EBB AND FLOW.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 109, 10 May 1928, Page 7

EBB AND FLOW.

TIDE OF ELECTIONS. Indiana Votes For Presidential Nominee. HOOVER HARD PRESSED. (Australian and N.Z. Press Association.) (Received 9.30 a.m.) INDIANAPOLIS, May 9. While it appeared on the face of the early returns as though Mr. H. C. Hoover was carrying a big majority in Indiana Republican primary election for the Presidential nomination, later figures curiously reversed the situation, giving Mr. j. E. Watson a majority instead. This, even if not substantial, has at least been consistent. Through the day 2436 out of 361U precincts gave Mr. Watson 137,632 votes and Mr. Hoover 118,225, but it is quite possible that Mr. Hoover may again lead when all the precincts are heard from

An early message stated that the returns indicate that Mr. Hoover was leading Senator Watson, with at least double the number of votes This marked another important step in Mr. Hoover's campaign. In view of a prospestive victory, it ap-

pea red that Mi. Mr. J. E. Watson. Hoover's opponents would have very little chance of preventing hia nomination by acclaim at the convention in June. However, in any event, they would continue to work against him. ' lhe voting in Indiana was heavv and the returns, particularly those from the rural districts, will be slow in coming to ha nd. SENATE INQUIRY. Investigating Election Expenses. MR. HOOVER EXPLOSIVE. ■ Australian snd N.Z. Press Association.) (Received 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 9. Mr. H. C. Hoover appeared before the Senate Campaign Investigat.ng Committee and btated that he had made oo personal expenditure to procure the Republican Presidential nomination. Mr. Hoover was sworn similarly to other witnesses, although he is reputed to Ix? (Quaker. The questioning became so heated that at one time Mr. Hoover intimated to the committee that they were dealing in "small type, street talk." He eharactor'sed many of the suggestions in lh«i ! questions as "slanderous," "absolutely 'fiiUe." and "jrrotesique." [ The committee leaves for New York to-nijrht to hoar Governor Smith tomorrow.