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4 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON,.D. C, FEBRUARY 24, 1924—PART 1. McAdoo Follower’s Decision to Keep Him in Race Fails to Win National Support McAdoo Grip on California Delegates Menaced by Three Davis, Underwood and Reed Threaten Candidacy—Johnson’s Friends Los- ing Heart in Race. Special Disnateh to The Star LOS ANGELES, Calif., February 23. —A convention to nominate candl- dates for the republican national con- vention pledged to the nomination and eclection of President Coolidge will be held In San Francisco Monday. Through the reapportionment of Tep- resentation, Celifornta will send twenty- nne delegates to Cleveland, an Increase f three. A decided impetus to sentiment favorable to the President's candi- dates is noted, and in un effort to counteract this conditfon the sup- porters of Scnator Hiram Johnson are hurrsing preparations to inject more pectacularity into the senator’s some- what lagging campaign. has dogged the . Johnsou for so uny month not to have de- rted him, n in a situation thut might ordinarily hold much op- tunity for h fit—the Teapot @ scan 'rs in this that Presi- hundled the 4 senator little o0 benetits, Strong rep- is sald, are being \ that the defec Ton stute dent rnat so0 the 5 to nd n tion of his followers in this state, made doubly troublesome by the un- precedented personal popularity of Coolidge, imperatively demands his presence here. Whether he will come rushing into the breach or will re- main away under a conviction that his famous estimate of his weakness in California holds good, and hence that he should tuke no personal part in fighting a losing battle, remains to be seen. MecAdoo Grip Slipping. William G. McAdoo, who left Cali- fornia & short time ago assured that the states' democracy would remain safely under his banner regardless of consequences elsewhere, has returned to discover disquieting conditions, The incipient revolt begun by sup- porters of Senator James A. Reed has not progressed unduly, but the Mc- Adoo camp now finds itself menaced both by the candidacy of John W. Davis and of Senator Oscar Under- wood. The Davis people are proceeding mirers of ‘wood are no less per: combine and Da againet McAdoo in the hope of ob- taining an unpledged democratic del- egation from Californ! g KYLE D. PALMER. enator Und nt. It is possible that the efforts of Reed, Underwood adherents wiil be turned DAUGHERTY FIGHT MAY CHANGE RACE Only Weakness in Coolidge Ohio Machine Is Post Held by Attorney General. Speciul Dispateh to The Sat.r COLUMBUS, Ohio, The the case of Attorney General Daugh- erty at Washington may easily have notable effect upon the candidacy of President Coolidge in this state, for the Attorney General has been nomi- nated by the republican state conven- tion as one of the seven delegates at 23— ebruary large to the national convention at; Cleveland, pledged to the support of Mr. Coolidge. Unless he withdraws his name it will be certified to the state supervisor of clections before next Friday for admission to the state presidential primary ticket. When the republican tion indorsed Mr. Daugherty his de- partment was in no_ way connected with the naval oil reserve leases, nor | were there accusations of any kind gainst him. Weakness as a candidate on the part’ of Mr. Daughert; ch as it is sncelvable might result from the present situation, would give the; Johnson maunagers a chance to run in one of their candidates who other- wise would have practically no chance of election at all. Four of the Johnson candidates for delegutes at large ¥ lected, and it 1s ltkely ther three places ded to women, as a com- John D, ley of Cle: Canton and Tumbus. ©Ohio head- 1 movement cal Johnson the principal cel, but with no re- Timken “atheart of ¢ wiriian Bender of th rters of the Joh besn announcing nizations in of oxceptions they publicans whose names a attention outside of their ho Chance Is Slight. he sole cheance for the Johnson s would scem to lic in the pos- lity of Attorney General Daugh- ty being weakened by the oil-lease investigations and the action of Con- sress in his case, thus enabling a Strong Johnsen candidate. such’ as Mr. Fackler of Cleveland, to outstrip lim at the pells. Although the rep- tative of Ohio in the conference McAdoo supporters at Chicago this ted confidence in Mr. McAdoo, muc democrats outspoken < is unavail- trengthened the M. s in the state to tent that it Is thought posstble may fori st selection of former Senator ne to be onc of the govern ttorneys for the probing of sex has not set in motion ns for pushing him forward for presidential nomination . M. GALBRAITH. STATE RACES KEEN IN WEST VIRGINIA Two Democrats Enter Race for Governor Nomination—Phy- sician May Run for Senate. at Dicpatch to The Star, CHARLESTON, W. Va. s-—Democrats this week evened the ith the opposition in the mat- ®gubernatorial candidates for 7 primary. A, J. Wilkinson ter the May ©f Huntington, first to enter the race, as joined by Circuit Judge Jake Fisher of Sutton and Dr. George A. MacQueen, ‘ex-mayor of Charleston. Vormer State Senator David E. French of