The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-17

INFLUENTIAL
IN INDIANA
McAdoo'S Campaign Manager
Pulled Strings for Cox at
1920 Convention,
BY ROBERT J. BENDER
Copyright, 1923, by United News.)

III, 1870, ny OH4LSu NSWS'J
AL EW YORK, Nov. I7.-Formal
N announcement of Judge David
- l.. Rockwell of Ohio that
friends of William Gibbs McAdoo are
actively on the job to secure his presi-
Dental nomination and election, con-
firms general knowledge the McAdoo
campaign is under way.
McAdoo is not saying anything, but
he knows what his friends are do
ing. Because he is the best adver-
tised and undoubtedly the most pop.
ular potential candidate the Demo
Gratis have at the present time, he Is
given precedence in discussing the
Democratic possibilities for next year.
Judge Rockwell's- announcement
from the McAdoo Illinois h%eadquar-
ters~at Chicago has a very important
political significance. Judge Rock
well, a substantial political leader of
Ravenna, Ohio, was the man who,
perhaps more than any other, directed
James E. Cox's campaign for the nom
ination in 1920 on the floor Of the San
Francisco convention. Others got
public credit for Cox's success then,
but behind those working in the open
was Rockwell.
Influence in Indiana
Not only is Rockwell VI leader
among Democrats. but he also has in
fuence with the Indiana Democratic
organization, headed by Senator
Ralston and Tom Taggart. Rock
wells leadership in the McAdoo move
ment may be regarded as further
evidence that James NJ. Cox is out
of the running and that Taggart and
Brennan. Of Illinois, will be dealing
with a man who understands their
political language.
There has been much talk Of late
that Charles Murphy. Tammany Hall
chief, Taggart and Brennan. were
organizing to beat McAdoo. It was
the same story in 1920. Suffice is
to say McAdoo certainly cannot ex-
pect the support of Murphy. They
never have pulled together and. be-
sides. McAdoo is an ardent dry"
Furthermore, it can be said McAdoo
isn't keen for Tammany's support.
Saw Cleveland Nominated
In 1884. when Grover Cleveland was
a candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation. McAdoo was "A youth Just
arrived at his majority and working
In Tennessee, He was interested in
politics and prevailed upon n friend
Of his. a railroad man. to get him
transportation 10 the convention.
Arrived at the convention. he was
made an alternate delegate from the
State when one of those regularly
appointed fell ILL.,. He sat in the con
vention and saw Cleveland nominated
without support Of the Tammany
delegation and later saw Cleveland
elected.
Four years later McAdo6 again sat
In the convention ana this time he saw
Cleveland renominated with the aid Of
Tammany-and later defeated at the
polls,
Curious Coincidence
1t is a curious thing, which McAdoo
does not disregard, that Democratic
presidential candidates. who have won
their elections, have been those nom
mated without the aid of Tammony.
while those nominated with the aid
Of Tammany have failed Of election at
The polls.
In waging his campaign McAdoo
also will be confronted with the hos.
tilty of those in the party who dis
approve the policies OF Woodrow
Wilson. For that reason he will prob
ably make his prime issue q domestic
one and, because he realizes that he
needs the South and West to win
either the nomination or election. his
foremost plank viii likely re one hay
ing to do with Government coopera
ton in moving and marketing crops.
This, coupled with a constructive pro
gram OF railroad regulation designed
to aid shippers and, of course. plea
for reduced taxes, undoubtedly will
be the foundation upon which he Will
stand.
1t may be safely predicted he will
not relegate these issues to the cause
or c~rusading for the League Of Ma
tons, although he certainly viii e.
pouse a constructive international pol
ICY of cooperation with Europe.