Evening Star Newspaper, July 11, 1924, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO! D. C, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1924 BRYAN PLEDGES AID [T0 PARTY'S CHOICE Pays Tribute to Davis and Tells of His Brother’s Ability and Record. i r f LISTS MANY ECONOMIES Declares Governor Has Risen Po- litically Because of Activities, | Saving Much fay People. Confidence in the success of the Democrats next November with such a strong ticket as represented by John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan was expressed by William Jennings Bryan in an interview today in his suite in the Lafayette Hotel, where he is stopping. He plans to leave late this afternoon for St. Louis where he will join Mrs. Bryan. Mr. Bryan has made no plans for the campaign. He has nothing but praise for the Democratic presi- dential choice, having high respect for his opinions, although not in sym- Pathy with his former business con- nections, but he believes that when Mr. Davis mekes his acceptance ®peech the presumptions which any might have because of his corporate connections will be wiped away. For his brother Mr. Bryan was full ©f praise, the former having been his Secretary _and__business manager, Jooking “after William J.'s business dor many years. He told of his work in Nebraska where he has saved the Teople hundreds of thousands of «oliars. Pledges Support to Ticket. Mr. Bryan refeored to reports in #ome newspapers which had been mis- leading as to his intention not to ®upport the ticket. “As soon as the nomination was an- ®ounced I told newspaper men that I would support the ticket,” he said. UWhen my brother was nominated Vice President I added: T still intend o support the ticket.” 1 opposed the nomination of Mr. Davis. always explaining that the objection was not personal; that 1 entertained the highest opinion of him as a man and regarded him as a man of exceptional ability. I never questioned his own per: 1 attitude on public questions. My only objec- tion was that his professional con- nections as attorney for big corpora- tions raised a presumption with the masses that would be difficult to over- come. When he was nominated 1 at once announced my intention to sup- port him, adding that I preferred to make my ficht with the Democratic party and to correct within the party any ‘mistakes the party might make, instead of attempting to correct them by securing defeat of my party and the triumph of another party. Says Davis Wanted Gov. Bryan. “This is the position T took in 1904, hen Judge Parker was nominated. enty years ago, when the party nominated a candidate to whom 1 was opposed, I went to the New York dele. £ation and told them that Nebraska Would support any candidate for Vice President whom Judge Parker pre- ferred. I was not willing to embar- rass him by aiding in the selection of a running mate who was obje tionable to him. I did the same this year. ‘As soon as Mr. Davis was nomi- nated I told the West Virginia dele- gation that 1 would support the c didate whom Mr. Davis preferred, I would have done so even if it been necessary to oppose brothe Charley. But, much to my surprise, Mr. Davis favored the nomination of Gov. Bryan, not because he was my brother, but because he filled the re- quirements set forth by Mr. Davls, who desired, first, & man from the a man who was pros | third, a man who was t just so happened that Gov. Bryan is the chief executive of a state near the center of the icultural section He is a_progressive and he is dry Senator Walsh would have met these conditions. but he declined. Mr. Mere- | i dith would also have met them, but he declined. ~ After e of elicibles, which was reduced by these declinations, Mr. Davis expressed himself as favorable to Bryan. His decision would have been the same if Gov had not been a relative of mine Pleased With Davis. “I conferred with Mr. Davis vester- day afternoon and found him delight- fully frank in his discussion of politi- cal ‘questions, and I believe his inter- pretation of ‘our splendid Democratic platform will zo far toward overcom- ing profe e the pre ns raised by his sional ¢ ons and make it for men like myself to support him. His sneeches can do more than any other kind of literature to con- vince progressiveness. His first state- ment—that there can be no compromise with reaction—is construed as very important p “1 can probably speak more under- Standingly in regard to Gov. Brvan than any one else can, because he has been long t intim, T YOUR wonstration T SPECTAL SUMMER M. M. Watker. Col, n.w.. formerls head tuner % and Knahe (o SONAL PRINTED STATION noteheads, ‘100 envelopes, $1.50: dtop. posal for samplex. 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My cor- respondence became 8o heavy follow- ing the campaign of '96 that 1 was compelled to put my work in the hands of a secretary. 1 asked him to take charge of my correspondence, From that time until he was elected Sovernor tyo years ago he was my secretary, Ty political manager, the publisher of my paper when it was organized, and the superintendent of my business affairs. Cites Gov. Bryan's Record. “Charley has acquaintances with public men second to none. He has Supported he four amendments to the Constitution and all reform leg- islation with which I have been con- nected. He advocated woman suf- trage long before I did, my advocacy not having started until it became a national issue. esides assisting me in_all na- tional matters, he gradually took leadership in municipal affairs in Lincoln, having been elected mayor of that city in spite of a large Re- publican majority. He is responsible for the establishment of the munic- ipal coal yard, which saved the people $150.000 in one winter. 