Evening Star Newspaper, July 13, 1924, Page 4

LA FOLLETTE RACE w10 COVER GOUNTRY Name Will Be Placed on Tickets in Every State, Aide Declares. EXPLAINED BY McDONALD Farmer-Labor Candidate Withdrew to Allow Unicn of Inde- pendent Forces. By the Associated Press. MADISON, WIS, July 12.—Techni- cal details for the placing of Sena- tor Robert M. La Follette’s name on the ballot as an independent candl- date for President in all states will be met, Herman L. Ekern, attorney general of Wisconsin and La Fol- lette leader, declared today on his return from Washington and Chi- cago. “As far as we can see now, Sen- ator La Follette's name will go on all state tickets,” he said. Where it is necessary, State con- ventions will be held and party des- ignation will be made.” Mr. Ekern said the laws of the states resarding independent candi- dates have been closely examined. Details for meeting obstructions are being left to state committees and state supporte he added. He stated that arrangements are being made regarding the state ticket in Oklahoma, where difficulties had been reported Needs 1,000 Backers. BATON ROU La., July 12.—Sec- retary of State Bailey today said that in order to have the name of Senator Robert M. La Follette placed on the official ballot in this state it will be necessary to file by Septem- ber 9 a petition signed by at least 1,000 certified voters. Statux Is in Doubt. ~ JACKSON, Miss., July 12.— Since there is no organization of his party in Mississippi there is aoubt whether the wame of Senator La Fol- lette can be placed on the ballot, it was said today by etary of State Jos.ph W. Power. A ruling from the attorney general will be sought. Will Qualify in Georgia. ATLANTA, July —Intention to enter the name of Senator Robert M. La Foliette for President in the gen. eral election in November, in Georgia became known today upon receipt o a letter by Secretary of State Mc- Lendon from Emmet P. Shaw of Fort Gaines, Ga., who said he stood ready to qualify the senator or electors for him. Mr. Shaw declared he considered the election iaws of the state so vague and complex that he does not know how to proceed. The question of pro- cedure will be considered at a confer- ence Tuesday between the secretary of state, Gov. Walker and statehouse officials, ACTED FOR HARMONY. McDonald Says He Withdrew to Avoid Split. By the Associated Press. SPRINGFIELD, Il July 12.—With- out specifically indorsing Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, whom he said was _regarded by many farmers as the “Moses (0 lead them out of their present dilemma.” Duncan McDonald, nominated as Farmer-Labor candi- date for President at the Paul convention, today told why he had withdrawn from the race in favor of the Wisconsin senator. “Our meeting at St. Paul,” Mr, Mc- Donald said, “was not so much a mat- ter of nominating candidates as the forming of an organization. In the Cleveland conference, it was appar- ent the purpose was the opposite, and for the capitallzing of the popularity of one man. Everything hinged on the decision of La Follette. This brought about a division, particularly among the farmers, among whom La Follette is popular, and who regard him as the Moses to lead them out of their present troubles. Feared for Split. “Had we continued in the race, there would have been a division and naturally the majority of our other- wise supporters would have followed the banner of La Follette. In this situation, the only logical thing to do was to withdraw and permit them to follow his leadership. Those who seen in La Follette no remedy for this tuation have now decided to place a left wing ticket in the field, fos- tered and officered by members of the workers' party, otherwise known as communists. This will permit a clear line of demarcation, In which the right and left wing of the Farmer- Labor party may give expression to their particular hobby. “I am not in sympathy with the third party movements, generally. I believe the two dominant parties who are fostered and financed from the same source should unite their forces, as there is little to distinguisn them Both have become playthin we usually refer to as Wall Street, The leader of one party, an attorney for Morgan, and the other a-ting as messenger for the oil interests, Favors Special Privilege Party. “I_am convinced the lines should he drawn on different angles and that the representatives of special privi- lege should have their party and those in the other group should have theirs. This would eliminate con- fusion and obviate the expenditure of some twenty million dollars in presi- dentials campaigns that ht well be used for a_better purpose. “I do not believe the election of one man on an allesed reform ticket will bring about the selection so much destred. “When I recently permitted the Farmer-Labor party to use my name in St. Paul I did so with the express understanding that it be only pro- visional, contingent on the outcome of the ‘Cleveland conference of the La Follette group. I had never hoped to secure other than a protest vote against old party candidates; neither was I deluded into believing that we could compete with the popularity of the distinguished senator from Wis- consin. = Seeks to Clarify Situation. “In asking the executive commit- tee of the Farmer-Labor party to per- mit me to withdraw my name, I hoped to clarify the situation and give the ones who tendered me the nomination a chance to unite their forces. “In our group at St. Paul we had some 200 farmers who have keenly felt the result of the recent depres- sion and the failure of the dominant parties to offer any substantial re- lief. We also had representatives from the industrial centers who were the victims of an industrial depres- sion that had thrown millions out of employment. In contrast with this situation, the Cleveland conference ‘was more of a middle class group in which the small banker, merchant, manufacturer and well paid labor leaders were the dominant factors.” HYLAN NOT CANDIDATE. Mayor Denies He Will Run With La Follette. CHICAGO, July 12.