Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-04
c. 0. P. PLOTTING
. TO 'NEWBERRY|zE'
nation, SAYS COX
Declares Special Interests
Seek Reserve Seat in
Country's Councils.
READS "OFFIClAL BULLETIN" !.
TO SUPPORT HIS CHARGES
Big Business" Will Not Be
Permitted to Contribute to
Democratic War Chest.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS EXTOLLED
Candidate Makes Sixteen Speeches
in First Day OF "Swing Around
Circle"
READS "OFFIClAL BULLETIN"
TO SUPPORT HIS CHARGES
LEAGUE OF NATIONS ExToLIiED
Candidate Makes Sixteen Speeches
in First Day OF "Swing Around 5
Circle"
[By Associated Press. |

tBy Associated Press.l
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Sept. a.
Governor Cox today made n whirl-
wind rush into his Western campaign.
making dozen speeches throughout
Michigan, renewing his attack on Re-
publican campaign contributions and
peace policies.
Charges OF "a plot to buy the pres
idency." were reiterated by the DEM
ocratic presidential candidate in vlr-
tually every address of an itinerary.
which kept him on the -ostrum of the
| rear platform of his private car from
before breakfast until late today. His
principal address was at Lansing, tho
State capital, and here, with his
| closing address tonight at Kalama-
zoo He also made numerous rear,
| platform speeches.
Would .Newberryize- Nation.
Local flavor was given by the Gov
ernor to his address by constant ref
erence TO the election fraud case OF
| Senator Newberry, Republican, of
Michigan. She candidate declared an
attempt was being made by the Re-
publican contributors ito Newberry-
| ize the nation"
1 b
ernor. to large crowd on the cap
itol lawn Mt Lansing, read from copies
of the Republican treasurer's "of-
fetal bulletin" presented in. his Pitts
burEh address and also before the
Senate investigating committee. and
from an alleged list OF subscriptions
to the Republican hand book of VIII
liam Barnes. Jr., Of New York Tho
/ Ilnttar ha a
tives OF big business" almost every
where in New York. Reading from
| list of prominent men named in the
subscription list, Governor Cox added:
These men are not making con-
tribut;ons to my fund. And there
are three very definite reasons. First
they haven't been asked: second. they
| won't be permitted to. and third, they
probably wouldn't IL they had tho
chance. because they don't approve of
my policies"
| The "nOsS barnes I.ist.n
Commenting on names OF corpo-
rations on what he characterized as
the Boss Barnes list" Governor Cox
said corporate contributions were IL
legal. He also promised to keen an
eye upon" the Senate committee, re-
Republican convention and now has
the opportunity to prevent purchase,
OF the presidency" ~
The league of nations was kxtolled
by the Governor in a speech today.
he declared the mothers of Ameri-
ca are for 1t and denounce a sepa-
rate peace with Germany. He an
piled the terms "stand-patter," and
reactionary'' to Senator Harding. his
republican opponent. and replying to
AIT. iiardins's recent address in favor
OIL combining features of the league
ana me Hague tribunal, declared the
plan internationally "reactionary."
accusing Senator Harding OF chang
,"s positions frequently upon the
league issue. Governor said The
hasue tribunal had bats in the
oeiiry ana spider webs everywhere
oid Pinn Absolute Failure.
now the new plan," the Governor
continued. is to re-establ!sh that
ola institution which has proven an
aosolute failure by failing to stop
'he world war. and to combine II with
anything good in tho Ieague-to niecs
them together
Governor Cox ridicuIed the pro.
posai by suggesting the result of an
at'empt TO put into new automobile
Il piece Cone OF his auditors suy.
sested and tho Governor adopted, ~
u one lunger" motor.
burihs all of his addresses.the Gov
eshor was applauded frequently. par
neuiarly during discussion Of tho
lea que and the Newberry case.
SANDS hfe and drum corps, and au.
tomobile parades were strewn thronyh
the Governors Michigan path. He
MADE three speeches, and attend.d
Il Rotary Club luncheon at Lans,ns
TWO hours. and here tonight mad
Two addresses and had dinner IN ~.
same period. The Governors onIv
scheduled address tomorrow wa, =,
Milwaukee. which he was 70 rs.cb
at'er an early morning stop at chi-
| cago. Shi
neferates @siushs Fund Charp..
Governor Cox reiterated durlnxits
uay ms Charges that an attemnt 4,
raise the bigges. campaign fund IN
an american history was being mad.
by the Republicans.
The money disgers have be.n a,
work since winter or last wear" he
sa'd' and contrasting his charges ~
republican millions with his 80,
tund' t' tho Governor presented a letter
rom Daniel Compton, garage
' wo1ker' OF Reynoidsburg, Ohio, cor.
'ainins check for $3.50.
see by the papers" said the
,et.er Which. the Governor said
orousht his first contribution. shat
special interests arc trying TO buy, !
| (Continued on Second Pago.5 n
No.soiks 1910. Va: nssch. ,a.s4 x.