1t was his record in municipal affairs that did more than anything else to secure the nomination for governor, and his rec- ord as governor was a large factor in securing him the nomination for Vice President. “He is running on his own recora —that record will strengthen the ticket as it becomes known. He has reduced expenses, and by his fight on the gasoline monopoly is reducing the expenses to state for that product several dred thou has als bringing the coal men and the consumers together all over Nebraska, effected a saving of more than a million dollars a year in coal. He compelled a 33 per cent reduc- tion in the price of gravel, an act that saved $7,000 alone in one short piece of road of about ten miles. He has developed into a very able execu- tive and_a very efficient political manager, being especially experfenced in the work of organization. —_—— CALLSLAFOLLETTE COMMITTEETOD. . Johnston to Start Work of Picking Running Mate for Progressive. the people of the hun- sand dollars per month. by He BRANDEIS IS MENTIONED Senator Wheeler and Huston Thompson Also Being Groomed. Session Tomorrow. Executive committee members of the Conference for Progressive Po- litical Action were summoned today to meet in Washington tomorrow to take preliminary steps for the com- pletion of the presidential candidacy of Senator La Follette of Wisconsin. The call was issued by William H. Johnston, president of the Interna- tional Association of Machinists, who served as temporary chairman of the convention at Cleveland which in- dorsed Senator La Follette's candi- dacy. The selection of a vice presidential candidate, by action of the Cleveland convention, was left to committee ac- tion after conferences with Senator La Follette and representatives of other groups interested in his candi- dacy. The preliminary session here tomorrow is expected to make ar- rangements and to canvass the situa- tion. No Sign by La Follette. o spokesman for Senator La Follette aid to have had as yet any indication | of a certain choice for the second place the convention left vacant. With the conclusion of the Democratic convention at New York a number of the La Fol- lette adherents have returned to Wash- ngton, and the discussion of prospects has been resumed in a tentative way. ace are Justice deis of the Supreme Court, Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Montana, and Hus- ton Thompson, a Demoeratic member of the Federal Trade Commission. Only one drift of sentiment has been marked in the discussions thus far, per- sons_interested in the movement ap- parently considering that Senator La Follette's status as a_Republican mem- ber of naming of a vice presidential candidate ho has been identified with the Demo- ic party. Senator La Follette himself has with- held all public statement on the subject of the campaign and the candidates, al- though in recent days he has recrived numerous visitors and admirers at home. LOUISIANA Special Dispateh to The Star. BATON ROUGE, La, July 11— Louisiana is feeling particularly elated over the selection of John W. Dav the standard bearer of Democracy, this state's delegation having stood by him from the first bal- lot to the last, excepting for the one ballot when twenty complimentary votes were cast for Martin Behrman. Bra as Rev. Dr. R. S. Coupland, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, in New Orleans, has been intimately ac- quainted with Mr. years. He is elated. Paul H. Maloney, commissioner of public utilities, who was at the con- vention, summarized impressions as follows: “Mr. Davis' views on prob- lems of peculiar interest to Louisana inctly met the approval of our delegation. If he is elected, we may expect fair treatment of such ques- tions as the river, the tariff on our products, discriminatory freight rates, ete.” Davis for many Women Are Pleased. Women who rejoiced over the se- lection of Mr, Davis were Mrs. Ed- ward L. Pilsbury, chairman of the women's division of the old regulars in New Orleans; Mrs. George P. Thompson, widely known club leader, and Mrs. Joseph L. Fischer, chairman of the recently organized State Legis- lative Council of Women. Louisiana’s unbroken adherence to the West Virginian brings some of the leaders of the Pelican state dele- gation into the national limelight, in the opinion of prominent politicians. Nicholas G. Carbajal, who has just returned, said there were rumors that if Mr. Davis is elected former Gov. J. Y. Sanders of Louisiana would be certain of being invited into the cabinet. Snnders Was Steadfast. Mr. Sanders is regarded as having kept the light burning for John W. Davis during the long period in the balloting when the 20 votes from Louisiana, with a part of the West Virginia delegation, were the only tallies counted up for Mr. Davis. Mayor McShane also. has the im- pression that Mr. Sanders won a com- manding position in the councils of the party, particularly in the event of Mr. Davis' election. “If Democracy wins, Mr. Sanders probably will go in the cabinet,” the mayor said. A. W. NEWLIN. _— Fortunate for Both. Vrom the London Opinion. Wife—I don't feel like myself to- night Husband—Then wo ought to haye a ’ the Senate should require the [ WORRIES LEADERS Democrats Would Feel Easier If He Would Pledge _ His Support. HOPE FOR HELP LATER Californian Has It in Power to Give Great Impetus to Davis Ticket. BY DAVID LAWRENCE. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, July 11.—Two out- standing personalities in the Demo- cratic party were defeated—they rep- resented opposite conceptions of politics during the battle, and the contrast still remains in defeat. Nothing perhaps has caused as much talk since the convertion adjourned as the difference in the way Gov. Al Smith of New York accepted his loss of the nomination and the way Wil- liam Gibbs McAdoo took to heart the thwarting of his ambitions. ‘With a sportsmanship typical of his whole career, smiling, cherishing no grievance and harboring no grudge, the Governor of New York pledged himself to “take off his coat and also vest” in working for the Davis and Bryan ticket. William _Gibbs McAdoo weighed down by the keenest disappointment a man can suffer in political life, sent simply a message of congratulations to John W. Davis. No statement pledging support was issued, even though close friends who conferred with the former Secretary of the Treasury urged him to do so. He ha remained silent largely because he cannot say he is glad of the result and be honest with himself. He may announce his intention to support the ticket after his return from Europe. For the moment the consciousness of a battle lost that he thinks should not have been lost Is too great to bring any expression. Campaign Six Years Old. For the McAdoo campaign was ill- fated almost from the start. It did not begin a few months ago. It be- gan six years ago, just after the armistice was signed and Mr. McAdoo resigned as Secretary of the Treas- ury and director general of railroads. It “was then that worshipers of Mc- Adoo began to talk of his availability for the presidency. ~He had favored railroad “labor while in office. He had built up a personal following among the large number of federal employes who were under the Treas- ury Department with its immense bu- reaus, especially of internal revenue. For leaving the cabinet Mr. McAdoo was_criticized by his foes, who said he did not wish to be entangled in the political handicaps of the last two years of the Wilson administra tion.” When he became counsel for the movie people he was again as- sailed as trying to keep in the lime- light of publicity. He made his home 1 California, for he realized that he Id not get the indorsement of the New York state democracy as long as Tammany Hall was powerful, and it showed no signs of decay under Charley Murphy. San Francisco a Starter. It was largely through the influ- ence of strong McAdoo men that the Democratic convention was brought to San Francisco in 1920. It seemed certain that McAdoo would be a can- didate. Something intervened that has never been explained. Mr. Mc- Adoo declined to be a candidate. His friends ignored his declination. They said he was embarrassed because he was a son-in-law of President Wil- son and that the latter did not want his former cabinet officer to make the race. There have been well de- fined reports that Mr. Wilson cher- ished the idea he might be restored in health and be given the nomina tion. Anyway, McAdoo was an out- standing candidate. His supporters locked horns with those of A. Mitch- ell Palmer, whose delegates finally broke to James M. Cox. Hardly had the campaign of 1920 been completed when the struggle inside the Democratic national com- mittee began. Friends of McAdoo asserted themselves. Only after many months of effort was a_compromise chairman named to head the Demo- cratic national committee—Cordell Hull, who has fulfilled expectations in keeping his hands off the pre-con- vention fight of 1924. Fought Oil Charge. Engaging Judge Rockwell, who had been J. M. Cox’s manager, was expected to line up the Cox followers. Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina, intimate friend of McAdoo and one of the ablest political generals in America, was the logical choice of the McAdoo men, but he was disinclined to give up his law practice. Then came some intensive organization work, and it cannot be doubted that last January McAdoo had the nomination won—he had the delegates and a strong sentiment behind him. The Teapot Dome scandal turned the tide. Mr. McAdoo's relations with E. L. Doheny were legiti- mate professionally, but unwise political- ly. The former Secretary of the Treas- ury is a fighter. He could not see why an unjust criticism should take him from the race. He stuck to it. His followers gave him a loyaity unparalleled in Amer- ican politics. But the oil controversy created division in the party ranks and gave other candidates a chance. It looked as if McAdoo was doomed. Ku Klux Issue Raised. Then came the Georgia primaries— another turning point. Senator Un- derwood had come out against the Ku Klux Klan and was encountering opposition in southern states. Me- Adoo did not seek Klan support, but many klansmen tacked themselvés on to his cart and gave him support. It started the whole Klan war in the northern states. Men like George Brennan of Illinois and other leaders vowed they nevé® would support Me- Adoo. Mr. Brennan said he had no personal prejudice but simply could not expect to carry Cook County for the local ticket with a candidate sus- pected of accepting