Blueficld, a leading prospect, an- uounced his retirement from that vace and his candidacy for degelate. «t large to the New York convention. Charles W. Swisher of Charleston, formér state senator and secretary of state, is,expected to declare his re- publMeun candidacy for the governor nomination tomorrow, in competition with Attorney General E. T. England, Sccretary of State Houston G. Young and Howard M. Gore, assistant United Srates seeretary of agriculture. Dr. Martin Van Buren Godbey of his city is likely to enter the primary for the republican nomination for T'nited States Senate, contesting with former Representative Edward Coop- d Col, Guy D. Goff, and it is said his ~ candidacy eventuates snator Duvis Elkins would be one of » main supporters. Dr. Godbey's candidacy would hurt Cooper more than Goff. McAdoo followers in this state are out of the “"dumps” as a result of the Chicago indorsement and work fon a. delegation thut would favor Mr. McAdoo next to John W. Davis. LYNN KIRTLAND, disposition that will be made of | state conven- ! cler | TEAPOT PROBE REACTS TO McADOO ADVANTAGE Arizona Party Chiefs Declare Can- didate Has Not Lost Sup- port of State. Special Dispatch to The Star. PHOENIX, Ariz., February 23.—The Teapot Dome controversy has had a tendency to draw both Coolidge and McAdoo followers closer together in Arizona, leaders say, and point to ve- ports or wires made or sent this week from various campe. Gov. George W. P. Hunt, democrat, wired David Ladd Rockwell, In charge of McAdoo's campaign. that “1 be- lieve employment of Mr. McAdoo as attorney in Mexican matters for Do heny interests constitutes no re why he should not become a candi- date. T still belleve the democratic party should nominate Mr. McAdoo, and that he will be our next Presi- dent The republican part {ed at a banquet, f a stat 1 I vepresent- o1- idge got all but eight votes, Johnson getting six and Hoover each on JAMES W EVENTS MOVE FAST IN BUCKEYE POLITICS | Coolidge Files, McAdoo Prepares for Fight, Cox Will Enter Race Soon. the Associated Press, COLUMB! Ohio, February { Political activity in Ohlo, almost dor- {mant during the past several w today underwent a rejuvenation. Developments of the day, which came with almost Kaleldoscople rapidity, included: Official filing with Secretary State Brown of the declaration candidacy of President Coolidge. Announcement that William G. M- Adoo would carry his fight for the democratic presidential nomination of of effort to capture the Buckeye dele- gates. Officlal ruling by Secretary of State Brown requiring candidates for dele- Eate to the national convention to ob- tain the written consent of the presi- dential candidate whom they wish to support before they may enter the primary. This ruling erses rul- ings of two previous state secreta- ries and closes the delegate lists to those selected by the managers of the various presidential candidates. Dry Leader in Race. Definite entrance of James A. White, former superintendent of the Ohlo Anti-Saloon League, into the contest for the republican gubernatorial nomination, on a platform which in- cluded law enforcement and tax re- duction. McAdoo declaration i expected to file Ty next week. tary of Stats Brown advised W. Wilkin, Cleveland attorney, and H. G, Deweesa of Columbus, at'a con- ference today, that it would be neces- sary to obtain written consent of the former Treasury Secretary _ before delegates could file for him.” The two McAdoo supporters immediately wired Mr. McAdoo at Los Angeles requesting him to forward his consent. Plans Hard Fight. The declaration, it was_indicated, would be file on as the conseni arriy Mr. Brown sald, however, that he would accept a telegraphic jconsent on_condition that it be con- firmed in writing later. Wilkin de- (lared that MeAdoo would make @ determined fight for the Ohio dele- gation. Efforts had been made by politicians, he said. “to close up” the primary and select a convention delegation which they could control. Fonmer Gov. James M. Cox, demo- cratic presidentlal candidate in 1920, it has been indicated, also will be a candidate in Ohlo. From Miaml, Fla., ehruary | he announced several days ago that| he had agreed to the use of his name as a candidate. Written consent for his candidacy is in the hands of Ohio democrats, but he has not yet filed with the secretary of state. NORTH DAKOTA TO VOTE ON 3 DELEGATE SLATES Combination of La Follette and Johnson Forces Against Coolidge Is Hinted. Epecial Dispatch to The Sat.r BISMARCK, N. D, February 23.— Three sets of candldates for dele- gates to the republican national con- vention at Cleveland will go before the voters of North Dakota in the republican primary election of March cording 18, to present plans of Coolidge, Johnson and La Follette { managers. ~ There also will be three { candidates for republican national | committeeman. Political circles have been stirred, however, by & report from La Fol- lette supporters that Johnson would \Witharaw from the North Dakota primary and La Follette would with- Sraw from the South Dakota pri- mary, in _a combined effort to head off Coolidge delegates. John Burke, former Governor of North Dakota and former treasurer of the United States under Woodrow Wilson, now practicing law in Fargo, has announced.that he is a receptive candidate_for justice of the supreme court of North Dakota. W. S NEAL quietly but aggressively, and the ad- | into Ohio and make a determined |C Montana Revives Ford Boom After Oil Disclosures Special Dispatch to The Star. HELENA, Mont., February 23.