Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-30
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Northampton home and present re-
Quest to him to run next year. These
plans are likely to fall by the wayside
In view of the definite manner in which
Mr. Coolidge has spoken.
The suggestion was made In political
circles here today that now Mr.. Cool
idge has declared himself so emphatic
cally in regard to the Republican presi-
Dental nomination, 1t would be ex-
and Republicans, II Alfred E. Smith
the Democratic nominee for President
in 1928, abandoned his sphinx like at
titude regarding the Democratic nomi-
nation of 1882.
theodore roosevelt. Governor OF
Porto Rico, who was at the White House
today, called the Coolidge statement q
most commendable action.
Borah Not Surprised.
From Senator Borah OF idaho came
the following comment: "1m not at all
surprised. never assumed Mr.. Cool
idge would be candidate against Mr..
Hoover"
Senator Borah is one Of those who
have been urged by Progressive Repub-
licans to make the race for the Repub-
lican nomination next year. SO far he
has given no announcement TO the idea,
but has taken the position Mr.. Hoover
was practically certain of denomination.
Others whose names have been adj
vanced as possible leaders of the
Progressive cause in the Republican
presidential contest include Senator
Hiram johnson of California and Sen
ator George w. Norris OF Nebraska.
Efforts are being made to have them
enter the presidential preferential pri-
maries in a number of States next year.
But so far neither has acquiesced in the
plan.
Gov. Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania,
although he has made no statement, Is
regarded as being willing" to get into
the race. If the call comes. Former
Senator France Of Maryland. wet and
anti-Hoover administration, is the only
Republican who has actually announced
his candidacy against Mr.. Hoover. He
may continue to be the sole opposition.
Coolidge Stand Expected.
Comment received today by the AS
ISOLATED Press in all parts OF the coun-
try revealed the fact that Republican
leaders have been confident, first that
Mr.. Coolidge would not be a candidate
next year, and second that President
Hoover would be the party's choice. For
example:
Louis X. Liggett, Massachusetts. Re-
publican national committeeman: "As
usual, Calvin Coolidge has shown his
sound political Judgment.
Senator Moses, Republican, New
Hampshire. 1.-THE expected has hap
Senator Robinson, Republican, In
diana: Herbert Hoover should be re-
Nominated and reelected. The Amer
lean people, furthermore should not
swap horses in the middle Of the
stream"
Myers Y. Cooper, former Governor of
Ohio; "It will meet with the approval
of the vast majority of Republicans
throughout the country"
Robert II. Lucas, executive director
of the Republican National Committee
NATURALLY we are pleased, but we are
not surprised. President Coolidge Is a
Republican. He knows President
Hoover. He has confidence In him. The
article can not fan to have great weight
in shaping public sentiment"
Representative Fiorella H. Ia ouardia,
GESTURE seems to me to indicate q
most pessimistic outlook for Hoover in
Something, indeed, that the Re-
publican National Convention may well
consider"
FORMER Mayor William Hale Thomp-
son. Chicago: mr.. Coolidge's state
merit does not alter my course to draft
him. The denomination Of President
Hoover would be the end of the Re-
publican party"
Senator Cuuzens, Republican, Michi-
gan: "Tt's just what 1 expected. ]
always thought Mr.. Coolidge was toe
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some OF the Democratic comment on
the Coolidge article follows:
Senator David I. Walsh. Massa.