1932–33 Volume 57 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

44 The SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta jor November, 1932tion by the hard-hitting Senator Thomas T.Connally of Texas. Senator Connally in histhree years in the upper house of the nation'slegislature, has made himself one ofthe leaders of the minority party in thatbody. His legislative experience did not beginthere, though, as he had previously hadthirteen years' service in the lower house ofCongress.Senator Connally proved himself a mostastute campaign manager for the Speakerfrom Texas. Although'his chief fell shortof the presidential nominationhe did capture secondplace on his party's ticket andthe result was in no littlemeasure due to Connally'shandling of his cause.What critics described asthe most rousing speech madeTom Connally Is One of the Leaders of the MinorityParty in the Senate. He was Garner'sCampaign Manager.in a Democraticconventionin more thanforty years wasthat made innomination ofDemocracy'sstandardbearer of fouryears ago,former GovernorAlfred E.Cartoon of Connally thatAppeared in the "ChicagoDaily News," Duringthe Convention.Jouett Shouse, Missouri,'99, NarrowlyMissed Becoming Per.manent Chairman ofthe Convention.Smith of New York.The speech wasmade by a fellowgovernor, Joseph B.Ely, Bay StateDemocratic leaderand governor ofMassachusetts.Smith, too, hadpledged to him a bigblock of votes, although candid observerspredicted his chances of the nominationwere nil. This did not dampen the ardor ofhis followers, however, and the Smithcohorts, led by the smiling, fighting Massachusettsgovernor, rallied nobly to the causeof the "Happy Warrior."Although it was almost admittedly a lostcause. Governor Ely swept the conventionfrom its feet with the fire and eloquence ofhis plea for the nomination of Smith. Hiscry, "Give us a man who dares: Al Smith,"was the climax of a speech which from thestandpoint of sheer oratory was the highlightof the entire convention.Governor Ely later announced he wouldsupport the choice of the party. GovernorRoosevelt, and his decision was expected tobe a factor of considerable weight in thedoubtful state of Massachusetts.These three Phis have all demonstratedtheir continuous interest in the Fraternity.