—No conventlon was necessary to prove that the democratic politicians of Montana are behind W. G. McAdoo, first, last and all the time, for the next President of the United States Senator Walsh is regarded as one of McAdoo's most ardent supporters, and Wheeler is not far behind in his admiration But nobody knows what the people are thinking. There Is no disguise that ihe Doheny charges hurt Mr. McAdoo. While nobody believes he has done wrong, he 1s tarred, however faintly, in the eyes of the people with tl oil stick. In every likelihood he can still carry the' Montana primarics against any other democrat. Mr. Coolldge has lost equally, so it is a standoff. Republicans are s ing little, but it is in the uir t the Teapot scandal fs a terrific blow And if Mr. Coolidge is not nomi- nated. Why, there is Mr, Ford! A month ago the Ford candidacy was considered as good as dead. To- day it is very much alive. LOUIS M. THAYER. CODLIDGE IS GIVEN SCARE INILLINOI Johnson Tour Works Up Sen- timent—McAdoo Still Tops Democrats. Special Dispatch to The Star. CHICAGO, 1L, February though full ef optimism regarding the situation in Illinois, the nagers of the campaign of President Coolidge show signs of uncasiness and di position to alter their local plan It is possible that an Ilinois man- ager may be named within a week. | Herctofore the Coolidge people hav not thought it necess: to put man in charge of the Coolidge cam- paign in this state. Everything look- ed good to ther A short, whirlwind campaign down state by Senator IHiram W. Johnson sufliclent to cause the Coolidge managers to get out of their shell of ovreonfidence—that and perhaps the reaction following the Teapot Dome ofl scandal. Johnson unqui tionably aided his cuus the few 23.—Al- state if an election were held tomor- row, and Senator Johnson has a long ways still to go to overcome the Coolidge popularity in Illinois. MeAdoo Still Favorite. McAdoo continues to be the favorite with the democrats of Illinols, and it is possiblo that the McAdoo forces may be able to smash the organi tion plans for an uninstructed dele- gation. It seems almost certain tha the McAdoo delegates will be e in a numBer of districts, perhaps majority, as the cAdeo people pre dict. The McAdoo clinic held In Ch! last week, which pronoun MeAdoo fit to be the standard of the democrats, was not nee to create McAdoo sentiment in nois. 1t is almost too late for Jumes M. Cox to do anything in Ilinols, al- though he is a favorite here. The primaries will be held April 8 and the jtime for_ filing nominaiing petitions lexpires February 25, If the uninstructed delegates in Illinois then they could go to Al 1ith and later Join in any com- bination to put Cox ‘over, as they did four years ago. One big advantage that the MeAdoo people have is that most of the di contented democrats will rally to the {MeAdoo cause whether they |whoop about McAdoo or not. They iwould like to see the democratic lead- jers turned down, and McAdoo gi them the only opportunity to reg itheir vote of protest, { Bven a number of friends of Len Small admit that he has bee losing ground of late, and the predic tions now are that he' will be d handily by Senator Thurlow G sing- Iton, his opponent, in the republican - in iprimary . The democratic organization is hav 1ing a regular tea party state cam- Ipaign. opposition worthy of note ‘has appeared to the slate candidates, and the real battle of the democrats 1will not be on until after the primary {decisions are recorded. JOHN R. BUTMAN. i | FACTIONAL BATTLE ! BITTERNESS GROWS du Pont-Ball Groups Prepare for Fight to Finish for Dela- ware Control. Special Dispatch to The Star. WILMINGTON, Del., February Factional and state leaders repre- senting the T. C. du Pont and Sena- tor L. Heisler Ball groups have be- gun their battle for control of the state conventlon and committee. To political observers, this contest is almost a repitition of the wrangle of eight vears ago. At that time Col. Henry du Pont, who was United Btates senator from Delaware, was seeking renomination. This time Col. du Pont hopes to continue in control of the party. Alfred 1. du Pont led the forces that brought about the defeat of Col. du Pont in 1916. This time Alfred is opposing T. C. du Pont, who for 'twenty years has been national com- mitteeman from Delaware. Apparently the old grudge between these cousins will not heal and if all things heard gossiped about can be half believed, Alfred 1. will not be satisfied this time unless he has de- feated T. C. for the national com- mittee post. Newspapers alleged to be controlled by Alfred I. have for six months been bombarding the T. C. du Pont aspirations. The Alfred I. du Pont factions are sore, too, over the alleged attempt of Senator Ball and