Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-30
DEADLOCK Of KNOX
AND BORAH SEEN
G. 0. P. SpecuIates on Van
denberg or Landon as
Compromise Choice.
BY the Associated Press.

Seeking to discern The dim and I'M
certain outlines Of 1886, some Repub-
lican leaders figured today that there
may be a memorable contest between
Col Frank Knox, Chicago publisher.
and Senator Borah Of Idaho for the
partys presidential nomination.
They agreed it is too soon to make
definite predictions; that much can
happen to change the picture again
and again before decisive events oc-
cur. Nevertheless, though leaders are
loath to talk publicly, they are dis
cuSsing Borah-Knox struggle as
among the many possibilities.
Some of them even have 1t all fig
ured out that the Borah-Knox strug-
gle might result in a deadlock which
would bring the nomination of a COM
promise candidate such as Senator
Vandenberg Of Michigan, Gov. Landon
of Kansas or some dark horse"
None Announce as Yet.
There was disposition here to
fell that the action of, former Vice
President Curtis, Senator Capper of
Kansas and others IN coming out for
Landon went far to assure him the
support of the Kansas delegation to
the convention. Vandenberg is like
wise expected by his friends to have
the Michigan delegates.
None of the four has formally de-
clared his candidacy for the nomina-
ton, though Knox is generally regard
ed by Republican leaders as a partici-
pant in the race. Vandenberg and
Landon have SHE'D away from active
candidates., and Borah has kept silent.
If Knox enters the primaries, Bo-
rah's friends believe the Idahoan
will also. He is cold toward the
established Republican party leader
ship with which Knox is on friendly
terms. Some party observers here
believe many of the Old Guard Re
publicans are lining up with Knox,
and Borah has been watching de-
velopmentS closely.
Borah Holds ParIeys.
For weeks Borah has been quietly
comforting with Republican Leaders
from various Western States. He has
declined even to discuss politics with
the old leaders of the party, telling
them there was an 'irreconcilable con-
flict' between him and the old Hoo
yer faction"
Knox and Borah set out on sepa-
rate paths months ago after q con- e.
ference here in Washington. Au-
lucrative sources said they found 1t
impossible to agree on the party Or
ganization. the Senator insisting it
should be completely rebuilt to dis
place those close to former President
Hoover. Knox dissented. Recently
he visited at length with Mr.. Hoover
in California.
Many Republican leaders have re-
gardec Knox as unusually well equip
ped to make the race for the Repub-
lcsns because he has gained support
from conservative elements In the
party through his unyielding attack
on the New Deal and yet has a Pro-
gressive background as a former
Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider"
and Bull MooSer."
Borah's Following Large.
On the other hand, Borah's sup
porters declare he has shown ire
mendous strength among the rank
and file of the party. He has kept in
close touch with Young Republican
movements, and in a recent poll con-
Quoted by Robert H. Lucas, former
chairman of the Republican Execu-
tive Committee. led the field. Borah's
friends say that for years he has had
one Of the biggest personal follow
ings' Of anybody in politics.
Opponents of Borah point to his
monetary views, and contend the East
would never accept him. Yet some
Republicans who must run for re-
election next year argue that he would
help them as candidate because he
could draw some of the votes that
otherwise would go to President Roose-
welt, while more conservative candi-
date might not.
Vandenberg in Good Spot.
Vandenberg and Landon have ties
with both conservative and liberal ele-
ments in the party. and this would be
factor in a deadlock. Some party
men here contend the Michigan Sena-
tor would be in a particularly favor
able spot because of friendship with
Borah and with former President
Hoover.
Final selection of a candidate under
such circumstances might rest, as it
has in the past, with unpledged dele
gates. Former Senator Watson of
Indiana is expected by Washington
politicians to have the Indiana and
part Of the Illinois delegation with
him, and former Senator Moses of
New Hampshire already has proposed
that his State send him with I'M
pledged delegates to the nominating
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