Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-22
developments of the
. past week have centered
largely around the PERSONAL
ity of Alfred r. Smith and

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49, past week have conferred
largely around the personal
ity of Alfred f. Smith and
his chances Of being made the
Democratic candidate for President.
This is not only true in Washing
ton, where reaction to the attack on
Smith by Senator Hcflin Of Alabama
has been highly favorable to the
New York Governor, but dispatches
TO The Star from correspondents
contributing TO its weekly political
survey show that throughout the
country Smith has gained much
more ground than lie has lost AS
result of injection of the religious
issue into the convention cam
paign.
Nowhere was reaction to the Hef-
lin speech more pronounced than IN
Alabama. The press Of the State
was almost unanimous In rcpudlat-
ing the sentiments expressed by Sem
ator Hefiin. and the Montgomery
Advertiser emphasized its diSplca@-
urc by coming out fatty in support
of Smith for the Democratic noni-
nation. Resentment in Alabama
against Helm is so strong. II Is re-
ported. that he may b. denied the
honor of going to tho Houston con-
vcntion as delegate large.
II X * X
Following is partial summary Of
the pro-Smith news reaching The
Star from a number OF States;
Illinois. George E. Brennan's eff
forts to obtain solid delegation for
Smith. bound by the unit rule. gives
promise of success, There is OPPOSE
ton TO Smith in the downtown couu-
ties. but it is not organized and has
no rallying point.
Pennsylvania. -Oppos TO
Smith is making little Roadway.
His managers there claim they will
have at least so of the States -
delegates.
Wisconsin Opponents OF Smith
attempt to start a boom Tor Senator
Reed OF Missouri. but II is asserted
that Smith friends Will control The
delegation without difficulty.
Virginia. Smith sentiment gained
during the week. While 1t is not vet
strong enough To insure instructions
for him. il has gained such hcadWay
that the proposal to pass an anti
Smith resolution In the State con-
vcntion Is likely 10 be defeated.
ArkanSas.--Wilile there is apathy
among Democrats. party leaders ex-
pect Smith to be nominated and are
making no effort To lead him of.
Vermont arc pracu-
caliy unanimous for Smith.
South Dakota A Smith organiza-
ton is being built up throughout the
State, with but little real opposition
Montana Half dozen States
were represented at Smith rally
at Butte. II was claimed AT the
conference that he was assured of
the delegations from Montana.
South Dakota. Arizona, Nevada and
Idaho
West Virginia APPOINTMENT Demo-
cratic leaders are climbing aboard
the Smith bandwagon Four years
ago there was practically no Smith
sentiment In the State.
Rhode Island-Leaders OF both
parties believe that II nominated
Smith will carry the State il No
vembcr. and that no other Demo-
cratic candidate could do SO.
Ohio Opposition 10 Smith APP
pears 10 be diminishing. There
seems to be- no enthusiasm for any
other Democrat mentioned for the
nomination.
Mississippi! 1890 Smith Is gaining
ground and the prospects now are
that while the delegation Is likely
Ia vote for some QUO else on the
early ballots IL will be willing 70
aren't Smith in the end