jf r >' \ N' r THE CHRONICLE SlrfTM To Be a Clean News* paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable. If Tee Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE Tee Don’t Get News. T VOLUME XXIV CLINTON, S. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21,1924 NUMBER S McADOO’S FRIENDS INSIST THAT HE ACCEPT LEAD Platform to “Satisfy the JDemand of Progress.” DEMOCRATIC PARTY REPRESENTS HOPE Republican Government Has Ceased to Function, Declares Candidate, in Address After Unanimous and Unqualified Action of His Supporters in Conference. Chicago, Feb. 18.—Addressing a conference orDemocrats called to con- for the Democratic presidential nomi nation since hs name had been drawn into the senate oil investigation, Wil liam Gibbs McAdoo late today faced a throng of wildly cheering partisans and shouted: “You command me to accept the leadership. I accept the command.” His enuciation came at the end of a day devoted to consideration of the effect of the oil investigation on his candidacy, and throughout the con ference, which he did not attend, no voice was raised in opposition to the former secretary of the treasury. As the representatives of state af ter state reiterated their belief in Mr. McAdoo’s ability to win and his de sirability as a candidate, the “avail ability conference” became a noisy crowd shouting vociferously for its leader and wound up by unanimously adopting a formal resolution, declare ing Mr. McAdoo “the hope of the progressive thought of the nation.” Then Mr. McAdoo himself appeared to enuciate a decalogue to “satisfy the demand of progress” and the ap plause of the representatives of 40 states bunt into an enthusiastic roar of acclaim. Each point in his plat form and each gesture he made to drive it home was the signal for a fresh outburst. The platform pledges: TPo drive out- corruption * Washington, a new international con ference in the American capital to promote peace, reduce the burdens of armament, restore international jus tice and stability, revive prosperity and consider economic problems, sub mission of the question of American participation in such conference to a popular referendum and “to take the grip of Wall street” off the treasury department and the federal reserve system. Other pledges include “re peal of the Fordney-McCumber tariff bill, to bring about prompt railroad reforms, to “put agriculture on its feet again, to _ enforce—the 18th m |nd from the iniquitious present ad amendment of the constitution and ^ ^ WILLIAM G. McADOO adopted by the entire conference. The resolution was introduced by L. E. Sheppard, president of the Order of Railway Conductors, and was signed by 17 representatives of #ail union or ganizations attending the conference. The resolution was as follows: “Whereas the propriety of Wil Ham G. McAdoo’s actions in connec tion with certain oil interests have ben questioned, and his availability as a candidate for president of the United States is now under consid eration and, ■ 1 * “Whereas, careful inquiry has fail ed to indicate that Mr. McAdoo has done anything improper or immoral “Therefore, be it Resolved, That we, as representatives of railroad labor, assert our belief that his availability as a candidate has not been impaired and that there is no valid reason why any fair minded person should oppose Mr. McAdoo’s nomination on account of the allegations made regarding his association as attorney for the oil companies.” A telegram from Senator Walsh of Montana, a member of the commit tee investigating the Teapot Dome r, ^teetering that the character Adair aftfr R. 5. Copeland, Sr. Mr. McAdoo “is untouched by any revelation made before the senate committee investigating the naval oil lease, declaring that the character of by State Chairman Thomas Arthur of Montana. The telegram read: “I am committed to the candidacy of William G. McAdoo, whose char acter is untouched -by any revelation made before the senate committee in vestigating the naval oil lease. I should regard any efforts to place an other progressive candidate in the field as serving the interest of the Republican party to divert the public all laws in pursuance thereof, reduce taxes, secure legislation setting up a labor code, passage of a child labor amendment to the constitution, “to clean out the veterans’ bureau and pay a soldiers’ bonus.” Following a restatement of his pro fessional connection with E. L. Do- heny, as given the senate oil com mittee, Mr. McAdoo told the confer ence that “ a grave crisis confronts the nation and that crisis must be met without regard to cost.” The progressive thought of the country, he said, must look to the Democratic party for leadership. “There is demoralization in govern ment at Washington. The Republican party has ceased to function,” he said. Mr. McAdoo did not appear before the conference until after it had •unanimously adopted a resolution de claring him available as the Demo cratic candidate. The resolution follows: “Be it Resolved, by this conference, That William G. McAdoo is preemi nently available as the Democratic candidate for the high office of presi dent of the United States and is the hope of the progressive thought of the nation. “It is the further sense of this conference that the record of Mr. Mc Adoo is an open book. His honesty and integrity in public and private life have stood the test of the most searching investigation. “We denounce and condemn the re cent infamous conspiracy, which at tempted to besmirch his name and proclaim that he has emerged from these attacks stronger than before. “Wp uanimously demand his lead ership.” Every state was represented by a spokesman in the conference. A resolution adopted by a caucus of railroad labor leaders before the con ference and declaring that “careful in- quiry has failed to indicate that Mr. McAdoo has done anything improper or immoral,” waa later unanimously ministration and as a contribution to the plan of the great interests, allied to defeat us. I am most