The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-28
 COOLIDGE NOTIFIED OF HIS NOMINATION FOR VICE PRESIDENT Devotes Greater Part of Ad- dress to Acceptance of Discussion of Domestic
 Issues
By Associated Press

Northampton. Mass. July 27.-Govern- or Coolidge. in an address formally ac- cepting the republican nomination for Vice President at notification ceremonies here today, urged the country to sum- mon it's forces to solve the problems of reconstruction. He devoted the greater part of his address to discussion of domestic issues, but called first for "a return to a thoroughly peace basis be- cause that is the fundamental American basis And before domestic problems can be solved, he added, there must be a return from the voluntary autocra- cy'' established in the emergency or war to a government as exercised under , the doctrine of the separation of pow CTS.
 In discussing the League of Nations. the governor commended the republican senators for their opposition to the cov- enant without reservations as submitted by the President. terming the league in that form subversive of the traditions and the independence of America But the republican party. he added. "ap- proves the principles of agreement among nations to preserve peace, and pledges itself to the making of such an agreement, preserving American inda- pendence and rights as we'll as will meet every duty America owes 10 humanity.
 BIG CROWD PRESENT The exercises were neiu o,l tAe ath-
 etic ground of Smith College at o'clock before a crowd of several thousand which stood throughout the programme. apparently unmindful of the scorching rays of the sun which had turned the ideal summer day of the morning into one of uncomfortable sultriness. Ths governor spoke from a mound which fnr 4a1 rl nd cfn under a canopy flanked at either side by the stars and stripes and state flag of Massachusetts. With him on the plat form were Senator Lodge, former Sena- tor John W. Weeks of Massachusetts and other party leaders, A touch of the picturesque was added when an airplane flew low and dropped flowers upon the field
 Gov. Coolidge's declaration in behalf of woman suffrage was the signal for an enthusiastic demonstration. He said he always had voted for it. but did not re- gard it a party question. The re- publican party, he said. stands pledged to use it's endeavors to hasten ratifica- tion which I trust will be at once ac- Icomplished.'
 The governor followed his manuscript closely His address was punctuated with applause. When he concluded, he was accorded another ovation led by senator lSodge. me ldtter TeIuS6u lo respond to loudly shouted demands Of speech and then the crowd closed around Gov. Coolidge to extend congratd- lations.
 NOTIFIED BY MORROW The address of notification was deliv- cred by Gov. Edwin P. Morrow. of Ken lucky, who referred especially to the League of Nations, saying: "lt is fitting that in Massachusetts at this fountain of American inspiration we solemnly de- .ermine that the heritage which made us free, independent and prosperous shall not be bartered for a mess of unknown pottage."
 You are called" he continued. to serve your country at time of your country's need At home grave economic. industrial social and governmental pron- h lems have too long in the past. and now continue to press for and demand solu- ton and upon their proper solution de- bends the prosperity. security, commer- cial and financial welfare of our own people"
 The venerable President Emeritus L. Clark Seelye of Smith College. who pre- sided, called attention particularly 10 Gov Coolidges course during the Boston police strike. He referred to the vice presidential candidate as the man who at the risk of life and official position gave an object lesson sorely needed in we are under a government where the rights of every man are to be safesuarded