The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-17
CLOSER RELATIONS WITH PROGRE:SSNES
 IS HARD|NG'S PLAN
Conference Results in De- cision to Invite Progress sive Leaders to Meet
 the Nominee
6y Associated Frs,s

Washington. June 16.-Plans for bringing Senator Harding. the repub- lican presidential nominee. into closer touch with party leaders, particularly those of the progressive wing, were discussed today at lengthy confer once which the Senator had with Wal ter E. Brown of Toledo, his floor man ager, at the Chicago convention.
 The conference is understood to have resulted in a decision to send invita- tons at once to a number of promi- pent progressives asking them to meet with the republican nominee to discuss the present situation and the coming campaign. The list of those to be in- yired will not be made public at pres ont.
 Friends of Senator Harding said to- night that the proposed conferences would be held before the nominees for nal notification, which will be some time after July 15. The senator, 1t was said, hopes to utilize the views ex- pressed by the party leaders in the preparation of his speech of accep- tance. While some of the meetings may be held before MT. Harding leaves Washington Monday, the greater DOT ton are expected to take place while he is on his planned vacation
 VISIT IS SIGNIFICANT
 The visit of MT. Brown today was regarded by political observers here as significant. In 1912 he was chair man of the Ohio state progressive com raittee and was active in the campaign for Theodore Roosevelt. He was del egate to the recent Chicago convention, ana after the defeat in the state pri- mary of Harry M. Daugherty of Co., lumbus, the senator's campaign man ager as a delegate at large, was se- lected as Mir. Harding's floor manager.
 T think you will find that the pro- gressives will be behind Senator Hard ing. said MT. Brown as he left the senator's office.
 Indications that Mir. Harding, how ever. intends to ascertain the views Of all leaders in the party was contained in his announcement today of con ference last night attended by sena- tors Lodge, republican leader In the Senate, Brandegge of Connecticut Fall of New Mexico, adn Shoot or Otah' This meeting. at which the piatlorni adopted in Chicago was discussed IS expected to be the forerunner or many similar informal meetings.
 Senator Harding also gave consider able attention today to Ohio poitlcai matters, comforting in addition to MT Brown with w. L. Parmenter CT Lima O.. former state chairman The canoi- ,.ate made public letter to Sena.or Smith of Ohio withdrawing his pel- ticn for renomination as the republican candidate for senator at the August state primaries. The petition was filed on the eve of MT. Harding's nom'- nation for the presidency.
 PERSHING IS VISITOR
 Shortly before the senator left his office for the day, General Pershing called and remained in conference with hin, for about fifteen minutes
 .Tt vas merely social call," said the general as he departed.
 ..The senator Is very good friend of mine."
 The aeluge of congratulatory tele- grams and letters which began coinci . don't with the nomination continued 'o day Although the nominee arrived at his office early and remained iate' ao- dttioral help had to be obtained u clear away the great mass or core srondence. sr
 Among the telegrams received our- ,n,. the day was one from Inonas TaRgart, the Indiana democratic ieaoer' and candidate for senator
 .I desire to take this opportunity 10 congratulate you upon your nomlna- tion." said MT. Taggart. Tt was cer- tatnly a great victory for you re- member with much pleasure your nanv kindnesses while in the senate and have said repeatedly that II we had to have a republican President that you would be my first choice