deeply ap preciative that you or any other citi zen should deem me worthy of the elevatioTi to the presidency and I thank you and those associated with you most cordially but am unable to give countenance to any movement to that end.” In thanking the conference for the vote of confidence, Mr. McAdoo de clared that the cause of progressive democracy, “transcends the fortunes of any person.” “I have severed my professional re lations with the Doheny company; I owe them nothing and they owe me nothing,” he said in concluding his statement outlining his connections with Doheny interest after his retire ment from the Wilson cabinet. He launched into the announcement of his platform with the statement that “the condition of affairs at Wash ington beggars description.” The campaign, he urged, should be for ‘honest government, world peace, eco nomic and social justice and the undy ing principles of democracy.” “Until the government is purged and made clean, and honest and effi cient again, no progress can be made in settlement of the great problems confronting the American people,” he said in elaborating upon his pledge “to drive corruption out of Washing ton.” _ ’ The full text of the second plank, dealing with foreign relations fol lows: “To call as promptly as possible, after the March 4, 1925, a new in ternational conference at Washington for the purpose of considering the economic and other conditions prevail ing in the world with a view to such action on the part of the United States as will promote peace, reduce the bur dens of armament, restore justice and stability, and revive prosperity. “This will not be a spurious con- (Continued on Page Seven) R. Henry Young X " Called Suddenly Esteemed Citizen Passed Away Un expectedly Friday Night—Fan- era! Service Sanday. R. Henry Young, well known and esteemed citizen of the community, died suddenly at nine o’clock last Friday night at his residence on South Broadway. Death was due to apoplexy. At the time of his death, Mr. Young was seated with his family by the fire reading a newspaper when suddenly he fell forward and in a moment his life had expired without Cver uttering a word. His death came unexpectedly since he had been sualJieaUlbu am y work mg mmsgarten^ain §hetrwtti brTSrtted to trial the third time for his alleged mur der of Sheriff Rector, remains to be seen. However, continuation of the case from the present term of court makes it certain that weeks or even months may elapse before all ma- ipry-.for. trial may be ready to function again. Special Services __ _ Attract Interest Strong Sermons Being Preached Daily at College and Preabyterian Church by Dr. R. G. Me Lees. In spite of the inclement weather the .first of the week, the evangelistic services being held in the city by Dr. R. G. Me Lees are being attended by appreciative congregations. The meeting began Monday night and at 7:30 each evening a service is being held in the First Presbyterian church. Every morning at 11:16 in the col lege chapel, a service especially ar ranged for the college students is being held- - - no stranger here and has been given a most cordial welcome by his large number of friends and acquaintances. Eighteen years ago he held a revival meeting here which was attended by large congregations and resulted in a large number of admissions into the church. Dr. McLees is an evangelist of unusual ability, and presents strong, appealing messages, earnestly and eloquently. He uses no clap trap methods but preaches the gospel with all the earnestness of his soul and depends upon the holy spir it for results. The meeting will continue through this week and probably into next. A most cordial invitation is extended to all church and non-church members alike to attend the services. Poultry Association To Meet Saturday The next Poultry Association meet ing is expected to a very lively one, for the shipment of car of culls from the county will be discussed. Each member is expected to make a report from his section of the county as to the probable number that can be got ten for the shipment. Those interest ed in shipping culls in the car are invited to attend the meeting. Over forty have joined the association and there are 22 paid up members. The membership fee is only fifty cents per year, and many more are wanted in the association. If you are interseted in poultry production you will get the good of the membership fee in one meeting. The following have been invited to speak to the association next Saturday at t.’p. m., the 23*d of~Febraafy in the Business League Hall: Mr. D. H. Hall, poultry specialist from Clem- son College, Miss Juanita Neely, poultry specialist from Winthrop College, Mr. A. D. Robertson, Devel opment Agent of the Seaboard Rail- aiid, Kg-canlt say, how, many of the CLINTON WOMEN TO FACE TRIAL TODAY Mrs. Alice Young and Miss Emma Stroud Go on Trial This After noon for Attack on Form er’s Daughter-in-Law. NEWBERRY PLAYS HERE TOMORROW The boys and girls- basketball teams of the Newberry high school will meet the Clinton contenders tomorrow in what promises to be two hotly con tested battles. The games will be played in the college gym beginning at 3:30 p. m., with an admission of 15 and 25 cents. This being the last team on the home grounds, it is hoped that a large attendance will be pres ent. JFhe prohibition agent is alleged- to have shot the late Sheriff Rector in i garage on Court street in Greenville after some woros had passed between the two men. Both previous trials have been warmly contested. The first trial was'held in Greenville and then 'counsel for Gosnell secured a change of venue on the contention that sentiment was prejudiced in this county towards the case. Widespread interest has attended the case throughout, in view of the fact that both men were well known and pub lic officials at the time of the killing. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEETING TONIGHT W. J. Henry was in Columbia Tues day on business. ^OOOCCOX>SC<>OOOOCCOOOCX