Evening star., 1936-01-19
JACKSON DINNER
PROCEEDS $275,0DO
Democrats Pleased by Re.
port as Convention
Plans Are Made.

tAlity OF Pnllaoelpnla during tnelr
convention session there IN June.
Democratic leaders last night were
speculating with pleasure on the esti-
mate Of w. Forbes Morgan. secretary
of the partys national committee, that
proceeds OF the recent Jackson day
dinner would total t275.000. Earlier
estimates were $225.000.
Morgan said that $l43,492 in cash
already has been received, $4,000 OF
it being used to. pay the final install
ment Of a $125,000 debt to John j.
Rascob, former Democratic national
chairman now aligned with the
American Liberty League.
While the sessions of the conven-
ton. the drafting Of the party platform
and other political developments will
hold the Philadelphia spotlight, Nor
gan pointed out that the city also is
arranging entertainment features for
the convention period, including an
other presentation Of the Mummers
parade This annual pageant is
staged regularly in January.
Happy Frame Of Mind.
I'VE are going to Philadelphia this
year In happy frame Of mind. con-
Adent that the hard years are behind
US and cheered by the prospects Of
what lies ahead" said Morgan. speak
ing over q hook-up OF the National
Broadcasting Co.
I'VE like music" he said in urg-
ing State delegations to bring with
them their bands or drum corps.
There is nothing like a good band,
in bright and snappy uniforms. to in
spire q gathering of Andrew Jack
son Democrats to their best efforts"
In expressing his view that the Sc
lection Of Philadelphia was appropri-
ate and timely for the party conven-
ton, Morgan pointed out it is the
home Of the Liberty Bell and BIRTH
plsce Of the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence and the Constitution.
Perhaps no other city in the world
is SO associated by tradition and his
tory with the age-long struggle for
the preservation of human and po-
lttical rights, for which the Demo-
cratic party stands" he said.
Bell Convention Symbol.
The Liberty Bell has been decided
on as the symbol and insignia OF the
convention.
Col. Edwin A. Halsey, secretary Of
the Senate. again will help supervise
the sessions Of the convention in his
capacity as sergeant at arms OF the
Democratic National Committee, Nor
gan announced. Col. Halsey has been
assisting in the arrangements for Dem
ocratic conventions since 1904. and
has been sergeant-at-arms at the last
two party gatherings
Describing the Municipal Audito-
rum. in which the convention will
assemble June %. Morgan pointed out
it will seat $4,000 persons, all of
whom will be able to see and hear
the proceedings without dif1culty.
A special sub-post office will be es-
tablished by the city for the duration
Of the convention, to which mail for
delegates may be sent. he said.
Morgan urged party workers to see
that the credentials Of delegates and
alternates are nled with the secretary
Of the National Committee. in Wash
ington. prior to the convention. to
complete the records and expedite
the handling Of routine business.
In the near future. Chairman James
A. Farley will announce appointment
Of a Committee on Arrangements te
handle all details. and to which ap-
plications may be made for informa
ton about the convention. Meanwhile
queries for information should go to
the secretary OF the National Commit
tee, in the National Press Building
here. Morgan said.
News Gathering Plans.
News gathering arrangements, a.
in the past, will be under direction
Of the Standing Committee Of Cor
respondents Of the Congressional
Press Galleries, of which Thomas L.
Stokes Is chairman.
Rooms will be available in the
Phlladelphla auditorium for important
committees Of the convention to meet
making it unnecessary to hold these
meetings in hotels.
Morgan said Philadelphia is pre-
pared to provide adequate hotel ac-
comodations for the thousands OF
visitors expected during the con-
vention period, and added I'VE have
been given positive assurance by the
hotel people that moderate and reason
able rates will prevail"
In conclusion, Morgan told his
listeners that you will be welcome in
Philadelphia; remember that the city
is prepared to give you an unusual
and friendly greeting and that the
Democratic party will be pleased and
delighted to have you there"