The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-08

Waterbury representation at the reception rendered Governor Frank lin D. Roosevelt of New York in Kent on Saturday was conspicuous by the absence of the local party leaders. Although democratic lead> CTS from other parts of Connect icut were in attendance, Water- burys chieftaiis did not visit the scene of the reception of Cover nor Roosevelt. At the meeting in Kent at which the New York gov- ernor was hailed as the "next presi- dent of the United States" and at which Governor Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut and others attacked President Hoover and the republi- can party in general, an enthusiasm was shown that has never been demonstrated in the Litchfield hills by democrats.
 Governor Roosevelt, himself, did not comment on his possible can didacy for the democratic presi- dential nomination. But other speakers did and the declarations along this line were received with enthusiastic applause by the 5,0O0 or more who crowded into the grounds to witnesSe the gathering of party solons.
 Town Chairman John H. Crary of Waterbury was not present at the gathering. Neither were other heads of the party. On the other hand Mrs Henry Hayden headed a delegation of local women to the meeting, 20 in all. While the Wa terbury women made an excellent showing at the session, the men of the Brass City were sadly lack ing in attendance.
 Governor Roosevelt called for a "Mr and Mrs. government in na- tional affairs rather than one oper- ated by private or machine inter- ests,-as is now the case. He told Connecticut democrats that their fight against the Nutmeg State power interests is similar to the one successfully waged by the New York democrats against power 1n- terests in the Empire State. He referred to the gang warfare ana | lauded the efforts to be made by the New York legislature to furth- CT limit the sale of firearms. Gov ernor Cross governmental pro- gram in Connecticut was highly praised by the New York gover- nor, who said that he had come on a visit to Connecticut only knowing that he could look over a wonder hill into New York state and see that the legislature of that commonwealth was acting properly and for the best interests of the public.
 Governor Cross extended the of- ficial welcome to Gov. Roosevelt | ahinf nvaoittiVae shook hands the crowd applauded heart fly. Governor Cross referred to his public utility fight and also dis cussed anti-pollution of Long Is- land sound, unemployment ard other subjects of general interest
 Other speakers of the after noon were National Committee man Archibald McNeil, National Committeewoman Lillian s. Abbott Acting State Chairman Fannie Dix. on Welch, Labor Commissionel Joseph Tone, Judge Martin Gorm- ley of Naugatuck, Mayor E. T Buckingham of Bridgeport, Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan oi Hartford, Congressman William Tierney of Norwalk, John A. Cor nell of Bridgeport. Charles B | Harrington, vice-president of the Litchfield County Democratic club, Representative Francis Hogan of Torrington.
 Rev Dr F. H. Sill. headmaster of Kent school, formally opened the gathering and then turned the chair over to William B. Dyer of Norfolk. Mrs Robert H. Thomas of New Milford introduced Mrs Abbott. Mrs Thomas is one of the officials of the Connecticut Federa- tion of Women's Democratic clubs
 Repeal of the 18th amendment was called for by Congressmen | Lonergan and Tierney and their utterances occasioned much ap- plause from the huge gathering.
 The Connecticut Federation of Women's Democratic clubs met se-