Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-14
RESOLUTION URGES
RASKOD TO RESIGN
National Women's Demo.
cratic League AppIauds at
Mention Of Hoover.

Climaxing Q day Of threats to bolt
the party IN 1892 II Q wet" Is NOM
mated for the presidency, the National
Wcmen's Democratic Law enforcement
League last night adopted resolution
calling for the resignation Of John J.
Raskob, chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee.
Four men, prominently mentioned
10 head the party's ticket next year
Gov Franklin d. Roosevelt Of New
York, Gov. Albert G. Richie Of Mary
land, former Gov. Alfred Z. Smith Of
New York and former Senator James
A. Reed Of Missouri, who are cataloged
as "wets"-were the targets Of speakers.
while mention Of President Hoover
brought applause.
The committee also adopted reSolu-
ton Of thanks to Gov. Louis Emmer-
son OF Illinois, who yesterday vetoed q
measure to repeal that States enforce
ment act.
The resolution on Mr.. Raskob read:
I'VE demand that John Jacob Raskob
resign at once because Of his connec-
ton with q notification organization,
that competent leader may be ap-
pointed"
National Committee Copy.
Members said the organization re-
the Prohibition Amendment, Of which
Mr.. Raskob Is director. A copy Of
the resolution was sent TO the national
committee.
A telegram was sent to Gov. Emmer-
son under the other resolution.
you have dared to say to the forces
Of lawlessness and notification You
shall not pass" said the message.
THE homes Of this great Nation are
safer tonight because Of this splendid
act Of yours"
It was the third demand by the en-
forcement group for Chairman Ras-
kob's resignation. Resolutions seeking
1t were adopted by the Executive Com
nittee last Spring and by the conven-
ton two years ago.
Daniel c. Roper, collector Of in
ternal revenue In President Wilson'S
administration, proposed series of
public debates to sponsor prohibition
enforcement education.
jeanette o. Campbell of Los Angeles
drew an ovation when she said, 1T Il
only a handful Of Eastern politicians,
influenced by their foreign-born con-
stituents, who have gotten control Of
the party organization and machinery. 4"
Former Senator Owen Speaks.
A dare" to Democratic leaders to
name a wet IN 1882, voiced By former
Senator Robert owen, Democrat, OF
| Oklahoma, brought another cheer from
| the prohibition group.
democrats refused to follow Tam
many with its corruption and with
| its wet candidate in 1928, and they
will refuse again II they (the leaders,
dare to nominate o wet" the former
| Senator added.
frank Lyons, who headed afiti-smith
| rnFaNnroka ~ UfrUfVaia aafA 0fI1Arn will
be 100000 new voters in 1882 who
never saw q saloon"
You must be on your guard" he
urged.
Cynthia z. Cleveland, s7-year-old
distant cousin Of the former President,
was introduced.
II want something done about those
1900 ,000," Miss Cleveland said. &c
back and tell your Sunday school
people that cider. wines and beer are
me devils kindling wood that lignt e.
grave"
Early yesterday the convention odopt-
ed resolution praising william Gibbs
McAdoo, and sent him telegram com
naending and thanking him for refusing
10 serve on the committee" to welcome
Jouett Shouse, chairman Of the Demo
cratic National Executive Committee
upon his arrival in Los Angeles
Democrats Can On Hoover.
| More thaa 100 Of the Democratic
women early In the afternoon went X
! the white House TO cAll upon President
Hoover 70 Endorse his stand In thu
past % prohibition according 70 mrs
! AZ &c N' WoTSn fiisk tlrcua s IN,
. Presidents once Mrs. Nicholson said:
sT want Ii ffakHoasace vMa "a khase non<