Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 28, 1920, Page 1

MAdoo to Accept fi Chosen, Is Claim Friends Expect Him to Break Deadlock Between Cox and Palmer in Frisco SAN FRANCISCO; June 28.— McAdoo enthusiasts predict his nomination within six ballots. To prevent a coalition of Palmer and| Cox forces against McAdoo his backers plan withholding his real strength until Palmer and Cox fight it out. McAdooites hope to produce a deadlock, in which event the McAdoo strength would be turned loose with the idea of stampeding conven-} tion. ® “BIG THREE” FIGHT MAY BE REPEATED. The announcement that McAdoo, de- spite his declaration that he did not want the nomination, would be willing to accept it was variously accepted by | several elements in the fight. By some it was declared the development meant that McAdoo now would be an active contender from the start and in con- sequence, like the Republicans in Chi- cago, the convention would have @ “big three” running close on the open- ing roll call, Possibility of such a de- velopment brought renewed claims of tonsistent gains from supporters of Palmer and Cox. A set of dark horses were champing impatiently as they re- called’ what happened to the “big three” at Chicago. STATEMENT .DISCOUNTED IN OPPOSITION CAMPS. Palmer and Cox managers sought to} iscount the apparent significance of the McAdoo announcement which was| made late last night by National Com-) mitteeman Love of Texas, without say- ing whether he had any direct author- ization from McAdoo. It was apparent, however, that many McAdoo workers} who had been canvassing for votes’ without much organization or system srepted the statement of Love at its face value. «mong the best informed politicians the general opinion was that- it still was too early to definitely forecast what would happen. They suggested that the Love statement only put the technical situation back where it was when McAdoo announced recently that he did not care to be considered as a candidate. There was frequent mention today; that Secretary of Agriculture Meredith} was a possible running mate for Mc- Adoo. Meredith's presidential cam- paign headquarters were closed Satur- day when he announced that he was in no sense a candidate. CABINET CAMPAIG FORMER ASSOCIATE (By United Press) S, FOR ;men concerned more with material things than with human rights, It con- tains no thought, no purpose which CUMMINGS ASSERTS TREATY DEFEAT CRIME AGAINST WORLD, HE SAYS Republicans Flayed| in Keynote Speech of Demo. Leader (By Associated Press’) SAN: FRANCISCO, June 28. —The League of. Nations cove- nant was championed as the “Monroe Doctrine of the world” by Homer Cummings, temporary chairman of the Democratic national convantion, in his keynote address ‘here today, Of the peace treaty’s defeat in the senate, he said: “No blacker erime against civilization has ever soiled the pages of our history.” He characterized the Republican plat- form as “reactionary and provincial.” “Filled with premeditated slanders and Vague promises, it will be searched §n vain for on+ constructive suggestion, for the reformation of the conditions which is criticizes and deplores,” he continued. “The oppressed peoples of the earth will look to it in vani. Tt contains no message of hope for Ireland; no word of mercy fo rArmenia; and it conceals a sword for Mexico. It is the work of can give impulse c¥ tarill to those who love liberty and hope to make the world a safer and happier place for the average man.” He declared that the peace time record of the Democratic party, from March, 1913, to the outbreak of, the world war, has to its credit ‘more ef- fective, constructive and remedial legis- lation thin the Republican party had placed upon the statute books in a gen. eration.” . Praising the administration’s course in the war, he said: “We fought a great war, for a great cause and we had 4 leadership that carried America to greater heighths of honor and power and glory than she has ever known be- fore in her qntire history. “Let no one misunderstand us. These great affairs were carried’ forward un- der the stimulus of American patriot- ism, supported by the courage and spirit of our people. All this is freely and gladly acknowledged, but surely the time has come when, because of the cal- culated criticism and premeditated ca- lumnies of the opposition, we are en- titled to call attention to the fact that all of these things were accomplished under the leadership of a great Demo- crat and of a great Democratic admin- istration. If the Republican leaders are not able to rejoice with us in this American triumph they should have the