Klan support. The management of the McAdoo campaign has been criticized. There are some McAdoo men assailing it now, pointing to mistakes and blun- ders. ~But broadly speaking, it was efficient. It was effective. ~All the management in the world, however, could not get two-thirds of the dele- gates. , The McAdoo chieftains had hopes of a majority and thought they saw an opportunity for two thirds, but they did not reckon on the co- hesion ‘of the anti-McAdoo forces. Usually the favorite son delegations dissolve and help the leaders. This time they were held together by the promises of the Smith group, who could not themselves win, but who were determined to block McAdoo. Two-thirds Bugbear. There will always be discussion of whether the two-thirds rule is wise. It is like the question of a filibuster in Congress. When the end justifies the means these things are defended. The prestige of the two-thirds rule did not suffer on this occasion, for a majority of the delegates were con- vinced that the one-third veto power kept them from making an indiscreet nomination. As soon as the two lead- ers were eliminated it took only four ballots for John W. Davis to be nomi- nated. He got a majority in less than an hour’s time. The band wagon appeared and all clambered aboard. As for the McAdoo following it will g0 to Davis almost entirely. There is a possibility that Daniel C. Roper will_be prominently associated with the Davis campaign. John W. Davis will have the Woodrow Wilson strength in the party. Mrs. Wilson Helps. Mrs. Wilson has sent him a cordial letter saying that if her husband were ! Approval of Davis Indicated AI]“[] S“'ENGE 1o| In National Survey by The Star Expert Political Writers Declare Nominee Held in High Regard, While Bryan Is Supported in Agricultural States. ‘What does the country think of the nomination of John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan and the chances for party success What is the reaction, now that there are three full-fledged candidates about to enter a battle royal for the presidency? Realizing that these are the ques- tions that all persons interested in American politics are asking these days, The Evening Star has made a canvass through its corps of special correspondents throughout the states. These correspondents have each inter- viewed representative citizens and best political strategists and fore- casters In their respective balliwicks, irrespective of party affiliations. The first of the impressions appear today. Others will follow. The opinions of La Follette leaders and followers, of old-line Repub- licans, “progressive” Republicans, Coolidge Republicans and Dawes Re- publicans: of McAdoo Democrats and Smith Democrats, of Willlam Jennings Bryan Democrats and of the party organization; of labor leaders, of professional ' and business men, of ministers of the gospel and the man In the street have all been sought The Star correspondents also have listened-in to comment made in crowds that gathered about bulletin boards and which was frankly e: pressed without any expectation that it would be flashed by wire to the National Capital as an indication of the sentiment of the people. Davis Is Praised. is the answer? and foremost What First comes the Spectal Dispateh to The Star. MADISON, Wis, July 11.—Except for expressions by the men directing the La Follette presidential cam- paign, little, so far, has been heard of the impression created by the nom- |ination of John W. Davis and C. W. |Bryan. The La Follette leaders evi- dently intend to emphasize the rela- tions between Mr. Davis' law firm and the Morgan banking interests, and to base the campaign on the idea that the nominations of both old parties were controlled by large business in- terests. The Davis-Bryan campaign in Wis- consin will have to be built from the ground up. Neither of the candidates figured in the calculations of Demo- cratic state leaders. The state is di- vided nearly equally between sup- porters of Gov. Al Smith and W. G. McAdoo. Most of the leading Demo- crats are on their way home from New York. From Chicago comes the statement of John M. Nelson, manager of Mr. La Follette's campaign, that the choice of Mr. Davis means the elec- tion of Senator La Follette to the presidency. Governor Backs La Follette. Gov. John J. Blaine, who is cam- paigning in the north, declared the Davis nomination was the worst that could have been made. He speaks as a La Follette adherent. Fred Holmes, editor of La Follette's magazine, indexed the opinion in his camp when he said the nomination of Davis had brightened Senator La Fol- lette’s prospects. ““Wall street interests have the can- didates of the major parties” Mr. Holmes said. “The west has no other hope than in La Follette. The fight is now between those who would plunder the people and the people themselves.” That the nomination of Mr. Bryan will dull the edge of the La Follette attack is unlikely. Senator La Fol- lette has never tolerated any school of radicalism other than his own in his state. Three times Wisconsin went against W. J. Brvan by heavy majorities, Mr. La Follette supporting the Republican nominee each time. Mr. La Follette condemned the Roose- velt insurgency of 1912 in harsh terms, and Roosevelt received only enough popular votes to give the electoral vote to Mr. Wilson. In the opinion of M. C. Riley, a Mc- Adoo lieutenant, Mr. Davis will prove a candidate upon whom Democratic factions may unite. In Mr. Riley's opinion the Democrats are offered an unusual opportunity by the three- cornered battle. The cholce of Mr. Davis will serve to appease the dry element in the Democratic party, which fought Gov. Smith vigorously in the primary. It means that speclal efforts will be re- quired to keep the Democratic labor element, strongly for McAdoo, out of the La Follette camp. J. C. RALSTON. NORTH DAKOTA Special Dispatch to The Star. BISMARCK, N. Dak., July 11.