—~Mayor John F. Hylan of New York denled reports that he might be a candidate for Vice President in Senator Robert M. La Follette’s independent campaign for the presidency, on his arrival here today with Mrs. Hylan and Mr. and Mrs. William Randolph Hearst. The 1s en routs to California. 4y bas offered me such sn office,” Mayor Hylan sald, “and I am LITTLE ELECTION BETTING Reaction to Davis Nowination Not Yet in Evidence. Special Dispatch to The Stsr. NEW YORK, July 12.—~There was little betting on the election today because of the absence of Demo- cratic money to meet the sums put up by Republicans to be bet at 11 to 5 on Coolidge to defeat Davis. The fact that the cautious players always walt for the reaction to the latest political move is expected to keep the wagers down for a week or more. Heretofore the Jayers have been offering 3% to 1 that the election would not be thrown into Congress because of a deadlock In the electoral college. Today they advanced the 0dds to 4 to 1, with few takers. —— L BAGKS DAV ASLBERAL LEADER Declares Candidate the Man to Oppose Corruption in Government. Cordell Hull, chairman of the Dem- ocratic national committee, in a state- ment issued here last night, declared John W. Davis, the Demaqcratic presi- dential nominee, is pre-eminently “the man to lead this fight against whole- sale corruption and public immoral- ity” in the government. “The Democrats,” the statement said, “held an unbossed, free-for-all convention that will go down in his- tory, and nominated an outstanding ticket. In character, initlative, cour- age and constructive statesmanship, John W. Davis has not a superior in this generation. Clean, eficient and liberal government for the people of the United States will be guaranteed by the election of John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan. Against Corruption. “Mr. Davis is pre-eminently the man to lead the fight this year against the wholesale corruption and public immorality existing at Wash- ington during the Harding-Coolidge administration, and to speedily effect a thorough housecleaning in our gov- emmental affairs. It would be idle and futile to consider any other ques- tions or principles without first estab- lishing the government upon the bed- rock of sound public morals and offi- cial honesty. “This righteous undertaking would be impossible under a continuation of, the present administration. because the same reactionary leadership which is responsible for the shameful conditions of official graft and cor- ruption dominated the recent Repub- lican convention and would still be in control of another Republican ad- ministration; and. further, because the present ‘administration has done nothing and shown no inclination to remedy the conditions complained of. Therefore there is no ground for be- lief that it would do any different if continued in power. “I have known John W. Davis inti- mately for many vears. His viows and his character are as broad as the continent, and no person more accu- rately typifies all the sound, liberal and progressive ideas and doctrines best calculated to promote every phase of our business, economic and social affairs than Mr. Davic. Bryan's Record. “Gov. Charles W. Bryan is a thor- oughly aggressive and practical gov- ernor of a western state who has given his people an exceptionaily progressive adminlstration. No more capable or deservedly popular can- didate for Vice President could have been selected. ‘“The ticket of Davis and Bryan will strongly appeal to the intel- lectual honesty of every lover of good government and every detester of the extremely low standards of public service which have been set by the Republican administration of the past three and one-half years. 1 am sanguine in the belief of an over- whelming victory for honest and clean government in November. BRYAN WILL RETAIN POST AS GOVERNOR Announces He Will Withdraw Candidacy for Another Term, However. Gov, Bryan of Nebraska, the Demo- cratic vice presidential nominee, an- nounced before leaving bere last night for Lincoln, Neb., by way of Chicago, that he had no intention of resigning his position as governor. Such a step, he sald, would be un- usual and unnecessary. He declared, however, that he would withdraw his candidacy for re-election as governor. Mr. Bryan arrived here Friday night to attend to some semi-official business matters, but received & number of callers yesterday and con- ferred among others with Cordell Hull, chairman of the Democratic national committee, and Senator Har- rison of Mississippi, who is in charg of arrangements for the official not! fication of his nomination for the vice presidency. To Be Arranged Later. Senator Harrison