The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-23
AD00 IS NOT
CANDIDATE
Announcement Made By Him
That Name Must Not Be
Used
HIS DECISION IS
IRREVocABLE
Path Of Duty is Clear and Un-
nlstakable and He Cannot Re
enter Public Life

New York, June 17.-Wilkan1 g.
McAdeo, who has been considered by
psrss leaders as one OF t1e pr.i'cipal
candidates for the Democratic presi-
dental nomination, announced to-
night that he could not permit his
name to go before the San Francisco
conyention. This decision" he said,
SIS irrevocaple as the path Of duty
seems 30 rae clear and unmistakable.1
Hrs decision was made known In a
telesram to Jouett Sos,slle, Demo
cratic delegate at large from Kansas,
who had telegraphed Mr.. McAdoo
that sentiment throughout the coun-
my was rapidly cryAaIizlas IN his
favor. that his friends wo,,id like TO
have him permit his name to be pre-
sented to the convention, and that
they were certain he would be n3nai-
nased and elected
mr.. McAdoo's telegram foiiews:
Your telegram of June II requires
Al explicit and immediate answer. I
am profoundly grateful to you and
my other generous friends. who with
MlcE spontaneity and uaselfsaaess
have, without. my solicitation, advo-
Gated my nomination. To caase them
"a s.istresses me deeply,
but am unable to RECONSIDER the
position have consistently maintain
sed, namely that would rot seek -he
noninatioD for president. I cannot.
s5sarefore, permit my name to go be-
tore the convention. This decision is
Iresacable, as the path Of duty seems
Is me clear and uumistakable.
Fae consideration which compell-
ed me to resign asssecretary OF the
TREASURY and director general of rail-
roads after the armistice in 1918 I'M
large measure still prevail. I must
hare reasonable opportunity to re-.
iiabilState my private affairs and to
make that provision for my family
which IN time OF peace is at once the
sacred dirty and the cherished desire
uYSevery right thinking man. - Having
tasnsout OF office less than IS months,
lave not yet BEEN able to accom-
syIish these objects. Moreover, a. pres
idantiaf campaign imposes on the
candidate unavoidable expenses
which am unable to assume. and
which Go not want my friends to
assume.
The record of the recent Repubil-
can congress and the c.atfern and
candidates of the Republican nation
;al convention make Democratic VIC
tory in the next election almost Ger
tain. Victory will be certain if the
Democrats adopt straightforward.
nneuuivocal, unevasive, honest and
liberal platform and put forward
candidate who will command public
confdence We must stand squarely
For ratification OF the league OF ma
aions withou. debilitating reservations
and we must be direct and explicit On
the important domestic issues. The
times are not propitious for equiyoea-
fjon or for appeals TO blind passion
or to doctrines OF hate or for re1c-
tionaries and those who wocid put
their ears to the ground swelling
voice OF humanity which cries aloud
for the restoration Of peace and good
VIII at home and In the world and
for the opportunity to live in All at
mosphere Of justice, progress anc
prosperity.
II feel sure that my friends will ap-
preciate the sincerity. and propriety
OF my position and that they w.lI do
everything IN their power at San
Francisco to assure the contipnatiop
.of the enlightening PRINCIPLES snd
liberal policies OF Democracy. These
are more than ever essential 20 the
society and well being Of the Amers:-
can people.
Mr.. Shouse's telegram to which Mr.
McAdoo replied said:
Sentiment throughout the country
rapidly crystalizing in favor Of your
nomination. I know you have cor
sistently stated that you are not a
candidate and that you will not seek
nomination. Your many friends would
like to have you reconsider your at
titnde at least to extent Of permitting
your name to be presented to conven-
ton. we are certain you can be NOM
mated and elected"