—The nomination of John W. Davis as Democratic presidential ~ standard bearer, is something of a cold blanket upon Democrats of North Dakota. While there is almost universal agreement that Mr. Davis is of high character and qualified to be Presi- dent, the Democratic leaders in this state generally were for McAdoo, be- lieving he would appear more to the radical vote and perhaps wrest the state from La Follette and Coolidge. One of the most prominent Demo- cratic leaders in the state, himself a conservative, declared on hearing of Davis' nomination, “He will be beata en worse than Cox was in 1920.” Fears of Deadlock Lessened. Many Republicans who see an ominous cloud in the La_ Follette candidacy, were pleased with the se- tection of Davis, believing that if the election should be thrown into the ‘House of Representatives there would be, in Davis and Coolidge, two men of great ability and integrity to choose from. The radicals did not disguise their pleasure of the nomination. They believe that they can brand Davis as “a Wall street man” and beset Cool- tdge with thé results of the Wash- ington investigations, and carry the state for La Follette, the nomination of Gov. Bryan is regarded as a shrewd ‘move and pleased Democrats who believe his nomination will heal the wounds of his brother's attacks on Davis and his own radical views in many respects will help in coral- ling the western vote. NEAL. —_——— Some Scoundrel. From the London Mail, “She was deceived in him; poor Deceived tn Jack?" ‘Dreadfully. She thought it was love that was making him so pale and thin, and it was only going with- out food s as to buy her presents. alive she was sure he would be glad of the nomination of his former col- league. It is known that Mr. Wilson expressed himself favorably toward John Davis shortly before he died and spoke of him as a possibility for the 1924 campaign. The Smith support will be given Davis and the McAdoo following will fall in line in due time. But the poli- ticlans would feel easier just the same if William Gibbs McAdoo were to say something about his intention to sup- port the ticket. (Copyright, 1924) opinion, which is unanimous except for some La Follette partisans, that John W. Davis is a high-grade gen- tleman of unusual talent, training, experience, ability and achievement, who, if elected, ‘will fill the presi- dency with distinction. He' is considered generally through- out the states, as “the best choice that could be made” by the Demo- crats. The efforts of La Follette boosters to disparage the Davis candidacy by emphasizing his standing as a cor- poration attorney are discounted even in the strongholds of radicalism. The suggestions that organfzed la- bor will turn from Davis as a “silk stockinger” and predisposed to cor- porations rather than the working man are taken “with a grain of salt" in some states and by some leaders of organized labor, while in some other States an immediate swing of labor to the La Follette cause is seen—such as Washington and Ne- vada. Wisconsin is to be a battle ground for the labor vote. Farmers Pleased. The survey was made with special interest in the northwest because of the farmer vote, and it was found that the farmers are ready to give Davis and Bryan an attentive hear- ing to see what is promised. The nomination of Charles W. Bryan as Davis' running mate is generally considered as good politics to allay possible antagonism from William J. Bryan and as a concession to the farming interests, with an under- standing that the needs of the farm- ers will be given sympathetic con- sideration. Bryan's home state is es- pecially pleased with this nomination as a happy solution to heal party wounds and factional feeling. Southern states express elation over the ticket and predict strong support. MINNESOTA Special Dispateh to The Star. ST. PAUL, Minn., July 11.—Appar- ently the nomination of John W. Da- vis as the Democratic candidate for the presidency is satisfactory to the members both of his own party and the Republicans of Minnesota. Democrats, a majority of whom fa- yored the ‘nomination of Gov. Al Smith of New York, because of his well defined attitude of opposition to the Volstead law, are pleased that the bitter fight between Smith and Mc- Adoo, that had dragged religion into politics, would not be a factor in the coming campaign. Then, too, the fact that Davis also is said to favor a modification of the bone dry statute is an additional cause of rejoicing among the majority of the party in this state. ‘Wins Friends in St. Paul. The nominee was a Minnesota vis- itor as president of the American Bar Association, at its convention held in the Twin Cities last year and made A number of personal acquaintances. His address at the convention, in | which 'he took a positive stand against congressional encroachment on the powers of the United States Supreme Court and advocated sub- mission of constitutional amendments to a vote of the