said no announce- ment of plans could be made at this time, as it first would be necessary for the governor to consult with friends in Lincoln. In the afternoon Mr. Bryan was the guest of Senator Harrison at the Washington - Cleveland base ball game and watched the play with eager interest. He played base ball in_ college and remarked that he never missed a boxing match or horse race, if possible. Speaking of his conference with Chajrman Hull, the governor said that “of course the subject of politics was mentioned,” but that he had no statement to 'make, because until officially notified of his nomination for the vice presidency he could speak only as the Governor of Ne- braska. Praines Gen. Dawes. Expressing appreciation for the statement by Brig. Gen. Dawes, his rival on the Republican ticket, con- ratulating him on his selection, v. Bryan sald the general was a “mighty fine man” and was “a_warm personal frierd.” Both Gen. Dawes and his_brother, William Jennings Bryan, -he recalled, began profes- sional’ life in Lincoln at about the same time, and used to sleep on cots in their offices to save room rent. not a candidate for any office other than re-election next year as mayor of New York city. . Mayor Hylan said that he had not decided whether he would support John W. Davis, Democrat nominee for President.. “ will watch developments,” he said, | B “I want to know more about Mr. Davis before I form an opinfon. Mayor Hylan conferred with Mayor william Dever of Chicago for a short time, and Mayor Dever said that they discussed the political situ- ation “in general way.” The two mayors were also in conference with George Bremman, INinois, Democrat chieftain. The New York party de- parted for the Pacific coast tonight, THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, Executive JULY 13, 1924—PART 1. ARRANGE FOR FINANCING OF LA FOLLETTE CAMPAIGN l MEET TO ORGANIZE D committee of the Conference for Progressive Po paign, photographed here yesterday. Among those present: John M. Smith, Mabel Costigan, Arthar Holden, Herman Wills and Willlam Johnston. FINANCES TOPIG FOR PROGRESSIVES Plans for Raising La Follette Campaign 'Funds Referred to Subcommittee of Seven. A half dozen plans for financing the La Follette campaign, so that the people themselves, rather than “blg business,” should pay the ex- penses, were discussed at length at a meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Conference for Progressive Political Action and members of the finance committee appointed at th: Cleveland convention in the Machin ist bullding here yesterday. The various plans were referred to a subcommittee of seven, headed by | Nilliam H. Johnston, president of the International Assoclation of Ma- chinlsts and temporary chairman of the Cleveland convention. The sub- committee is to report next Friday, when the national committee will meet here to pick a vice presidential candidate to run on the ticket with presidency. Besides discussing plans for fi nancing the campaign, plans of or- ganization In the various states and for the fullest co-operation with the Le Follette committee were gone into in detail. The committeemen present at the meeting were unanimous in their opinion that everything should bLe done to help the La Follette com- mittee, which is headed by Repre sentative John M. Nelson of Minne- sota, with headquarters in Chicago. Every effort will be made to avoid any conflict of jurisdiction between the La Follette’ committee and the Conference for Progressive Political Action, which is sincerely behind La Follette in the campaign for the Presidency. Electors Important Phase, Following the meeting, it was said that the vice presidential nomina- tion had not been discussed, but that the entire time had been given to work on organization. It is realized that much work will have to be done to bring about the selection of proper La Follette electors in the | various states, and in this work the conference will join hands with the La_Follette committee. Rumors of the possible endorse- ment of Gov. Charles W. Bryan, the Democratic nominee for Vice Presi- dent, as & running mate for La Fol- lette were discounted by members of the committee mieeting here today. In the first place, the Progressives desire a ticket of their own, and not half their own and half some one else’s In the second place, it is particularly de- sired that a widely known man capable of saking an active campaign shall be placed on the ticket as the vice presidential candidate. Senator La Follette, it is understood, will make a number of speeches during the campaign in various sections of the country. But it is not expected that he will undertake such an arduous speaking campaign as he might have done a few years ago. The import- ance, therefore, of having a strong campaigner to go into as many states and districts as possible Is emphasized. Vice PresMential Talk. Huston Thompson, chairman _of the Federal Trade Commission, and Assoclate Justice Brandeis of the United States Supreme Court are among those who have been talked of for the nomination. Whether Jus- tice Brandeis would be willing to re- linquish his place on the bench un- doubtedly would have much to do With his selection. Senator La Follette did not partici- pate in the meeting, but it was at- fendea’ by officers of & number of railroad union, Every indication of sticking to the announced