The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-14

gramme for the democratic national con- vention, which opens tomorrow.
 When Chairman McCombs of the demo- cratic national committee, lets his gavel sound at noon leaders expect all pre- convention discord to be blended in one harmonious note. A programme upon both the presidential and vice presidential nominations and the platform as we'll has apparently been agreed upon by the leaders.
 Secretary Baker effectually disposed of the vice presidential boom in his own be- nalf which had attained prominence in the belief in some quarters that MT. Mar shall lacked genuine administration SUD- port.
 The President is for the nomination of Vice President Marshall" was the en- phatic statement tonight of Secretary Baker So far as I know the President mas not considered any other nominee. AS to the movement started in my be- half, I am for MT. Marshall. I am here as delegate from Ohio. I ran in a. popular primary pledged to support MT. Marshall and obviously could not allow myself to be considered
 The Presidents own'' draft of the platform-a single copy said to have been typewriter by. himself-will be delivered by Mr. Baker to Senator Stone of Mis- souri, chairman-to-be of the resolutions committee. Little change in it is an- ticipated. MT. Baker said he came here as the means of communication between the committee. the convention and the President
 Although MT. Baker declined tonight to disclose the Presidents platform views. 1t was learned the platform will dwell principally on peace, preparedness for peace and prosperity
 NO CRITICISM OF HUGHES
 Despite agitation by some democratic leaders, President Wilson, it is said. dis approved insertion of a plank criticizing the nomination of a supreme court jus- tee for President or favoring a constitu- tional amendment prohibiting justices from seeking other public federal offices
 The President desires adoption of platform so progressive that it will ap- peal to and attract members of the pro- gresslve party, but without an open, di- rect invitation to the progressives to swing their strength to the democratic ticket, it was learned.
 As to woman's suffrage, it was under stood the platform probably will suggest that the women continue their efforts for tho ballot in the respective states, the primary authority for political quaIifica- tions
 ! The principal blanks, it was authorita- lively stated, will deal with the adminis- U dliOu 3 tIldiS dIlu dCnleVemontS In nam ding international and Mexican affairs it's repeated and deliberate steps toward preparedness for peace," and the record of economic and industrial legislation contributing to general prosperity.
 Secretary Baker also brought informa- tion regarding the aggressive campaign planned in behalf of MT. Wilson. The country is to be covered by leading demo- cratic orators, Vice President Marshall, Secretary Baker. Secretary Lane, Senator James of Kentucky, Representative Kitchin of North Carolina, Senators Lewis, Hollis and Reed and Owen and others from both Senate and House will be among the speakers.
 The President had not decided on the part he will play in the campaign, ac- cording to Secretary Baker.
 HOUSE AND LYNCH ELIMINATED
 MT. Baker was besieged tonight for information regarding the probable cam paign manager. the chairman of the na- tional committee. It became known that Col. E. M. House, the Presidents s closest personal friend and adviser, and Fred B. Lynch, Minnesota national commit teeman, have been practically eliminated from consideration. Colonel House, 1t was said, was asked by the President to take the place. but believes another should manage the fight as the chairman or the national committee. National Committeeman Homer S. Cum mings of Connecticut said to have q strong following in the committee. is still on the Presidents list but he, according to report, is not strong White House favorite for the chairmanship Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, federal trade com- missioner, and William l.. Saunders of New Jersey president of the American Institute of Mines. and vice chairman of the navy consulting board, both re- garded by friends of the President as good organizers, are also under consid- eration. Vance Mccormick and R. H. Morris, both of Pennsylvania, are said to have been suggested by former Rep- resentative A. Mitchell Palmer of that state
 Wilbur A. Marsh, national committed man from Iowa, was mentioned tonight for treasurer, and Henry Morgenthau of New York, former ambassador to Tur- key was said to be slated for chairman of the finance committee.
 Although MT. Baker said that his func- tion in representing the President had exclusively to do with the platform, and that he was not authorized to represent statements. including the Presidents de- sire for Vice President Marshalls re- nomination, were regarded generally as representing the White House point of view.
 Regarding the plan preached by some leaders to send an invitation to the pro- gressives to join the democrats or make specific platform overtures to them, Mr. Baker said:
 AS TO PROGRESSIVES tyyI~