The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-14
OHIO AT CHICAGO
(By Elmer +. Fries)

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convention with at least four out
standing potential nominees for the
presidency in their minds, as the
states claim to consideration, is at
tracing attention of national polit-
ical commentators already at the
convention scene in Chicago. The adj
ditional fact that Ohio's delegates,
instead of being embarrassed by this
wealth of material and torn by con-
flicting preferences, will be in har-
mony in proposing that the qualifi-
cations of its presidential possibili-
ties be carefully weighed, is exciting
still greater interest among the
newspaper observers.
This latter circumstance is due to
the success Of the harmony program
of Henry G.. Drummer, chairman of
the Democratic State Executive
Committee, who months ago enlisted
the cooperation of candidates for
nomination as delegates in his plan
to accord any Ohioans who might be
proposed for the nomination an
equal opportunity. Through this
course it became possible to obtain a
delegation with So votes pledged to
Governor George White and free to
support any of the other Onloans if
developments should bring them into
the balloting picture. Thus was COM
plete fairness assured to all and
thus was any possibility of rivalry
among admirers Of suggested candi
dates averted.
Noting that any spokesman for the
Ohio delegation might impress upon
the convention the fact that 1--WE
have a high reputation for growing
presidential timber, and we come be-
fore YOU this year with an unusually
fine selection of prospects, in case
you really want to make brilliant
choice and justify the hopes of the
American people," the Cincinnati En-
quirer thus appraises possible nom
inees:
George White, Governor of Ohio.
By virtue of his success as chief ex-
ecutive Of our state, and the esteem
in which the people hold him, Gov
ernor White is emphatically avail
able. His prudence and integrity are
qualities demanded by the times.
His efficient ordering of Ohio's
problems in this period of stress
proves that he has the quality of
leadership.
Newton d. Baker, Secretary of
War in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet.
He is one of the ablest attorneys Of
the nation. He administered the
greatest war machine in history, and
that record is clear of any blemish
IF irregularity, notable for its eff
cheney.
"He is cultured gentleman, dis
ciplined scholar, man of unques-
toned sincerity and honesty. He is
one of the most intelligent men in
the country.
Robert j. Bulkley, United States
Senator. In single session of con-
gress he has made a distinguished
in Washington because
he has extraordinary ability. His
special competence in financial and
economic problems, his modesty and
and capacity for hard work
make him peculiarly suitable for the
nations highest office at this time.
"James NJ. Cox, candidate for the
in 1920. His penetrating
of our national prob
lens and his zeal for the national
welfare commend him to attention
Mr.. Cox is an outspoken champion
If popular government, an efficient
a skillful campaigner. 4
He is widely known and highly re-
spected for the brilliance of his
leadership while governor of Ohio.
His counsel has been invaluable in
he years since he was defeated by
/ wave of postwar hysteria."
Scanning other newspaper views
sizing up Ohio prospects, one finds \
David Lawrence, noted Washington 7
describing Governor
White as "a rugged, wholesome
ype," and noting that "the budget
las been balanced in Ohio; thanks
0 the economy program of Governor
White and cooperating legisla-
ure.0 OF Mr.. Cox, Haywood Broun,
AIMED Scripps-Howard newspaper
olumnist, says: II think that most
americans are ready by now to adj
nit that his defeat in 1920 was
major tragedy in national politics.
he voters might be anxious to make
mends."
Recalling that lit was Ohio that
lned the tide to Woodrow Wilson
4 1916" Edwin Gableman, widely
cad Washington political writer,
oints to the fitness of White, Bak-
r, Cox, and Bulkley and observes
hat "it is something more than state
ride which prompts the statement
nat Ohio will have to he reekanad