PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Southland Times, Issue 18859, 26 June 1920, Page 5

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. PROHIBITION AN IMPORTANT FEATURE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) NEW YORK, June 24. (Received June 25, 8.35 p.m.) The New York Times’ San Francisco correspondent states that the prohibition issue promises to become an important feature of the forthcoming Democratic Convention. Governor Edwards, of New Jersey, leads the wet forces and Mr Bryan the prohibition phalanx, while the middle ground group, which is without a leader, wishes the Democratic platform not to present any attitude. The questions of Fiume and Ireland are also likely to play important roles. It is understood that President Wilson does not wish the platform to mention these questions. San Francisco reports slate that the followers of the different Presidential aspirants ere manoeuvring to bring their men into prominence. Mr McAdoo’s supporters are still confident that he will accept nomination if the Convention offers it. Attorney-General Palmer and Governor Cox, of Ohio now appear to be the two strongest rival:, for nomination. Opponents of Mr Pal mer say that organised Labour will oppose him. Opponents of Governor Cox say that the Prohibtionist elements will oppose him. Mr J. H. Davis (Texas) and Vice-President Marshall appear the strongest compromise possibilities. Meanwhile pre-Convention activities are continuing, especially the canvassing of dele gates ami laying of plans for necessary compromises on the platform and candidates.