STRANGE SITUATION

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10634, 6 July 1920, Page 5

STRANGE SITUATION

DEMOCRATS PUZZLED FINDING A CANDIDATE FOR. U.S. PRESIDENCY. A GAME OF * ‘GUT-THROAT. ’ ’ By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright Ausc.rul.uin. and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received July 5, 0.0 p.m.) NEW YORK, July 4. The “Neiv York Times’ 1 San Francisco correspondent states that, despite an all-day conference on Sunday, the loaders of the combinations formed in the interests of Cox. M-cAdoo, and Palmer remained firm. The Palmer and Cox forces persisted in opposition to McAdoo. There are many predictions that, Cox, Palmer and AlcAdoo will only succeed in killing each 'other oif, leaving the held open lor'a compromise candidate. Davis and Uoluy are now prominently mentioned as the two likeliest. It is pointed out that both men would obtain the support of President Wilson, who continues to dominate the Convention. Observers sav that the Palmer and ’Cox forces could not withstand Presient Wilson’s opposition should it develop’ in| the event of MAdco being definitely out of the running. It is seen that a candidate to obtain nomination must bo assured of President Wilson’s approval. INDIANA’S CHOICE. . The “New York 'Times” San Francisco correspondent says that Democratic party leaders of such pivotal States as New: York, Illinois, jvlinuosota; and Indiana have openly predicted that should- a decision be reached between them to east their support to one of the three leading candidates ho would be nominated. Considerable interest attaches to the statement by Taggart, leader of the Indiana delegation, that the nomination of either McAdoo or Cox would be acceptable to him. 1 The Indiana delegation yesterday cast its thirty votes to Cbx. Political observers asked the question whether this would materially alter the situation on Monday. MR BRYAN’S LIST. The “New York Times” correspondent at San Francisco reports that Mr Bryan has announced that ho will submit a list of a. dozen candidates, most of whom are not prominently known, but who will bo assured of election. He seems convinced that McAdoo, Palmer and Cox have no chance of election. It is understood the list includes the names of R. L. Owen, J. W. Gerard, E. T. Meredith (Indiana), Mi, Justice Louis D. Brundeis (of the United States Supreme Court),' Senator D. I. Walsh (Massachusetts), exGovernor T. M. Campbell (Texas) and Congressman H. T. Rainey (Illinois).

“WET” v. “DRY.” The “New York American’s” (Hearst paper) San Francisco correspondent telegraphs: “While the deadlock appeal's to hold Cox, Palmer and McAdoo, the convention has at bottom resolved itself into a contest between ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ forces. Each side has a following sufficient to prevent the nomination of any candidate, and each side appears bent on exercising that \yeto. Neither side has sufficient votes to effect' the nomination, and the deadlock seems likely to continue until some man, fortunate enough to have the confidence" of both sides, is brought into the convention area as a compromise candidate. Such a man is not yet in sight.” FOR VICE-PRESIDENT. The correspondent says there, are eight declared candidates ■ for the Democratic nomination for Vice-Presi-dent, namely: Ex-Ambassador D. R. Francis (Missouri), J. E. Davies (Wisconsin, a former chairman of the Federal Trade Commission), Meredith (Secretary for Agriculture), Governor S. V. Stewart (Montana), ox-Senator J. H. Lewis (Illinois), Senator D. I. Walsh (Massachusetts), General Tyson (Tennessee), ex-Governor G. H. Hodges (Kansas). PRESIDENT WILSON WILL NOT DICTATE. SAN' FRANCISCO, July 4. • After the adjournment, Mr Cummings and other party leaders attempted to get into telephonic communication with President Wilson to obtain guidance as how to break the deadlock, but did not succeed. It is reported from Washington that Mr Tumulty, President Wilson’s private secretary, said President Wilson at no time indicated to anyone who should be nominated, and would not make any suggestions that might be construed as ‘dictation. MR HEARST’S THIRD PARTY. NEW YORK, July 3. Mr W. R. Hearst announces that he will load a third party in the Presidential election, calling itself the American Constitutional party.