New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-19
Republican Asks Cox to
Explain to What Extent
He Yielded His Own
Opinions to President
Puts Query as to
Stand on Article X
Also Whether Mandate
For Armenia and Other
| d cas- Are Endorsed
From a sta0 Correspondent


MARION, Ohio, July Ex-senator
Warren G. Harding, anticipating an an
nouncement of harmony between Presi-
dent Wilson and Governor Cox follow
ing the meeting in the White House,
demanded in a statement to-day in
formation for the American people as
to the basis of their agreement.
The Republican nominee declares
that if Governor Cox has established
accord with the President he has done
so by yielding his own opinion at every
point and that President Wilson will
be the real force of the next Admins
tration--if it is Democratic.
Senator Harding asks, therefore, if
an unqualified acceptance of the
League of Nations program has been
agreed upon. Has Governor Cox
pledged ratification without reserva-
tons? Has Article x been accepted ?
Has he assumed all the international
commitments in which the Wilson Ad-
ministration has involved itself and
the nation? Has the Democratic nom
inee undertaken to have this country
take a mandate over Armenia?
Senator Harding's statement follows
"The President and the Democratic
nominee for his successor are in con-
ference to-day, and at the conclusion
it will inevitably be announced that
they found themselves in complete &C
cord, that harmony reigns and unity is
established in the Democratic party.
The significance of that announcement
will not be missed. There is just one
way that one can establish accord be-
tween himself and the President 1T
is by yielding his own opinion at every
point to that of tho President. When
the nominee establishes accord with
the President it means that the latter
is in charge of the campaign and will
be the real force of the next Admin
istration. if it is Democratic.
Some Inquiries Pertinent
therefore, in connection with the
announcement Of harmony between the
President and the Democratic nominee,
it will be pertinent to inquire the
basis of the agreement
"The country is very anxious to
know if an unqualified acceptance of
the League of Nations program is
agreed upon.
Second, has Governor Cox pledged
himself to ratification of the treaty
and league without essential modifica-
tons?
Third Has Article X been &C.
copied? 1t has leen repeatedly de-
clared that Article X is the heart of
the Nreaty,' and that to cut it out would
break the heart of the world Is the
Democratic ticket still for Article x?
Fourth - The President naturally
has stipulated that Governor Cox must
assume, underwrite and liquidate all
the international commitments in which
the present Administration has in
volved itself and the nation. The Presi-
A Democratic successor could not pos
sibly grant less, because he stands on
platform that makes the same
guarantees.
at becomes, therefore, timely to
ask: What are the various, mysterious.
uncertain obligations to which the
President has committed us?' Some
body must tell us, because the people
are wanting to know.
Asks About Armenia
"Has Governor Cox undertaken, in
case he is elected, to renew the de-
mand that this country take mandate
over Armenia?
HAS he undertaken to maintain the
Administration policy in the Adriatic,
where we have wellnigh forfeited the
friendship Of the great Italian people,
brought Italy to the verge of revolu-
ton and almost wrecked the establish
ment of the peace?
"Has he pledged himself to insist
that Thrace shall be joined to Bulgaria,
instead of to Greece, regardless Of the
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