plan of making the La Follette candidacy Itself a single is sue, with tickets of presidential elec- tors in as many states as possible, but without accompanying candida- cles of gubernatorial and congres- Sional candidates, was given by those attending. Gnairman Johnston said the rafl- road union officers were working to analyze the record of representatives and senators of both the Republican and Democratic parties, so that in- dorsements might be given those wWho had voted favorably from the union viewpoint on rallroad legislation, and opposition mustered for those who Voted unfavorably. Any introduction of meneral La Foilette ticket candi- dacies, he sald, would be considered inimical to this objective. Seek Federation Support. Likewise, Mr. Johnston said he be- lieved the La Follette plan of an un- supported _presidential _candidacy might pave the way for gaining some support from the American Federa- tion of Labor, even though various statements have been attributed to its officers indicating a disposiiion to maintain that organization on & non- partisan basis. “Neither the platforms nor thecan- didates of the two old political pa ties can satisfy,the labor movemen he said, “and there s no other place for them to go.” Senator ' La_Follette, although he discussed conditions casually with one or two callers, contented himself with an automoblie ride during the atternoon, afd is expected to retrain from any sort of campaign pro- nouncement until after the Friday meeting. it WOMAN SLAYER GUILTY. MOBILE, Ala., July 12.—Mrs. Isasc Betancourt, charged with killing Au- st Burband, a marine fireman, by stabbing him with a carving knife, was declared guilty of mansisughter in the first degree by & jury in the circuit court today. Judge C. A. Grayson sentenced the woman to two years and six months in the penitentiary. She became hys- terfcal when . sentence was pro- nounced. Sh® had get up a plea of self-defeuse. The case was appeaied and bond was fixed at 91,000, 3 GOMPERS STILL GAINING. President Wires Hope That His | 1/ tonight. Illness Is Not Serious. YORK, July NEW Among 12.—Samuel JULY FURNITURE SALE 14 Off Entire Stock This Is “KROEHLER” Week—Y, and More Off All Davenport Suites Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, confined to his hotel ‘with illness for a week, continued to show improve- who has been telegrams president today was one from Presi- dent Coolidge, expressing hope that the nervous system. 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This is a conserva- tive estimate of the cost of the big gathéring in Madison Square Garden which ran for the better part of three weeks. No theatrical produc- tion ever approached this “show Even the moving picture people have not yet claimed a $2,000,000 film. They | have press agented up to $1,000,000, but never beyond. Some one ha suggested that the Democrats spent so much money on the convention and incurred so many obligations in connection with it that they won't have any funds with which to conduct the campaign. That, how- ever, is not thelr present worry. They are 'still figuring the convention cost and some of the results are rather amazing. Committee Spent $500,000. The local committee of entertain- ment, which was non-partisan, claims it had disbursed approximately $800,- 000 in connection with the convention before it turned matters over to the Democratic national committee at the end of the second week. Mayor Hylan had a fund of something more tha $200,000 appropriated by the city an he spent virtually all of that, if not more. So there was a direct charge of $1,000,000. Tex Rickard, lessee of Madison Square Garden, who furnished the place rent free, said the convention cost him $1,500 a day. He was kept out of the Garden for three full weeks, making his share of the cost at least $31,500. It is estimated that the delegates, alternates and others officially attending the convention from out of town spent at least $200,- 000 for hotel rooms and meals. What TO NEAR $2,000,000 they spent “on the outside” there id no way of figuring. The ‘headquarters maintained by the candidates at the various hotels c $150,000 as a minim . There some who have estimated that $300.000 would be nearer correct. Mr. McAdod alone had several floors of the Hotel Vanderbilt. By far the most interesting and un< | usual cost of the convention, however, | was in the broadcas of the pro ceedings by radip. This was course, by the radio panies. There is n direct cost of the broadcasti be fig< ured, for the companies unquestion< ably would charge a great deal of if off to experiment agd experience. There ney before was uch a sus< tained spell of broadea sending out of waves at hours. It is possible, rough estimate that one s York, ago that to be made for political speeches woul scarcely_cover the cost' of the ope tion. The conve was in_ session about 120 hours . croph were working at more than that, making a total of ab 140 hours, or 8,400 inutes At minute, the cost of the broac to one’ station alone must have about $54,000. Two local stat broadcast, so the $34,000 must be d to $168,000 for e cost in alone. There were about twent stations looped in by wrie and less. It is virtually im timate their cost, but pert said tod, he was cost of putting the conventios air must ave been in the hood of $350,000. 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