Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-08-10
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Of OHIO GOVERNOR IS
WARMLY RECEIVED
Nominee Marches at Head
Of 10000 Democrats in
Parade Staged Before
Notification Exercises


FAIR GROUNDS, Dayton, Ohio,
Aug. 1.-THE Democratic presidential
standard, with the League of Nations
and progress its peak escutcheons,
today was marched into the 1920
campaign by Governor James M. Cox.
A throng of cheering Democrats,
estimated variously at between 10000
and $4,000, witnessed Governor Cox's
acceptance of party leadership in
notification by Senator Robinson, of
Arkansas, chairman at the San Fran
cisco convention, Of it's choice.
To the ceremonies at the Montgom-
cry county fair grounds, Governor
Cox with Franklin D. Roosevelt, his
running mate, marched for a mile in
broiling sun at the head of parade
of Democratic delegations which he
later reviewed. Their presence in
the parade was an eleventh-hour
thought of the governor, who had
planned merely to review the Demo-
cratic hosts, which came in thou
sands from Ohio and also other
states. The parade line alone, sprin-
killed. with two-score of bands, was
estimated to contain 10000 marchers.
Kept Hearers Cheering
For two hours the governor, in his
address of welcome, kept the vast
throng cheering as he gave, with en-
phasis. his campaign policies. He
made the league his paramount dec
laration, declaring he stood for
American and world peace by it's
adoption, with Interpretations" pre-
serving it's vital plan. He declared
the league was part of the Demo-
cratic Offering of progress as against
Republican reaction. His advocacy
Of the league drew lengthy demon
STATIONS from his audience and
statements of approval from party
leaders gathered here for the Demo-
cratic ceremonial.
Two reservations he has suggested
to the league covenant were empha-
sized by the governor, regarding the
controversial :. Article x. He was
cheered loudly in comparing it to the
Monroe Doctrine, with It's peace rec
ord
The Democratic 1egions also shout
ed approval Of declarations for wom-
an suffrage, law enforcement-h1s
only inferential reference to proh1-
INSTRUMENTATION of taxation, and
81 o+I Sec hn T0rnp19inpd
Exercis~s Late Starting
The candidates address closed, as
evening fell, a day Of Democratic
jubilation. Rain early in the day,
which threatened to mar the event,
gave way to bright sunshine by aft
ernoon, with sultry humidity but
shortly before the governor conclud-
ed another light rain poured upon
the crowds, causing many to leave
and somewhat marring the closing
event
The days program was late In
starting. Governor Cox and Mr..
Roosevelt did not reach the fair
grounds until 2:30, and their review
of the paraders continued until
o'clock. Governor Cox began his
address at 4:40. after Senator Rob-
inson's notification speech.
The parade was the days spectac-
ular event. In the trail Of the Dem
ocratic leaders the thousands OF
cheering Democrats marched, down
the dusty race track past the speak
ers' stand, with bands playing, ban
ners and flags waving, and bearing
hundreds of cards paying tribute to
their candidates and predicting their
victory in November.
Further Rolls Of Applause
With pointed forefinger to Wig
orous arm thrusts, the governor got
more applause as he emphasized his
indictment Of the Republican plat
form and leadership. The crowd also
voiced it's approval of his declaration
that the loss Of the league would
mean more armament expense.
The candidates tribute to Presi-
Mson Sna als Siven IN
lowered voice, was given further
rolls Of applause. A prolonged dem
onstration followed his assertion
that Republican "sleuthing" had
failed to unearth dishonesty in the
This he hammered in, pounding hts
table in clenched fist.
More cheers approved the candt-
dates pledge to aid ex-service men:
Several demonstrations marked his
declarations for consideration Of
women, including ratification Of the
equal suffrage amendment.
Tired From Effort
Repeated thumps Of his fist pune
tuated the governors criticism OF
Senator Harding's stand on party
government" and the audience evil
The governor delivered only one
sentence of his statement on educa-
ton, jumping to the subject Of
campaign contributions, and he was
cheered when he declared the Demo-
Gratis would not attempt campaign
licans.
AS he closed his address, the
governors collar was wilted and he
appeared somewhat tired, but he
turned happily to meet groups Of
congratulations.
The ceremony closed with the
tin P. Neville, Of Holy Angels Ro-
man Catholic church.
White Opens Program
Chairman White, OF the national
committee, opened the program with
a brief address. He stated he was
the happiest man alive" today and
also expressed pride that he had been
a Democrat for the last eight years.
After Mr.. Roosevelt had been pre-
scented to the throng as 1.-The next vice
president" and accorded big ova-
ton, Senator Robinson delivered. his
address of notification.
This day Dayton sends message
to Marion" Senator Robinson began.
"a few years ago Coxey's army
marched on Washington. Another
army, Jimmy Cox's army, will ad-
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