Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-26

schedule between Chicago and San
Francisco. and arrived here four
hours ahead of time.
Palmer Explains His PrcKcncc.
In coming to the convention my
seif," the Attorney General said. Il
am only following the practice of n
lifetime. Ever since have been
a voter, have been n member Of
precinct. ward. county, State or ma
tional committee. and j expected to
he a working organization Democrat
as long as l am able to work ! so
firmly believe that the continued sue
cess OF the Democratic party is neces-
sary to the welfare of the country
that l look upon participation in the
active work of the party as para
mount patriotic duty.
Il am attending the convention.
not so much for the purpose of adj
vancinS my own candidacy for the
nomination. as 10 take part in the
councils of the party in considering
the wise and proper course which
the Democratic party should pursue
this year. Who shall be nominated
is relatively unimportant matter.
II is, however. all important that the
ideals Of historic Americanism, OF
constitutional democracy and of i'm
partial enforcement of law be upheld
10 the uttcrmost.
IL am hopeful that our party, in
striking contrast to the Republican
party's action at Chicago, will de-
clare for the maintenance of Amer
ica's courageous leadership in the
rr1I Ia Oh u Il,
war and which she must I'LL through
all the peace times OF the future If
our American ideals and purposes
shall be truly achieved. 1 propose
TO do what / can to see that our
party platform shall make no sur
render TO any interest or class or
Clique on group, but shall express the
common conviction OF the great mass
OF everyday Americans"
Ambassador Morris issued q state
ment advocating Mr.. Palmer's can
didacy and prais!ng the Attorney
Generals gift OF leadership. his pro-
gressive views. his courage and his
devotion to American ideals.
West Eirgininns Boom Davis.
The West Virginia delegation ar
rived here tonight and went ag-
excessively TO work for the nominal
,ion OF It's favor!te son. John W.
Davis, the American ambassador to
Great Britain. HIS strength, they
declared, would become apparen;
after the opening ballots had dem
onstrated that none OF the leaders
could be nominated.
Governor J. j. Cornwell. who will
make the nominating speech, issued
this statement: Davis would be an
ideal candidate for many reasons
Tic Is one % the most forccful speak
s-s in America His great ability is
universally admitted. Ills character
could not and would not be question
ed. There are no antagonist objec-
itoaR that could be urged. except that
a+ is Democrat. The public is in
10 mood to vote for or elect any
man merely because he Is a cand!-
date OF any certain political parry
TINS IS not politicians period 4
man to win this election must face
ne rising, and not setting sun. lie
must stand not only for the right,
but b" able 10 make the people UNI
deTstand him. Davis would be able
70 DO that"
/ Many blanks dealing with Irish
're"iow nave been called TO tho a,
'eht!on ~ the party leaders. and =,
+ wa" predicted that many conflicting
/ councils on the subject would be i,:n
"e'oFe ths platform committee. AZ
F. conference in the Office OF IN.
/ = m e can commission on Irish
independence. however. an agree.nen,
was reached w representatives. o,
several fish-Aincglcan bodies -
stanI: together for plank cspouglnr
american recognition OF the irish
republic.