The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1920-08-14
GOV. COX NOTIFIED
OF HIS NOMINATION

At Dayton, Ohio, last Saturday,
Governor James M. Cox formally ac-
copied the Democratic nomination Tor
the Presidency and acknowledged the
peace treaty as the leading issue OF
the forthcoming political a A brief
summary of his speech follows:
Favors going into the league OF ma
tons with Interpretations not dis
turbing its vital principles.
Denounces as ''dishonorable" the
proposal from Senator Harding for "a
separate peace with Germany" n
cha~racterizes 1t as "the most dis
heartening event in civilization since
the Russians made their separate
peace with Germany"
Says first duty of the new admin
istration will be ratification OF the
treaty and predicts that friends of
the league will rally to elect a Senate
with the requisite majority for ratif-
cation.
Assails the Lodge reservations as
emasculating.
Promises strict enforcement Of the
prohibition amendment and the Vol
stead law. The public official who
fails to enforce the law is an enemy
both of the constitution and the
American principle Of majority rule"
Charges that a Senatorial oligar-
chy." led by Senators Lodge. Penrose
and Smoot, selected Senator Harding
to lead the Republicans and fastened
Into the party platform the creed of
bitterness and hate and the vacillat-
ing policy that possesses it,"
Charges that millions In campaign
funds have been gathered for "the
reactionary cause" and warns the
country against cunning devices.
backed by unlimited prodigal expen-
ditures to confuse and
lure"
Urges ratification of the Woman
Suffrage constitutional amendment,
declaring women ARE entitled to the
privilege of voting as a matter OF
right. and because they will be help
full in maintaining wholesome and pa
triotic policy"
Scores the Republican platform for
absence of "a line that breathes emo
ton of pride" in the Nations war
achievements, that while soldiers
fell in the trenches" President Will
son " was broken. In the enormous
labor Of his Office"
Denounces pr~ofiteering at length
and promises that profiteers should
suffer the penalty Of the criminal
law"
Advocates fair returns for both la
Dor and capital and approves the de-
velopment of both Into large units
without injury to the
public interest" Approves collective
bargaining by labor through its own
representatives. I'VE should not by
law abridge a mans right either to
labor or quit his employment"
Advocates more homeowners.
Praises American youth for its war
service and declares Nation owes a
debt to those who died and their de-
pendents and to the wounded, who
should be trained and rehabilitated.
Says America has neither lust for
Mexico's domain, nor disposition to
disturb her sovereign rights.
Advocates giving "a thorough test
to private ownership" under Govern
ment regulations, the latter now be-
ing accepted. Would provide fnan-
cial credits for the roads.
Pledges for heavy" and immedi-
at reduction of Federal taxes.
Advocates reform of Federal agen-
cies and activities.
Commends I ederal reserve act as
the greatest factor in Americas war
efforts mex to the personal sacrifice
Of the people.
Advocates repeal of all war laws
restricting freedom Of speech and as
sembly.
Asks for conservation of children
by prevention Of child labor, adequate
pay for Government employees, short
shrift for anarchistic agitators and
development of waterway Transports
ton.
Nothing Is cheap unless 1t Is good
and unless 1t is really needed. This
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