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Evening star., 1932-11-09
GUIDE HOOVER
AGAINST DRAMATIC RETIRING
Wilson and Lincoln Proposed to Call in
Successors if Defeated, but Neither

was adopted for most critical time in
national history The World War was
in full swing German submarines were
sinking American ships. Everything
was shaping up for the American inter
vention, which came the following
April.
He proposed it is said. to turn over
the presidential Office to Charles Evans
Hughes, his Republican opponent. by
obtaining the resignation of Lansing,
his own Secretary Of State, appointing
Hughes to that office, obtaining the
resignation Of the Vice President and
then himself resigning The succession
law provides for the Secretary of State
to take over
Lincoln's plan was for action at a
time perhaps even more critical. The
Civil War was in its last stages. Ma
tional morale was low Gen Mcclellan,
his Democratic opponent, appeared to
be riding a high tide Of resentment
against the incumbent Lincoln ex-
pressed fear for the future of the coun-
try if Mcclellan, with his policies. tri-
umphed. In August. before election, he
wrote out a brief declaration proposing
to bring the power of both men to
bear on liquidating the chaotic situa-
ton. He kept 1t secret until after his
reelection.
Likened to War Situation.
Factors which revived the classic
Wilson and Lincoln traditions now were
found in the problems of the day and
to some extent the attitude of the can
dldates President Hoover for months
past likened today's situation to war.
Again and again in his final campaign
speeches he smoke of the last months of
this term. in event Of his defeat, as
time virtually thrown away.
Once, by Lincoln's shrine in Spring
field, Ill. he spoke Of that statesman S
plan. But he cited no word of his own
intentions. AS for the President ELECT,
Roosevelt has made no sign that he
would welcome an immediate hand in
the conduct of the Government.
But the power. until March 4 is Her
bert Hoover's. and the decision, II any
is made, is likewise his.
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ELATED BY 'VICTORY''
SEEN IN SOCIALIST VOTE GAIN
Ticket Received No "PrOtest"
Ballots, Candidate
Asserts.
Expects Old Parties to Unite
and His Group Become
Opposition.
Nv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO. November 9-Defeat to-
day was ''vic.ory' TO Norman Thomas
Socialist candidate for President
The apparent increased ballot for his
party, he said before leaving here for
New York last night, forecast more
interest in his party.
Socialism Thomas maintained. re-
cefved none of the so-called protest
vote Gains indicated for the party
in early returns were gains from con
vinced Socialists
1t is evident" Thomas said, that
what We got was the conv.aced Social
ist vote Obviously. the mass protest
vote went with a great rush to Gov
Roosevelt"
Blessing" to Cause.
In many respects it is blessing to
the cause Of Socialism .hat the Demo-
cratic party is so completely III power
II has no unifying principles. hope or
program. Nothing, in fact. TO hold il
together save a passion for office and
a general acceptance Of the status quo
as against constructive change Thomas
said.
The inevitable failure" OF the major
parties Thomas said to deal with ANY
fundamental problems Will assist IN
educating the masses to the premise
that there is no hope in either old party
Thomas said that early returns in
dicated definite increase ever Social
ism's high-ballot mark il the United
States. the 967 900 cast for Eugene Debs
for the presidency in 1920
We know we will not win" he added
but the campaign is victory. The in
tellectual bankruptcy Of capitalism. ex-
pressed in the futility OF the two old
parties. makes the Socialist vote the
only one that counts Ultimately they
will coalesce in some form OF Fascism
and the Socialist will be the only oppo-
sition."
Grateful for Showing.
II am grateful, that, with our ex-
ceedingly limited fumes and our encour-
aging, but still young organization, in
State after State the Socialist vote in
this year of an anti-HooVer stampede
is as good as 1t seems to be-" Thomas
said
We Socialists will carry on. Our
big problem is now organization. The
fine. young intellectual element which
composes the nucleus of Socialism Is
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der candles and the faint clicking Of
sounds to be heard, Mr. Hoover said:
Il thank you for your fine loyalty and
I deeply appreciate this very hearty
greeting Thank you"
The emotion felt by the President
could be heard in his voice. He turned
away as soon as his last word was
spoken. .
Mr.. Hoover had arisen earlier from
his dinner table, leaving group OF
close friends and members of his fam
ily to conclude their meal, in order to
step into the hallway Of his home to
look over two big blackboards on which
were recorded In white chalk the rapid
ly increasing volume Of returns.
Wilbur With President.
He spent most Of the evening in his
study, where telephone lines were held
open to the White House in Washing
ton and to Rpublican National Com
mittee headquarters in Chicago. He
talked frequently with campaign lead
ers in both cities.
Secretary Wilbur. president OF Stan
ford University, who has been on leave
since 1929 in order to serve in the
cabinet, was with the President when
he signed the telegram conceding the
election to Roosevelt.
The Secretary Of the Interior offered
his coincidence and shook hands with
his chief. Later, while the President
and Mrs. Hoover stood on the balcony
above him, Secretary Wilbur told news
paper men In the doorway OF the
house:
Il am sorry. He made great fight"
Shortly after the ovation given him
from outside his home Mr.. Hoover re-
tired. His unsuccessful campaign car
ried him over 1000 miles during the
last month, with scores Of rear-plat-
form appearances during his days OF
travel, in addition to at least one major
speech each day he was on the road.
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ricane force. Shipping from the East
ern ports was suspended
From the town Of Nuevitas, in Cana
guey, came reports OF an 83-mile wind,
but no estimates Of the damage. High
winds were reported also in Santiago.
The storm was moving at about Is
miles an hour approximately north
across the island II its direction does
not change it should strike the Ba-
hamas some time tonight, then possibly
move on through a low-pressure area
between Jacksonville and Charleston.
In Havana the day was gray and
guSty.
The National Observatory announced
Camiguey Province was in most danger
but that Oriente Province also proba bly,
would be affected. The area in which
the winds are strong is wide, the OBJ
seryatory said
In Santa Cruz village near the
water was flooded by high seas whipped
up by the wind. The storm was heavy
also in Cameguey Province and COM
munication facilities from Ciegodeavila
westward were down.
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SHIPS ARE DISABLED.
Caribbean Freighters Wireless Stops,
Holds Reported Leaking.

