The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-24
GOVERNOR COX IN LENGTHY AND
LIVELY SPEECH HERE ASKS FOR
HIS ELECTION ON LEAGUE ISSUE
Takes Two Local Papers to Task, Touches on State
Issues and Continues Ills Slush Fund Attasks;
Gets Cordial Reception.

An enthusiastic reception and well
come was given Governor james NJ
Cox, democratic nominee for prcai-
dent last night Albuquerque had
planned and waited TO extend a spirit
OF cordially and was out en- maaSe.
From the moment the governor OF
Ohio showed his face on the back
platform OF Santa Fc train No. SOS
which brought him here from Rincon.
where he had been detoured by way
Of DeminR because OF the wreck TO
his train n short distance from Phoe-
nix until the hour Of his departure,
there was an outflow OF greeting. The
greeting was mutual. the spirit Of
welcome--the real spirit Of the west
but II was not spontaneous as ac-
corded to Theodore Roosevelt or
Woodrow Wiiaon on similar visits here,
The moment the governor lifted his
hat to the crowd as he stepped out
on the platform, there was II rush
OF hundreds from all directions who
had been standing and strolling the
station platform, hoping for n close
view OF the nomienc. a great cheer
ing cut and shook the air. Music
by the band put even more vim into
the already enthusiastic crowd.
Brief Speech at Hotel
From the station platform to the
Alvarado lawn where the governor
made "a brief speech, the thousands
shifted like magic, gathering around
the north entrance To the Alvarado
before tho committee could escort
him to the entrance way. Cheering
rose again as Henry c.. Coors, Jr.,
stepped forward to introduce Gov
ernor Cox. Torches were held high
no the crowd could see.
Here the Governor made brief
talk telling the crowd that he wished
they would all go the armory and II
they could not ull get In he would
sneak twice. He announced here that
he would answer questions nut to him
Ly the local papers.
He was eacorted to dinner In the
Aiynrndo. II was following dinner
that the governor received his second
ovation. II had been planned to have
the governor and party ride In auto
mobiles through the streets This
plan was abandoned, however, when
the governor said he would walk
A torch light procession moved
from the Alvarado hotel along Cen
tril avenue. which also was lighted
with additional fulees. Porsons on
foot and in autos were crowded along
the line of march and cheercd ns the
procesnion approached and continued
To cheer until II had passed. Heads
ntcDtu OUT VI MlnNpNN wv
street to Join In the shouting and an
occasional flag was waved With hat
In hand the governor acknowledged
with bows the greetings.
ArmOry Filled
In great masses the crowd closed
in behind the party which entered
by way Of side door, but many were
refused entrance. The nrmory was
filled to overflowing long before the
procession had left the hotel.
In the entrance way Governor Cox
extended his hand TO n tall man.
where have | seen YOU before"
he asked.
II met you came the response
when | brought hack the Ohio regi-
mcnt from Europe"
oh yes" said tho nominee 'I re-
member"
The man In question was Col. A. II.
Atwood, who had commanded an
ohio regiment which sailed into New
York from the war zone when Gov
ornor Cox was present.
Introduced by Jones.
Once inside the Armory the crowd
gave him another outburst of cheers.
Governor Cox was introduced by
Senator A. A. Jones who referred to
the nominee as the next president
OF the United States" He spoke OF
him also as the evangelist bringing
the gospel of truth to the people on
issues OF the day.
II have had one OF the most de-
llghtful days OF my llfe," said the
governor In opening. II have been
little nearer TO heaven today than
have ever been before. l can under
stand why you people are happy.
You live 5000 feet near to God and
YOU ought 10 be happy"
- Governor Cox referred to the west
ern scenery. He said he had come to
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