New-York tribune., 1920-07-21
Declares Size of Fund
To Be Used Against
Him Will s'Stagger
Sensibilities of Nation''
Pledges His Party
To an Accounting
George H. White Chosen
as National Chairman
to Succeed CUMMINGS

that the Republicans were raising a
campaign fund Sufficient to stagger
the sensibilities of the nation" we're
made tonight by Governor James M.
Cox in an address to the Democratic
National Committee, which perfected
organization for the campaign.
The Democrats, Governor Cox de-
clared, will insist upon continuance Of
the Senatorial investigation of cam
paign collections and expenditures and
also will make frequent and detailed
accountings of their finances.
The Democratic platform, he de-
clared, is "a promissory note" which
will be paid in full. He closed his ad-
dress with a prediction of November
victory.
White Named Chairman
Governor Cox's address, together with
brief supporting remarks by Franklin
lowed the election of George H. White,
former representative, of Marietta,
Ohio, as chairman of the Democratic
National Committee and manager of
the party campaign.
He succeeded Homer S. Cummings,
of Connecticut, who has served for
eighteen months and who desired to
be relieved for other campaign duty. Mr..
White was chosen after Edmond H.
Moore, Ohio national committeeman, had
declined the Craftsmanship because of
personal reasons ard made possible
Mr.. Whites election by resigning from
the committee and giving way to him.
Much of the campaign details were
left to Chairman White. He was au-
thorized to appoint special campaign
subcommittee, probably of fifteen
members, and to arrange other details.
The committee did not fix the dates
for notifying Governor Cox and Mr..
Roosevelt of their nominations, but the
candidates and the new chairman ten
tatively chose Saturday, August 7, for
that of Governor Cox at his home,
Trails End, at Dayton. The following
Monday, August 8, was selected for
similar ceremonies for Mr.. Roosevelt
at his home at Hyde Park, n. Y.
Governor Cox's statements regarding
Republican campaign funds and his
pledge of Democratic conduct were
made in half-hour address upon the
retirement of former Chairman Cum
mings and the induction of Chairman
White.
eve purpose to deal with eminent
good faith with the electorate with
reference to platform pledges" said
Governor Cox, who was cheered re-
peatedly
eve do not want publication of ex-
pendtures after election. We want the
voters to be fully advised as to every
circumstance of the collection and ex-
penditure of funds in order that they
may understand that when Democracy
continues its duty 1T assumes 1T with
out any obligation except the con
science God gave US.
Budget of Full Details
LET us make up budget that will
carry the fullest details, render ar
accounting weekly or monthly.
"And, more than that, we shall in
sist on the Senatorial committee in
vestigating campaign funds continuing
in session until the ballots have beer
closed in November.
"You all know full WELL" Governor
Cox continued, "that campaign fune
sufficient to stagger the sensibilities Of
the nation is now being formed. i
they believe that is proper God speee
them in their enterprise. 1t will b'
one of our chief assets in the cam
paign."
Governor Cox asked the nationa
committee members to take assurance
to all local organization leaders an'
also "the men in the front trench tina
! the platform of the Democratic part.
is a promissory note"
.I Shall see," he said, "that it is pai,
in full, every dollar and every cent.
"We enter the campaign not hope
fully" he continued, "but in absolute
confidence of victory, because we de
serve to win. We are confident be
cause we have fought for progress be
fore and we have met and conquered
reaction before The stronghold be
fore US is not new to US. Nor i
there anything new in the antagonis
before US (Senator Harding, the Re
publican candidate), magnificent gentle
man that he is, our friend and neigh
Dor. In 1912 he fought for the caus
of reaction. We won because we stoo,
for progress. And we shall win again.
All Cards on Table
81 will carry the cause to the people,
said Governor Cox, in conclusion. "W
are not ashamed of the doctrines W
proclaim. | assure them that as Co
gives me strength l will justify the con
fidence that has been reposed in me-"
Mr.. Roosevelt, referring to Governo
Cox's statements regarding campaig
funds, said the Democrats "would la
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