COLON. Panama, November 9 CP).-
The intercoastal freighters Phemius
and San Simeon were still disabled to-
day in the Caribbean Sea off Nicaragua
and the former was understood to be
in serious danger.
The British ship Killerig messaged
that the Phemius had lost her wireless
transmitter since it radioed for help,
reporting its holds leaking, three days
ago. The Killerig was speeding to the
rescue Three American naval ships
were proceeding to the scene.
TIL freighter San Simeon, which
called for help when its steering gear
was disabled two days ago. reported it
had made temporary repairs and
awaited a tug
The American ship Velma Lykes
from Houston. Tex, and the British
Pearlmore were long overdue here.
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crowded corridor to large ball room
to make brief. impromptu speech 10
the cheering hundreds
After thanking the party workers,
Mr. Roosevelt said:
Two people are more responsible
than any others for this liberal VIC
tory-my old friend and associate,
Louis McHenry Howe and that splendld
American. Jim Farley
Howe, a former newspaper reporter,
has been confidant or Mr.. Roosevelt
for almost a quarter century. he mas
been with him in all his political pat
Ties. Last night he was in an adloln-
ing building. but in constant touch with
the candidate.
Farley, the national chairman. has
been selling Roosevelt to the country
for more than two years.
Hopes to Restore Prosperity.
eff" continued Mr. Roosevelt, the
victory is as the results indicate. nope
during the next four years all OF us Will
do what We can to restore this coun-
try to prosperity"
He made the same talk to on over
OF the hotel.
Mrs. James Roosevelt, the Governors
78-year- mother, and his wife, Anna
Eleanor, only niece of the late PreSl-
dent IT. r." were near him through
out most OF the night. Sometimes they
were in the tabulating room and at
other times they were hurrying from
group to group to welcome the visitors
and receive their congratulations.
Three of the Roosevelt children, Mrs.
Anna Dali, James and Elliott, also were
at the national headquarters, where
the Governor received returns.
Wears Business Suit
Many Of the men and women at the
headquarters party were in evening at
tire, but Mr. Roosevelt wore a black
business suit. His wife and other men,
bers Of his family were in formal dress.
AL Smith. waving a brown derby, was
enthusiastically received by the crowd.
To Roosevelt he said. Hello, Frank,
1t looks good. doesn't it?"
The President-elect, shaking Smiths
hand vigorously, remarked to Raskob,
sitting beside him: This is the man
who killed Hawkshaw the Detective"
Roosevelt referred to Smiths COM
ment on United States Senator George
Moses of New Hampshire, whom he
designated "Hawkshaw" Word had
just been received that Moses had been
beaten.
In a formal statement, read to the
crowd, Smith said: The returns show
a Democratic sweep. I am delighted.
What more can / say"
The white haired Davis, q defeated
Democratic candidate in 1924, remarked
to Roosevelt: 1T was perfectly grand;
now take a good rest and square away"
Not much chance for that" laughed
the Governor, with the State budget
to get out"
Mr. Roosevelt returns to Hyde Park
today and tonight he goes on to Albany
to Trestle with the budget.
Evening star., 1932-11-09
BY JAMES COPE,
Associated Press Staf Writer.

