The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-09
kEEGAk PAYS TRIBUTE TO GUILTY

both democrats and republicans. arc ashamed of that blot on our national life" .
 Moran asserted that whereas democratic chances in 1928 were "hopeIess" they now were excel lent, and that Smith deserved a second chance if any other candi- date ever did. He stressed the size of the popular vote Smith boiled four years ago.
 Until today the bulk of Maine sentiment seemed to be turning to- ward Governor Franklin R. Roose- welt. under the leadership of John II. Dooley. chairman of the demo- cratic state committee, who sup ported Smith in '2s.
 Moran's declaration, however, appeared to some observers as a potentially powerful force for shap- Ing the states allegiance.
 The Rockland politician. popular and influential, lost of Governor William Tudor Gardiner by only 5000 votes in 1890. He was offer ed the democratic gubernatorial nomination again this year, but re- fused it.
 House Scene Yesterday.
 Washington. Feb. 9-(UP)--Al- fred F. Smiths statement that he would accept the democratic presi- dcntiaI nomination provoked 6 political debate in the house yester- day in which 1t was predicted that Speaker Garner, if nominated by the democrats, would "sweep the country"
 Rep. BIanton. dem; Tex, who made this prediction, also forecast that Smith would not be nominat- cd, declaring the country "expresB- ed itself on him in 1928"
 Blanton declared that President Hoover is as wet" as Smith but "says nothing"
 Rep. Laguardia, repn., N. Y.. told the house he would bolt the republican party if 1t did not adopt a wet plank in It's platform this year.
 Rep. Howard, dem. Neb., pre- dicted Gov Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, Twill be the next president of the United States despite the international bankers and the power trust" He listed as tho "big three' among demo- cratic possibilities Garnor, RooBc- welt and Democratic Floor Leader Rainey.
 Blanton started tho debate. de- claring he was "unalterably op- posed to Gov. Alfred E. Smith.
 T want him to know that the people who supported him in my district in 1928 are 90 per cent against him and 1t is not 6 Catholic question either"
 In answer to an inquiry from Rep. Mitchner, repn., Mich. as to whether he would support Smith If nomonated. Blanton replied he always supported tho nominee of his party.
 Blanton said business leaders of the country were backing Garner "to man."
 Lnguardia said q group of "golid" influential republican sup porters would soon serve notice on the party that unless 1t includes q wet plank in it's platform they would refuse campaign contribu- tions. He referred to new cam pnign by an organization called the republican citizens' committee a- gainst national prohibition which circularizcd congress today.
 New Hampshire Busy
 Concord, N. H., Feb 9--UP)--A move to strengthen Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt.g position in New Hampshire was made to-day by Robert Jackson, democratic na- tiona1 committeeman.
 He called q conference of all candidates for delegate who will enter the presidential primary of March pledged to New YOrk's governor. The conference will be held at Manchester tomorrow at 2 D. m.
 Purpose of the meeting, k to de- velop the strongest possible Roose- welt ticket for delegates in New Hampshire, and to eliminate If possible contosts between delegate pledged to Roosevelt.
 Eighteen candidates have de- clnred themselves for Roosevelt, with four pledged to Alfred E. Smith and five unpledged.
 The fourth Smith-pledgcd can didate was Dr Joseph A. Coutre- marsh of Lebanon, who filed his papers to-day.