T. C. du Pont to agree on the coming campaign. They have not been appeased over the har- mony conference at Washington and treat all approaches from the Ball group with suspicion. Senator Ball's friends have in a measure repudiated this harmony move in order to satls- fy the Alfred I. du Pont forces, but its & bitter pill to swallow. & C. E. GRAY. ” | | 25— meetings he held in southern Iilinois The Johnson campaizn appears to have been dragged out of the slump in which it has been for several weeks, and the Coolidge leaders are | beginning to sit up and tuke notice. Coolidge doubtless would carry the care a ! i i | i i i i ! | ! I l THE WEEK IN POLITICS Summary of National Developments Based on Reports From The Star's Special Correspondents . and Staff Writers. HIEF political interest of the week centered around William Gibbs McAdoo and public reaction to determination reached at the Chicago conference of his friends that he should remain In the presidentfal race. Democratic political activity now is at the bolling point, with an ever- increasing crop of candidates and near-candidates for the presiden- tial nomination. The week saw little notable change in the republican situation. Retirement of Secretary Denby from the cabinet, which ordinarily might be regarded as an event of major consequence, is not even mentioned by any of the cor- respondents contributing to The Star's weekly survey of the na- tional political _situation. The to force retirement of General Daugherty also s ignored. It gets t mention only from Ohio, Mr. Daugherty has been the primary campaign Attorney s for egate-at-large tional convention. Some ident Coolldge’s Ohio friends are concerned for fear tho Attorney General's strength has been impuired that he cannot be elected and they fear that if he remains on the ticket Hiram Johnson may slip across with one of the Ohlo delegates-at-large. That the republican party as a whole_has suffered as a result of the ofl disclosures there can be no doubt, but the opinion remains that if President Coolidge has suffered at all it is in less degree than his party; and nowhere does it scem that the ofl scandal has redounded to the political ad- vantage of Senator Johnson. The republican program scems to have moved during the week along its destined way to the nomination of Coolidge ko & A study of reports trom all parts of the country must lead to the that Mr. MeAdoo and his managers have cause for dis- appointment over the reception uc- corded the pronouncement of the Clicago conference that Mr. Me- Adoo’s political availability Is un- impaired by the ofl disclosures. There is universal acceptance of the assertion that Mr. McAdoo has been guilty of nothing reflecting upon his integrity as a man and a conclusion lawyer; but when it comes to regarding him as democracy's choice for President that s other matter. Mr. McAdoo's adopted statn a typical situation. cAdoo left homa on his 1 trip he had a right fecl that support of a solid “aliforniadelegation was safely od, He returned last week find his hopes Ly the candidacies of both J Davis and Senator Oscar Un- wood, with an aggressive, even if not impressive, movement under way in behalf of Senator Ree Missouri. Anti-MeAdoo democrats in California had been keeping under cover, if not reconclled. at least prepared to submit to twhat seemed the inevitable. Associa- tion of McAdoo's name with the Doheny interests has given l a | oil them heart and brought them into the open. Washington {s another Pacific coast state which seems to be ning from McAdoo and looking elsewhere. McAdoo men have been in control of the democratic or- ganization in Washington and had planned to tie the delegation up for him. But since the ofl dis- closures there has bean such in- sistent demand for an uninstructed ation that the McAdoo man- now are talking of a com- Reed scouts have been ate, planping for an ag- campaign, while the week beginning of a_boom for and of New York. not lacking Wash- ington democrats who still hope that William Jennings Bryan may have a fourth try at the goal. ® o ok K Moving eastward from the coast, democratic leaders in Arizona declare McAdoo is us strong as he ever was, and there {s no thought but that he wiil have that state's delegation. In Montana, too, the political leaders re-afirm faith in but The Star's correspon- ys there is no dlsgulsing act that he has been weak- ned with the people. Beliof ds ex- ed that McAdoo still can the state, but the rank and file aro casting eves again in the direction of Henry Ford Smith Effort to AW Some of McAdoo's friends In Idaho wired the Chicago confer- ence by all means to keep him in the race, but it {s reported from Bolse that many prominent demo- crats think public_confidence in McAdoo has been shakén. Sentiment for Benator Ralston has taken Indlana by storm, and the democratic state convention seems certain to prosent him formally and Indorse him as a presidential candidate, ~though the big party leaders would prefer to take an uninstructed delegation to New York. Senator Ralston's declaration that he was not a candidate for the nomination, but that he stood ready to serve the