Dramatic courses are open to Herbert
Hoover in his remaining time as PreSl-
dent. but he alone can say whether any
will be taken.
Actual precedent is against startling
action Few departing Presidents have
done anything but get along as best
they could with Congress until March 4
brought freedom from office. Occasion
ally. as in the case Of President Taft,
they arranged to keep the incoming
President informed and familiar with
critical developments on which action
might be required Immediately upon as
suming office
But history records two proposals,
both mentioned in the final days of this
campaign. which are free to President
Hoover's hand if he wishes to employ
them.
Woodrow Wilson. say biographers,
thinking defeat possible in 1916, re-
solved to turn over the presidential Of
fice Immediately after election day. 1t
can be done simply enough
Proposal Of Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln. during the closing
months of his first term, feared defeat
and he proposed to call in his successor
for cooperation during the final
months.
But both won, and the extraordinary
plans came to naught. The public was
not even aware of them until long after.
Most defeated Presidents almost dis
regarded their successors until Inaugural
tion day, except for extending the con-
graduation OF the gracious loser, Then
tradition called for their appearance
together at the Capitol One, Andrew
johnson, ignored even this bit. remain
ing at the White House during the
inaugural ceremonies. But he had failed
to obtain nomination by his party and
the. inaugural was for the man who
supplanted him within that fold
Taft beaten by Woodrow Wilson in
1912, faced at the end Of his term q
critical situation in Mexico. Interven-
tion on behalf Of Americans in that
disordered country was question
which might have to be decided any
day He made everything ready for
such a STEP sent to Wilson all con-
fidential information on the crisis, and
refrained from committing the country
to any decisive policy, leaving this to
the man who would have to carry it
forward.
Wilson Idea Of Vacating.
Wilson's idea-four years later-of
vacating Office Immediately If defeated
Evening star., 1932-11-09

Morrison in the Democratic primary
early this year.
Gov. Richard B. Russell, jr., of Geor-
gia, who will finish the unexpired term
Of the late Senator William J. Harris.
Russell who is only 35. defeated
Charles R. Crisp, now member OF the
Federal Tariff Commission in the pri-
mary election.
Representative John H Overton Of
Louisiana will succeed Senator Brous-
sard Overton defeated Broussard in
the primary with the support Of SEN
ator Huey Long.
Former Senator Alva B. Adams Of
Colorado will succeed Senator Water
man for the regular term beginning
March A.
Four Republicans Returned.
The four present Republican Senators
who were reelected yesterday are:
Senator Steiwer of Oregon. who de-
feated Walter B. Gleason, Democrat
Senator Peter Norbeck of South Da-
kota, who defeated U. S. G. Cherry,
Democrat.
Senator Porter H. Dale of Vermont
chairman of the Civil Service Commit
tee of the Senate. who defeated Fred
c. Martin, Democrat.
vania, who retained his seat, defeating
Lawrence H. Rupp.
The five Senate races on which re-
turns are still being received with the
result not definite are.
Colorado. where Karl Schuyler. Re-
publican. is running for the unexpired
term of Senator Waterman. Republic
an, opposed by Walter Walker for the
short term.
Kansas, where Senator George Nc
Gill, Democrat. is seeking to retain his
seat in a close race with former Gov
Ben S. Paulen. Republican.
North Dakota, where Senator Gerald
P. Nye, Republican, is reported to be
leading his Democratic opponent, p w
Lanier
Idaho, where Senator John r. Thorn
as, Republican. is seeking reelection
opposed by James P. Pope, Democrat
Kentucky. where Senator Alben w
Barkley, Democrat. is seeking re-elec-
ton against Representative Maurice H
Thatcher. Republican.
Nevada where Senator Tasker L
Oddie. Republican, is seeking reelection
against Patrick A. McCarran, Democrat
Evening star., 1932-11-09

