AMERICA’S NEXT PRESIDENT.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 27 June 1924, Page 7

AMERICA’S NEXT PRESIDENT.

Choosing Democratic

Nominee.

BATTLE OF GIANTS.

By Oabie—Press Association—Copyright. NEW YORK, June 25. The Democratic Resolutions Committee, under the chairmanship of Mr Cummmg, continued the ail-night session, devoted io the consideration of the various plauks of the proposed platform, which optimists hope will be ready for presentation to the Convention to-morrow. Tiie chief groups advocating planks are on behalf of tiie League of Nations, with reservations on Articles X ana XVI, anti lvu Jilux Klan, prohibitionists, and anti-prohibitionists. The National League of Women Voters is asking for adhesion to the World Court, and the endorsement ot a social legislation programme. The American Federation of Labour asks for the adoption of the programme cabled on May 7. The agricultural interests want relief for farmers, and railway legislation reform. The Committee’s Executive session, however, brought rumours of strong dissension, showing that the platform will not bo constructed without engendering deep sentiments. The diversion of strength between Mr McAdoo and Mr Smith continue without apparent hope of compromise. Both men indicate that they will relentlessly hold their followers. It is clear that no candidate can secure a two-thirds majority unless one of them gives way. All these problems mean endless night conferences for the delegates and leaders. Mr Franklin Roosevelt, former Under-Secretary of the Navy, putting Mr Smith into nomination for the Presidency before the Democratic Convention, stressed Mr Smith’s humanity, honesty and efficiency, and. apparently referring to Mr Smith’s Catholicism, reminded the. delegates of their sacred trust to put from their hearts every ignoble prejudice. Mr Roosevelt, after attacking the Republican Administration, concluded: “Give Mr Smith an opportunity for wider service, ‘and pessimists shall no longer point the finger of scorn at our executive machinery.”

SENATOR UNDERWOOD COMES INTO PROMINENCE.

SWORN ENEMY OF THE K.K.K. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. (Received 8 p.m., June 20.) NEW YORK, June 25. Mr Fordney Johnson, of Alabama, in putting Senator Underwood iu the nomination, aroused great feeling, when he announced an unalterable opposition to the Ku Klux Klan, denouncing the intrusion of a secret order for the purpose of intimidating either party into actions at variance with fundamental and constitutional provision guarantceiing equality to all races and religions. Fifteen minutes’ indescribable chaos ensued. The delegations began a procession through tiie aisles and endeavoured to persuade others to join them. The demonstration, when concluded, had enlisted fully two-thirds of the States delegation. Many others seemed torn by internal disagreement regarding their attitude towards the klan. Colorado’s delegation developed into an open physical battle for control ol the State standard, which was destroyed, and despite a number of casualties, remained in possession of Colorado's pro-Jtlan delegation.

POLICY TAKING SHAPE

FULLER LIST OF STARTERS IN GREAT RACE. By Cab'e—-Press Association —Copyright. ('Received 8.30 p.m., June 20.) NEW YORK, June 25. The Democratic Convention perfected its organisation to-day, and gave a rousing reception to the Permanent Chairman (Senator _ 'Walsh), prosecutor in the oil iraud investigation. The Convention then moved sv.'iftL to the first stage of the light over tho presidential nomination. So far the names of Sena tor Tlndenvood, Governor Brough, of Arkansas, Mr William McAdoo have been placed in nomination. The voting on the nominee will not begin until the Convention receives and adopts the platform, which is fairing shape. The pariv's attitude towards the Ku Klux Klan, being grappled with. A prolonged dc-nmnsl ration erected reference to the positive stand against the Klan taken liy Senator Underwood. The names of Governor Alfred Smith. SonaVr Ralston. Senator Robinson, Senator Carter, Glass. Mr Davis, former Ambassador. Imre also been placed, into nomination. Oilier nominations are expected.

TYPICAL CONVENTION enthusiasm. LIVELY DEMONSTRATIONS ON SECOND DAY. ]>.. pable—Press Association —-Copyright, 'i Received 9.25 p.m., Jane 20.)_ NEW YORK, Juno 2-j. Tho second day of the Convention opened in oppressive heat. Enthusiasm, however, seemed inexhaustible. Senator Walsh (oil investigator) upon being named as permanent chaiiliiau received fifteen minutes ovation. The delegates snatched the State standards from the Hoor, gree.eu Senator Walsh with yells, eat cal!,, .shrieks, whistles, and brass bauds uttered chaotic approval. A dustoi ot two dozen radio amplifiers seemed to multiply the noise as their throats trumpeted Senator MalMs elm -es against. the convenient.-.! tolerant Republican Administration. Tin. conclusion of the .speech was a sioual for a typically unrestrained American political convention demonstration. It seemed without end, the spectators participating heartily. ne (11 ,1,.,,.wr0 not deterred liy tho praHh-.iliy unbearable .temperature lv U’MS ;! lioli'lny \nv pMH tu;)t'-<! bv report < of various minor com mi tRoei 'lie business was quickix ■iceoMipli'-ls «l. ami (ho convention stood roadv to adjourn f»r tho resumption nt tl,e non-public strnm.de over the platform amid tie' candidates. Ex-Seualor Phelan, m a speech puttirg Mr McAdno in nomination, r-’iipl a-'ised his executive achievement s Mv his var ‘•■'rvieo. as Secretary p, Ts f j>-.iirv. and Direr-tor-Gom-.-.-, i ,‘,f Railroads. lie filed Ids friend-].!;-

towards the Labour Associations. This aligned the financial railroads’ interests against Mr McAdoo. Mr Phelan, referring to the Ivu Kiux, said if there are those who would make political capital out of internal dissensions, they are "welcome thereto. The natural Western enthusiasm for Mr McAdoo was augmented bv adroit stage management, characteristic of California (the so-called him State). The latter boldly employed tun principals o! scenic pageantry m a demonstration lasting an hour. J hey sought to express approval or Mi Mr Adoo A total of 18 delegations joined in the parade, the marchers, at the signal, produced the State flags, coloured ribands, and other decorations and' insignia. suggesting proarrangement.. There were songs and shouting, prepared war erics. Tn the meantime. Governor Smithadherents raised a rival cry o “Smith ” which temporarily drowned ,he cries of the McAdoo supporters. These ultimately regained the ascend-nru-v bv ronton of on ecstatic* dance f>\ a maiden wearing California colours The delegate-. exhausted by . the vigorous demonstration, quickly adjourned. . _