Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-17

people or this state lnCenQ 10 MAKE
Thomas Taggart will be nominated for
senator on the democratic ticket, regard
less Of whether he ever announces his
willingness to make the race. In all
probabilities there will be no opposition
to his nomination, but whether there is
or fs not he will be the nominee and
there is not a particle of doubt that he
will lead the democrats of Indiana in
the campaign.
VIEWS OF DEMOCRATS
IN MARION COUNTY.
Democratic voters of Marion county
were looking on the candidates. OF NC
Adoo for president and Taggart for sen
ator from two viewpoints today, as
result of the announcement in The Times
Yesterday Of the availability of both men
for their party.
The democrats who constitute great
bulk Of the party and who have not for
years made politics either their business
or their pastime were enthusiastic over
the prospects of nominating two sucn aple
men and satisfactory candidates.
The old time politicians and number
Of influential men whose influence has
largely been obtained by waiting until
everything is "all set and then announ-
cling their allegiance TO the choice of rhe
most powerful were diffident about ex-
pressing their choice.
Particularly was this true about Nc
Adco. 4 number Of the friends Of Vice
President Marshall expressed themselves
as being personally strong for Nc
Adoo. but being bound by their politi-
cal alliances to av-ai. A definite detcrml-
nation of whether Mr.. Marshall would
eventually seek the presidential nomi-
nation. They said there was posi-
biEtv that Marshall might succeed to
the presidency and. in that event be-
come the candidate without opposition,
and they did not want to be in posi-
ton where they could not declare thar
they had been ''for Marshall all the
time"
SUPPORT OF TAGGART
ALMOST UNIVERSAL.
Support Of Mr.. Taggart was almost
universal, only one democrat Of any
prominence in Indiana refusing TO pledge
himself to him. He lodged the issue
with the statement that he had already
pledged himself TO DR.. Carleton B. Nc
C.uIIoch for governor and he did not see
how it would be possible TO nominate
candidate for senator and candidate
for governor from Indianapolis.
Il has become evident that regardless
Of the wishes Of some OF the old-line
democratic leaders in Marion county the
local democracy win swing into line Tor
William Gibbs McAdoo. The demand or
the wage earners, who constitute the ou!A
Of the party, for McAdoo can not be side
tracked or overcome Democratic state
headquarters were visited yesterday by
leaders among Iaboring men and railroad
men who called to indorse the stand
taken By The Times and to declare their
willingness to "go to work for McAdoo
whenever wanted" In the railroad mems
districts Of Indianapolis there were dem
onstradons in favor of McAdoo that took
the form Of little group meetings at
which expressions of willingness to do
everything necessary TO nominate him
were frequently heard.
MINGLED SENTIMENT
AMONG REPUBLICANS.
In the camp OF the republicans there
was a mingled feeling Of CONSERVATION
and some genuine pleasure. Republicans
who realize that McAdoo is, above all, an
American, were glad TO see a movement
in the democratic ranks for the selection
Of so capable a man. Others who have
at heart the interests OF Senator James
z. Watson gave expression Of regret to
the prospect of having Taggart as an
opponent at the polls. All conceded that
with McAdoo and Taggart before the
voters there would be a real scrap" in
Indiana this fall.
The extent to which the republican
workers and press have Influenced the
democrats of the city by their talk Of
Wilson's disability was early evident.
There are a number of intelligent demo
Gratis who have been so influenced by
the lies concerning Wilson that have been
spread broadcast over the state through
republican channels that they really ex-
pect him to reIinqu1sh the presidency in
favor of Vice President Marshall. These
democrats apparently have not given
thought to the fact that Mr.. Marshall
would not now be seeking to be sent to
San Francisco as a delegate il he had
any idea of going as a candidate, or If
he believed that before the convention
he would be sitting in the presidential
chair.
APPROVING RESPONSE
COMES FROM STATE.
The jockeying for position that was
evident among some OF the democratic
politicians of indianapolis was in marked
contrast to the attitude Of democrats
throughout the state. As soon as the as
/ surances reached other cities Of Indi-
ana that it was not only possible, but pos
tive that the democrats could have both
Meade anod Taggart for candidates.
there were general expressions of salts
to help nominate them.
No sooner had word reached Hunting
ton, the home of a large number of en-
thCsiastic McAdoO men. that Mr.. McAdoo
might safely be regarded as available for
the presidency than plans were laid to
become the Original McAdoo boosters, -
and an enthusiastic meeting was held to
plan vigorous action.
TELLS OF LABOR'S
SUPPORT OF McADOO,
Wage-earners are strong for Mr.. Nc
Adoo for the presidency, according to E.
K. Welch, q leader among the boiler
makers Of Indianapolis. Mr.. Welch was
delighted at the announcement of ava11
ability Of the former secretary Of the
treasury and director general of railroads
for the presidency.
"The democrats and all working men
would be foolish If they were not for
ir. McAdoo for the presidency" he said.
From opinions have heard all over
the country he is looked upon as the best
possible candidate for the presidency.
He is the only subject of conversation
when they talk politics"
Mr.. Welch said he plans to begin
active work for Mr.. McAdoo irlmediately
He said he expects while travelling over
the country to obtain the support of
leaders in railroad workers organiza,
tions and to urge them to set 20 work
at once to crystallize sentiment in favor
of Mr.. McAdoo
FINANCIERs POINT TO
McADOO'S WAR FINANCING.
Financial interests as well as labor are
favorable to the candidacy of the former
secretary OF the treasury, as a result