The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-09-01
PAINTS PICTURE
OF POVERTY FOR
SENATEPROBERS
Democratic Treasurer Wants G..
o. P. to Look OpuIent.
Only S65,OOO Collected for 1920
Campaign He Says.
NO EVIDENCE ON COX CHARGES
Party Seems Bent on Having
Nominee on Stand.
Republicans Fear Stump Speech
if He Is Called.
Democratic Treasurer Wants G.
0. P. to Look OpuIent.
Only S65,OOO Collected for 1920
Campaign He Says.
NO EVIDENCE ON COX CHARGES
Party Seems Bent on Having
Nominee on Stand.

Chicago. Sept 1.-The Democratic
national committee has collected to
date s65,0OO for its national campaign
fund, and must depend on small popu-
lar contributions to provide the re-
mainder of its budget, estimated at
$4,000. 600, George White, chairman of
the committee, testified today before
the senate "slush fund" Investigators
here.
White painted picture of party
activity that was in sharp contrast to
the Republican account presented by
VIII Hays and Treasurer Fred Upham.
Hays and Upham told OF collections
of S1,300.000, budget of s3,819,OOO
and a nationwide organization to raise
money White said he had made no
plans. had no exact budget, had no
organization to raise money and has
been unable to allot funds to various
party bureaus. because there was, no
fund to alIot.
Paints Picture of Poverty.
I'VE are in serious need said
White
The Republican members of the
committee snapped questions at White
concerning Governor Cox's charges
that the Republicans had sinister in
terests and were conspiring to buy an
''underhold" on the government.
White, unperturbed by the heat OF
his questioners, replied to all the quer-
les that he believed firmly in CoX's
ability to prove all his charges, but
said Cox, and he alone, has the evil
dence.
Il have no evidence" White said,
but I have full confidence in Cover
nor Cox
He Has No Evidence.
In response to further questioning
re- Ga ne a
no evidence whatever" of the truth
of any of Cox's charges
IF he has such evidence it would
he fine campaign material, wouldn't
it?" continued Kenyon
1T might be-" White replied
White said Cox did not give him any
evidence to submit to the committee
Il talked briefly with Governor Cox
last Sunday" said White. Il said, are
you sure of your grounds?'; he said
yes. I said, you are the boss, you
Cox Fails to Send Proof.
"Then Governor Cox is the only man
in the United States who can give the
committee evidence in support of his
charges?" asked Kenyon.
Il don't know whether he's the only
one or not"
Kenyon read Cox's kilograms to
himself and to Senator Reed, prOmis-
ing to submit evidence, and asked
White whether any such evidence had
been sent. White said again he had
none.
well. must we sit here all thru the
campaign until he gets ready to lay
facts before us2" persisted Kenyon.
The committee has full jurisdiction
and can call the governor if it
wishes" said White.
Fear Stump Speaking.
on the ground that Governor Cox
would make a stump speech if allowed
to testify in the slush fund inquiry be-
ing conducted here by the senate com
rnittee. Republican members of the
committee have virtually decided not
to summon Cox.
They fear he would seize the oppor-
tunity to loose another TRADE against
the Republican party. including the
Republican majority of the committee.
If they can help it, Cox won't get that
chance.
Democratic committee members and
party leaders here for the investiga-
tion smiled broadly when they learned
how the three Republican senators felt
about calling Cox. They said Cox can
prove his case without taking the
stand.
sensations Are Promised.
Chairman White of the Democratic
national committee; Wilbur Marsh
treasurer. and other party leaders
united in promising sensations when
White and Marsh take the witness
stand.
ling contrast TO those which have beer
forced from the Republicans that tbs
country will be astounded," White said
today.
He hoped to take the stand toda,
following W. D. Jameson, former di
rector of finance of the Democrat,
committee When White goes on. HI
will testify that to date the Demo
cratic national organiza ton has raised
less than $4,000 and that party lead
ers don't know where they are goinE
to raise any more
Democrats Satisfied.
The difference between that anC
the admitted Republican collections o
81. 400. 900. the Republican budget o
So O79. 600 and the quota list's~and es
Inmates of expense totaling in all Sc.
$4,000 should convince any one
Democratic leaders said. that Gov
ernor Cox was justified in making hi
charges.
while the Democrats were prepar
Ing to draw a picture of dire part
poverty to make the Republicans ap
pear to be rolling in wealth, Republi
can leaders said they were not thrl
showing up Democratic activities
If the Democrats are pleased at tn
disclosures made in the two days @
the investigation, the Republicans ar
twice as pleased. They assert that NO
only have Coxs charges been utterl
disproved. but the Democrats hav
been put in hole on number o
things
Probe P, o. Fund Demands.
When Jameson takes the stand h
is to be asked about letters he is al
fr, q al