Evening star., 1928-04-04
New York Will Give Governor
86 Votes, Wisconsin rs
and Maine IL.
SENATOR FESS CHOSEN
KANSAS CITY KEYN0TER
Moses Name Mentioned as Candi-
date for Permanent Chair
manship of G. 0. P.

during the last "a hours.
Gov. Alfred E. Smith OF New York
rs result of yesterdays primaries ant
a decision on the part of the Maine
Democratic State convention, can marx
up 128 more delegates to the Houston
convention favorable to his NOMINATION
for President. Eighty-SiX OF them were
elected in his own New York, 26 were
chosen in Wisconsin and Maine in
structed its II delegates for him. Tne
big four" of New York are still to be
chosen by the Democratic State COM
mittee, and they will, OF course, DC
ardent Smith men.
Senator Simeon D. Fess Of Ohio is tc
be the temporary chairman and Key
noter of the Republican national con-
vention. He was chosen in Kansas CITY
yesterday by the committee on arrange
mentS for the convention, at the sug-
gestion of Chairman William M. But
Ter of the Republican national commit.
tee. Senator Fess has been an ardent
supporter of the move to draft" Presi-
dent Coolidge. He Is at present can
dldate for delegate at large to the Re-
publican national convention on the
Willis" slate in Ohio.
Willis Men Garry On.
In Ohio the Willis-for- President dele.
gates met and decided to carry on, not
withstanding the death OF their hrs'
choice for the Republican presidential
nomination 1t will be a case OF Sec
retary Herbert Hoover who entered tie
primary against the late Senator Willis
in opposition to the field"
In Wisconsin the Republican fac
tions, the La Toilette progreSSives anc
the "stalwarts." fought it out desperately
for control of the delegates to the Re-
publican national convention. Senator
Robert M. La Toilette. jr.. and Senator
Blaine. both progressives and running
for delegates at large. are leading II
the reports, but some of the "StalWart'
candidates have made strong bids arlc
the delegation may be far less under
the control of the La Toilette wing oi
the party than for years.
The Republican and Democratic or
ganiZation states of District delegates
to the national conventions went
through In good shape In New York yes.
terday. The Republican delegation VII
90 uninstructed and the Democratic
soiidly for Gov. Smith.
Denies Political Significance.
Selection OF Senator Fess as temporary
chairman of the Republican national
convention climaxed two-day session
of the national subcommittee on con-
vention arrangements ending in Kansas
City yesterday. an Associated Press re-
port from there said.
In announcing the Ohio Senator had
been named by unanimous vote, Chair-
man Butler said no political significance
could be attached 10 the selection. He
added that the committee was interest
ed only in choosing the best man avail.
able to outline the party principles.
While Butler declined TO reveal de-
tails of the session, IL was understood
that he proposed Senator Fess after
committeeman offered him the privi-
lege of being the first to formally pre-
sent a candidate. The Ohioan, along
with Senator Moses of New Hampshire
had been most frequently mentioned In
informal discussions involving the
names of half dozen others. includ-
ing Senator Gillett OF Massachusetts,.
However, when observers first placed
the names of Fess and Moses at the top
Of the list Of possibilities. 1t was pointed
out that the Ohioan was leader in ad-
ministration affairs, while the New
Hampshire Senator had not so aligned
himself on several measures.
While the reported proposal OF FesS
by Butler was regarded By some as un-
usual. It was viewed by many as an
outstanding tribute to the administra-
ton. Asked If the White House had
been consulted. Chairman Butler replied
that 1T was not question TO bother
Washington with"
Moses Name Mentioned.
Following the selection OF the keynote
speaker. rumor was circulated that
Senator Moses had beeA mentioned as
a favorite for permanent convention
chairman, The permanent chairman IS
elected by the delegates. Butler denied
that the committee had formally dis
cussed the permanent chairmanship or
the chairmanships OF important SUD-
committees.
Senator Fess has knowledge OF ma
tlonal affairs obtained as a college pro-
fessor author OF political works and
editor In addition TO experience gained
as assistant Republican whip In the
Senate. He is one of the most avowed
drss IN Congress
He win be the third Ohioan In IL
years TO serve as temporary chairman ot
his party's national convention. The late
President Harding, then q Senator, was
the "keynoter" in 1916 and In 1924,
Theodore Burton of Cleveland. acted In
that capacity when the convention was
held In his home city
Harry M Blair. representative OF the
campaign organization OF Herbert
Hoover, expressed satisfaction with the
selection. "Fess is all right with us
from the ground up" Blair said.
WIN Meet Later.
After disposing OF the temporary
ehnirmanship and inspecting convention
facilities, the committee adjourned, u
was not expected 10 met again until
shortly before the opening OF the con-
yention June IL.
we are pleased with the plans" "
Chairman Butler said. Except for a
few details, all plans are ready ana
there should be no hitch" He ex-
poets 10 return here the last week In
May.
Mrs. Alvia 4. Hert, national commit.
teeWoman from Kentucky. IN charge OF
decoration. announced that large
portrait Of President Coolidge would be
the only picture used In decorating the
hall. The picture will be placed be-
hind the sneakers stand,
The Willis slate OF delegates In Ohio
held tive-honr meeting In Columbus
yesterday following the funeral OF the
Senator.
Not only will the former Willis dele
gates, II elected, throw their support IN
the convention To their second choice
pledges, former Gov Frank O, Lowden
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