The Washington herald., 1920-07-07
cox NOT A MOSES
BUT AGREEABLE TO
DEMOCRATS HERE
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coming campaign was indicated yes
terday at the White House when
IL was said that Mr.. Wilson not
only would support Mr.. Cox but II
his condition permitted take an ac-
tive part in the campaign preced-
ing the November election.
The first act of the President
after he arose yesterday morning
was to dispatch a telegram to the
victorious candidate.
Please accept my hearty con-
gratulations and cordial best
wishes" the message read.
As pronounced a prohibitionist as
Senator Morris Sheppard. author OF
the bill that made the District OF
Columbia dry aud active propoent
OF nationwide prohibition, was one
of the FIRST in the city to dispatch
a telegram of congratulation.
To Draw ON Both Sides.
Those Democrats whose conter-
tion has been that political wisdom
demanded an appeal to the wet vote
saw in the action of the convention
support of their theories on the
ground that the personality Of the
candidate would fill the gap in the
platform due to the absence of q
wet plank. These men believe that
States where prohibition Is imposed
> against the will of the majority will
disregard partisan lines to vote for
Cox and prove a tremendous factor
in behalf of the Democratic candi-
date.
Mr.. Joseph P. TumuIty. secretary
to the President, probably was the
most optimistic person to be found
in Washington.
The only fear i have now is that
the Democrats will become over con-
ndent." he told newspaper men. He
expressed the belief that through his
"slashing campaign tactics" Gov.
Cox will put up a whirlwind fight.
Newton D. Baker, Secretary OF
War. expressed a similar sentiment.
do you think Gov. Cox will drive
Senator Harding of the front porch
through his campaign methodsT he
was asked
mo, 1 think he will keep him
there" Mr.. Baker replied.
Two expressions of support for
Gov. Cox emanated from the Secre-
lary of Wars office. A telegram
that he sent to the candidate said:
Accept my hearty congratulations
and all the support can give in the
campaign"
Mr.. Baker said that he would be
ready to take the stump at any
time, and outlined his ideas of the
Cox candidacy in the following
statement:
In his three terms as governor
of Ohio Gov. Cox has demonstrated
his great executive ability and his
forward looking and aggressive
democracy. He is fearless and high
minded; during the war he put all
the resources of his Office and his
personal talents into the struggle
and stood unwaveringly with those
who were making and keeping
America ready to do her great task.
His nomination will be received
with joy and pride in Ohio, and the
country will find him an aggressive
democrat with record of achieve
ment."
Warned ms to League.
Joshua w. Alexander. Secretary
of Commerce, the only other cabinet
officer to voice his opinion of the
action of the Democratic conven-
ton, placed in his statement
warning to the candidate that the
league of nations Is a paramount
issue. Significance was attached to
this, due to the fact that Mr.. Alex
ander's statement was issued fol-
lowing the meeting of the Presi-
dents Cabinet.
Il served with Gov. Cox in two
Congresses" said Mr.. Alexander,
''and l also have a general knowl-
suge of his record as governor OF
Ohio. He comes from a pivotal
State, and has been three times
elected governor. / regard his nom-
ination with favor and believe he
will make a strong candidate. In
the Democratic platform the league
of nations was made the dominant
issue. and 1 assume Gov. Cox I'M
derstands that and will stand for
the principles of the league"
Accept my congratulations on
your nomination at the San Fran
cisco convention" said the telegram
which Senator Sheppard sent. II
believe you will gain an over
whelming victory"
There is no doubt that Gov. Cox
ocrats could have named" said
Senator Park Trammell, of Flor
ida. His service as chief execu-
tive of Ohio marks him as a man
that will bring the Democrats to
victory"
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, of
Florida. Democrat. said: Gov Cox
will undoubtedly be elected the next
President Of the United States be-
cause he is man of large business
experience and executive ability,
has heart filled with sympathy
and is one in whom the PEOPLE have
the utmost confidence
Record rs Governor.
HE has made a obstructive gov
crnor and will make a constructive
prcsident-one whom all liberty
loving people will be proud to honor.
II recall that lie was one among
the first governors to cooperate with
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