Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-06-21
BY RALPH SMITH

of his campaign for the presidential
nomination. He occupies with Mrs.
McAdoo the famous Caruso suite on
| the eighteenth floor overlooking in
| the distance Madison Square Garden,
where the Democratic convention
will be held next week. From here
| he will direct his forces in co-opera-
| ton with David Ladd Rockwell his
campaign manager, and here he will
daily consult and advise with his
| lieutenants.
Besides being an inspiration to his
supporters, McAdoo's presence III
New York has heightened interest
in the presidential contest and Gre
ated an atmosphere that has never
before obtained at a. national con-
ventiOn of either of the major politi-
cal parties. Governor AL Smith, who
is McAdoo's most formidable oppon.
ent, also is on the scene, chartered
in the Prudence building, only a few
blocks from the Vanderbilt. Thus
New York and the country is treated
to the novel and unusual spectacle
of the two outstanding candidates
personally directing their canVasSes
for the greatest prize within the
gift of their party. John w. Davis,
formerly of West Virginia, and a
dark horse, is now resident in New
York, but he is not at all active in
| pre- convention activities.
McAdoo's hand was distinctly Wis
ible around his headquarters today.
His masterful executive ability and
reSourcefulness were apparent in
the activity of his lieautenants. The
smoothness. precision and efficiency
with which his organization func-
toned was the marvel of old-timers
at the game, and highly discomfort
ing in the camps of the enemy.
Friends Block Traffic
The arrival of the Georgian was
marked by a demonstration that
was as surprising to his enemies as
it was pleasing to his friends. He
was welcomed at the Pennsylvania
station by an enthusiastic crowd
that overran the great concourse,
blocked traffic in Seventh avenue
and delayed the ceremonies that had
been arranged for his reception at
the Vanderbilt hotel. He was forced
to deliver an eXtemporaneous adj
dress at the station, and he was
wildly cheered as he proceeded
Through the streets. The demonstra-
ton was especially remarkable for
it's truly representative aspect. 1t
brought together thousands of per-
sons of all walks of life and from
all sections of the country.
The New York demonstration
came as a fitting climax to what
NAV be fairly described as the most
remarkable Journey any private cit
izen has ever made in America. In
deed. few presidents have ever
aroused so much enthusiasm as did
| McAdoo on his journey across the
continent. He was hailed as a con-
ouering hero at every city, town or
hamlet in which his train stopped
Major John S. Cohen, president
and editor of The Atlanta Journal
who Joined McAdoo at Chicago, at
his request. and came to New York
with him, told New York newspaper
men last night that he had never
seen such enthusiasm manifested fol
| any man.
One Ovation After Another
''Traveling through Illinois, In
diana and Ohio" said Major Cohen
"Mr. McAdoo received one ovation
after another. Literally thousands
hailed him as the next president Of
the United States. 1t is seriously tt
be doubted whether any other candi
date for political office has ever beer
welcomed with such zeal and earnest
ness. The McAdoo demonstrations
Vwere reminiscent and in every way
comparable to those that marked
Bryans first campaign in 1896, anC
| cfo no
given any candidate for office by the
American people.
"Mr. McAdoo made seventeen
speeches in Illinois, Indiana, Obic
and Pennsylvania, and the domenstra
tons along the route Of Baltimore
and Ohio railroad continued until aft
er midnight. At Connersville, Pa.
at 1 o'clock, long after everybody haC
gone to bed, two thousand people
overran the station, and during {
fifteen-minute stop forced Mr.. Nc
Aldo to dress hastily and appear or
the platform"
Besides Major Cohen, Mr. Nc
Adoo was accompanied to New Yorl
by Thomas Stork, editor and owne
of the Saint Barbara News and Fl. II
Cotton. of Los Angeles, one of the
largest ranchers in California. Boil
of them are delegates from Cali
fornia.
Having heard a lot about the
enemy country and the hostility
of the east to McAdoo as a presi
Dental candidate, [ was agreeablJ
surprised at the demonstration pro
voked by his trip from Chicago t.
New York" said Mr.. Stork. II ar
now persuaded that most of the
things we have heard in the west
about the casts hostility has beer
defeatist propaganda. McAdoo is fan
stronger and more popular in the
east than we had imagined, and we
in California believe him to be the
only man that can win the presi
Dental election for the Democrats
The talk about McAdoo having
no hold on labor is absolutely alb
surd. Everywhere along the route
we We're told time and again that
McAdoo's strength with labor is
firmly cemented and growing. The
railroad employees are for him as 4
unit, and the suggestion that La
Toilette. or any other candidate can
take them from him is ridiculous.
West His Stronghold
West of Chicago, the enthusiasm
was boundless. McAdoo is the west s
candidate tor president. Between Los
Angeles and Chicago he was the cen
ter Of countless OvatiOns, and made
scores of short talks from the train
platform. Certainly no candidate in
my time has ever aroused so much
enthusiasm.
Il do not believe it possible that
any man has ever been so royalty
welcomed as was McAdoo on his trip
across the continent" said Mr. Cot
ton, and L include all candidates
WHO have actually won presiden-
tial nomination.
Lii L. L. IanA