U.S. PRESIDENCY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 238, 2 July 1920, Page 7

U.S. PRESIDENCY

PREPARING THE DEMOCRATIC PtATFORftj STRENGTH OF THE WILSON FORCES By Telflgr&sh-Prejß Assoclation-Oopyrljlil New York, June 29. The San Francisco correspondent 'of tile "New York Times" states that the Platform Committee's hearing on the Irish question resulted in great 6cenes of disorder. Senator Walsh (Massachusetts) intrdduccd a plank similar to that introduced at the Republican Convention, in which it is iaid down that the United Stales recognises Irish independence. Opponents of the plank affirmed that it would mean war with Britain. It is considered highly improbable that the Convention will adopt this plank. Senator Phelan (California) introduced a plank for the exclusion of Japanese from the United States as a matter of I self-preservation, and tho denial of ownership of land to present Japanese residents. • \ The Platform Committee to-day began its hearings upon the Prohibition question. Mr. W, Bryan was the representative Of Prohibition, but he seemed to make little headway, owing to tho fact that the chairman of the committee is a staunch Wilsoii man. Mr. Bryan now seems destined to wage a losing light. Observers generally agree that the Wilson forces predominate in the Convention. The anti-Wilson forces' only hope, sinco a two-thirds majority of the delegates is required for the adoption of a platform and for the choice of a candidate, is to cause a deadlock among their opponent. Mr. Bryan's League of Nations plank will ailso cause strong discussion. It is believed that the Wilson forces will be compelled to make some compromise under this head, relinquishing iheir desire for tho endorsement of tho League without- reservations. It is expected that the Platform Committee will soon .publish tho platform, whioh will then probably be quickly adopted by the delegates, although . Mr. Bryan threatens to take the fight to the floor of the Convention If the committeedoes not adopt his Prohibition and Treaty planks, BaKoting will then begin for the choice of a nominee for the Presidency. Observers say that Cox,.- Palnnr, and M'Adoo will feature in tho first few ballots, and that M'Adco will then forge ahead. His success will depend upon whether the Cox and Palmer forces throw their support" to him.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assh. San Francisco, June 30. The M'Adoo managers have not been ordered to nominate him. The Platform Sub-Committee lias reached a deadlock regarding light wine and beer,—<Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.