U.S.A. PRESIDENCY.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1924, Page 2

U.S.A. PRESIDENCY.

THE NOMIXATIOXS

IUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION

XEW YOBK. June 20. Ibe Democratic Convention perfected its organisation to-day. I lie Convention gave a rousing reception to its l’ermanent Chairman. Senator Walsh, the Prosecutor in the oil fraud investigation.

’Then the Convention moved swiftly to the first stage of the light over the Presidential nomination. So far the names of Senator I’mlerword. Governor Brough, of Arkansas, and Mr William McAihm have been placed in tin* muuiiiatinn. Voting on nominees will not begin until tlu* Convention receives and adopts its platform. which is taking shape in subcommittees.

The determination of tin* Party’s attitude towards the Kill Kills Klnn is being grappled with.

At the Convention a prolonged demonstration greeted reference to the positive stand against the Kill Klttx Klnn taken by Senator I’nderwood. Mr Fordney Johnson, of Alabama, in putting Senator Underwood in the nomination. aroused great feeling at the Democratic Convention when lie announced unalterable opposition to the Kill Klux Klan. denouncing the intrusion of this secret order for the imrjtosc of intimidating either party into actions at variance with the fundamental Clonstitiitiiiiinl pipivision guaranteeing the equality of all races and religions. Fifteen liiiiiuten of dittos ensued. Some delegations began a procession through the aisles, and endeavoured to persuade others to join them in a demonstration. When they eonclmled they bad enlisted fully two-thirds of the State delegation. Many others seemed torn by international disagreement regarding their attitude towards the Klan.

Colorado’s delegation developed into an open physical battle for control of tile State standard, which was destroyed. Despite a number of casualties, the remains were in possession of Colorado's pro-Klan delegation. The names of Governor Alfred Smith. Senators Bnlston, Robinson. Carter and Glass, and the former Ambassador, Mr Davis, have also been placed into the Democratic nomination Other nominations are expected. ADVANCED PLATFOB.M. The platform of the Democratic Convention as agreed to so far. provides for law eiifori'oiiieiit. omitting mention of prohibition, for tlu* Federal regulation and control of the anthracite coal industry, and of corporations and combinations controlling tin* necessities of life, for the immediate independence of tlu* Philippines, and the enactment of legislation to prohibit the watering stock Tin* agricultural relief plank cniiies up for consuleratiou lull* tonight. Senator King submitted a plank for the creation of a great national marketing organisation.

KI.A.V AXD WET ISSUES. XEW YOBK. June 25

Outstanding facts took form as the Resolutions Committee worked through another night, and powerful leaders continued private con va--ijig over the elidin' of candidate- The lir-t i- that the platform probably will not mention the Kill Klux Kliiti by name, in which Senator Underwood. Governor Smith, and Senator Baker will take the Klau issue directly to the lloor of the Convent ion

A second delegation '*is began to cou-01l concerning a suitable third man. since both Governor Smith and Mr McAduo are now considered definitely unavailable, because ol their opposition to each oilier. Ralston Davis is the most prominent mentioned.

The threat to bring the Klnn issue to the Convention floor has brought threats by other groups to bring the wet issue there also. This would mean nothing slmrl of party di-organisa-tion.

Blanks which the Resolutions Committee will probably adopt include the endorsement of the l.eague of Nations principle, w ith reservations: also Mr W. •!. Bryan’s war referendum that was cabled oil June 23rd.. and law enforcement concerning prohibition.

WAI.SH'S GREAT OVATION. NEW YORK. June 21

The second day of the Democratic Convention opened in oppressive heat. The enthusiasm, however, seemed iuexhnust iblv. Senator Walsh, the oil scandal investigator. on being named Permanent Chairman, received a 10-miuutes’ ovation. The delegates, snatching their State .standards from the lloor. greet oil Senator Walsh’s charges again-t “the ’conveniently tolerant Republican administration.” The i•(inclusion of Senator’s Walsh’s speech was the signal for a typically Convention demonstration. It seemed to lie without end. The spectators were participating heartily. The United States delegate; were not deterred hv the practically unbearable temperature. It was a holidav for the emotions. McADOO’S HACKERS.

Runet tinted by the reports ol varum- minor Committees, the routine business was quickly accomplished and tin* ('onveiltion stood ready to adjourn lor the resumption of the non-public -Irnggle over the platform, amid the candidates.

Ex-Senator Blielan made a speech in pulling Mr McAdeo in the noinina tinn. lie emphasised hi- Executive achievements, notably his war service as Swretarv. Treasurer and DirectorGeneral of ' Railroads lie cited bis friend-hip toward- the I alne.ir Association This, lie -aid. had aligned the financial railroads against Mr AbAdoo. Senator Blielan. referring to the Kit Klux Klau. said: “II there are those who would make political raj ital out of internal dissension, they are welcome thereto.”

The natural Western enthusiasm for Mr McAduo was augmented hv the adroit stage management < haracteri-tic of California, the so-called “Film State." 'floe latter boldly employed principal- and scenic pageantry in a demonstration lasting an hour, and so

sought the express approval of Mrs McAduo. A total of delegations joined the parade inarches At a signal they produced State flags, coloured ribands, and other decorations and insignia, suggesting it was pre-arrang-ed. along uitli songs and the shouting of prepared war cries. .Meantime, the jealous Governor Smith adherents raised a rival cry ot ‘•Smith I" which temporarilv drowned the McAduo supporters The cries of the-c ultimately regained an ascendancy by reason of an ecstatic dance l.\ a maiden, wearing California colours. The delegate-. exhau-ted bv their vigorous demo’istr.it am. quickly adjourned,

REPUBLICAN COUNTER MOVE Washington. June 20. Heralded as the Government's greatest attack upon trusts ami muimpdies, the Department of Justice has brought a suit against fifty of the greatest nil refining companies, all affiliated with the original Stuiii'i'il Oil Company,

charging them with conspiracy to violate the Sherman Act. and combining to control the production of petrol through the utilisation of patent processes.

The Government alleges the effect thereof Ims been a burden on the domestic and foreign trade in petrol kerosene. and kindred products, by lowing thereon heavy charges in tho guise of royalties. The companies mentioned have, .since the original dissolution of the Standard Oil Company, also, upon the ground of t.ieir violation of the Sherman law. made profits totalling in excess of two thousand million dollars.