Evening star., 1927-09-27

Since William G. McAdoo announced
that he would not be a candidate for
the Democratic presidential nomina-
ton in 1928 there has been continu-
ing argument over what may be ex-
pected to happen as the rival forces
among the Democrats finally line up
for the next convention. Opinion
ranges from belief that Mr.. McAdoo
has cleared the air and done his bit
for harmony to conviction that his
move means only al intensified fight
agaist Gov. Smith with a new stand
ard bearer. Friends of the New York
governor profess to find the situation
just what it was before.
"Multitudes who have looked to Will
liam g. McAdoo for leadership in the
oncoming campaigns will be disap-
pointed at his announcement" says
The Atlanta Journal (Democratic). a
stanch champion OF McAdoo in the
1924 battle. I'm yielding to his de-
cisfon.'' the Journal adds, I'VE can but
reaffirm our loyalty to Democracy S
basic truth. and cherish the hope that
others. seeing his good work, may let
their light also shine for patriotism
rather than for ambition
'rhe party really has a cause. as 1t
has always had-the cause of those ele'
ments of society which have not been
given their fair share of opportunity
in life" the Houston Chronicle tDemo-
cratic) declares. 1T will be too bad II
such cause is sacrificed to useless
quarrel over prohibition. thing with
which any honest President can have
very little to do-and needless to say
it will be suicidal for whatever cand1-
l. mud YO0nGt HEaIV for
the party itself. Fortunately, how
ever. the withdrawal of Mr.. McAdoo
from the picture, with no one OF his
kind in sight to take his place. makes
the tragic course less likely than most
nartv members have dared hope
Let the Democratic party present
to the country, in terse and simple
terms. a truly Democratic PLATFORM,
adyises the Omaha World-herald tin
dependent). LET it then nominate as
it's candidate a leader who fits 1t, be
ba from East or " est vet q: dry,
Protestant or Catholic, and with the
courage and devotion and character
and ability to fight for it effectively.
Let it do this and it can enter upon
a campaign in which every real Dem
Ocrat may take pride and from which
the country, regardless OF the out
come, will reap lasting dement,.
"Mr. McAdoo deserves the thanks
of his party for the effort he has
made in the interest of party har'
mony." in the opinion OF the Chicago
Daily News CndependenO. "but the
Democratic vets better could have
sDaryd candidate OF two than car
the drys, az matters appear" The
INnY tiI.l l.
that the schism made in the Madison
Square convention in 1924 was too
bitter to be healed" but suggests that
'.one.h of the schism has been heal
ed by Mr. McAdoo's withdrawal that
lit remains to be seen whether the
opposition to McAdon will take the
cue and try to bridge the breach.
The Des Moines Register independent
Republican, believes that Mr.. McAdoo
should be more influential because of
his action. and adds. "Only one man
could create greater place for him
self by a similar abnegation."
1--WE need as our standard bearer"
according to the Admission Star Demo
craticl "a man who can captivate the
imagination of the populace, fighter
like jackson. whose prototype is Nc
Adoo: man who will attack corrup
ton in high places. like Cleveland; a
man of broad morality and uncompro-
missing principle, like Wilson, and un-
less we get back to the issues pro-
mulgated by those men; unless we re-
store the party to the people, as did
Jefferson. we might as well save our
money and not re-enact the farce of
another campaign for a man whose
mere nomination means defeat" Sug.
gesting a declination for Smith. the
Abilene Reporter independent Demo-
cratic) feels that thereby "the party
OF Jefferson. Jackson and Wilson will
stand a most excellent chance to put
the next President In the White
House." and the Charlotte Observer
tindenendent Democratic) asks: us not
the New York governor under as