grace to remain silent, for it does not lie in the mouths*6 fthose who con- ducted the Spanish-American war ‘to indulge in the luxury of criticism.” Referrjng to congressional investiga- SAN FRANCISCO, June 28,—The movement to nominate Wm. G. Mc- Adoo gained additionai impetus shortly before’ the Democratic cony§ntion opened today. Several cabinet officers began openly campaigning for McAdoo and reports spread that President Wil- son had finally decided to let it be known that McAdoo was his choice. »Fkuimer's supporters sought frantically to get a denial from the White House. Postmaster General Burleson and Sec- retaries Meredith and Colby passed the word along that ‘McAdoo is the man.” Then followed verification of the re- port that Tammany, had decided to de- sert Goy, James M. Cox because of his alleged willingness to accept a con promise on the prohibition plank Charles F. Murphy. never has hidden the fact that-he wants a wet candi- date. If he refuses to support Cox iv was assumed that Murphy would), switch to Edwards, regarded as a far less dangerous contender than Cox. Wm. J. Bryan then told his friends that while he preferred Senator Owen, McAdoo ‘wasn't unacceptable,” jMc- Adoo’s friends were waiting for an op- tions by ‘smelling committees" he said that over eighty investigations have been made, ovr $2,000,000 wasted and “the result has been to prove that it! was the cleanest war ever fought in the history of civilization,” “The Republican party became so fixed in its incorrigible habit of conduct- ing investigations that it fynally turned to the fruitful task of nvestgatng it- self. They dscoyered fraud and graft and gross and inexcusable expendi- tures. The revelations disclose the fact that the meeting at Chicago was not a convention, but an auction. The high- est bidder, however, did not get the prize, The publicity which overtook the proceedings frustrated the initial pur- pose. The Chicago convention left the Dmocratic party as the sole custodian of the honor of the country." He cited the Republican and Pro- gressive platforms of 1916 as part of the record placing this country in fa- vor of the League of Nations, “The Republican platform contains a vague promise ti establish another or portunity to throw their strength to McAdoo at the proper time. Reports were circulated that efforts were be- ing made to arrange a conference bx- tween the McAdoo and Cox leaders for the purpose of getting Cox to accept the vice presidential nomination, he. Son eo aaa 500 SHOPMEN VOTE WALKOUT (By United Press) COLUMBUS, O., June 28.—Five hun dred Hocking Valley shopmen have voted to strike on Wednesday. 17 KILLED, 11 INJURED AS TRAINS HIT AUTOS FRANKLIN, Ind., June 28.—Seven persons a different form of association,” he; said. ‘There is no mental dishonesty; more transparent than that which ex-! presses fealty to a league of nations while opposing the only league that ex- ists or is ever apt to exist. “What nations stand outside? Revo- lutionary Mexico, Bolshevist Russia, un-) akable Turkey and the United; Btates, " “It is not yet too late, Let us stand with the forces of civilization. The ehoice is plain. “It is hetween the Democratic party’s support .of the; League of Nations, with its program) of peace, disarmament and- world fra- ternity, and the “Republican party's (Continued on Page 8) od (By Associated Press) were killed and two probably fatally injured when ‘véce, killed: And an automobile in which they were riding was struck by an Illinois Central passenger train at a crossing) when a truck load of picnickers was struck by a ten miles west of here today. All those killed were mb. f, * nia *, d, th Pimeee. # the famby of Wig Aheree ‘| among those killed and injured. driver. HUNTINGBURG, Ind., June 28.—Ten persons’ trict court, Friday and allowed to passenger train here today. Several children were LEAGUE IS ‘MONROE DOCTRINE OF WORLD’ Che Casper Cribune WEATHER FORECAST Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight and Tuesday, not much*change in temperature. VOLUME IV “MISS WYOMING” GREETING SENATOR HARDING AT WASHINGTON— ““Milss Wyoming” (Miss Helen Bonham) selected as the most beautiful prairie type of womanhood for the famous “Frontier Days’ posters inviting Republican nominee to attend (the annual “Frontier Days Round Up and Carnival” at Cheyenne, in the last week in July, 4750 ENROLLED IN WHO, LEGIN GASPER LEADS WITH NEARLY 70 With continued efforts of post adjutanté in the state, the American Legion in Wyoming is rapidly coming into its own. Latest reports of the membership in the state place Wyoming's total at more than 3,750 members, with