South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-20
M ADOO'S DECISION
Is IRREYOCABLE
HE TELLS FRIENDS
Decision is Made Known in a
Telegram to Kansas
Delegate.
BY United Pros.

ny United Press:
NEW YORK. June william
q McAdoo. mentioned as one OF the
leading possibilities for the demo-
cratic nomination for president. to-
dav had ..IrrevocabIy'' removed him
SELF from the race-as far as his per-
soual wishes are concerned.
In a statement issued in reply 20
n telegram from JOuett Shouse. for
luer congressman from Kansas. now
assistant secretary Of the treasury
asking for a consideration OF his
attitude McAdOo said.
Mr.. McAdoO's telegram follows
Your telegram Of June 18th re
ouires an explicit and immediate
answer / 3m profoundly grateful
10 YOU and my other generous
friends who with such spOntaneity
and unselGshness. have without my
solicitation advocated my nOmina-
ton. To cause them disappOint-
ment. distresses. me deeply but /
ann unable 10 reconsider the prOpO-
sltiOn / have consistently main
tanned. namely that i would not
seek the nomination for the prest-
dency canot. therefor. permit
my name 20 go before the cOnven-
ton. This decision is irrevocable
as the path OF duty seems 10 me
clear and unmistakable.
The consideration which COM
PEELED me TO resign as secretary OF
the treasury and director general of
railroads, after the armistiCe in 1918
in large measure still prevails /
must have reasonable opportunity
To rehabilitate my private affairs
and 10 make that provision for my
family which, in time OF peace is
at once the sacred duty and the
cherished desire OF every right
thinking man. Having been out Of
office less than IS months / have
not yet been able to accomplish I'M
avOidab BILE expense which / am I'M
able TO assume, and which / do not
want my friends 10 assume.
Certain Victory.
The record OF the recent republi-
can congress and the platform and
candidates Of the republican nation
nj convention make democratic vic
tory in the next election almost GER
tain. Victory Will be certain If the
democrats adopt a straight forward
unequivocal. Uneyasive. honest and
/, liberal platform and put forward
candidates who will command pub
lie confidence.
I'VE must stand sQuarely for "a .
tihcation Of the League Of Nations
without facilitating reservat IONS
and We must be direct and explicit
on the important domestic issues.
The times are not propitious for
equivOcation or for appeals 10 blind
passion or 10 doctrines OF hate. or
foreactionaries and those who
would shut their ears TO the great
and swelling voice Of humanity
which cries aloud for the restoration
of peace and goodwill at home and
in the world and for the Opportu-
nifty 10 live in an atmosphere of
justice. progress and prosperity.
Il feel sure that my friends will
appreciate the sincerity and pro-
priety OF my position and that they
viii do everything in their power at
san Francisco TO assure the CONT
nuation OF the enlightened princi-
pies and liberal policies OF demo
cracy. These are more than ever
essential TO the security and well
being OF the American people"
ShOuse Replies.
Mr.. Shouse's telegram 10 which
Mr.. McAdoo replied said:
Sentiment throughout the coun-
try rapidly crystalizing in favor
your nomination. / know YOU have
consistently stated that you are no
a candidate and that you will not
seek nomination. Your many
friends would like to have YOU re.
consider your attitude at least &c
extent OF permitting your name tc
be presented TO convention. We
are certain you can be nominated
and elected"