lSOutIHueQ from FlTSl PaRe.1
State constitution and setting up
Liquor Control Commission
Overwhelmingly, Louisiana voted for
submission Of repeal of its enforcement
act and also to ask Congress to call a
constitutional convention to propose re-
peal or revision of the eighteenth amend
ment
New Jersey ballots piled up l0-to-l
lead for repeal of the State enforce
ment law. Wyoming voters apparently
were 2-to-1 in favor of repeating the
eighteenth amendment.
Leading in North Dakota.
measure for repeating the prohibi-
ton clause in North Dakota's constitu-
ton was receiving a slight majority on
early returns.
Most Arizona voters seemed to want
repeal Of the States prohibition law.
while majority votes were being counted
for anti-prohibition proposals in Cali
fornia, Washington, oregon and Col
orado.
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MAN DIES OF INJURIES
Was Struck by Freight Car of Elec-
tric Line Saturday Night.

William Saunders, rs, colored, died
in Casualty Hospital today from injuries
received Saturday night when struck
by a w. B. & A. freight car at the
intersection of Forty-fourth street and
Dean avenue northeast.
The man lived near the intersection
Of Whittingham street and Sheriff road
1ortheast.
Evening star., 1932-11-09
PRISONS ARE GUARDED
Militia Called Out in Two Provinces
of Western Canada.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. November
R.-Steel- -helmeted militiamen, with
full field equipment and machine guns,
were stationed at federal penitentiaries
in Manitoba and Saskatchewan today.
The troop movement was precau-
tionary measure taken by federal au-
thorities against possible disturbances
such as have occurred In eastern
prisons.
Evening star., 1932-11-09

Harold Coping, famous Bible illus
traitor, painter Of religious pictures and
authority on Bible history and cos
tunes; tune :. has died at sh0reham' England
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Lindbergh and Wife Vote.

RIGOES, N. j., November 9 R1.-Col
and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh voted
here. six miles north of Hopewell yes
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the most hopeful factor in America"
Thomas picked up so many votes in
yesterdays election that on scant 23.-
842 districts reported out Of the 49,
723 total he had within 10000 OF his
total vote four years ago.
Results As Reported.
The figure. including New York
City's complete l20 486 Socialist vote,
was 225 ,259 The following table shows
the distribution by States, as so far
reDorted
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from which he sent it-a home that
combines colorfully Moorish and Pueblo
architecture and construction, sur
rounded by gardens, and carefully trim
med trees and bushes, and situated at
the university at which he was one OF
the first students TO enroll.
West Reads Telegram.
The Presidents telegram was read
to newspaper men outside his home by
James L. West. assistant publicity di-
rector Of the Republican National Com
mittee
Stanford students formed a solid
semi-circle back Of the newspaper cor
respondents and the former formed
flying wedge to reach waiting telephones
beyond the crowd as the last word was
dictated
Shortly afterward, the Chief Execu-
tive. with Mrs Hoover beside him, ap-
peared on the balcony Of their home.
Giant flares were lighted in the student
throng below and the scene was made
bright as day.
Smoke from the powder filled candles
swirled upward, almost obscring Mr. ana
Mrs. Hoover, but both stood smiling
despite the discomfort until a slight
breeze drifted the smoke cloud to one
side.
Some one in the crowd below called
for Another yell for the President and
Mrs Hoover" and three cheer leaders
appeared to lead Stanford skyrocket."
Thanks Stanford Students.
Almost Immediately there echoed back
against the hills a series of whistles and
shouts climaxed by Boom. ran,
President and Mrs. Hoover, President
and Mrs. Hoover"
The Chief Executive smiled as an
unorganized cheer followed. and after
silence had fallen over the scene SO
completely that the kissing Of the pow
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WET MARGINS SOAR
IN CONGRESS RACES
AND REPEAL VOTES

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HURRICANE BLOWS
130 MILES AN HOUR
OVER EASTERN CUBA

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ROOSEVELT ASKS U. S.
TO AID IN RESTORING
NATIONAL PROSPERITY

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PRESIDENT PLEDGES
"EVERY HELPFUL
EFFORT" TO VICTOR

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Democrats Reelected.

