Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-11

Gratis and that decision of the Demo-
cratic party III regard to its national
/ ticket would be binding on loyal Demo-
Gratis. Nor did they look forward to
the support by Mississippi of third in
dependent Democratic nominee If Smith
should be the choice of the national
convention.
While the Democrats of Mississippi
like those of other Southern States, are
| opposed to the nomination of Gov
Smith, and. as Gov. Bilbo put 1t. mo
other man could be nominated who
would cause SO many Democrats to go
| fishing on election day." there is no
crystall.zation OF sentiment for any
other candidate. They do not believe
that a Southern Democrat could be
nominated. like Senator George OF
Georgia or thei- own Pat Harrison In
deed. some of them think that the
nomination OF Southerner this year
would be unfortunate 70 rthe South.
They are looking forward TO other years
when the party might put up South
erner without bringing instantly the
opposition of all the forces in Dcmoc-
racy of the North and East which are
today supporting Al Smith.
"Choosey" Lot This Year.
The fact of the matter is the South
ern Democrats this year are "choosey'
lot. Here in Mississippi they do not
care much for Senator Jim" Reed OF
Missouri. although he has some sup.
porters. They are too loyal to the men,
DRY of Woodrow Wilson quite to forgive
Senator Reed for his opposition TO the
late President They would vote for
him, of course, If he were the party
nominee. and probably more quickly
than for Gov. Smith. They can't quite
see Gov Donahey of Ohio as the
| standard bearer. and when you mention
Owen d. Young OF New York to them
1t is like mentioning Santa Claus--tl1ey
have heard Of him, but have never seen
| him
To date. Gov. Smith has had most of
the publicity in Mississippi in the tall.
of candidates, Just as he has had in
other places. 1t is possible that some
other Democratic leader will emerge as
a popular choice before the national
convention is held. and IL one does
Mississippi leaders and the rank and
| file will heave sigh of relief
| Secretary Herbert Hoover OF the De-
! partment OF Commerce apparently has
/ the inside track among the Republicans
| of the State. There are two factions, one
headed by Perry Howard. colored. ma
| tional committeeman and State chair
.
| George NJ Sheldon OF Nebraska. who
came TO Mississippi several years ago
and took up farming on large scale In
Washington County Mr. Sheldon. by
the way. is the sole Republican elected
f. 10 the State Legislature 10 whom refer
ence has been made. He Is not now a
member Of the Legislature.
Seek Leaders Scalp.
| The Perry faction succeeded In Dust
| Ing former National Committeeman
| Mulverhiil several years ago. And now
| the Sheldon faction. made UP mostly Of
| white Republicans, ig after the scalp OF
| Howard, IL Is claimed that the Sheldon
| faction is not lily white faction, but
: includes negroes rs well as whites.
! Both factions are favorable to Mr.
| Hoover today, 1t Is said. Indeed, the
| State executive committee, called to-
| Rether by National Committeeman How
! ard no. long ago, Adopted resolutions
| praising Mr.. Hoover for his flood reiiet
7! work very highly The Sheldon faction
Is also favorable 10 Mr.. Hoover There
. are those who insist that II real CAM
| palgn Is made for him In the State. Mr.
Hoover wiz receive big vote, because
| the people OF Mississippi are grateful to
nim In the extreme for his work during
the flood and have great confidence In
. MIN. There Are IN Mississippi cities. as
| In other cities ~ the South where bust
ness has been greatly on the increase
| DiiSiness men Of high standing who
really prefer IN VOTE the Republican ma
iDnhi ticket and do. n In believed that
! some III these would contribute tn the
| republican campaign and take real
| interest In 1t II Mr.. Hoover were the
nominee.
II all tales be true, these be perilous
shines for the fsepiibican organization
In mississippi II has grown 10 be /,
custom. II IL Eaid. for the delegates 10
j@pubIican county, district and State
conventions ~ have their expenses paid
and Their board while they are on the
business VI q party.
Keep Money Out Of State.
~ ~ estimated that IL requires some
H4hE NE $1,000 ~ pay all these eA~
penHeS. but candidates for the uonltna
| non a!S chafy this year about sending
money into Mississippi or other Eoltn~
ON States f1f such purposes II these
tfGn1flDuil6hs came Ia light Immediately
fhaiksa Woild bf made ~ improper en-
p.HditDfes ~ obtain delegates ~ the
national convention. The Senate hives
Igatink committees might discover
What was going on Al any rate. IL
Bjks as tI3ttRt tnt Hfpulylicaiia IN
mississippi would have ~ dig down IN
'Htjf own Jeans This year II these 81
penhes ate ~ he paid Just a.. they are
dDinR down ~ GeDigia, Ii,snyfr ana
f<3Wffn nlpne5 IL nDt moving into tne
istste. IL Is said. hnd h uot going ~.
A HtpgI,iiran State convention has
DeaD called IN March Is ana the dele
gates al large ~ The natl0nsi convention
Hiil he EiAsfn iten District delegates
| VIII be etiyafsn earlier Eptn factions
sic gitdlpg t1 struggle, ana The pros .
I,ecin nov appear ihat contrasting dele
cations viii ~ ~ the HaljDnat rnugsu~
tinn pff there itpht out The battle he
tore the credentials eontn)tise ~ M.
convention. as they have done ~ Often,
~ the paet.
Drmsfrsts Poll Zig Vote.
= The mpsiDiicsn vote ~ Hihkjhaipuj
: is very small III nsiloilhl elections, ana
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