New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-07
some of them frankly cali the "Wilson

Even Roosevelt, although an official of
the Administration during the entire
eight years, is not classed by oppo
ncnts in the party of the President as
among those to whom they are OPP
posed.
The Wlaon forces fought for McAdoo
and Palmer A rough classification.
leaving out some elements of personal
opposition to McAdoo. among men who
have always been regarded as Admin's-
tration leaders, would divide the con-
vention into Administration men. favor
ing either McAdoo or Palmer, and anti
Administration men. opposing both.
Some OF the Administration leaders who
were for Palmer, such as National
Committeeman Wilbur +. Marsh would
not go the length of supporting Nc
Adoo, fearing the Grown Prince and
"Wilson Dynasty" labels. Also when
Palmer was withdrawn they rushed
10 the support Of Cox.
Appeal to Dry Vote Sought
1t was during the stampede TO Cox
incidentally that the nomination OF
Roosevelt became certain. The logic
Of the situation after Cox was nominal
cd. some of the leaders thought, called
Tor nominating for second place man
known to be pronounced dry. and
some one who would also appeal to the
farmers
In considering the plan support de-
ve,oped for Secretary of Agriculture
Meredith, who IS pronouncedly dry, who
comes from Iowa. and who as an editor
of farm papers with large calculations
, might be expected to appeal to the
country vote, while Cox could be count
Cd on TO show strength in the cities
. But Meredith was a strong McAdoo
man ara there was considerable un-
pcasartness. according to some mem
bers Of the delegation, when Marsh de-
cided to throw the delegation solidlv
for Cox. Meredith had required the
polling OF the delegation during the
attempt to stampede the convention for
McAdoc last week, and this effort had
made Marsh and his friends angry. al
though they had the majority of the
delegation in line and defeated Mere
dith's purpose.
Wncn the talk began late last night
about Meredith for ce-Presidont
some OF the leaders said that would
be satisfactory to them if it was salts
factory to Marsh. 1t was distinctly
not satisfactory to Marsh, they found
on inquiry, and the Meredith Vice
president boom collapsed.
There was some delay this afternoon
due 70 trouble in getting Governor Cox
on the long distance phone to asccr-
tam MS wishes as to his running mate
'ust before the nominating speeches
were concluded. however. the Cox man.
aGcrs told Murphy that Roosevelt
Woulc be entirely satisfactory to Cox
and all was over but the shouting.
The withdrawal of the other candi-
oates made 1t unnecessary even to have
: a roll call.
SO pleased with the nominations
70 nJ-of
fearing that resentment m the coun-
try against the Wilson Administra
ton would drag The ticket down to de
cat TINS fall, no matter who was NOM
mated or what Kind Of platform
should be drafted, that they began at
once talking about what else thew
could do to get rid of the Wilson
label
One of the steps proposed was to
make Judge r. H. Moore, who has so
successfully managed the Cox fight
chairman of the national committed in
place of Homer S. Cummings, who
especially since his keynote speech,
has placed himself back of every act
"i the Wilson Administration not only
~ the last four years but ever since
Wilson entered the White House
Soft Pedal on keynote Speech
1t is safe prediction that while
CUMMINGS keynote speech may DC
printed IN the campaign handbook it
VII not be used TO any extent in the
campaign for the Democrats are going
> make fight. if their temper to -dal
can he accurately judged, which viii
dodge at every point poss bic making
their candidates targets for the anti
Wilson voters.
Mr.. Wilson is through as a party
leader. The new leader, of course. is
Governor Coz. When Wilson was
mentioned to-day by Josephus Daniels
after the nomination of Roosevelt had
been made, as that great American
the applause was so scattering and thin
that delegates looked at each other in
amazement The great electrically
lighted painting of Wilson still DOM
mated the convention hall decorative
scheme, but the political dominance OF
INC Presidents apparently had passcd
INTO history with the nomination Of q
man against whom the President
uarmest supporters had fought.
Whether Cummings will be sap
planted as national chairman rests en-
iirely with Governor Cox. If he wants
Judge Moore national chairman
Moore will be elected by the committee
uf course Moore Will play big part
az tH' HSht WHeNHcI ne is erected
chairman or not.
II do not know what Governor Cos
Will desire as to the Craftsmanship o,
the National Committee said Sena
tor Carter Glass, who is regarded as
President Wilson's chief spokesman
IF the Governor should want Mr.
Moore the committee Will comply with
that desire
Moore Does Not Seek Place
Moore has told some Of his friend:
on the committee. of which he is &
personally popular member, that he
would not care for the chairmanship
CHAIRMAN Cummings is personally
popular with some OF the strong Cos
men on The committee. as we'll as witt
the Administration crowd The com.
m'ttee members generally regard hin
: rs efficient His popularity was at
lested by the fact that Norman T.
Mach, of New York, attempted at the
Jackson Day meeting in Washington
last January TO have it determined tina,
the Presidential nominee would not
have any say as to choosing the chair.
man. but that the committee should
at that time elect its chairman fol
your years. Mr.. Mack's idea at thai
time was to prevent any one who
might be nominated for President sub
shutting some personal friend fol
Cummings.
The only fly in the ointment O.
Democratic ODtlnlSn, il v-ordo, ...l