people in any. capacity, even as road supervisor, made a big hit with the Hoosfer democracy. The Ralaton boom has spread from Indlana into Michigan, and were it not for the fact that Michigan democrats have Henry Ford on their hands the Indlana senator probably could count on_ substantial Michigan support. But something must be done about Ford. le was entered, without his consent, in the demo- cratic primarfes as a candidate for President, and refuses Lo take even sufficlent notice of it to have his name withdrawn. Therefore, Michigan democrats feel called upon to enter Senator Ferrls as an offsetting candidate, which must be done by next Saturday or not at all. There is no McAdoo talk or activity in Michigan. * k x Illinols s one state where Mc- Adoo seems to be as strong, if not stronger, than he was a month ago. The Illinols organization leaders don't want McAdco and are striving for an uninstructed delegation, with a view, it is as- serted, to delivering it to Gov. Al Smith or some other acceptable candldate. The McAdoo managers are taking advantage of “anti- boss” sentiment and are rallying to the McAdoo banner many demo- crats who care little or nothing about the candldate himself, but are willing to accept almost any one for sake of getting a crack at the machine. The lightning rod which John Barton Payne, former Secretary of the Interlor, run up during the week doesn't seem to have attracted any electrical dis- turbunces in Illinois. Ohio's representative at the Chi- cago conference joined in the vote of “confidence, but many Buckeye democrats who formerly had favored him now regard tha for- mer Secretary as politically un- available. The result is increased activity in behalf of former Gov. Cox, who s showing considerable elements of strength in Illinois, Kentucky and & number of other states. Klsewhere there has been talk that selection of former Sena- tor Pomerene as ofl fraud prosecu- tor might put him in the presi- dential running, but there seems to be no Pomerene sentiment in Ohlo so far. *oxox % Declaration during the week by Gov. Smith of New York that he was not a candidate for “any- thing” is not taken serfously by the politiclans in view of his re- cent stand for enforcement of the prohibition laws, which s re- garded as very much in the nature of a political mancuver. There s a suggestion, though, that it may be the vice presidency, instead of first place on the ticket, at which v. Smith is aiming. pite the Chicago clean bill ith, Connecticut democrats are reported as not satisfied of McAdoo's avallability, and _the weeck was marked by an attack on him by the leading democratic paper_of the state. In Maryland the decision of the Chicago conference is not ae- cepted, and either Underwood or Smith ' is expected to get the state’s delegation, after a com- plimentary ballot or two for Go Ritchie, McAdoo followers in West Vir- ginla are reported to have taken on new courage and to be work- ing for a delegation which will favor 3McAdoo should it appear John W. Davis cannot win. The boom for Senator Reed made Its appearance during the week in New Hampshire, where his friends claim he now s the favorite. Work for Underwood went steadily forward during the week, with practical assurance now that he will have a solid delegation from his home state of Alabama. The opposition. though, has not yet given up the fight, and Mr. Byran is expected to stump the stute shortly in the interest of L. B. Musgrove, who has entered the primaries as a dry candidate against Underwood. (Copyright, 1614, by The Washingt Star.) Erase Taint Of Wetness From Record Seen Special Dispatch to The Star. ALBANY, February 23.—Gov. Smith of New York deniled flatly early this week that he Is a candidate for the democratic presidential nomination and then three days later took a flying plunge fnto the midst of the national political ocean. A year ago he signed the repeal of the Mullen-Gage state prohibition en- forcement act. He was branded from coast to coast as the outstanding wet of the nation. Thursday night he called a conference of the prosecuting and law-enforcement officlals of the state into conference in the capitol long enough to tell them to go back home and enforce the Volstead act. ‘Tuesday, in reply to a point blank question asking if he is a candidate for KLAN FIGHTS UNDERWOOD Senator's Chances to Win Missis- sippi Lessened. Special Dispatch to The Sta; JACKSON, Miss, February 23.