New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-09-23

OF an assoc alton Of nations in which
we were TO have a share in accordance
win American principles and aspira-
cons vas made vital part in an
extraordinary confusion of purposes.
1T Is manifest that Governor Cox
cannot stand in support of President
v, l!son's position and against the OBJ
ligaton sought to be imposed by
Article Y. Does Governor Cox repu-
diatc this position and favor the eli
mlnatlon oil the heart of the coven-
ant? Then let it be stated in plain
terms. The resources of the English
language are entirely adequate for the
purpose.
when the vicious character of
Article X is exposed. and the serious
mistake that would be made in accent
ing tho covenant as it has been prof
tered IS clearly shown, our opponents
utter cries Of protest and distress. But
the voices are conflicting.
1--WE must have new leadership
which is cogniznrt OF the right way
70 promote peace, which cschcws in
Jurlous and unnecessary commitments
and, while pledging International
justice according to international law.
and international conference and wise
cooperation, definitely and unmistak-
ABLY reserves the right o. this coun-
Try TO determine it's duty as to mat
tiers of international policy according
10 us conception Of that duty in future
eSlgcncles as they arise and without
any blind undertaking in advance.
Sees Happy Augury In Miller Choice
Judge Miller-Your consent to serve
the state, at great personal sacrifice,
is happy augury. Among all its citi-
Zens none could be found more worthy.
of public trust.
can think OF no greater advantage
IN connection with the government
mat can accrue to the people Of this
state than that you should be elected
as ITS Governor, and we, not ONLY your
party associates but your old-,imc
trends. are confident OF YOUR t,iumnh-
ant election"
Judge Hughes then briefly addressed
IN turn senator WaIsworth. Judges
,AaAe and Crane and ,ne other candi-
oates Tor state Offices
Judge Miller's Response
:, Judge Miller in response TO Judge
HuEhcs said in part:
he Governor has asked for an ~.
ecutlfc budget. an increased term If
me once OF Governor TO four wears.
Iva '''c az ottlalN ana uNCOntrOl ed
power OF appointment and removal If
all heads OF departments; The no,ycr o Of
appointment Of the present elective
state officers. excepting the Lieutenant
governor and Comptroller, in place OF
'htlr election by the people as now.
ana reorganization Of the state GOV
erhment by constitutional amendment,
nGoubicdly overhead may be re-
ouc'd' overlapping and duplication of
service eliminated and efficiency nro-
noted by reorganizing the state gov
ernmcht and favor going ahead With
lhe present plan. az IL is wei! under
way although a! duDlcatiuu and over
tapping could be corrected NY act Of
'he leg S'alurt without w"!';n;, FOR Il
constitutional amendment.
tnwise to Center All Power
."Centering all power and response
bilitN IN one m@n thcoreticullv seems
sound, but we know from the ills from
winch We confidently expect to escaDc
on March next that it is unwisc. Fix.
pcrlcnce should teach us 10 shun the
FISK ol turning over the entire state
government" for four years to the un-
controlled power Of corrupt political
machine or to a Governor ambitious
Tor politica! power.
An executive budget will not keep
the state from embarkng on new en-
tcrprseS.
Il do not oppose an executive budget.
Dut DO not favor adopting one in this
state until we can ascertain what can
be accomplished under the present plan
by thorough cooperation between the
Governor and the Legislature.
IF elected Governor of this state 7
shall undertake TO cooperate with and
secure cooperation from al! state &C.