Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-02
HOUR FOR CHOOSING
NOMINEE IS At HAND
NOMINATIONS ALL IN PLAT
FORM MAKERS READY TO RE-
PORT no THE DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.

Fourteen Barkises have been for
mally placed in nomination before the
democratic national convention in San
Francisco. On the first ballot, which
probably will be had late today or
early Saturday morning, it is conceded
that McAdoO will lead in number OF
votes, with Cox, Palmer, Owen, ct
cetera trailing in order, with the re-
mainder of the candidates polling the
fayorite son vote. McAdoO, lacking
the necessary two-thirds to nominate.
t is presumed that his star will begin
to wane from the initial ballot ana
that he will fail to secure the coveted
honor, as will Cox and Palmer. the
nomination eventually going to Clark.
Bryan, or some statesman not serious
" considered in the running at this
time.
The platform committee has COM
pleted its work, but its conclusions,
with especial reference to the prohibi-
ton issue, will be challenged on the
floor of the convention. 1t is said
that a gist Of the report Of the plat
form committee will be about as fol-
lows:
Preamble-Sends greetings to Pres
ident Wilson, commencing achtQ
gpeats in the interest of the country
and of the whole world. CondeWna
the republican congress. -
League of Nations-Condemns the
action OF the senate republicans In
adopting reservations to the covenant
and the separate peace resolution and
advocating ratification Of the peace
treaty and such membership in the
League of Nations as would in no wise
impair national integrity or independ-
ence. 4
Conduct of the War-Praises th1
administrations conduct Of the war.
commends the patriotic efforts OF
American citizens to aid the govern
ment and praises the military and
naval forces.
Finance-Extols the federal reserve
system and the financing OF the war
and condemns republicans for extrav-
agance.
Observation-Disclosures the republican
congress for failing to revise wartime
tax schedules and demands survey
of the tax conditions by the coming
congress. Denies republican claims
Of economy. declaring that no money
was saved except at the expense Of the
efficiency of & overnment bureaus.
High Cost of Living--Blames dimin-
ished production for high prices AMI
declares the republicans are respon-
sible in that they delayed peace and
failed to provide the president with
necessary legislation.
War NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
republicans for their use Of appropria
tions in investigating the conduct OF
the war.
Profteering-Pledges the party to
enactment and enforcement OF suen
legislation as may be required u
bring profiteers before the bar OF
criminal justice.
Tariff-Reaffirm democratic tatili
doctrines and declares for a research
on the subject by non-partisan com
mission.
Budget-Defends President VIII
sons veto Of the budget bill and ad'
vocates a budget system partially uh
der direction of the secretary OF the
treasury with consolidated auditing
Postal Service demo
cratic administration OF the postoffict
and makes a blanket declaration FOL
higher salaries for postal employees
Advocates greater use OF motor We
hicles in transportation Of mall ano
extension Of the parcel post.
Free Speech-Declares for 1res
speech mad free press insofar as u
may not attack the life OF the natioh
Agriculture - Praises democrau'
record in establishing farm loan bans
ana other farm legislation; indorse'
collective bargaining and researche'
INTO production costs.
Labor-Declares strikes and lock
outs should not jeopardize paramount
pubic interest, but adds a statemeh
OF opposition to compulsory arbitra
uon. Favors readjustment OF sala