U.S. PRESIDENCY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 233, 26 June 1920, Page 8

U.S. PRESIDENCY

RIVALS FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES (By Telegraph-Press A.BSociatlon~OopyrlEM (Rec. Juno 25, 3.45 p.m.) 1 New York, June 25. San Francisco reports state that followers of the different Presidential aspirants are manoeuvring to bring their men into prominence. Mr. M'Adoo.s supporters are still confident that he will accept nomination if the convention offers it. The Attorney-General, Mr. A. M. Palmer, and Governor Cox, of Ohio, now appear to be the two strongest rivals for nomination. The opponents of Mr. Palmer say that organised Labour will opnose him. Tho opponents of Mr. Cox say that the prohibition elements will oppose him. Mr. J, H. Davis (Texas) and tho Vice-Presi-dent, Mr. Marshall, appear as the strongest compromise possibilities. Meanwhilethe pre-convention activities are continuing, specially tho canvassing of delegates and laying plans for necessary compromises on platform and candidates—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

a THE PROHIBITION ISSUE AN IMPORTANT FEATURE -OF CONVENTION. (Rec. June 25, 8.35 p.m.) New York, June 24. The "New York Times" Sim Francisco correspondent states that tho rroliibition issue promises to become en important feaure of the forthcoming Democratic Convention. Governor -Edwards, of New Jersey, loads tho "wet" forces, and Mr. W. J. Bryan tho prohibition phalanx, while the middle ground group, which is without a leader, wishes the Democratic .platform not to present any attitude on 'the question. Fiume and Ireland are also likely to play important roles. It is understood that President Wilson does not wish the platform to mention these questions.—Aits.-N.fi. Cable Assn.