The Bismarck tribune., 1931-03-13
THREE GROUPSARE
GETTING READY FOR
DRIVES next YEAR
Democrats, Republicans and
Progressives Have Made
Strides in Defining Issues
CANDIDATES ARE MENTIONED
Hoover Stands Alone in G. o. p.
Ranks; Democrats Appear
to Have Multitude

Washington. March 13.-(R-The
national political campaign culminat-
Ing In the 1882 presidential election.
was underway today, propelled by q
second conference Of political leaders
IN as many weeks. Election Of q
progressive president" was called for
yesterday by Senator Norris, Repub-
Hcan. Nebraska, In concluding the last
meeting oe political portent-the two
day Progressive conference over which
he presided.
The unusually early appearance Of
political phenomena has occurred In
the three distinct groups-Democrats.
Republicans and independents. It
has gone far already In defining
issues and developing candidates.
Prohibition, power, unemployment
and the tariff stand out as issues
projected from the early swirl Of con-
ferences and maneuvers.
AS for candidates, President Hoover.
titular head Of the Republican party.
Is unchallenged SO far within the reg
ular ranks and the Republican na-
tlonal committee has centered its
efforts IN support Of his administra-
ton.
There are q host Of Democratic
possibilities. including vets and drys.
Some are just In the speculative
stage. Others have been advanced
formally by their states.
Hoover u Attacked
The Progressive conference leaders
centered their attacks upon President
Hoover and made it plain he was not
acceptable. Turning to the Demo-
Gratis, Senator Norris. warned that the
platform Chairman Raskob submitted
to the Democratic national committee
last week Is unacceptable, as is any
candidate sponsoring it.
Norris again declared q third party
futile anc his remarks were inter-
preted as q plea to Democrats for a
candidate Of progressive" stamp.
His declaration that I'VE need an
other Roosevelt in the white house"
stirred prompt gossip, but Norris, with
q smile, later said he had not
thought" of Governor Roosevelt,
Democrat, New York. in making that
statement.
Democratic activity is centered on
the platform Chairman Raskob pre-
sented to the national committee and
on which he will ask q decision In
December. Its recommendation for
state liquor control in place of ma
tional prohibition drew criticism from
Democratic congressional leaders who
are fearful o. a party battle over this
controversy.
Senator Robinson Of Arkansas who
led the fight against tho Raskob pro-
hibition proposal, has been advanced
by his state legislature as q presi-
Dental candidate.
Richie Is Mentioned
Governor Ritchie OF Maryland like
wise has been put into tho Demo-
cratic race by his legislature. He is
for repeal Of national prohibition.
Senator Lewis Of Illinois also has
been formally entered in the Demo-
cratic presidential contest by his fol-
lowers. He. too. Is against national
prohibition.
But democracy claims q host Of
prospective presidential candidates.
Two New YorkerS- Governor Frank
lin D. Roosevelt and Owen D. Young
with Alfred e. Smith, the 1928 NOM
inee, ente- the discussion along with
Senator Glass, of Virginia: Newton D.
Baker. James M. Cox. and Senator
Bulkley. Of Ohio, and q number Of
others.
Republicans have stood aside as
the Democrats and then the Progress
sives met. However. Chairman Fess
Of the Republican national commit
tee has announced the organization
will get into high gear" before long
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