the George Vroman post of Casper leading with nearly 700 members in good standing. The increase in membership in Casper has been due largely to the work of Martin Larsen, Dan MecCarthy| and Fred Dralle. Because of the effi- cient work done in the short time he| has been in. office as secretary of the} local post, Mr. Dralle is being mention- ed by many as a suitable man for state) secretary next year. | Because of the lead taken by the Le- gion in getting beneficial legislation for former service men from congress,/ many former soldiers, sailors and ma- rines have come to realize the import- the membership H. S. CUMMINGS | | | ance of getting into More than 1,000 delegates and more of such a nation-wide organization. than 13,000 alternates and spectators With the state convention at Sheri- |jammed the hall. There was nothing dan just in the offing, all posts in the, but set events on the program but a ‘state are exerting every effort to se-| |contest was in the air and the tussle cure a big paid-up. membership before! July 12, when all delegates to this con-| vention to be held the first week in August ‘are elected. | Progress of the campaign in Casper will be announced at the meeting to be held’ in: the American Legion club rooms tonight at 7:30 o'clock. It will be the last meeting before the election | of delegates to the state convention) anda big turn-out predicted. | eta a } Mrs, J. H. Aydelott and children have left for a short vacation trip to Hanni-| bal, Mo.,ewhere they will visit with Mrs, Aydelott's parents. —_ Mrs. George 8. Scott and Miss Wilma| Scott have returned from Rochester, Minn., where ‘Mrs. Scott ments at the Ma: Homer 8S. Cumming: the Democrati¢ natio commit chosen as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention, * Divorce Granted divorce from Ira Cummings in the |sume her nine injured, probably fatally, | #0» maiden name, Misix Matter So Sag Mrs, Everett Price of Salt Greek whe Mas be |while undergoing un operation has lef for the home of her parents in Boul time, CASPER, WYO., MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1920. chairiian of Mrs. Marie Cummings was granted a/him chairman of the resolutions com- n at the Private hospital here der, Colo., where she will visit for some. toq, DEMOCRATS TO FIGHT OUT DRY ISSUE. ON Preliminaries (By | SAN FRANCISCO, June 28. | tion to call the convention to order, a high to the ceiling, was unloosed national anthem. When the then began its routine. cious building. The decorations were simple, with the Stars and Stripes dominant. The seats of 1,0! dele- gates were compactly assembled close to the platform. With the preliminaries over, the four} big convention committees will prompt- Jy get own to work. The greatest in- terest, as usual, concerns the commit- ‘tee on resolutions, where party issues will be fought out with good prospects that some r the convention floor for The preliminaries of the orsning of| the national convention planned by | the national committee were: | Bug! ll by detachmenf’ of marines o'clock noon. senting the colors, Singing of the Star jner. at Spangled Ban- Nl to order by Vine Chairman emer of the national cummittee. j* Invocation by Monsignor P. L. Ryan, lv general of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of San Francisco. | Reading of the call for the conven- |tion by Secretary Hoffman. Addre: by Vice Chairman Kremer, announcing the temporary organization and presenting National Chairman |Cummings as the temporary presiding officer. Cum- Keynote speech by Chairman mings. Announcement of committee. Adjournment. An innoyation planned for the open ing of the convention was silencing the great gathering by @ bugle call instead of the usual pounding of the vel. chairmanship of the resolu- tions committee, which will mould plat form, only paused to be resumed again when the convention adjourned until tomorrow's session. Issues rather than sandidates continue to be foremost, but the announcement that McAdoo would not reject the nomination put new life nto his boomers and today they be zan where they left off last night per fecting an active organization to push for his candidacy on the floor of the convention, McAdoo boomers at a meeting early this morning, selected floor managers from many state delegations and a deld marshal for their whole organiza. ion, whose names, it was said, will be wnnounced later. Nothing further from McAdoo directly jover the is ex: ted tu supple ment the announcement from National ‘Commit an Love of ‘Texas, his friend and spok an, that assurances have been given that the nomination would not be refused; GLASS TO BE CHAIRMAN | RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE, .