Evening star., 1932-06-25

Roosevelt camp" said Smith. He de-
clined to say what he would do about
supporting a candidate nominated Un-
der a majority rule, if adopted.
Against Rule in Principle.
Senator Walsh of Montana declared
upon his arrival that he was opposed
to the two-thirdS rule in principle, but
was not prepared to say whether 1t
should be abolished at this convention.
The Montanan, choice of the Roose-
welt forces for permanent chairman, was
asked if he would fight for that job.
I'm in the fight now Walsh said.
The white-haired leader of the Demo-
cratic forces in the Senate arrived alone
on the Capital Limited and after pos
ing on the train steps for half dozen
photographers went to his headquarters
n the Blackstone Hotel.
Another arrival on the first section of
the same train was Joseph P. Tumulty,
who was President Wilson'S secretary.
Tumulty said he favored retaining the
two-thirds rule and would give his rea-
sons in formal statement later in
the day.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma, a dele
gate. also arrived.
Principle Involved.
compromise in the Walsh -ShouSe
fight for permanent chairman was pro-
posed by Senator Harrison, with Shouse
to be permitted to address the conven-
ton on the first day and Walsh to be
chosen permanent chairman, was
turned down by Smith, supporting
Shouse. He said that a principle was
involved in this fight and it could not
be compromised That principle, he
said, lis keeping your words" He said
that the opponents of Jouett Shouse-
the Roosevelt forces-were not keeping
their promise to make him chairman.
If Chicago had the final say in the
presidential nomination, the coveted
nomination probably would go to Gov
Ritchie of Maryland. The city staged
real demonstration for him on hi.
arrival here yesterday.
If there was any doubt that Roosevelt
would have a majority of the delegates
votes on the first ballot, that doubt must
have been diSpelled when the Roosevelt
instructed Minnesota delegation was
given place in the convention by the
National Committee. II is true that
the matter still may be taken to the
Credentials Committee and TO the floor
of the convention, but that will not
change the decision made by the Ma
tional Committee
Take the figures issued by the head
quarters of Mr.. Smith himself. In a
formal statement labeled official COM
putation," Roosevelt was given $40 votes
on the first ballot, with the Indiana,
Minnesota and New York delegations
listed as doubtful and not counted for
any candidates. Minnesota's "a added
to the $40 allotted to Roosevelt gives a
total of 594 and majority of the con-
ventlon votes is 578. Twenty-four OF
the Indiana delegates are reported to
be for Roosevelt though uninstructed,
ana Roosevelt will have 38 to 40 of the
New York delegation beyond a doubt.
This would bring the Roosevelt first
ballot strength to Csc or 658. If the
tWo-thirds rule is retained, then ITO
votes Will be necessary to nominate, or
only ia or ll2 less than may be esti-
mated for Roosevelt even using the OPP
POSITIONS figures.
Cummings Against Rule.
The argument advanced by Mr.. Smith
and other Roosevelt opponents that it
would be unfair to do away with the
old two-thirds rule since it would be
changing the rules during the game, "
is derided by Homer Cummings of Con-
necticut, delegates and at one time
chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee.
A score OF Roosevelt leaders, meeting
with Farley last night, heard their
chief, Gov. Roosevelt, over a telephone
broadcast. The Governor thanked them
for their support. approved the state
mi NJ q n owl
velt campaigners would make no per-
sonal attacks on other candidates, such
as have been made upon the Governor
by Frank Hague, Smith manager, but
made no reference to the two-thirds
rule fight