The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-28
; ONE WEEK FROM TODAY.

OHS WSSA ITOI1 1Oudy the VOseTS Jl America will again record their will as regards the national presidency. It lies with the voters themselves whether that choice shall lie with a minority, or whether it shall represent the will of the majority. If history repeats itself and if many voters fail to exercise their fran chise, then the minority will decide. That is not a healthy political attitude for the people to assume towards their govern ment. Since the principle of majority rule is the one underlying ou- elections, it is imperative that practically the entire potential vote be cast. The outcome of the election might very we'll be altered by the decision of the usual stay-at-home electors, over what it would be if only part of the electors vote.
 There is much in the present political situation to demand the careful thought of all citizens. There is real choice among candidates. There is the impul- sive, Unbalanced LaFollette as against the silent, colorless and ultra-conserva- tive Coolidge. To those who want an experimental government LaFollette ap- peals. To those who want reaction and marking of time Coolidge is the beau ideal. To those who sincerely desire that our government shall function in all its departments as it was meant to function i; who want a government: for all the peo- pie, and not for any chosen group; who demand a president that is poised, ex- perienced, affable, gifted with peculiar felicity in the expression of his sane opinions, tactful, able and determined, the Democrats proudly offer John w. Davis.
 In the case of LaFollette, it is a large portion of his following to which there is objection, that portion of his following which LaFollette himself repudiated in conventon, but which continued to adhere to him nevertheless. LaFollette has many in his ranks who are of the best in our citizenship, but he has also other ele-
 ments that are using the opportunity he has given for their own covert purposes. It would be mistake for them to be al- lowed the decision in this election, as they perhaps may be if the rank and file of American voters fail to do their duty next Tuesday.
 In the case of Mir. Coolidge, it is also as much his political consort as himself to which there is valid objection. Indeed, in different environment MT. Coolidge would doubtless appear to far greater per sonal advantage. But he is surrounded by influences that bode no good to the American people, and there is no evil dence that he has at any time sought to throw off such influences. They are 8 part of the Republican political tradition, and they are responsible in the main for the conditions under which Messrs. Fall, Forbes, Denby and others were able so easily to forget the public welfare when private greed was in the balance. Be- cause of his crowd, if for no other req son, MT. Coolidge should be retired.
 In the case of MT. Davis, there is man whom all admire, who is obviously gifted with all the qualities we desire in our presidents, and who is bound to no group inimical to the public welfare. In fact, seldom has a presidential candidate come before the people with so few en- tangling alliances ofa sort to impede his free and untrammeled administration of public affairs, and, what is of more im- portance, with so few able to claim of him any of the emoluments of public patronage. MT. Davis has kept himself clear of pledges and promises exacted by way of insuring his election. If he is elected, it will be because the voters want him, and not because of the influence of politicians or the might of swollen cam- paign budget. Therefore, let the people
 come out and vote. Let them vote for
 John w. Davis.