The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
PICK CHICAGO T0'
 WIN CONVENTION.
Democrats Proceeding Cau- tiously To Avoid Friction
 In Party
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-uERALD | Washington. ID. q. Jan. 4

While the attitude of the demo- cratic national committee respecting the rival cities which would enter tain the 1924 convention has not been defined. the indications are that Chicago will win the prize.
 At the same time, there is said to be strong inclinaton to select In- dianapolis. An element would fol- low the republicans to Cleveland. To those who consider climatic condi- tions, San Francsico appeals, as does Denver. Atlanta will not be seriously considered, it appears.
 New York is apparently determined to land the convention. It would win but for the fact that some members think it probable that democrats meeting there would be regarded in league with the "wet" element and Wall street.
 Hope For Harmony.
 The hope of the committee chair man that the meeting of the com mittee in Washington, January 15, would be harmonious&will be real ized, it appears certain Cordell Hull, the chairman, feels that the democrats have a splendid opportun- ity to win the presidency, but not such brilliant opportunity that internal friction might not destroy 1t.
 It was for the sake of harmony that the Jackson Day dinner was abandoned There are discordant ele- ments in the party, and MT. Hull and his advisers thought it would be wise to withhold from orators a chance to read other democrats out of the party. It was anticipated that William Jennings Bryan would oratorically proceed against Tam many, and Tammany would vigorous ly proceed against MT. Bryan.
 The fact that such a possibility was strenuously avoided indicates the idea of leaders that the situa- tion is delicate.
 Democrats Not So Confident.
 A few months ago. practically every observer agreed that the dem- ocrats would carry the country in sion that Warren G. Harding was doomed to be a one term President The country was in arms, politically speaking, and there was certainly in the north and west an open revolt against the administration.
 President Coolidge, as result of his wisdom or the proverbial Coolidge luck" is admittedly in a more for tunate,. a safer position. The voice of discomfort which long emanated from the west is partially hushed. The politicians of the republican or ganizatiou have conducted an ap- rarently successful propaganda in the executives behalf, and the idea, "Give him chance" is seemingly taking hold.
 It is evident to leaders that whereas a campaign against Har- ding would have proved a walk over." against Coolidge there will be real fight.
 Lenders Are Cautious.
 The situation has made democratic leaders cautious. They are exceed ingly anxious that for the sake of the party the one element restrain itself against the other. It Is ob- vious that they believe a united &C., ton by democrats will carry the country, but the tide may be turned by the "sulking in the tent" either of the extreme prohibitionists, or the so-called "bosses" in New York, Illinois and Indiana.
 Democratic strength in the west is dry" in the east it is composed of those who are lea~by Tammany and kindred organizations. Chairman Hull does not deny that he is anxious that, every element and faction check it's personal inclination, and for the campaign. at least, work in harmony.
 The committee meeting will be Nat- tended by every member, male and female, the chairman Is assured