The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-11

vote against the resolution
when it comes up, probably
next week. Fifty said they
would vote for it; eighteen
were non-c0mmittal.
About dozen, including Senator
John J. Blaine rep, Wis.,, author
of the measure, are preparing a
vigorous fight against the federal
police feature, but their fight faces
the difficulty that only a majority
is needed to retain it.
New, Interesting Comment
The poll brought forth many new
and interesting comments on the
rapidly changing prohibition stu
alton. The report Of the poll:
Alabama-Black (Dem) -Opposed
to the resolution SO long as it con-
tains the provisions for concurrent
jurisdiction in dry states and rati-
fications by legislatures; Bankhead
(Dem)-Prefers conventions, but
may vote for Blaine plan
Acknowledgement (Rep)-Fa-
vors straight repeal, and would pre-
fer conventions. Don't know how
I shall vote" Shortridge (Rep0-
Think I shall vote for it." Favors
convention ratification.
Colorado-Costigan Dem) will
~
Rep0 opposed Blaine plan in com
mittee. undecided.
Connecticut - Bingham (Rep0
favors direct repeal and conven-
lions, will support Blaine amend
ment If necessary.
Hastings Rep) and
Townsend (Rep) both eX-drys, VIII
support Blaine amendment.
Oppose Federal Policing
Florida-Fletcher Dem) nom
committal, indicated opposition to
federal policing.
Cfeorgia-George Dem) will vote
for Blaine amendment, incoming
Senator Russell (Dem) expected to
follow
Idaho-Borah CRep) and Thomas
CRep) both drys, will oppose Blaine
amendment.
Illinois-Lewis Dem) noncom-
initial, but says police and protec-
ton of dry states provision "incon-
sistent with Democratic platform. "
Glenn expected to support Blaine
amendment.
Robinson Rep9 will
oppose any change in amendment,
and then vote against amendment.
Watson (Rep0 expected to support.
Dickinson (Rep) will sup
port Blaine amendment. Brookhart
(Rep) will oppose.
Kansas Is Against Plan
Kansas-Capper cRep0 and Nc
gill (Dem) will oppose.
Kentucky-Harkley (Dem0 and
Logan for it.
Louisiana-Long Dem) for reso-
luton but opposed to police regula-
ton. Broussard (Dem0 will back
it,
Maine-Hale (Rep) favors all
features of amendment, White
(Rep) likewise, insisting on federal
anti-saloon feature.
Maryland GoldSborough (Rep)
won't say Tydings CDem) a vigor-
Gus wet, will oppose entire measure.
Massachusetts, - Walsh CDem)
and Coolidge (Denn0 favor straight
repeal and conventions, but Will
support amendment if they have to.
Michigan-Couzens (rep0 and
Vandenberg (Rep) want conven-
tions, but will take this if they have
to.
Thomas Walsh to Vote Yes
Minnesota - Shipstead GARNER
Labor favors resubmission, nom
conmittal. Schall (Rep) likes
Blame amendment.
ssippi-Harrison (Dem0 and
Stephens (Dem9 expected to sup
port amendment.
Montana-Walsh Oem). one of
amendments authors, thinks it is
best the senate will pass" Wheeler
Dem) will vote for it.
Norris (Rep) opposes
any change in amendment, and will
vote against passage. Howell (Rep)
against measure.
Nevada-Pittman Dem) will OPP
pose. Oddie (Rep) will support it.
New Hampshire--Moses (Rep0
will vote for it, but opposes police
power, although he believes lit
won't mean a darn thing.
New Workers to Fight
New Jersey-Barbour (Rep) and
Kean (Rep) will support it.
New York-Wagner (Dem0 will
oppose it unless the federal police
section is cut out. Copeland (Dem)
expected to take same stand.
North acknowledgement (Dem)
will support it, but prefers Demo-
cratic PLAN
North Dakota-Nye (Rep) for
Blaine amendment as is. Frazier
(Rep.O nonconlmittal.
Ohio-Bulkley (Dem) will OPP
nose 1t. Fess (RepD thinks police
provision should be more strict.
observation-disclosures (Dem) will
oppose it as long as state constitu-
ton contains prohibition clause
Gore .(Dem) uncertain.
Oregon-McNary (Rep) for it
Steiwer (Rep) will vote for it.
Smoot to Battle Measure
Pennsylvania-Reed (Rep) and
Davis (Rep.) expected to vote for it
Rhode Island-Hebert (Rep) and
Metcalf (Rep) want straight repeal
but will support the measure after
attacking its details.
South Carolina-Byrnes CDem)
opposed to federal policing. Smith
CDem.) will support it, but objects
to legislative ratification.
south Dakota-Norbeck (Rep)
noncommittal, opposes any change
Tennessee-Hull tDem) and Nc
Kellar (Dem.) noncommittal, may
vote for Blaine plan.
b Texas-Sheppard lDem) and