AMERICAN PRESIDENCY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20330, 11 February 1928, Page 11

AMERICAN PRESIDENCY

QUESTION OF THIRD TERMS. RESOLUTION IN THE SENATE. (Press Association—By Telegraph—Oopyrtxht j WASHINGTON, February 9. (Received Feb. 10, at 11 p.m.) Senator La Follette’s resolution concerning presidential third terms again became the vehicle of a debate in the Senate, in which President Coolidge’s intention was discussed at great length. Senator Fess declared that the President “ wants to get out of office ” and “ means what he says,” but under hectoring from the Democrats he said he thought that a contingency might arise in which the Republican Convention would nominate President Coolidge again. He contended that the President could accept nomination. Senator Walsh said the resolution was a reflection on the President’s high character, and insurgent Republicans, backed by a considerable number of Democrats, might succeed in forcing the resolution through when the vote was reached, probably to-morrow, in which event it would unquestionably hamper the efforts to draft President Coolidge at the last moment. Rumours have boon gaining currency lately that certain Republican leaders have planned to force a deadlock during the early balloting at the convention, and thereafter take advantage of the situation to secure the unanimous nomination of President Coolidge on a wave of enthusiasm. Senator La J’ollettc’s resolution is looked upon as a definite effort to minimise such a possibility.—A, and N.Z. Cable. THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION. SENATOR WATSON A CANDIDATE. WASHINGTON, February 9. (Received Feb. 10, at 11 p.m.) Senator Watson will shortly become an official candidate for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. His name has been frequently mentioned in the past, but it is not considered likely he will become an important figure in the campaign. . Senator Borah has sent the prohibition questionnaire to Mr Hoover and Mr Willis, who .are asked to declare themselves fully on the prohibition issue. Mr Willis is counting on the support of the anti-saloon party, while Mr Hoover is supported by some cities in which there is a strong “ wet ” sentiment, though he is generally considered ” dry.”—A. and N.Z. Cable.