Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1924-06-24
CHARLES ". BRYAN
IS ADDED STARTER;
DAVIS AIDES BUSY
BY ROBERT j. BENDER

WALDORF, HOIEL, New Ofk,
June 21.-Bands blared hundreds of
men and women milled about in no.
tel Hobbies, conferees conferred secret
ly and policies began to take definite
form today, as Democrats gathered
for their national convention.
Although the actual convention is
still three days away, it appeared
that the khan fight, which flared up
with the arrival of the first delegate,
was working toward a solution. A
compromise is expected While strong
factions will continue their efforts to
have the khan denounced by name in
the party platform, leade such as
George Brennan, of Illinois, are I'M
derstOod to be prepared to accept a
plank that will denounce religious
and racial intolerance, but avoid d.
rect reference to the khan.
Governor Smith and William G..
McAdoo held their strategic positions
in so far as candidates are concerned
by virtue of their preponderance of
pledged delegates. But there are few
state delegations that are not hold
ing extended discussions on second
choices" The entire atmosphere is
one Of the convention being any
bodys fight. In welcoming the mem
bers Of the national committee at
their meeting during the morning,
Norman E. Mack, of Buffalo, referred
to the delegates who will be in New
York for a week, or possibly two
weeks"
c. w. Bryan Starter
The dark horse" supporters realize
that McAdoo and Smith will not give
up until every political maneuver de-
signed to gain votes has been ex-
hausted. But they are content to
wait until the two leaders have killed
one another off.
Governor Charles w. Bryan, of Ne
braska, was an added starter among
the dark horses" today, when his
state definitely decided to place the
brother of the "Comomner" in nomi-
nation and stand by him so long as
he has a chance in the race.
West Virginia leaders reminded
folks today that that states delega-
ton voted for John w. Davis through
Al ballots at San Francisco four
years ago, and added that West Vir-
ginia intends to be just as consistent
next week. Davis workers were busy
everywhere, and considerable Davis
strength is to be found scattered
through many of the delegations.
Senator Samuel Ralston, of In
diana, another dark horse" will not
be formally placed in nomination, but
there are thirty votes in the Indiana
delegation for him whenever the time
seems ripe to cast them. The early
ballots will find the Indiana vote split
up between Smith, McAdoo and
Davis.
League Plank Sought
With the khan issue moving toward
a settlement, the wet and dry issue,
and international relations were I'M
der discussion. The former will I'M
doubtedly be disposed of through a
general declaration for law enforce
ment. Former Secretary of War Ba-
ker will seek a League of Nations in
dorsement in the resolutions commit
tee.
The national committee today
found nothing but routine business
to dispose of at it's meeting. There
are no contests and a spirit of com
plete harmony prevailed. Photographic
ers hurried the beautiful women
members of the committee into an
adjoining room following the meet
ing for a series of pictures and all
smiled their prettiest.
Meantime James d. Phelan, of Cal
ifornia, who will place McAdoo in
nomination, arrived and the McAdoo
boomers liberated more noise. On
Monday the McAdoo special will ar
rive. bringing the McAdoo delega-
tons from California, Nevada. Utah
Colorado, North Dakota, Washington
Oregon and Idaho. This will be made
the occasion of a great McAdoo dem
onstration. The train will be met by
the McAdoo band and managers for
a parade to the hotels.