The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-22

ITOIn IeRdS dIlu 4f lIOIH sdiilci- . mia. Gamers unqualified declara- tion for outright prohibition repeal in Washington yesterday and Me- Adoo's approval of the statement has put new life into his wilting boom. His difficulties in handling an unruly house, the criticism of his huge public building bill, and other factors had lost ground for him. But his sharp, direct state- ment on prohibition centered new attention on him today.
 However, if McAdoo fails to make headway with him, he may -so one report around here went join in 9 tacit working arrange ment with his old foe, Smith, to hold back Roosevelt while com promise candidate is agreed upon Newton D. Baker of Ohio was one of the most frequently men, toned second-choice figures Nu- merous delegations, pledged or in- structed for other candidates, fa- vored him as second choice. In event of deadlock his chances will shoot up rapidly.
 Another name worth jotting down on the cuff at this early stage is that of Melvin A. Traylor, Chi cago banker. He neKer saw a rail- road train until he was twenty-one years old his campaign press agents say. He was a Kentucky hill boy, did some small-town banking in Texas and finally made the big league in Chicago where he heads the First National bank He is not regarded as typical Wall street banker. In fact, he de- nounced the banking fraternity for it's handling of affairs during the boom period and the early days of the depression.
 Traylor is the man many Roose- welt leaders would like to have for vice-president. They sense in him conner in national politics. Tray Tor says he is not interested. In event of 6 convention deadlock he would be considered as possibil- ity for the presidential nomina- 2 ton.
 The corridors in the Congress hotel resembled circus sideshows Huge posters were everywhere Large portraits of Roosevelt, Smith, former Senator James A Reed, former Governor Harry F. Byrd, Melvin Traylor and others were tackled on the walls. Roose- velt's headquarters are the larg. est.
 ~Contact men thoroughly ac. quainted with politicians of many different states were on duty ir large numbers around Roosevelt headquarters. Every visitor wa, taken in tow, introduced al around, his pockets were stuffed with literature; he was tagged with badges, and he was sent away smiling as potential missionary The "just folks" atmosphere has been turned on full pressure around Roosevelt headquarters.
 In addition to the intense maneuvering over candidates members of the democratic ma, tional committee ands prospective members of the resolutions com mittee were gathering. The reso lutions committee members will meet unofficially tomorrow hoping to hear those who wish to advo cate various blanks so that thel may be well under way with thei work when the convention meets l Another RumOr
 Chicago, June 22.-(UP)-Un confirmed rumors were current to day that the Tammany delegation intends to name Mayor Walker o New York to the resolutions com
 mittee of the democratic nationa convention.
 Such action, it was agreed. woul'
 be generally interpreted as mean
 ing Tammany was defying Roose welt and not giving it's vote to hin
 The key to the mystery lay wit
 John Curry, Tammany's chief, no,
 en route here. Delegates alread
 on hand claimed Tammany ha
 nnt made known It's decision as {