people, also won him the friendship of many whom he did not meet personally. The Democratic” party in Minne- sota had almost disappeared as a political factor in state affairs, due to drains upon its ranks in the rural districts by the farmer-labor move- ment. but today state leaders are en- couraged’in the belief that under the banner of Davis and Bryan they will be able to recall many former ad- herents and roll up an old-time vote in November. View of the Republicans. Republicans rejoice that the Cool- idge opponent is to be a man who will not encourage radicalism within his party, and. who, if by any pos- sibility he should be elected, will ¢ Geavor to hold congressional enact- ments along safe and sane lines, as contrasted to the fantastic Soclalist theories of the La Follette bloc. The Pioneer Press (independent), which favors the re-election of Presi- dent Coolidge, editorially says of Mr. Davis: “None' but the most narrow- minded of partisians can fail to admit that Mr. Davis Is an excellent selac- tion, and a man in whose hands the welfare of this country would be safe, Like his opponent, Mr. Coolidge, he i neither a trimmer nor a pussy. footer. On controversial questions there no doubt about where he stands. This view is indorsed by many prominent Republicans, both in offi- cial and private life, in the state. H. B. CROZIER. WASHINGTON Special Dispatch to The Sta: SEATTLE, Wash,, July 11.—Wash- ington State Democrats who have been watching the deadlock at New York from long distance voiced their disappointment today over the na- tional ticket. The general feeling among the rank and file of the party is that the Democratic ticket will run third here this yvear, being head- ed by the Republicans and the La Follette movement. Davis is not known to the Democrats or to the great mass of independent voters. The hopes of the Washington Democrats were pinned on McAdoo. When it became known that McAdoo could not be nominated the railroad men on whom the Democratic lead- ers had looked for strong support swung at once to La Follette, carry- ing union labor which had been fa- vorable to McAdoo and the national Democratic program. The loss of the railroad vote and the deflection of organized labor, along with the fact that the Farmer-Labor party had jolned forces with the communists and radical labor and farmer vote, has cut from under the Democrats the big vote the party leaders have been making a strong bid for. Expect Decreased Vote. The general consensus of opinion among the rank and file of all par- tles is that Davis and Bryan will not poll as many votes in this state this year as Cox and Roosevelt did four Yyears ago. As a result of the situation it is doubtful at this time if the Democrats will be able to complete their congressional state and legis- lative tickets. The advent of Davis as the Demo- cratic leader and La Follette as an independent near radical candidate is taken by the old line Republicans and Democrats as meaning the purg- ing of the two older parties in this state of the type of politician who seeks nomination under the primary laws in the two older parties, not be- cause of sympathy with the princi- ples or doctrines, but in the hopes of getting public office. The fight now Tests between Coolidge and La Fol- lette With a large mass of Democratic voters preparing to vote for the Re- publican nominee rather than face a division in the electoral college which might mean the election of La Fol- lette. JAMES DE K. BROWN. Agreeable to Him. From Everybody’s Magazine. “Bang!” went the rifles at the m neuvers. “00-00!" screamed the pretty girl— a nice, decorous, surprised little scream. She stepped backward into the surprised arms of a young man. “Oh,” said she, blushing, “I was frightened by the rifles. I beg your pardon. “Not at all,” said the young man. 1Let’s go over and watch the artil- ery.” NEBRASKA BSpecial Dispatch to The Star. OMAHA, Nebr.,, July 11.—Nebraska Democrats, as a whole, like the Davis-Bryan ticket nominated at New York. With Gov. Bryan as one mem- ber the feeling here is that Demo- crats have a good chance to carry this state. This would not have been the case had not at least one candidate of the progressive type been chosen, The Nebraska delegation, ,which badly split through balloting on the presidential nominee, united on Bryan at the start, apparently indi- cating a solution of previous con- troversies. Willlam Ritchie, jr., former com- mander of the Nebraska American Legion and 2 cousin of Gov. Ritchie of Maryland, spoke the thought of most Democrats today when he said that if the pronouncements of John W. Davis are such as to convince the west that the Democratic party is a unit to give aid against tariff exac- tions to which the west ascribes much of its financial difficulty, the presence of Gov. Bryan on the ticket will hold the Democratic strength he obtained two years ago in his 50,000 majority, and cause whatever strength La Follette acquires to come largely from the Republican side. The fact that Gov. Bryan by ac- cepting the nomination, eliminates himself from the next state cam- paign as a Democratic candidate for re-election as governor cends to heal any factional difficulty here. Reception for Bryan. Nebraska Democrats already have formed in Omaha a state Davis-Bryan Club. Preparations are under way to give Gov. Bryan a big reception when he returns, and indications point to healing of party wounds that will