Present Democratic Senators who
were reelected yesterday are Buckley,
Ohio; Black. Alabama; Thomas. Okla
homa. Tydings, Maryland: Hayden,
Arizona. Wagner, New York; George,
Georgia: Smith, South Carolina;
Fletcher, Florida. and Mrs. Hattie W.,
Caraway Arkansas. the only woman
who has ever been elected to the Senate.
The Democrats also elected new men
to take seats already held by Democrats
as follows:
Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri,
son Of the late Speaker Clark. who will
succeed Senator Harry B Hawes
Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville,
X g. who defeated Senator Cameron
Evening star., 1932-11-09

Wilson's idea-four years later-of
vacating Office Immediately If defeated
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-01-02
BY SEAN MURRAY Dublin

CAUGHT in the thrces of the economic crisis
land confronted with a revolutionary upsurge
among the toiling masses, the Free State Gov
eminent has dropped its constitutional mantle
and donned the Steel Jacket of military Dcta-
torship.
The Coercion Act passed through the Dali
abrogates every vestige of bourgeoisie democracy
so far as the toilng masses are concerned.
Military Tribunals-No Appeal
The new act abolishes trial by jury for poll
teal offenses A military tribunal of five army
officers is set up, from whose sentences there is
no appeal, and whose trials may be held in
secret Coroners inquests are even abolished over
'Pohtical' corpses.
The police have power to arrest any person
on suspicion of committing having committed,
or being about to commit an unlawful act.
The military tribunal cannot be criticized in
the press, 1t has power to inflict the death sem
tence on anyone who is member of an I'M
lawful association.
An unlawful association is any body which
advocates or encourages the overthrow of the
State by force or promotes or encourages 1.-The
attainment of any object of a reasonable or
seditious character" or promotes etc. 1.-THE non
payment of monies payable to the central fund
or any other public fund.-" or the non-payment
of local taxation.
The issuance OF literature OF every descT1p-
ton on behalf of an illegal organization is pro-
hibited drastic penalties including imprison-
ment and confiscation are made against Pub
fishers and Printers. Power is given for the
suppression of public meetings. The Governor
General is given power to suspend Parliament
for month at a time and to appoint deputies
without election, etc.
Since the passing of the act the government
has proclaimed as illegal IL organizations,
amongst which are the Revolutionary Workers
Groups, the forerunners of the Communist Par
ty, the Working Farmers Committee Movement,
the Friends of the Soviet Union and the Irish
Labor Defense League.
The new Republican Workers and Peasants
Party, Saoire Fire and the Ira. Republican
Army are put under the ban.
The Government has got down in earnest to
the work of suppression. Arrests and raids have
been carried out all over the country. Meet
ings are being peoclaimed wholesale, the first
to be banned being that of the celebration of
the anniversary of the Russian Revolution
The Deep Economic Crisis
The bourgeoisie explains its terror legislation
by its concern for the sanctty of life and the
protection of religion and morals but these
vestnents fail to hide the cloven hoof of the
economic crisis.
The trade returns for the nine months ended
Sept. last reveal fall in exports calculated in
money of over 2ogo compared with last year
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-01-02
BY MYRA PAGE.

CForeign Correspondent of the American Daily
Worker)
OUR train which our group of worker dele
v gates from many countries have christened
''Our International Wagon" rolls steadily south
ward. Baku our next STOP is three days and
three nights travel from Moscow. As brown
rolling fields. partly covered with fine drift
ing snow and dotted with ever greens, give way
to our first view Of the Caucasion Mountains
and Caspian Sea, sing labor songs, and
through various interpreters make friends
among ourselves, exchanging experiences on the
crisis of capitalism in our respective countries
and the workers struggles there. E.f =.
come from countries where the struggle and
terror are fierce. From Germany, Spain, Eng
land Austria, America, the Orient. We have
come to the one country where the toiling
masses have won their freedom. We feel at
home, relaxed, stimulated by our international
solidarity, by the comradeship and power of the
Russian workers and peasants building socialism
across the face of this vast land.
The first morning on the train the delegation
held its organization meeting. A committee Of
three was elected to draw up general plan of
our trip, what aspects of Soviet life most
interested in studying here whs types of fac
tories we especially want to visit, and on. The
A. r. OF L. takers and their socialist" friends
like to repeat the capitalist lie that foreign
workers in the Soviet Union have chance to
see the show places" only This is nonsense.
The Russian comrades travelling with us urge
US TO speak out what we want, 1t is up to us,
they will help in every way possible. One dele
gate is anxious to see automobile workers and
conditions in auto plants. All right, either we
will re-route our trip back to include the Trac-
tor works at Kharkov or we will visit Amo auto
plant in Moscow, the first thing when we re-
turn. Another Is interested in workers hous-