, and Mr. Angel
Immediately afterward was named per-
ulanent chairman and Graham M
Buhrman Of Gala elected secretary.
Joseph r. Brady, Richmond, for more
than IL years member OF the Repub-
lican State central committee in VIZ
ginia, was unanimously elected men,
Der Of the committee 10 notify the
President and viii represent Virginia.
Henry Crockett Of Pulaski Sas named
on the committee TO notify the Vice
President The delegation then voted
10 have Mrs NJ. J. Caplcs Of Norfolk
represent the State on the committee
on permanent organization and w, y.
Hamilton Of Wise on the committee on
credentials. Bynum r. Goad, HilisyiiIe.
WAS elected 10 membership on the COM
nittee On rules and order Of business.
Probably the most important COM
nnittee assignment went 70 Col Ander~
son. who viii be a member of the COM
nlttee on resolutions, A subcommittee
from this committee viii draft the Re-
publican party platform. and Col. An
derson, virtually assured Of membership
on the subcommittee has been working
On platform plans for several days.
several prominent Republican leaders.
C0L Anderson for Vice President.
On motion of Mrs, M NJ Caldwell,
Mrs, Veliz Parker Of Roanoke was
ADDED 70 the membership of the COM
nittee appointed by the State conyen-
tion 10 plAce before the national con-
yention the matter Of a BoutheTn man
as VSce President. This committee
headed BY Mr gIeTDp and Mr. Angel
hrs indofsed Col Anderson and has
been working since arrival Of the first
delegates IN Kansas City ~ obtain sup.
port of his candidacy.
Harmony reigned during the session
and Mr. SlFuQ bryan dhburglng con'
geDtiog badges before the secretary i1ad
time TO collect papers from the desk
Visitors noesed ~ the delegation head
quarters, NOW located in ore of the hest
suites IN the city on the ninth floor Ol
the Baltimore Hotel and attendants In
Immaculate attire began setting thf
table for a dinner for the delegation
their families. friends and visitors.
Enjoyable Dinner.
The good spirit that prevailed during
the meeting gained IN intensity ss the
dinner began and applause followed
applause Ss speakers Yafied from tgs
f,Atyi9tie ~ the humorous. Nj Elrmp
''tne man everyone wants ~ &ee," ia6
llf1le time " enoy himself durlnf
ne banquet without interruption, Asidf
fgofa his oGcs&ionai golf matches viii
1enai9f GnIOoi, Inc veteran Virgins
heDabjlnap IeaGef tiss been the ylctin
n shout as many so~ealIed conferences
siJ6 rs many real conferences 9s any 0i
ne national committeeman on tn
ground
js a "graDGmgsher I'm pgiitfc&' wat
! hostess ana i)eF n<jnperssti ti0n was plIlie.
/ tgss@d with feInarks tpaf kept laugh
Z IN and conversation flowing freei.
I around tie boaFd