The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-08


 Dayton, O., August 7.- Peace for America and the world by this nations entrance into the League of Nations with interpretations" not disturb ing it's vital principle was pro- nounced today by Gov. James M. Cox, the democratic presi- dential standard bearer, as his paramount policy.
 In his address here accepting
 the democratic nomination Gov
 ernor Cox miIitantiy championcd
 the league proposed by Presi-
 dent Wilson, with interpretations
 insuring good faith nnG under
 standing, and denounced what he
 termed the dishOnorable proposal
 from Senator Harding, his repub-
 Iican opponent, for "a separate
 peace with Germany.o
 League or no league, the democratic nominee declared, is the issue between the two parties-'the supreme issue of the century" he said.
 LEAGUE THE QUESTION
 The question is," Governor Cox de- c1ared, "whether we shall or shall not join in this practical and humane movement. President Wilson entered the league in our name. Senator Harding. as the republican candidate for the presidency. proposes in plain words that we remain out of it. As the democratic candidate I favor go- ing in.
 With pointed forefinger to vigorous arm thrusts, the governor got moro | t.. <, ment of the republican platform and leaders The crowd also voiced It's approval of his declaration that the loss of the league would mean moro armament expense.
 The candidates tribute to President Wilson and his deprecation of repub- | lican 'discoutesy' was given further onstration followed his assertion that l republican "sleuthingn had failed 10 | unearth dishonesty in the administra- 1 ton direction of the war. This he hammered in. pounding his table with clinched fist.
 | More cheers approved the candi- l dates pledge to aid ex-service men. | Several demonstrations marked his | declarations for consideration of wom- en- including ratification of the equal | suffrage amendment. 1 Repeated thumps of his fist punctu- | ated the gOVernerS criticism or senator IIarding's stand on party government | and the audience evidenced It's sympa- | thy frequently.
 'sThe first duty Of the new nd | ministrntion will he ratification
 of the treaty." Governor Cox said, | predicting that friends of the | league would rally TO elect Sem | ate with the requisite majority for
 ratification.
 Governor Cor said the 'interpreta- tions" should state "our interpreta- ton of the covenant as a matter of l good faith to our associates and as precaution against any misunderstand- ing in the future" Assailing the Lodge reservations as emasculatins, Governor Cox suggested two specific | "interpretations," as outlined several months ago in a newspaper article. One declared Anerica's continuance Tn the league should depend upon the leagues use only an agency for world peace; the other stated the un- derstanding that this nation could acr only within the constitution, declared unalterable by any treaty.
 The door to other "interpretattone was left open by Governor Cox. but he said that the democratic platform plank speaks in a firm resolution against anything that disturbs the vital principle" of the league.
 NO MORE DOUBT
 No room for doubt was left as to the governors position on the league as the eminent political battle ground. As on other subjects. he stat ed his position squarely.
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