Evening star., 1924-06-17
M'ADOO MAY SETTLE
2-THIRDS RULE TALK
Question of Abrogation Enlivens
Democrats at New York Pend
ing Expression.
SMITH FOR PRESENT ORDER
Convention Is Fast Shaping for
Gavel Fall Tuesday.
Dy the Associated Press.

Dy the Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 17.-The possi-
bility of abrogating the time-hon-
ored two-thirds rule governing the
nomination of candidates by the Demo-
cratic national convention contln-
ues today to be the most discussed
topic among the leaders and dele
gates already assembled here.
1t is generally believed that unless
a move for discontinuance of the
rule comes from the McAdoo forces
the procedure which has been fol-
lowed in the Democratic gatherings
since the days of Andrew Jackson
will be followed in the coming con-
clave.
The arrival tomorrow Of William
G. McAdoo to lead his convention
forces may result in a definite an
nouncement as to his attitude.
The sentiment of the McAdoo men
already here on this question was
Ladd Rockwell, Mr.. McAdoo's man
ager. as follows:
The friends of Mr.. McAdoo did
not start the agitation for the abro-
L. Brennan is entitled to that dis
tinction. The McAdoo men are
merely passive about it. We shall
not object il Mr.. Brennan and his
followers start drive to do away
with the rule, which every one ad-
nits is archaic and out of harmony
with the spirit of democracy. The
Republicans operate under a major
ity rule"
For Present Procedure.
Although no definite statement has
come from the Smith camp as to
their attitude on this question, it is
asserted by his followers that he pre-
fers to abide by the present proce-
dure, and his forces are optimistic
as to their chances of defeating any
attempt to bring about a change.
Despite the fact that close friends
of Homer S Cummings of Connecticut
declared that he was not a candidate
for the Craftsmanship of the rules
committee. it was freely predicted
today that he would be drafted fol-
the post
In order to be assured OF greater
radio audience the speech of the
temporary chairman of the conven'
tion, usually delivered in the after.
noon. will be postponed until the hrSl
night of the convention. Relays will
be established in various parts of the
country for the benefit of those with
short range receiving sets.
1t was announced that Indiana and
Illinois delegates led bv Taggart and
Brennan. respectively. will begin ar
irving today. John w. Davis. Garter
Glass, Oscar w. Underwood and other
candidates for the nomination are
expected TO establish their headquar-
ters at various hotels before the END
of this week
Keynote Speech at Night.
AS concession to radio devotees
whose duties keep them away from
their head sets during the daytime,
the national Democratic committee
has decided to postpone the speech of
the temporary chairman. usually de-
livered at an afternoon session. until
the first night of the convention.
Relays will be established in va
rious parts of the country for the
benefit of those with short-range re-
ceiving sets.
The entertainment schedule, which
ranges from afternoon teas to theater
parties, will have it's official start on
Saturday with tea to the national
committeewomen by Miss Elizabeth
Marbury.
City information booths are to be
established in twelve principal hotels,
in Madison Square Garden and at nu-
merous street intersections as far
north as 59th street No difficulty is
expected in handling the crowds, ac-
cording to officers of the Hotel AS
ISOLATION Of New York. who have