The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-26


Woodrow Wilson is no longer considered
possibility in the race for presidential
nominee at the hands of the democratic
party. And, in accordance with predic-
tons made in this correspondence, A
Mitchell Palmer, Attorney Generual,
FORCES rapidly to the front.
At the same TIME. man of the ambi-
ton of w. C. McAdoo and the brain
power of w. G. McAdoo, especially when
he is supported by Bernard Baruch, one
of the ablest and richest men in public
life-cannot be eclipsed by any star which
makes sudden appearance on the hori-
zon.
are conjuring with two names-Palmer
and McAdoo. AS the battle progresses,
there will be other satellites. Governor
Cox of Ohio, several times successful APP
plicant for office in a doubtful and
pivotal state, cannot, even now, be over
looked.
Mr.. Palmer sometime ago announced
that he would tour is or more states in
an investigation of the high cost of liv-
ing. The republicans Immediately chal-
lenged Palmer to answer whether or not
he was looking after his campaign fences.
II is indicated that Palmer will not deny
the soft impeachment. AS a matter of
fact, it is believed in Washington that
Mr.. Palmer is a candidate, or as much a
candidate as one ever is this far in ad-
vance of a convention. For 1T is not con-
sidered ethical, If ethics has place in
politics. to present the appearance OF
scrambling for a plum as luscious as that
of the presidency.
And, in the same light, Mr.. McAdoo is
regarded as candidate. The former Sec
rotary of the Treasury was wise enough
to retire from the cabinet when the Will
son administration, because of the war
and other things, was at the height OF
its popularity, at time when those who
knelt at the Presidents shrine consid-
cred his every utterance as lofty as the
sermon on the mount. Because of Nc
Adoo's foresight, the people are saving
that had he remained in the cabinet, Mr.
Wilson would have done this or refrained
from doing that which would have put
affairs in a more favorable light" And
in addition to reveling in kind of glory
which he might or might not deserve,
Mr.. McAdoo has had the fortune to en-
rich himself to a considerable extent-an
achievement at which even a former cab
met officer, in these days of precarious
existence, cannot afford to scott
l.
men who are possibilities and who will
play part in the convention. 1t is of lit
tie value to speculate on the announced
candidates. like Senator Pomerene of
Ohio, who apparently are out for the
sport in the thing, and who will not vi
tally perturb the convention.
And the republicans are very busy.
Governor Lowden, by common consent, Is
their ablest man. But the chief executive
of Illinois is not their best politician. And
Senator Hiram Johnson of California, II
he can down the ghost of the old party
which he and Roosevelt destroyed in 1912,
and cause the people to forget the fact
that he has been ardently in pursuit of
the nomination, stands what astute lead
ers regard as an excellent opportunity
to achieve the nomination General Wood
is considered an able aspirant, although
Washington has never taken him serious
". AS for that other hero, General Per-
shing, the country seems to have taken
him at his word-that he is a soldier and
not politician. And there is Senator
Borah At present, he is about as strong
with the leaders who will name the man
as Pomerene is with the democratic
leaders.
ecutive committee will meet in Washing
ton early In January and select either
San Francisco or Cleveland. AS the dem
ocratic leaders want to reward Califor-
MIA for electing Wilson in 1916, San Fran
cisco will probably win. Cleveland, the
more nearly central point is desired by
the people generally. But San Francisco
is a pleasant city in everything, and is,
therefore, tipped as the convention city.
The republicans will be likely to choose
Minneapolis.