Evening star., 1938-08-29
SENATOR TYD|NGS
MAY GIVE V|EW0N
ROOSEVELT'SV VISIT
Speculation Aroused Over
Possible Discussion in
Speech Tonight.
HIS AID FOR NEW DEAL
RECALLED BY RADCLIFFE
Capt. Richard C. O'Connell Backs
Incumbent as Friend of
Ex-Service Men.
BY ]. A. O'LEARY.
Star STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

BY J. A. OLEARY.
Star STAFF Correspondent
BALTIMORE. Aug. 29-There was
considerable specula ton in political
circles here today as to whether Sena
tor Millard E. Tydings, in his address
at a fifth district Democratic rally
d here tonight. would comment on
President Roosevelt's decision to visit
the Eastern Shore and Southern
Maryland over Labor Day, at the
height of the bitter senatorial pri-
mary race between Mr. Tydings and
Representative Divid J. Lewis, New
Deal candidate
Senator Tydings made no formal
reply today to the announcement,
following days of speculation that the
President will speak Labor Day at
Denton, on the Eastern Shore. The
Senator was reported this morning to
have expressed hope that the Presi-
dent would speak out for the c. l. o."
on the Eastern Shore, but he did not
deny or affirm the report.
Asked about his own plans for
Labor Day, the Senator replied he
might be in a number of places that
day
Word of the Presidents decision
to be in the State Sunday and Mon
day reached here last night while
Senator George L. Radcliffe, friend
and supporter of the President, was
on the air appealing for the renomi-
nation of Senator Tydings.
The administration has thrown its
weight into the fight against Mr..
Tydings, and the Presidents visit is
expected to mean another pat on the
back for Representative Lewis.
President Roosevelt's plans, accord
ing to the word received here, call for
trip Sunday to inspect a proposed
Potomac River bridge site, followed
by speech Monday at Denton.
Invitation Extended by Nice.
The invitation to inspect the Road
Commissions river bridge site was ex-
tended to the President by the States
Republican Governor. Harry W. Nice,
who said he had seen in the papers
that the President was coming to the
State, and I saw an opportunity to
urge that the State Roads Commis-
sion bridge plans be approved"
It want it distinctly understood"
Gov. Nice said, that there was moth
ing political in my invitation have
nothing whatsoever to do with the
Democratic senatorial primary. 1t is
none of my business and I am not
trying to inject my personality into it
In any way whatsoever"
Senator Tydings, who now confronts
the opposition of the administration,
went out in 1886 and spoke for the
Roosevelt Garner ticket both in Mary
land and elsewhere, Senator Rad
cliffe told the voters of the State in
his broadcast last night.
Senator Radcliffe, who despite his
support Of the administration and
friendship for the President, is man.
aging the Tydings campaign, declared
1t has not been the policy of the Dem
ocratic party to deny denomination to
. man because he has not accepted
all of the proposals of those DOM
1nant in the councils of the party.
won't Surrender Rights"
For the last 10 days Senator
Tydings, in all parts of the State, has
driven home the charge national ad-
ministration's Endorsement of his op-
ponent, Representative Lewis, consti-
tutes outside interference and an ef-
fort to dictate to the voters of the
State. Senator Radcliffe touched also
on this point last night, when he de-
clared:
I'VE understand that the Democrats
Of Maryland elect their own standard
bearers and that right We will not
surrender to any one"
He told his listeners that the deci-
sion rests with them only, according
to the best Maryland traditions"
Let us support Senator Tydings
3or reelection whether we do or do
not approve all of his views" Senator
Radcliffe continued. Let us have
respect for the spirit of inquiry
frankness and sincerity which has
prompted his activities"
: Stressing the point that Senator
Tydings, in disagreeing with the ad-
ministration on some legislative pro-
posals has opposed the method of ap-
proach rather than the objectives,
Mr.. Radcliffe inquired
Should it be said that Jefferson was
not a good Democrat because for a
time he had doubts of the wisdom
of adopting the Constitution which
he later so ably defended?"
Ce~,tor DoIoliHo hoe roy,
orally supported the administration in
Washington, said I'VE have voted alike
on more measures than many realize" :"
referring to Senator Tydings and him.
self. He and his colleague have CO.
operated, he said, and when differ
ences of opinio, have arisen. each
has realized and recognized the sim
1cerity of the other.
Throughout his speech Mr.. Rad
elifIe emphasized freedom of speech
as an attribute of the Democratic
party and at one point urged the
voters to not sponsor repressive meas
.ures by throttling freedom of speech
in our ranks and by driving out of
seats Of honor and responsibility in
our party those who in our pioneer
ing journey have frankly and con-
scientiously raised some doubts as to
the selection of the road along which
we are to travel"
Mr.. Radcliffe was followed on the
sir by Capt. Richard c. O'Connell,
who appealed for the denomination of
Senator Tydings as friend of the ex-
service men. He declared that in
Baltimore alone 4,s82 veterans have
ssigned pledges favoring Mr.. Tydings
He said that some of the veterans
snow supporting Mr.. Tydings worked
for the Democratic national ticket in
a1o32 and 1896. and added I'VE do
not look kindly on outside interfer-
xSnoe from administration sources In
q purely Maryland primary"