—Confid ass of Virginia nough votes to elect |had more than mittee today. exprossed by his mana | BURLESON DECLARES 5 FOR WINE AND BEER. (By United Press) industrial Exposition Building Jammed|» With Delegates and Spectators for ssociated Press.) ‘When Vice Chairman Kremer got into posi- The audience joined in the notes of the ging was concluded, the flag was rolled up again, disclosing an immense portrait of President Wilson. | for an outburst of cheering, the band playing “Hail to the Chief.” standards were pulled up and the demonstrationists began a procession. Whooping and roaring, the delegates paraded the floor. The demonstration lasted a little more than 15 minutes. | = (By Associated Press) | SAN FRANCISCO, June 28.—Assembling at noon for: their first) session, delegates to the Democratic national convention today heard| the keynote speech by National Chairman Homer S. Cummings and perfected preliminaries toward clearing the way for the real work of | finding a presidential candidate. Twelve o'clock, noon, was fixed for the opening but hours before ticket-holders: had-gathered-in the spa- CONVENTION FLOOR; LOOM IN SESSIONS WETS AND DRYS SUBMIT PLANKS _ TOCOMMITTEE Bryan to Fight for Valstead Pledge; | Many Factions NUMBER 222 | Yesterday’s Circulation 4,052 (By United Press) SAN FRANCISCO, June 28.— The fight over the Democratic | platform began in deadly earnest I ae the meeting of the resolu- tions committee this afternoon. In- dications are that the liquor and league questions are certain to go to | the convention floor and the Trish ques- | tion may also cause debate there. W. J. Bryan ha dry" plank pre- 1 pledging the party to “effective ment of the Volstead Iyw, hor estly nd in good faith, without ar |'increase in the alcoholic content of y | mitted beverages and without any of Big Event |-weakening of any other of its provis ions. enfo | The “wets” have planks favoring so | modification of the Volstead law | individual states may determine the coholic content. The adminis | forces are a third factor in the prohi- ; bition fight as they want the platform it remain silent on the issue. tremendous American flag, rolled up |. There are three factions also in ‘the jleague fight—Wilsonites for unimpair- fed ratification, © B: nites for safe- guarding reservations and followers of Senator Walsh, who favor virtually the same as the Loge reservations. The administration is against men- | tioning Ireland while Irish orgeniza- tions have a plank favoring recognition | of the Irish republic. | _— BRITISH FORCES WRECK: SHOPS IN. FERMOY (By United Press) | DUBLIN, June 28.—British sol- diers today raided the town of Fermoy and wrecked the shops there in re- | taliation for the capture of Brigadier | General Lucas by Sinn Feiners, DARDANELLE FORTS ARE WIPED OUT CONSTANTINOPLE, June 28.— Allied military and naval forces have completed the destruction of all for- tifications al the Dardanelles in accordance with the tre y terms, it was officially announced today. WOOD ALCOOL KILLS FOUR IN EASTERN CITY (By Associated Press.) HARTFORD, Conn | Four deaths from w It was the signal The The convention COL. JOHN'T. MARTIN 4 Col, John L. Martin of St. Louis, ser geant at urms of the Democratic na | tional convention, a position be hat neld muny times, e 28.— od nol poi- soning were reported here today. his (By United Press) NEW YORK, June 28.—Betting in Wall Street today favored McAdc who was an even money favorite for | beers represented only personal} view and not that of the delegation. oa PROFITEERING PLANK ‘EVEN MONEY iS PROPOSED BY BRYAN. | (By Associated Press) ‘ SAN FRANCISCO, June 28.—State! 7 commissions, similar to the federal| trade commission, to prevent profitger ing are proposed in a platform plank]| Bryan, ——— . J. P. Austin has returned to his home| Eis ce from the Private hospital where he un derwent a serious operation about six| weeks ago. | pe B. 'T. Ebvery and family have moved) the Democratic nomination. Odds to Sheridan, Wyo., where they will] were three to one that Cox would not make their home. They have been resi-| be nominated and four to one against dents in Casper for about four years.| Palmer. 2,000 D t) SAN FRANCISCO, June ation passed a elaring Burleson’s ported ROWN ON ‘RED’ SHIP IN RIVER NEVA | (By United Press) STOCKHOLM, June 28.—Two thousand repatriated prisoners '|from soviet Russia, including Germans, Austrians and English, were | drowned when a Bolshevik steamer sank in the River Neva, states a avoring light wines and Moscow dispatch today. No details were given. eae