Evening star., 1936-06-16
LANDON GREETS
KNOX AND PARTY
KEY MEN IN Topeka
Vice Presidential Nominee
Eager to Start Cam
paign at Once. 1.
WILL TAKE ORDERS
FROM "BOSS," HE SAYS
Fletcher, Hilles, Williams and
Others Gather for Conference
on Strategy.
BY the Associated Press.


TOPEKA, Kans., June 16-Gov.
All M. Landon and Col. Frank Knox
clasped hands today with an avowed
determination to ''let the truth be
known about the vital issues of the
campaign" and to lead the Repub-
hcan party to victory in the Novem-
ber presidential election.
Meeting for the first time as Re-
publican presidential and vice preSi-
dental nominees the two men stood
on the steps of the Kansas Capitol
sin good corn-growing weather" and
chatted confidently preparatory to
a vital study Of strategy with the
high command of their party.
The robust former Rough Rider"
and the Kansas executive mopped
their brows as they smiled at a
cheering crowd of several hundred
which had brought Knox and the
Republican leaders to the Capitol
with bands playing and banners way
ing.
Depends on the Boss, Knox Says.
ST expect to spend a couple Of
days here" said Knox, "and then
back to Chicago.
What do then, depends on the
boss here"
This is going to be real partner
ship" Landon put in.
Knox said he would like to go to
New Hampshire, but his plans were
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nittee.
Asked if he were anxious for the
campaign to begin, Knox said, ''The
sooner the better. How do you feel,
GOVERNOR"
That's right" replied the Cover
nor, "the sooner, the better"
Across the luncheon table at the
executive mansion of Landon the con-
ferees hoped to get down to brass
tacks-the speaking engagements of
Knox and Landon, the campaign par
ticipation, if any, of Herbert Hoover
and the Idaho Independent. Senator
Borah, as well as the all-important
question of raising campaign funds.
Knox said he had received no word
from Senator Borah, who has not yet
defined his position toward the Re
publican ticket.
Hamilton Is Present.
John D. NJ Hamilton, the new Re-
publican national chairman, was at
Landon's elbow with Henry P. Fletch-
er, the retiring chairman, nearby to
render advice.
Hamilton said he would fly to New
York Wednesday for an informal
meeting with the powerful Republican
Finance Committee.
Present with the new party leader
ship also were such veterans as
Charles D. Hilles of New York, j.
Henry Roaraback Of Connecticut and
Ralph E. Williams of Oregon, all
national committeeman.
1.-THE typical prairie States are 60
ing to have typical Republican ma
jorities," Knox said. Indiana is de-
batable territory, good fighting
ground. New York is very good ter
ritory for US, developing all of the
time"
AS their press conference opened,
Col. Knox turned to the Governor
with perspiring brow and remarked,
'This is good corn-growing weather."
eyes, this is fine" said Gov.
Landon, "I'm glad you are interested
In our Kansas crops"
We'll, Illinois is a leading corn
State" Knox replied.
Knox Confident of Victory.
Knox said to Gov. Landon:
Like you, I have been receiving
an unusual number of kilograms and
letters and there is an unmistakable
swing disclosed for the first time to
the Republican side of this contest,
particularly in the Middle West.
MY entire time is at the disposal
of the national committee. I think
Illinois can safely be put in the Re-
publican column"
A plan for Gov Landon to open his
presidential campaign with an address
at his birthplace, West Middlesex, Pa,
had the tentative approval of the Re-
publican strategists.
Mrs. Marion M. Scranton, national
committeewoman for Pennsylvania,
said:
81 think West Middlesex is the
logical place for Gov. Landon to start
his campaign. We would be delighted
to have him start the battle there"
Hilles commented:
This is my first time to meet Gov.
Landon. am most anxious that the
East see and hear him so might learn
what manner of man he is"
Hilles said he understood the lead
ers had virtually agreed on the plan
to open the campaign at West Mid
dlesex, Pa.
Gov. Landon would go from there
to Chautauqua, N. Y, for another
appearance. After a speech at either
Buffalo or Rochester, N. Y, the presi-
dental nominee then would make a
swing into the New England States,
Hilles said.
Gov. Landon then would return to
the Midwest for tour.
Iandon had a busy day yesterday
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