Imperial Valley press., 1935-09-23
REVOLT CROWS
AMONG KANSAS
NEW DEALERS
Governor Landon's Popularity
Cited As One Of Reasons
For Detection 0f Democrats
BY LEWIS LARKIN
United Press STAFF Cnrresnnndent


TOPEKA, Kans., Sept %. -
Whether it is a testimonial to the
leadership OF Gov, ALI. M. Landon
OF Kansas or an indication of the
new deals decline IN popularity
IN this state, the revolt in the ranks
o1 The Young Democrats Of Kan
SaS Continues unabated
When the ranks first were split
July 10 with the revolt Of three
prominent members, state party
leaders spoke depreCatingly about
the general restlessness of youth
and advised the rest OF The Young
Democrats to overlook the revolt.
But chat was only The beginning.
Others followed until there are now
eight "tu-nCoats," Political boserv-
ers have pointed out that these
eight are from scattered sections
Of The state and that the revolt
does not represent q solitary dis
gruntled group in q single locality.
Collins c. Caldwell former pres
jdent pf the Kansas Young Demo-
Gratis; Clarence c. Wi1iford. for
mer president, and secretary.
and, J. c. CharVat, chairman of
the publicity committee. started the
revolt when they resigned July 10
IN bitter condemnation of Roose-
Veit policies and announced they
would Join the state Republican
group under LaLdon's leadership.
The next day Eugene SulliVan
Dotted the organization. On July
70 Werner Smith deserted and two
days later Ned SWOpe Joined the
growing list Of "turncoats." On
August 2, Walter l.. Coen. chair
man of the Young Democrats Of
Klngman county, kicked over ad-
milistration traces. and August G
John l.. Todd, youthful editor of
the Utica Ster-Coutier, who had
been champiOning new deal" pol
lcles two years, denounced the ad-
lnlnistraJion and said he would af-
1lllste with the state Republican
party.
Sentiment Scueht On Tour
The three who started The revolt,
desiring to know what impression
their action had made on the rest
Of the 10000 Kans&s Young Demo-
Gratis, toured siX OF the seven con-
greSsional districts.
We were amazed by the kind
and sympathetic reception we re-
ceiyed from hundreds of Young Vot-
ers we once worked with" Charvat
SAID.
Each of the eight revolters lev
eled criticism at President Rooso-
velt and the administration when
he left the party.
He is responsible for tremen-
dous Wastage CT public money and
a staggering public debt" Caldwell
said.
"Roosevelt's leadership is puerie,"
ChaTvat asserted.
The high handed patronage
methods Of old-guard Democrats is
SUR to the support Young Demo-
Gratis have given the new deal de-
clared Williford.
Land3n's Policies Cited
Coen said: T believe in consti-
tutional government and regard
with apprehension the mounting
N"NbO VI tLi 1idllOAtbl IClQlQlSLr2LlOn
which promulgstes the exact onpos-
ite theories of government eXem-
plified in the wise and courageous
leadership of Governor Landon."
when Mr. Roosevelt chooses to
start on such a national spending
orgy" said Todd, and set himself
up as dictator and abolish our
constitutional rights and freedom. I !
feel it necessary to renounce the
Democratic party ard join the Re
publican party
Caldwell already has joined The
Republican party anG the others
except Sullivan. Smith and Swope
have announced their intentions of
affiliating.
Rising Debt Causes Concern
The principal concern of the
young voters Of Kansas, including
Democrats and Republicans. the
boilers learned, was the problem of
future generations having to pay