Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

Comment year ahead Of the DEM
ocratic convention seems to indicate
that Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New
York has the lead In the race for the
presidential nomination in that party.
Opinion on the subject, it Is indicated
by the press, has been crystallized by
statements from political leaders in
New York and Pennsylvania, showing
that large blocks of votes are likely to
be placed in the Roosevelt column.
"For the time being" thinks the
Oklahoma City Oklahoman, much
strength Is added to the presidential
aspirations Of Gcv Roosevelt by Mr.
Bakers announcement that he will not
be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination so long as Roosevelt is in
the field. His commitment to
the Roosevelt cause will help the gov
ernor considerably for the time being
Ultimately it may help Baker himself
and tremendously. For it is by no
means certain that Roosevelt can COM
mand the necessary two-thirds vote"
THE Democracy" declares the
Newark Evening News, ''yearns for a
winner, it Graves the patronage that
goes with the presidency as who
wouldn't? The belief that Roosevelt
can carry New York, Pennsylvania and
New Jersey in the East, resolidify the
South. perhaps carry Ohio and Indiana
Hoover in the border States, makes eff
fective campaign talk. The wise boys
in Washington say it begins to look
like q landslide Note the cushions
they put under the prophecy. Still and
however. they have guessed right be-
fore this"
at Is apparent that Gov. Roosevelt
Is not only the outstanding leader Of
his party, but he Is also one of the
most able and courageous executives
and statesmen in public life today"
declares the Davenport Democrat, with
the tribute that Roosevelt has been
tried and proved in the fires of an
executive responsibility second only to
the Chief Magistracy Of the Nation"
and that "he faces Squarely. honestly
and courageously the principal prob
lens of today and tomorrow"
1.-THE tide Of Rooseveltian sentiment
runs strong in the East. strong in the
West, incomparably strong in the
South, and apparently Is destined to
become transcendert throughout the
Nation" in the opinion of the Atlanta
Democratic leader in Pennsylvania. as
stating that he would risk his repu-
tation as political prophet on the
forecast that Gov. Roosevelt would have
the answering support OF at least 66
of Pennsylvania's u delegates to the
Democratic National Convention" The
Scranton Times holds that Mr.. Guffey
lis in close touch and cooperation with
the present Democratic organization
in his State" and that "he bases his
belief on sentiment expressed by party
leaders and others throughout the
State"
The fact that mfr. Guffey's predic-
tiors in 1920, 1924 and 1928 came
true" Is emphasized by the Providence
Journal, with the further comment
that "as time goes on 1t becomes more
evident that the New York executive
il far in the lead for the Democratic
nomination" The Springfield Mass.
Republican links Chairman Farley Of
mittee with the Pennsylvania leader
and quotes the formers announcement
after journey to the Pacific Coast that
Gov. Roosevelt twill be nominated on
the first ballot The Republican adds
that "advices from the South bring Gu
mulative support for the view that Coy
Roosevelt viii enter the convention with
at least Q majority OF the Soutnern
delegates"
"For the moment, the impetus given
to the Roosevelt boom has overshad-
owed the activities Of others who have
been mentioned as possible contend.rs
for the Democratic nomination" states
the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. while the
Charleston g. CO. Evening Post voices
the Judgment: There can be no doubt
that Gov. Roosevelt Is not only leading
for the Democratic nomination, but
that he is increasing his lead steadily.
It is not unlikely that by the time the
only serious contender Ior the norcira-