AMERICAN POLITICS

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIV, 7 May 1928, Page 3

AMERICAN POLITICS

THE PRESIDENCY (Per Press Association —Copyright) WASHINGTON, May 5. Representatives of the various negro organisations have started a movement to enter an independent .combination of white anil negro ticket for the President and Vice-President at the approaching elections. They hold a mass meeting and endorsed “General" Jacob Coxey. one-time leader of the army of unemployed, for President and Dr. Simon Drew (Negro Ministeri for Vice-President. They also issued n. call for the National Convention here on June 4. NAVAL CONSTRUCTION. WASHINGTON. May 4. The Senate Naval ‘ -« - imittee reported favourably on th v Nava! Con Biruction Bill for fifteen cruisers and one aircraft carrier, but added an amendment “relative to the manufacture of ships by private firms, which promises so much discussion on the floor of the Senate, when the measure comes, that it is now considered there is a possibility of no vote being taken before the Congress adjourns.’’ Moreover, a group of Republican insurgents and a number of Democrats are organised to oppose the measure, arguing that there is no need for such a heavy programme. Senator Borah’s amendment for the modification of sei laws during war was defeated. WASHINGTON, May 4. Senator Hefl.n, renewing his characteristic attack on Governor Al Smith, said: “He is not nominated yet. The people are determined they are not going to have Tammany, it is not religion with me, but I object -<> being told by the Pope 1 must practice hi.-, religion. If Al Smith is nominated, I will take boat for Europe.’’ WASHINGTON. May 4. Senator Walsh (Montana) announced that he “was impelled by the logic of events to request that, no further effort should be made in Montana or elsewhere to promote his nomination.” In a letter to Mr W. W. McDowell, the Montana Democrat leader, he also stated that the California primary result “quite clearly indicated that the Democrats desire Mr Smith as their candidate.” In view of Mr Walsh’s retirement, the Montana, delegation to the convention will probable be instructed for Mr Smith. WASHINGTON, May 4. “The Daily News” announces that it proposes henceforth 'to publish as news the appearance on duty of any socalled ‘dry member’ of the House or Senate, in an obviously intoxicated condition.” The newspaper declares that the decision has been made “to put an end to such hypocrisy,”- and adds: ' The spectac’e of a Senator or Representative under the influence of liquor,

undertaking publicly to discuss affairs of State is always disgusting, but when such Senator or Representative is one who consistently votes for prohibition, the hypocrisy and rank abuse of the special privilege make the spectacle intolerable."