The Washington times., 1922-07-30
wilson COMES
TO SWANSON s
Adm VIRGINIA
Senator Praised as Loyal and
Helpful" IN Fight Against
Davis.
INCUMBENT LIKELY TO WIN
Ex-Governor, However. Carries
on Busy Campaign While op-
:ponent Stays on Job.

The contest between senator
Swanson and Ex;Goy. ,Westmoreland
Davis for nomination sas the Demo-
cratic nominee for the Senate from
Virginia will eliminate on August j.
The campaign just ending has been
a determined one, though without
any pronounced issue, Senator Swan
son and Ex-Governor. Davis being In
accord on public questions. The cam
paign has been one largely of per-
sonal preference. Senator swanson
has been detained In Washington by
his official duties, and therefore, has
been compelled to organize his forces
and promote his candidacy, largely
by correspondence Ex-Governor
Davis, however, has canvassd the
State of Virginia very thoroughly,
going into every section and prac-
tically conducting a house-to-house
canvas.
Wilson's Tribute.
Senator Swanson's entire record in
Congress has been one of faithful
ness to Democratic principles, and In
the interest of the people he repre-
sents. He has taken high rank in
the Senate, and is much belovd on
both sides of the chamber. In this
connection it might be well to quote
former President Wilson's tribute. II
is in the form of a letter to Hon. II.
M. Smith, jr., of Richmond. and Is as
follows:
''My dear Mr.. Smith: am in
teresfed in what find in your letter
or July 22. 1 am glad to have the
opportunity to. say that Senator
swanson was at all times most loyal
and helpful in his support OF me
while / was at the head of the Gov
ernment, not only loyal, but always
active and energetic in rallylng the
forces of the party in the Senate to
the support of administrative meas
ures. His help was invaluable
throughout the period of the war.
Hoping that the contest in Vir-
ginia will generate enthusiasm for
the PURPOSES OF the party. but not
personal bitterness, ,,o,,r. .,
WOODROW WILSON.
''Mr. H. H. Smith. Jr.,
Richmond, Va"
All reports available strongly in
dicate the denomination Of Senator
Swanson. Southwest Virginia COM
posed of fifth, sixth and ninth dis
tricts. bid fair to give Senator Swan
son an overwhelming majority.
Ex-Governor Davis resides in the
eighth district and indications are
that the result in this district will be
very close, though a great many
claim Senator Swanson will carry
II. ~
In,the third congressional districts
in which Richmond Is located, mdi-
cations are that neither candidate
will get a very large plurality. Both
candidates having served four years
as governor OF Virginia, during
which time, of course, they resided
in Richmond, have each large per-
sonal following in that city.
In the Second Congressional dis
trict, the Norfolk district, Senator
Swanson should run well ahead of
his opponent. Senator Swanson for
many years has been a member of
the Committee on Naval Affairs,
and as acting chairman and chair
man of this committee he has been
able to materially aid Norfolk and
that section of Virginia.
Sufficient definite information on
which to predict the result in Tide
water Virginia has not been received,
but from such Information available
strongly indicate the belief that Sen
Rtor Swanson will carry these dis
tricts.
The Tenth and Seventh Congress
sional districts, known as the valley
districts, will be close; though sup
porters of Senator Swanson claim he
will carry this section by a very
gratifying majority.