Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-05-05
Wants Delegation Uninstructed

Iesse ZONES. finance director Of the democratic
marty. IN an interview published in a Washington pa
per. Thursday, reiterated his opinion that Texas should
send an uninstructed delegation to the national CON
vention. This move, he asserted. would be a great aid
to party unity.
~ favor o delegation uninstructed as to candidates,
but instructed for strict enforcement Of all prohibi-
ton laws" Mr.. Jones said. while | appreciate the
esteem and confidence Of my friends in Texas who are
suggesting that the Texas delegation be instructed to
cast its vote for ne at the Houston convention for the
presidency. and while such vote would be the greatest
compliment that the people of Texas could pay me-
and / would be insincere II ! should say or infer that
such a procedure would not make me very happy. !
would greatly prefer that there be no contest. whether
or not the instruction should he for me.
u have never held political office. nor have ! at
this time any political aspirations. but to be consid-
cred By my Texas friends qualified for the presidency
Is compensation enough for any serevice that ! may
ever be able to render unofficislly to the country and
the democratic party. Ny only concern i the success
o. the convention from the standpoint Of hosts and the
success of the party in the November election"
Mr.. Jones request may proee to be the oil that will
smooth the troubled political waters Of Texas. As
the "favorite son" Of this state his suggestion will
carry weight. and IL accepted by the democratic lead
ers Of the state may put Texas in a position to restore
harmony in the ranks Of the party. in the nation as
well as in the state. To comply with his request may
prevent some Of the "fire-eating" fractional leaders
from having the opportunity to display their varie-
gated brands of oratory. but common sense should in
dictate "a the rank and file az the party the wisdom
Of Mr.. Jones advice.
If Jesse Jones desired the Texas delegation in
structed for himself he could undoubtedly secure Il.
But Il would be poor politics for the friends Of M.
Jones to force him into the arena as a "favoritc son"
when the balloting starts in the Houston conventions
the "favorite sons" will cease 70 exist politically after
the first ballot is cast. In the event Of a deadlock
there is a possibility even a probability. that Texas
could step into The breach and as the host state IN
instructed, would WELD tremendous influence.
That Jesse Jones a. a "favorite SON. would stand
no chance OF securing the nomination y almost a fore
gone conclusion. However, the time may come in the
convention when the introduction Of the name of Mr..
Jones BY the Texas delegation might b. productive
Of results.
MIR. Jones has never evidenced an ambition to be
recognized as the national leader or democracy. He
Is q firm believer in the principles Of the party. and
has repeatedly sacrificed both time and wealth for the
Advancement Of the cause. There has been no hint Of
selfishness, ~ indication that he desired political
preferment, no effort at self-aggrandizement. He has
performed his work as 2 duty he owed the party OF his
choice and his state. unostentatiously and without
thought or desire Of award.
Texas is not the only state that j. cognizsnt Of the
fact that Jesse Jones has the necessary requisites Of
a national leader. and the widespread popularity II
the famous Texan will BE proved fully before the
Houston convention adjourns.