Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-02-26
SENATORS RESUME
STRUGGLE To GUST
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Early Announcement From
White House Foreseen
After Conferences Among
Party Chieftains


definite pronouncement from admin
istration quarters regarding the con-
troversy over Attorney General
Daugherty was forecast today as the
senate assembled to consider the
resolution for sweeping inquiry
into Mr.. Daugherty's administration
Of the department of justice.
President Coolidge was represents
ed by those in his confidence as still
without a definite decision regarding
the, demands for the attorney gem
erals resignation. An adjustment
Of the situation without great delay,
however. was said to be believed by
the president to be possible.
The executive is continuing to
take counsel from Republican lead
ers in and out of congress. Last
night he had another conferences
with Senator Borah, Republican,
Idaho, who in the senate last week
openly urged the resignation Of Mr..
Daugherty as a personal sacrifice
in the public interest Senator Borah
today declined to discuss his con-
ference with the president beyond
indicating that it referred again to
Mr.. Daugherty.
Seeks Compromise
In other quarters it was said the
president might work out some solu-
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rifice Of Mr.. Daugherty, and yet
would meet the situation which some
of his party leaders say requires sub
stitution Of an attorney general who
would meet with a greater share OF
public confidence.
Among plans reported under con.
sideration was suggestion that Mr..
Daugherty might present his resig-
nation effective a month or two In
the future, and meantime present
his case before the proposed senate
investigating committee. This would
allow him to answer all charges
prior to his leaving the cabinet and,
some Republican leaders believe, re-
lieve him of retiring under fire."
After call at the White House
today John Il. Adams, chairman Of
the Republican national committees,
reiterated his willingness to submit
ney general should resign while hts
official acts are under attack in COM
gress.
IF we let men be forced from Of
flee by mere accusations" he said,
"blacl1maii and blackguardisn will
become most popular occupation in
the country until decent men are
driven from public life"
Daugherty Card Promised
Another public statement from Mr..
Daugherty, as a part of his plan to
carry his fight to the country, may
be issued tomorrow 1t was said to-
day he was preparing again to reply
to his senate critics and publicly
reiterated his willingness to supmit
to a complete investigation by con-
gress.
1t appeared likely that senate ac-
ton on the investigation resolution
Of Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Nom
tana, would be impossible at todays
session. A number Of senators want
ed to speak on the resolution, and
Senator Wheeler meantime con-
tinued his discussions with Repub-
lican leaders over the personnel Of
Action on the resolution was pre-
vented last week because Of the pro.
vision Incorporated in it naming
the special committee to conduct the
inquiry, and Senator Wheeler, Dem
ocrat, Montana, who introduced it,
was prepared when the senate con-
vened today to modify this feature
in such a way as to permit election
of hn NV laa
chamber. He said he was determined
to make a fight. however. to have
Senator Brookhart, of Iowa. Repub.
lican-insurgent, selected as chairman
despite the opposition Of orga MIA
ton Republican leaders. His other
suggestions for the committee mem
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jones, Of Wash
ington, and Mclean, of Connecticut,
Republicans, and Ashurst. Of Ari-
IONA, and himself, Democrats-haye
aroused no serious opposition.
BOrah at White House
A large volume of reports have
come to Senator Wheeler since he
his resolution, and it will
take him some time to sort and as
these before he will be ready
for the inquiry to begin. He will
present his side Of the case first,
and will insist that the attorney gen.
eral appear in person when given an
to reply.
Senator Borah, Republican Idaho,
who said in the senate Saturday he
was ready to help lay a foundation
for Impeachment proceedings against
the attorney general, conferred with
President Coolidge again last nigh:
at the White House. The visit is
to have been at Mr.. Cool
idge's invitation and they -slked
over the suggestions made In mir.
Borah's senate speech.
There was nothing to Indicate
what position the president has