Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-24

Maryland Governor Given
Most Enthusiastic Recep-
ton of Convention.
BY J. A. OLEARY.
staff CORRESPONDENT of The Star.


CHICAGO, June PA rousing well
come greeted Gov Albert c. Richie of
Maryland, one of the aspirants for the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency. when he arrived here today It
was one Of the most imposing recep-
tons accorded to any of the celebrities
arriving here for the Democratic drama
which opens in the Chicago Stadium
Monday.
When the special train bearing the
Governor and more than 200 Of his
loyal Marylanders rolled into the sta
ton at noon delegates representing the
Chicago Board Of Trade, the Federation
of American Business Men and the
Illinois Manufacturers Association
were waiting to receive him.
Cheered Through Loop.
Headed by the Board Of Trade Legion
Band. Gov. Richie was driven through
the busy Loop district to his hotel.
Along Wells street. Jackson Boulevard
and Michigan avenue crowds paused to
wave a welcome Although Gov Ritchie
is but one of number OF favorite son
candidates at present, his friends be-
lieve he will become a serious contender
II Gov. Roosevelt of New York, the
leading candidate, fails to get the nom
nation on an early ballot Gov. Ritchie
will have Marylands 16 votes at the
start.
A Richie headquarters had already
been fitted up in the Congress Hotel
along the same corridor where the
managers for the various other candl-
dates are encamped.
incidentally. this presidential head
quarters floor has become beehive
of activity in the past "a hours. and
presents a coloTful scene. Bunting,
draperies, flags and pictures Of the
candidates cover the walls. Enthusiastic
workers for the various aspirants stream
In and out Of their respective head
quarters. Whatever they may believe
inwardly as to the ultimate decision OF
the convention. they all radiate optlm-
ism as they make feverish preparations
for the big show.
Interviews and statements, putting
forth claims and counter clsims, MI the
air. Placards meet the eye wherever .
delegate turns. Particularly is this
battle of sign cards keen between the
Roosevelt and Smith forces.
Nearby Delegates Present.
The delegates at large from Maryland
include the following from places near
washington J. Enos Ray OF Chllum,
Eyattsville; Miss Lavinia Engle, Silver
Spring. and Mrs. David Q. Winebrenner
OF Frederick. The. list Of District dele
gates for Maryland also includes q num-
Der from communities close to the Ma
tional Capital, namely: Gen. M. A.
Rockford, Bel Air: Ridgely P. Melvin,
Annapolis; T. Howard Duckett, Hyatts-
vile; Mrs. Charles e. Roach, Bethesda
Mai. e. Brooke Lee, Silver Spring; A.
]. Cummings, Chevy Chase; William q.
Walsh, Cumberland; w. Preston Lane
Hagerstown; Asa T. Matthews, Oklanu.
Others are s. Scott Beck, Chester
town: william S. Gordy 'jr.. Salisbury;
wallace M. Quinn, Crisfeld; J. Owen
Knots. Denton; John M. Dennis, Rider
wood; David @. Mcintosh, IT., Rodgers
Forge. and more than score Of dele
gates from Baltimore. Senator Willard
E. Tydings also Is q delegate at large
from Maryland.
Among the alternates from Maryland
are r, Bennett Darnall Of Ruxton, G..
willing Brown, Catonsville: Thomas P.
McDonagl, La Plata George G. Oever-
ley. Mechsnicsville; Sumner Welles.
Oxon Hill; Z. Francis Riggs, Hyatts-
Vile: H. C. Byrd. College Park; Edwin
Warfield, Woodbine; william D. Byron,
Williamsport; Joseph B. Finan, Cum
berland; Mrs. Andrew A. AMMAN. En-
,mitsburg. Dr. Benjamin G.. Perry,
bethesda; wallace Lanahan, Towsorl;
Dr. H. Arthur Cantwell Northeast; DR..
Grafton D. p. Bailey, Chesapeake
Beach; Stuart g.. Janney. Garrison;
Dudley G. Roe. Sudlersyille;. DR.. Joshua
N. warfield, Woodbine; Franklin sPur-
nell, Ocean City; w. Earle Withgott.
Easton, and number from Baltimore.