Evening star., 1924-07-17
DAVIS MAY CENTER
I. OPERATIONS HERE
Headquarters in Capital. and
| Strategic 0utposts Con-
stitute Plans.
MAY NAME AIDES TODAY
Confers With Walsh-Latter "Re-
grets" Attitude of Senator
Wheeler.
MAY NAME AIDES TODAY
By the Associa ted Press.

ny tne Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 17.-On what is
probably the greatest adventure that
can come into the life of any American
John W. Davis, to use his own words,
has discovered that the life of a presi-
Dental candidate is not bed of roses
Mr.. Davis announced his discovery
last night during speech after a non-
political reception by his Iieighbors of
the Locust Valley section Of Oyster
Bay. which was much like the ovations
that another man Of the neighborhood-
Theodore Roosevelt-used to receive.
The Democratic nominee, making
his first talk in that role, caused
laughter when he related the con-
tents of two letters he had received
since his nomination. One of them
was from a Methodist and a pro-
hibitionist, who will never vote for
any man who had been president of
q bar association. The other writer
was sorry to hear the nominee had
been sued for breach of promise.
Turning to more serious subjects,
Mr. Davis said:
No Danger to Liberty.
II have set out on what is probably
the greatest = adventure that can
come into the life of any American.
1t is grand thing to realize that In
a country where two political parties
are essential we can pick sides, fight
our battles and, when it is all over.
Join shoulder to shoulder again. This
is the greatest indication 1 know OF
the popular government on which
this country is founded. We have
proven that there is no danger to
Il believe that all free government
comes from the people and not from
any source downward. The country
is what the mass of people make 1t.
chairman of the Democratic national
committee is expected today. 1t is
reported that ohe selection has been
made. The choice, one report says,
is Clem L. Shaver of West Virginia
A tentative plan of campaign
organization calls for the establish
ment of headquarters at Washington
with outposts in New York, Chicago
San Francisco and other strategic
centerS.
Confers With Walsh.
When Davis came to New York
from his country home today he had
q long discussion of campaign plans
with Senator Thomas ]. Walsh of
Montana, who is chairman of the no
tification committee; Mr.. Shaver, and
David Ladd Rockwell, who was man
ager for Mr. McAdoo. 1t was ex-
choice of campaign manager also
before night.
Among the other callers were
George W. Olvany, the new leader of
New Jersey, who placed President
Wilson's name in nomination in 1872
and 1916, and John Godfrey Sake,
former State senator.
The nominee moved today into of
fees in the Murray Hill Hotel, which
-i1l Sarva his New York head
quarters.
Senator Walsh was asked what he
thought of the dispatches telling of
the determination of his fellow sena-
tor from Montana, MIR. Wheeler, to
support Senator La Follette's candi-
dacy for President.
II do not want to comment on
Senator Wheeler's action except to
say that | regret it," 81 said ;s senator of
strong convictions and of earnest
purpose, and l am sure he has taken
the course that he thinks is his duty
as a public-spirited citizen. Needless
to say, 1 do not agree with him.
II have no doubt that Mr.. Davis,
a President, will be found advocating
every sane and progressive measure,
as he did when he was in the House
of Representatives
In regard to the preliminary cam
paign steps, Mr.. Davis governing
principle is to make haste slowly.
Wants Campaign Started Early.
He wants to pick his campaign
manager and turn over to him the
t"e'- ns setting up an elaborate
nationwide organization before Fri
dly hIsnt, Wnen the nominee leaves
for the Maine Coast to write his ac-
ceptance address Mr.. Davis favors
getting the campaign under way at
the earliest date consistent with the
deliberation that he holds is .tue the