— Injection of the Ku Klux Klan into the Oscar Underwood campaign in Mississippi has lessened the chances of the Alabama senator obtaining an instructed delegation to the na- tional democratic convention. The Klan issue was brought to the front here this week when Sena- tor Underwood addressed the joint session of the legislature. Three written requests were left at the table asking his stand on the Klan. In his speech he volced his opposition. The Mississippi delegation four vears ago went instructed for Un- derwood. This year indications ar the delegation will go uninstructed, as Undérwood's visit to the state has kened his strength. Sontane REX B. MAGEE. the presidency, Gov. Smith declare “I am not a candidate for anything. Today his dry-enforcement move is interpreted generally as a decided move on his part to remove the taint of wet- ness from his national reputation and to weaken the assaults dry interests are sure to make on his candidacy. For despite his denials. no one doubia that he i5 a candldate for a place on the na- tional ticket. A rumor is gaining clrculation that the governor is alming high with the intention of landing on the ticket, even if lower dowm. He has maintained an absolute silence on his intentions ex- cept to insist that he is not a candidate. His denials meet with no credence. De- spite the fact, it is now rumored that he really is alming at the vice presi- dency. It is not belleved that any de- nial ‘or afilrmation will be forthcoming from his until at least a month has passed. ROBERT R. ARNOLD. REED CLAIMS STATE. New Hampshire Primaries Set for March 4. Special Dispatch to The Star. | Texas Republicans To Back Creager For Vice President Special Dispatch to The Star. AUSTIN, Tex.,, February 23.—Texas republicans will indorse R. B. Creager ot Brownsville, Tex., for Vice Presi- dent, along with President Coolldge, In the state convention, May 27. They will do this with far less con- fidonce in ning his nomination than they had when the state re- publican executive committee in- dorsed him for Vice President two months ago. Irrespective of the out- come of the Rio Grande Valley land investigation, republicans are willing to admit that nomination of any man is unlikely before a probe ordered by his own controlling political party in Congress, and involving both his public stinding and his pirvate busi- ness transactions, has been well finished. There Is littls doubt that the Texas delegation will be instructed to nomi- nate and support Mr. Creager, because failurg to do £o now would be a vote of lacR of confidence in the Texas na- tional committeeman, and would weaken the party in Texas. 8. RAYMOND BROOKS. MARVLAND T0 GIVE VOTE T0 COOLIDGE Delegation Instructed for' President Seen — Demo- cratic Sentiment Split. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, February 23.—There will be no republican presidential primary in Maryland this year and Cleveland convention vote for President Coolidge. The latter statement was made almost certain and practically all likelihood of a primary was eliminated this week by former Senator Willlam P. Jack- son's announcement that he favers instructed to the nomination of the President. While his action was not unexpected and was forecast several months ago, Senator Jackson's indorsement of the President was stronger than expect- ed and practically closes the fleld. As Senator 0. E. Weller indorsed | the nomination of President Coolidge shortly after he succeeded to the office, party leaders, following the announcement of nator Jackson, which carries w it the in dorgement of W. Biaden Lownde! who controls western Maryland, in mediately started to pick the dele- gates at large to the Cleveland con- vention. On the democratic side it looks like it will be a race betwecn Senator Underwood of Alabama, nd Smith of New York. The action of the self-appointed Chicago conven- tion which exonerated Willlam G. McAdoo from all taint in the Teapot Dome_oil scandal, it is not believed will have any effect on the party leaders in Maryland, who, with but few exceptions, feel that the bringing of his name into the national scandal has practically eliminated McAdoo from the presidential ficld. ‘That therc wil Ibe no primary con- test and that the Maryland delega- tion to the New York convention will go uninstructed, cxcept so far as a complimentary favorite son vots for Gov. Ritchie, Is the prediction of leading politicians in the party. While the delegates will thus be left free to cast their votes for the candidate they believe will make the best stand- ard-bearer for the party, a Strong undercurrent for both Senator Under- wood and Gov. Smith fs noted throughout the state. J. G. DEPONAL STATE RACE GROWS KEEN IN VIRGINIA Mapp to Be Opposed for Governor- ship Nomination—Prison Printing Protested. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., February 23.—For two days there have been reports that & man who has figured in Vir- ginia politics and who has held one the center of the stage and to offer natorfal nomination In opposition to Senator G. Walter Mapp. It so hap- pens that this suggested candidate 1s on record as being opposed to a weakening of the prohibition laws, and in that he is in accord with Senator Mapp and the majority of the voters. The name of this possi- bility is being held in abevance for the good reason that it may be either of two men, in different parts of the state, who are not working in har- mony. They are understood to be cast- ing about and giving high political signs and getting the general lay of the land and to determine if the rum. bling {s a persistent call for the ca didate, but are not calling the name of the possibility except to a few of the known fafthful. 