Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1924-07-25
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Shaver To Guide Campaign.

Glen L. Shaver, OF West Virginia, long
time friend OF John W. Davis. Democratic
nominee for President, last Saturday form
ally took over control Of the Democratic
organization. Mr.. Shaver whose selection
TO manage the Democratic national cam
paien was announced by Mr.. Davis in
New York before his departure for Maine,
came to Washington last Saturday morning
and went directly to the headquarters OF
the national committee, where he met
Representative Cordell Hull, Of Tennessee.
retiring chairman Of the committee u. S.
Roper. who was the director general Of
William G. McAdoo's candidacy for the
presidential nomination. and Geo. White.
Of Ohio, who managed the Democratic
campaign in 1920.
Mr.. Shaver will be elected chairman OF
the national committee at the meeting Of
the organization in Clarksburg. W. Va, on
August 18th, the day on which Mr.. Davis
will be officially notified Of his nomination.
The election of Mr.. Shaver will not make
it necessary for the present member Of
the committee from West Virginia to retire.
Mr.. Hull. who has been chairman Of the
committee for the last four years. will con-
tnue as member Of the organization and
will have an active part in the direction Of
the campaign. In announcing his retire.
ment as head Of the Democratic oreaniza-
ton. Mr.. Hull said he was pleased to turn
over the organization free from all debt
and with balance in the treasury. His
statement follows;
Hon. Glen L. Shaver. Of West Virginia,
will perform the duties as chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee for and
instead Of myself from this date. am
greatly pleased to know my successor as
chairman Of the committee is an exception
ally able man with much successful political
experience. The management Of the com
ing campaign could not be placed in ADLER
or safer hands. Mr.. Shaver is man Of
great energy, fine judgment, and is scrupu-
lously conscientious confidently predict
for Mr.. Shaver a highly satisfactory adj
ministratiOn. and for the Democratic party
sweeping victory under his guidance as
official head Of the party organization.
1T is source of satisfaction to me to
be able TO turn over the organization free
from all debt. which includes the payment
Of some $225, 900 Of old obligations. A
balance of several thousand dollars is on
hand. There is also some pride in the
knowledge that | am able to turn over to
him a highly developed organization which
is ready to function in each essential line
from this day forward"
Before departing for Clarksburg. W. Va.
Saturday night, the prospective chairman
announced the headquarters Of the national
committee in Washington. with other sub
headquarters in both New York and Chi
cago. carbohydrates will be established
in two or three Western States and prob
ably in the South The personnel Of the
new organization was informally discussed
and no decision was reached as to who
will have charge either in New York or
Chicago.
Mr.. Shaver expects to pass a large part
Of his time in Washington. In deciding to
open headquarters in the South. probably
in Atlanta. it was said while it might be
considered waste Of time to spend money
even for stamps in the Southern States,
the South is o large part of the Democratic
party and should have recognition in the
conduct of the campaign.
The new head Of the Democratic organi-
ton said he expected the active coopera-
ton Of all the men who were candidates
before the convention in New York. They
had pledged their support, he said.
Announcement has been made by the
Democratic National Committee that the
date for the notification Of Gov. Charles
W. Bryan Of his nomination for the vice.
presidency had been definitely set for
August 18th in Lincoln. Nebraska. The
address Of notification will be made by
Senator Harrison, Of Mississippi. tempo
rary chairman Of the New York convention.
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