Evening star., 1938-10-23
COP. SEEKS GAINS
IN NEW ENGLAND.
Republican Chiefs Work to
Recapture 6 to 8 House
Seats in 6 States.
BY WILL p. KENNEDY,

tepuDllCRn leaoerS are concentrating
on recapturing six to nine seats in
the House. However. Republican and
Democratic leaders from the section,
including four members Of Congress,
alike decline to be interviewed on the
topic. believing there is strategy in
refusing to reveal which districts they
believe to be the most vulnerable.
In Maine, the election was held
September IL and three Republicans
were re-elected--Representatiyes OIL
yer, Smith and Brewster.
In New Hampshire, Republicans are
rather confident OF defeating Repre-
sentative Roy, who was seated several
days before Congress adjourned, after
bitter contest over the 1885 elec-
ton. Arthur B. jerks, Republican,
who sat in the House during most OF
the last session and who was unseated
after a complicated recount, again is
a candidate against Mr. Roy.
In the other New Hampshire dis
trict. Representative Tobey, Repub-
liCan, was not candidate for re-
election, and the Republican nominee,
Foster Stearns. son Of the late Frank
Stearns, intimate friend Of President
Coolidge Is expected TO win without
difficulty
Vermont's one seat is almost certain
to be retained by Representative
Plumley, Republican, although he has
an active opponent in James P. Leamy,
Democrat.
G. O. p. Faces Fight In Bay State
In Massachusetts, the Republicans
face a hard-fought contest for the
historically Republican seat from the
Berkshire district which has been held
for rs years consecutively by Repre-
sentative Treadway, ranking minority
member Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee. His opponent is Owen john
son, Democrat, well-known author and
personal friend OF President Roosevelt.
Two years ago Representative Tread
way defeated Mr.. johnson, who had
White House support, by 60,043 to 52,-
342. Mr. johnson has been campaign
ing during the two years that have
elapsed, but Treadway supporters in
sist he will be winner again.
The Republicans base their strongest
hopes for winning in Massachusetts,
on the third district. where Represent
ative Casey, Democrat, is opposed by
blind j. Walton Tuttle. who has been
lambasting the New Deal. Mr.. Casey
carried this district two years ago by
nearly II 900 votes, but it formerly was
a Republican stronghold.
Mr. Case was campaigning among
absentee voters here last week
Republican leaders also claim a
$3.50 chance to defeat Representative
Healey in the 9Th district. This also
was former Republican stronghold,
but Democrats most familiar with the
district say there is no chance of de-
feating Mr. Healey He won two years
ago by nearly 1900 votes. However,
Republicans point out that some prom
inent Democrats in that area are
jealous of Mr.. Healey's success in Con-
gress and are not inclined to help him.
The present Republican candidate is
Rufus H. Bond
The Massachusetts delegation now
stands 10 Republicans and 5 Demo-
Gratis.
"Sweep" Indicated.
In Rhode Island. Democrats are in
clined to concede the Republicans one
seat. and the Republicans are fighting
hard for the second. In the lst dis
trict Representative Forand. Democrat,
is opposed by former member.
Charles F. Risk, Republican, whom
he defeated two years ago by more
than 1880 votes.
In the I'd district Representative
OConnell, Democrat. is not candi-
date for reelection, and the nominal
ton went to Edward J. Fenelon. He
is opposed by Harry j. Sandager. Re-
publican. who gave Mr.. O'Connell a
close contest two years ago and who
is expected to win next month.
In Connecticut. the Republicans
although they are striving to mask
their attack-are hopeful of recaptur-
ing the End. 4th and 5th districts In