The Washington times., 1920-06-30
DAVIS LEADING IN
DARK HORSE RACE
Reactionaries Likely to Agree on
Him as Compromise
Candidate.
ny }. T.. WATSON.
UsiyerssI Service.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 30.-John
sador to the court OF st. James. has
forged ahead as the dark horse Of
the convention upon whom the reac-
tionary group may agree In final
ballot
Mr.. Davis strength lies in the fact
that so far nobody has got anything
on him. Also. he will draw heavily
upon the support of the South by
reason OF his nativity. and appeal to
the Independent State representations
who wish to eliminate President Will
sons son.in-law. Summed up, Davis
appeals TO the real leaders hereN as
a compromise candidate.
No definite orders have been issued
to support Davis.
None will be issued until the open
ing ballots disclose the exact lineup
Of candidates. At the last minute it
may be discovered that circumstances
make advisable the grooming of an
other dark horse. Either Marshall or
Hitchcock in this event may be
trotted out
MURPHY's ATTITUDE HELPS.
Refusal OF Boss Charles Francis
Murphy to be swayed to the McAdoo
column gave the Davis boom added
impetus last night
In an all night session, the Tam
many leader remained adamant
against the persuasive blandishments
of Wilson leaders and McAdoo man
ayers.
As.a RESULT a personal appeal has
been made to Bernard Baruch. leader
OF the Democratic chapter of the Nom
Partisan League of political bankers
to the open support Of McAdoo.
The silence OF big business, in the
opinion Of McAdoo's leaders, is en-
dangering his chances of nomination.
with the crusade to put him over at
its height. they believe II is now time
to whip New York and other reluc-
tant State delegations into line.
McADOO's INTRIGUE FAILS.
Premature rumors that Tammany
would fall easily into the McAdoo in
trigue had the effect OF crystalizing
matters today. Mr.. Murphy and the
no cause to abate their dislike of
Wilson and their objection to Mo-
Adoo. This does not mean that New
York will not support McAdoo IL
orders are issued to take this stand.
But II does mean that so long as the
delegation Is using Murphy's judg-
ment. II will object with all its force
AGAINST voluntary commitment to the
McAdoo column.
As New York is looked upon as the
leader OF the anti-Wilson State dele
sation, the position taken has had
tremendous effect in strengthening
foes of the former Secretary OF the
Treasury.
Cox's stand on the question has
not been pleasing to New York lead
ers, and there has been an abatement
in Cox sentiment. II Wall Street
chooses to pick some man like Davis,
Marshall, or Owen, however, an
agreement may be reached, it was
stated last night.
TAMMANY SEES NO HOPE.
So far as active participation in
many formally retired from party
councils today. No matter who is
chosen by the convention for national
standard-bearer New York leaders
are convinced he will be beaten.
Therefore, every move of the dele
cation has been directed toward
strengthening the New York State
situation in preparation for the local
elections this fall. Governor Smith
intends to run for reelection upon
wet and labor platform. The New
York delegation, under the Tammany
steam roller was committed to these
issues yesterday. II II is believed cx-
pedient to State supremacy IL may
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national candidate, or to give only
lin snpport