1t is perfectly plain that there is to be another wrecking of the politi- cal machine in Virginia the next gubernatorial campaign, the same that has taken place for many years past, and which machine s still able to move about, with men of suflicient ability and skill to make all the re- pairs that may be necessary after running over a few small obstacles. The alignment of the forces Is being made as far as possible, but the timo is not propitious for the flaring forth of the name of the possibllity who is to reclalm and redeem the state. arly to Run. Right here {8 where a new candi- date is being mentioned, however, and his name mentioned. That gen- tleman is Senator Nat B. Early of Greene, who has been in the Virginia senate and in the house for twenty- seven years, He Is well known as a genulne farmer, a man who lives on a flne estate, and whose crops are fine, profitable and prolific. He fis also a graduate in law, but he for- Gov. | office is again to seek a return to this time as candidate for the guber- | Keystone State Delegations Are Both to Be U npledged Democrats Manifest Sentiment for Smith; Coolidge Holds Strength Despite Disclosures in Oil Probe. Special Dispateh to The HARRISBURG, Pa., February Pennsylvania’s delegutfons in both of the big conventions next summer will bs uninstructed, from present pros- pects. Developments of the last two days in the democratic party, par- ticularly the collapsc of McAdoo cam- paign activit strongly indicate that the party chleftains will do their best to fill the Keystone state seats with men at liberty to take advan- tar. 1 t Pinchot ¢ e way matters a fight on his h; at large seat and v organization suppc ¢ rough traveling to Clev. Coolldge Still Strong. r that President the develon- t 1 estigation «f the prople be a fortnight ag their own fa Towover, ir s roubles, e making a tage of conditions which may arise | much out of 611, in a free-for-all ruce. The policy of [ FBrfu stive demos . : o | eratic MeAdoo the republican loaders is to elect an |the Philadelphi conference on Thare uninstructed delegation prepared to day was a dramatic chieek to the boon vote for Coolidge. which has been carcfully worked While events may cause a change, | bryior, ! R Rl 1t locks very much now as though this program would go through. Hence Pennsylvania would present the unusual spectacle of the second largest delegations in cach body un- pledged. Movements have sprung up in be Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for elec- tion of a state delegation pledged out and out to the President and there is a tendency among part pers in the state in the fl {tion. The state organization is so |uj well intrenched, however, that only |a two things could change it. One | b 'CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS | | { { their delegates to the national c {in the primary becaus 1 | i would ba a desire expressed by the President and the other to head off forces, field & d_the field, The democrats ha ght over the state p in Philadelphin contest for nation etween the Aoy nd there 1 commlitt and B st McA A. BOYD HAMILTON CONVENTION DATE SET Cummings Named Chairman, But| ‘Will Find Opposition as Mc- | Adoo Supporter. Special Dispatch to The Star. HARTFORD, Conn, Counecticut February democrats will o on vention on May § at Music Hall, N, Haven. It is consldered National Committeeman | Cummings of Stamf warm sup- | porter of McAdoo a his chief spokesman at the recent Chicago con- ference, has been invited to be tem- | porary chairman of the democratic | State convention, the acceptance i . carrying with it the right to deliver | the keynote speech. Mr. Cumming: Special Dispateh to The St REED FORCE BUSY IN WASHINGTON Scouts Look Over Situation as McAdoo Sentiment in State Is Waning. ATTLE, outs” of- sourl have bee W state dur- can hardly boost MeAdoo in address | ing the last weel. a result of s temporary chalrman, at the ex-|ghetr etivitics Herman . Ross pense of other democratic presi- | ol uctivities Ierman W. Toss, dential aspirants, but it may be ex- | Seattle shipping man and a former pected at thi iuftuence ’of” the | member of the democratic state ad- temporary chairman, who, according | ministration, has announced le would to custem, s likely to be continued | "7 o f hh,’,‘ Anopited e youli as permanent chairman, will be felt| very llke ead a campalgn here to in behalf of the former secretary ¥. While Mr. ings is not alone among th s in the state in still clinging to MeAdoo, he will encoun decided opposition, ' H. I HORTC candidacy of the | of the as | conventi Washington under the W d Recd supporters to the L Le: ates , former distriet ey for castern e | tstration, ha ed a campaign fc York. { The democratic state vention GRows IN INDIAN { moets in Seattle May 2. McAdoo peo- iple have to date been in control of he party machine However, sine { thy apot osures Senator Denies Candidacy, But|® Would Answer Call by Voters, He Intimates. spateh to The Star. APOLIS, Ind, February 23, —=8enator Samuel M. Ralston, during| ¢ the ten days he has been in Indiana. has dispelled all doubts that he is in a receptive mood for the democratic presidential nomination. The senator till stands pat on his original decla- ration that he is not a candidate and that he will not be a