compel the Republicans to put forth their utmost endeavor in the fall if they expect to hold the “normal Re- publican_majority” generally accred- fted to Nebraska. Gov. Smith had three delegates sup- porting him from Nebraska, and this Droportion to the total of sixteen probably represents the wet influence in the party in the state as a whole, which wouid have been entirely sat- isfied with a Smith and Bryan ticket It is recognized here that Davis is a candidate who must create a fol- lowing. So far as Nebraska is con- cerned. he executed a master stroke in advising Mr. Bryvan's nomination, for President Coolidge is very pop: ular. Gov. Bryan has not laid so_much stress on a “dry Nebraska” as did his brother when living here. He is more of a politician than a crusader. He is a tireless campaigner and a man who very much desires his own way. But the things he has champloned have won Nebraska votes and are likely to do So again here and elsewhere. Republicans view Gov. Brvan as a man ‘who won by taking advantage of a wave of independent feeling. His platforms have been anathema from their point of view, but they have brought votes GEORGE F. FISHER. I0OWA Special Dispateh to The Star DES MOINES, Towa, July 11.—Only once since the Republican party was organized has Towa been anything but Republican in a national election. | That was when Roosevelt ran with | mocracy. Mavor Curley of Boston is| - the Progressives and Iowa went for | {he oniy aspirant to date for tne rocdsa : Democratic nomination for governor Woodrow Wilson, but there are| Ac"o0 Trish-American he realized the plenty of indications of discontent|great help he would receive in his 13 » ~ st S this year, and a split vote is expected, | campaign for election if Gov. Smith although how badly-split is some- | WcTe the nominee of the party. His thing hard to forecast. Party leaders, both Republican and l":om‘ncratsir.(tll llzre \lhal John W. Curley Grows Dejected. avis and Charles W. Bryan were| naturally, the Curley Democrats 5000, Cholces. They point out that| ,m“home from New York sreatly | Davis will make a good run against Coolidge in the east and south, and with La Follette in the field on a third party Democrats are claiming a split_in" the west which will cut down Coolidge’s vote in many states and cause him to lose in their favor in others. Voters Are Disgruntled. THe Meredith and Herring faction here, who backed McAdoo, say they re- OHIO Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11.—In spite of the fact that the organization Democrats of Ohio had hoped until the jast that the national convention might line up behind Gov. James M. Cox, the outcome of the convention is greeted by them with entnusiasm. It is to be noted, however, that of the prominent Democrats who make pub- lic expression of their opinions of the ticket nominated nearly all base their praise upon the nomination for Pres- ident. Whether 1t is uccidental or by de- £ign, none of them make any com- ment about the sclection of Charles W. Bryan for Vice President. Praised by Governor. Gov. Donahey, who remained away from the convention and was not in- volved in any of the contentions of the Ohio delegation, said that in spite of the long strugile, the strongest possible ticket had been nominated. Lowry F. Sater, Democratic candidate for Congress in the twelfth district against John C. Speaks, spoke in terms of highest praise of Mr. Davis who, he declared, had in all the public positions he had occupied measured up to the highest standard of American statesmanship. Claude Mecker, candidate for the enate to succeed Senator Willis, said a singularly fortunate outcome of the long contest over the nominations had given the Democratic party the strongest ticket it has had in many quadrenniums. J. E. Harpe fare, declared that, all things consid- ered, Davis was the strongest candi- date the convention could have nomi- nated Victory ix Forecast W. E. Baker, state finance director, predicts Democratic victory, with' the most appealing ticket and’ platform the party has ever presented T. J. Duffy, member of the state labor commission, emphasizes that the charge that Mr. Davis was prejudiced in favor of corporations and against labor would fall flat on organized labor ears. L. A. Boulay, state highway com- missioner, said the ticket was as strong as the party has ever nomi- nated. Except among the farmers of Ohio, President Coolidge seems to be hold- ing his old popularity, but from many places in the state reports are com- ing that Republican farmers are not enthusiastic for the President, and the Democrats are expecting to make , state director of wel-_| NEVADA Special Dispatch to The Star. RENO, Nev., July 11 —News of the nominations of Davis =nd Bryan as the Democratic standard bearers was not received here with any profound emotion or enthusiasm among the Democratic leaders of the state. Aé- cording to expresscd opinions, it is felt that Davis is capable of dis- charging the duties of the highest office of the land with credit, but ap- prehension also has been expressed as to his ability to win The Democratic party in Nevada in recent years has had the support of labor. To labor here, the selection of Davis is a disappointment, and party leaders fear that the labor vote will swing largely to La Follette, as Davis is regarded in labor circles as a_silk-stockinger. Steps already are under way to place the names of La Foll electors