The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-22

appeared at 10:05 a. m.--five min- utes behind schedule.
 I'm sorry I'm late" the gov ernor apologized, good-naturedly.
 Farley smiled. "It's never too late," he replied significantly.
 They then retired to private room and began the conference which is expected to be followed eventually by Governor, Ely's dec laration of his support of the na- tional democratic ticket. Ely IS the only anti Roosevelt leader who has not yet made peace with the forces supporting the democratic standard bearer.
 Doubtless the governor also in- tended to discuss with the nation- al chairman the matter of his own candidacy for reelection as Massa- chusetts' chief executive. Ely has not yet announced his candidacy but is expected to do so within a few days.
 Farley's statement follows:
 Governor Ely and I have been over the situation very carefully and I have arranged for Governor Ely to meet Governor Roosevelt in Albany sometime next week After that visit Governor Ely will issue a statement giving his posi- tion.'
 Farley declined to comment fur ther regarding to-day's conference and Governor Ely, was non-com- initial.
 The national chairman said he would leave for New York later to-day via Bridgeport, Conn, where he will visit Dr Phillip McLaugh- lin, a delegate to the recent con- vention who was stricken i'll while in Chicago. Tuesday night, at New York, Farley will confer with F. Harold Dubord, democratic nation al committeeman from Maine, and Louis J, Brann. democratic cam didate for governor of Maine. They were to have conferred with Farley here to-day but were un- able to get here.
 Soon after his conversation with Farley, Governor Ely motored back to his Westfield home. few miles from this city. Within week his friends expect him to issue state ment, announcing his candidacy for reelection and also his support of the democratic national ticket.
 Discussing the national situation, Farley said:
 T have more confidence that Governor Roosevelt will sweep the country in this campaign as I travel through the states. Many republicans are supporting the democratic. party"
 Today's conference between Far ley and Ely aroused keen interest because the Massachusetts gover- nor is the only anti-Roosevelt leader who has yet to declare his support of the standard bearer"
 The exact date for the meeting between Roosevelt and Ely was not announced by Farley.
 Smith and Roosevelt
 Albany N. Y.. July 22.-CUP)- The possibility of Governor Frank lin D. Roosevelt and Alfred F.. Smith patching up their differences was subject of wide spread specu- lation to-day.
 Lieut. Gov Herbert H. Lehman, q close friend of both and candidate to succeed Roosevelt as governor of New York, was thought the man likely to bring about a reconcilia- tion.
 Lehman's bid. political observ- CTS reasoned. would prompt Smith to take an active part in his cam- paign. In so doing he would not ignore Roosevelt's efforts to reach the White House.
 Both Roosevelt and Smith are expected to support Lehman.
 It was thought probable that Smith would take the stump in be- half of Lehman.
 Campaign Opening
 Springfield. Mass. July 22.-(UP) Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt will open his presidential cam paign with a speech at Sea Girt, N. J.. August 27. James A. Farley.