Evening star., 1924-07-09
BRENNAN'S SHIFT
STARTSLANDSL|DE.
TO DAVIS BANNER
Changing of Illinois So Votes
Signal for Great Rush to
Band Wagon.
NEW YORK AND ALABAMA
QUICKLY JOIN STAMPEDE
Continuous Cheering Greets Choice
of West Virginian and End
of Long Battle.
BY n. o. MESSENGER.


NEW YORK, July 9.-John w. Da-
Wis is the selection of the Demo-
cratic national convention for Presi-
dent
On the 103d ballot a stampede was
started that carried the West Vir-
ginian over the line in hurry
When Brennan of Illinois asked to
/ change the vote of that state to "5S
for Davis" it was a signal for many
changes
In quick succession New York. Ohio.
Virginia, North Carolina, Connecticut
and Alabama swung into the cheering
which was almost continuous as the
various delegations Jumped on the
band wagon" A big flag of West
Virginia was swung out by the dele
cation. Chairmen of many deleea-
tlons were clamoring for recognition.
Epochal in the history of American
politics, the convention is closing. At
times it seemed to it's weary participap pts
and observers that it never would con.
clude it's work.
AT o'clock this morning the con-
veption took a recess until noon
after a night session filled with incl
cent and developments. There was
the first occurrence, the announce
ment by Franklin d. Roosevelt, or
behalf of Gov. Smith, that the New
York candidate, who at the time had
polled vote SURPRISING Mr.. Nc
Adoo's. would withdraw from the
contest should Mr.. McAdoo first an
nounce his withdrawal from the race
Gov Smith was taking no chances on
his opponent. however; he wanted to
see McAdoo's cards on the table be-
fore he laid his down.
McAdoo Meets Smith.
Previous to that announcement Nc
Adoo and Smith had been closeted for
three-quarters of an hour in the
hotel apartment of Hugh c. Wallace
of Washington, and had talked over
the situation. Mr.. McAdoo had
emerged from that conference ap-
parently intent upon staying in the
race, for he went Immediately to
hotel and addressed a meeting OF
woman supporters, telling them to
stand pat.
Between that time and am.
change came over the spirit of his
dreams. He had talked to Mrs. Nc
.Adoo, whom he has all along con-
suited, talked with his friend, Barney
Baruch, and his other friend. Thomas
L. Chadbourne. He was quartered in
a hotel across the street from the
convention hall Just around the
corner Gov. Smith was in the Man.
haitian Club, awaiting Mr.. McAdoo's
next move. for it was his move after
Roosevelt had announced Gov. Smiths
willingness to withdraw.
Releases Delegates.
Mr.. McAdoo was receiving the re-
suits of the balloting going on in
the hall. He had seen his vote
dwindle from the highest of the day,
421, down to $50. Then he sent his
secretary, Bryce Clagett of Washing
ton, across to Chairman Walsh with
his letter releasing his delegates.
The McAdoo stock then dropped to
100 and the convention adjourned.
With the release by Mr.. McAdoo of
his delegates and the proffered with
drawal of Gov. Smith, contingent
upon Mr.. McAdoo's quitting the race
the situation is presented which has
been predicted for months. that these
two opponents would block each
other and the nomination would have
to go to a compromise candidate.
Senator Ralston was figured as the
most probable recipient of the honor.
but he "got cold feet" and quit at
just the time when the leading con-
testants were about to give In.
Thomas Taggart is the most cha
grined man in New York. He has
played his cards with consummate
political skill and stood the best
chance of winning the pot when 10
| and behold his man ran out on him.
at the psychological moment. Tom
Taggarts language today is not at for
publication.
California. Mr.. McAdoo's own state.
made the first break on tho roll call
| OF the 101st ballot. It divided its
vote among several candidates, CIV
ing Senator Walsh Of Montana the
| preference.
Assumption Proves Wrong.
This action upon the part Of the
leading McAdoo state gave color for
the time being to the report current
that McAdoo was disposed ITO lend
his strength to Senator WSlsh, but