on the ballot, which must be done by petition on or be- fore August HARRY H. JONES Special Dispateh o The Star JACKSON,” Miss,, July 11—Missis- ppians in general are expressing approval at the nomination of Davis and Bryan for President and Vice President. Sentiment in Mississippi was strong for Davis before the un- instructed delegation went to New York. Davis was most logical man, looked upon as the and the delegation voted for him early in the convention. clection of Gov. an is viewed by the Democrats here as political ex- pediency to bid for the western vote and to silence William Jennings Bryan against the Wall street con- nection The labor vote, far in the minority here, will be split and Davis. The between La Follette Republican vote this year is expected to fall short of that four vears ago. even with woman suffrage. Naming of a negro as na- tional committeeman and a negress national committeewoman has re- tarded the Republican growth in & rock-ribbed Democratic state. ™ YOU ™ a drive for their support. J. H. GALBRAITH. MASSACHUSETTS | | Special Dispatch to The Star. July 11.—Massachusetts Democrats are likel. BOSTON, Davis it is favorable. days Davis' stand to the compromise. called Curle: friends also realized the tremendous | impetus which would impart dejected because their idol could mot | win, but the only comment they have | is that he type of man to arouse enthus little stock against Davis One may Coslidge state tion. desert thei sons. There number of Bryan ticket with satisfaction. | So far as one is able to judge of the | average sentiment of the party today In the pre-convention name was tioned as the best choice of the parf Gov. Smith came to the fore within three weeks of the primary and sen- | timent quickly crystallized for him to the exclusion of all others | That is the secret of the determined | last delegation for the New York gov- ernor, a stand marked by no hint of The Bay state delega- tion was largely composed of the so- wing of the state De- such a take sentiment heard delegation during the Democrats hereabouts do n arty, even for favorite is no doubt that a large so-called Democrats will vote for Coolidge. and | pleted and modern, to accept the| often men- | of Massachusetts’ | \S\\\\\&\\\\S}\‘\\\\“\\\S\\“‘W{\ N & Will Enjoy visiting these newlycom- charmingly Semi - detached Homes so attractively lo- cated in popular North Cleveland Park ‘Wisconsin Ave. & Warren St. 7 Large Rooms 2 Fine Baths Reasonably Priced at $12,950 On Gonvenient Terms EXHIBIT HOUSE Open and Lighted till 9 P.M. WM. S. PHILLIPS 3 Realtor-Builder xX¥p 15th & K Sts. 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Of course, that is street talk, and it is a long time be- fore election. Also it must be remem- bered that it takes a candidate with at least the G. O. P. label on him to win in Jowa. However, it is safe to could have Democrat have gladly dential delegation was enths bout him. realized that New England could not hope for that honor. ocratic and Republican press of the speaking enthusiastic is ate about the Dav " The Democratic press was almost wholly made anded a western man. P Willam A. Gaston, one of the feaders of the ‘state, would accepted the vice presi- nomination, never at an The position de- | State's | time | they but the In fact, Both the Dem- case. avorably The most Bryan ticket. the Itching Scalp Relieved at Once Persistent itching of the scalp must It is a sure sign that It is one of the ons that accompany precede baldness. ted a new scalp It relieves itching scalp It overcomes cach one of the four conditions to which 90% of all hair troubles are due. 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SIOUX FALLS, S. D, July 11—A large majority of the Democrats of South Dakota were disappointed at the failure of W. G. McAdoo to re-| ceive the Democratic presidential nomination, as they strongly favored him, but say they will loyally support their national ticket in November. They do not like the alleged Wall street connections of the presidential candidate, but will overlook this be- cause of the personality of Mr. Davis and his record of achievement. They assert that the Democrats of this state will line up solidly for i d Bryan. ey YALF BURKHOLDER. KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 10.—Louis- ville and Kentucky Democrats hail the nomination of John W. Davis as “the best possible choice” the Demo- cratic national convention could have made. Interviews with leading citizens re productive of such expressions as “strong man,” “happy selection,” “best equipped candidate.” Lawyers, bankers, ministers of the gospel, business men and educators of both parties numbering about 200 inter- viewed by the local press are enthu- siastic in their praise. The Courier-Journal in an editorial headed “The Measure of a President” said: “It seems almost too good to De true after two weeks of storm and strife”” As to the platform, the Courier-Journal says: “That_ was ‘love’s labor lost’ John W. Davis' platform will be John W. Davis.” There is also praise for Bryan, especially among veteran Democrats who followed his brother, the com- moner, but the vice presidential nom- inee appears not as well known among the body of voters. Davis is personally well known in Louisville, as his first wife, Julia McDonald, was a Louisville girl and has Louisville kinfolk. MALCOMB BAYLY. 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