candidate, but | this is now qualified with tho as. sertion that he Is ready to serve the public in any capacity he might be called on to fill. or Ralston’s name is out the | democrat mentioned here in con- nection with the presidency. Senator | Ralston's candidacy will not be filed | it would be | useless for any other candidate to enter the state. It still is a question whether the state convention will in- struct the national delegation to present the senator's tame to the na- tional convention, but whatever course i5 adopted it is a foregone conclusion that the delegation will be_for Ralston. Thomas Taggart's bold stroke in indorsing Dr. Carlet B. McCul- louch for the democratic nomination for governor from & field of five con- testants caused a 'shiver to run up and down the spincs of the Ralston boosters for a time this week, but as the full effect of the move becomes | apparent the alarmists are breathing easler. Taggart practically clinched McCullouch’s nomination, HAROLD C. FREIGHTN JOHNSON FIGHT ON. Special Dispateh to The SIOUX FALLS, 8. D.. February 23— Senator Hiram Johnson's opening campaign in South Dakota this week drew “thousands of the man and woman _voters of the state. His South Dakota supporters are of the opinion that the serles of speeches he made in the state v materiully improve his chances here, while th supporters of President Coolldge in | outh Dakota mafntain that Senator Johnson failed to arouse the enthusi- asm he aroused four years ago. Both Senator Thomas Sterling. re- publican, who seeks u renominution to the United States Senate, and Gov. W. H. McMaster, republican, his op- ponent, are actively in the field making speeches throughout the state in behalf of their candidacles. The senatorial fight promises to be & close | o one. ALFRED BURKHOLDER. n: o a b £ P ti n MANCHESTER, N, H.,, February 23. sook that for the more lucrative and —Primary day in New Hampehire has been set for Tuesday, March 4 Thursday was the last day for del- egate candidates to flle. The an- nouncement that United States Sena- tor George H. Moses would be a delegate at large, pledged to Presi- dent Coolldge, has satisfied many in the republican ranks. Former Gov. Roland H. Spaulding, who was asked to oppose Senator Moses In the event that the senator would not pledge for Coolidge, did not file. To make matters interesting for Senator Moses, a number of candidates filed, pledged to Coolidge, In opposition to Mose: In the democratic ranks sentiment Siing the arger Zollowing: . o claim o 3 i J. 3. McCARTHY. | | satisfactory pursuit of farmer. Rural Newspapers Angered. The rural newspapers of the state are beginning to show considerable wrath at the operations of the print- ing plant in the state penitentiary, Jetters having been sent out to the county clerks and others calling at. tention to this enterprise, asking that such printing as may be needed be ordered from the penitentiary. | Except {n the fifth district, all the candidates for Congress from Vir- inia are to have plain salling for this year. Senator Booker of Halifa is avowedly in the race against Rep- resentative J. Murray Hooker of Pat- rick, and that affair promises to fur- nish’ all sorte of \entertainment i t part of Virginia. kD HOR%CE A. HAWKINS, Additional political news will be found on page 5. ( | | i o oTn J. Has the wo ment.” —CHAI The Book That Shows Uncle Sam At Work Special D republicans eleven congressio: to as 1spond to his re-entr: ' If the response some nated THE EVENING STAR COUPON “THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT” By Frederic J. Haskin up to 150 miles, 60 sreater dist rate for Z pounds. ] { democ is on the {n- Hiram Johnson v nothing, Ti. ttle Coolid, now numbers ,000 voters. JAMES DE K. BROWN COOLIDGE BACKERS FIGHT LA FOLLETTE President’s Followers to Make Race for Delegation in Eleven Dis- triets in Wisconsin, ch to The Star. MADISON, Wi Fe ruary Ui Senator La Follette will not be per mitted to run away with an uncon- tested delegation to the repub convention. Cons supporting P oolidge have determined to give h fight in 2 majority, if not all, of distriets, the move for a Coolide looms the figure of forme: Philipp, who served thres cutive terms in the executiv: Mr. Philipp, after four years ational Back of retirment from public life, e staging a com ate campaign Is s rtain how ack id to be the vi into is encou hilipp, according to the : of his Miwauk polit at t but the oned s conservatives have four delegates national committe cen to Wisconsin, some specnlatiol faction 1 This was done after . L. Ekern, a La F ruled that it w so under the prixn utenant, to do 1t is pointed out, however, that ti rimary law explicitly provides thi: vote of any elector who votes than four delegates at 1 nrze would b cted the RALSTON. Present this coupon and $1.00 at the Business Office of The Evening Star and secure your copy of the book, a 5-color map of the United States, 28x22 inches, and a 32- page booklet containing the Constitution of the United States. Ada Mall Orders. for postaxe 300 miles, Se; ces, usk postmaster o American Government.” by kin, Is an_admi rk of the Departn RLES E. HUGHES