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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
2
The piece outlines a stormy Democratic N ational Convention with Bryan as a central figure. It notes fights over prohibition and the League of Nations. Cox Palmer and McAdoo vie for influence while administration forces back a proffered platform. San Francisco hosts the gathering with large seating, a pipe organ, and expectations of a pivotal first meeting.
Delegates across many states elected National Committeemen and committee members. Highlights include J. O. Wolcott for Delaware and Marshall for Indiana. McAdoo supporters favored in several caucuses while Simmons, Hull, and other leaders received posts on resolutions and credentials panels.
In San Francisco on June 27 the struggle over Senator Glass of Virginia as the Resolutions Committee chair faced an uncertain outcome with administration backers confident of victory. Opponents led by Senator Walsh of Montana pressed a covert campaign while William J. Bryan claimed no candidate.
Former Delaware Senator Saulsbury endorsed Vice President Marshall for the presidential nomination. He predicted a McAdoo Cox Palmer deadlock and said Marshall would be a strong compromise candidate, with the vice presidency offering an advantaged position and solid campaign record. He urged keeping Marshall’s name on the ballot through the convention.
At the Democratic convention, Burleson argues for a prohibition plank upholding a vetoed law while others align with dry or wet camps. Bryan presses for retaining prohibition and targets the League of Nations amid debates on profiteering and Versailles.
In San Francisco on June 27 a crowd drafted League of Nations planks for the Democratic Resolutions Committee. Key proposals include Walsh’s plan to avoid ratification while affirming a League based on American interests, a reservations method to interpret the covenant, and Bryan supporters urging ratification with necessary concessions.
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