The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
cox TO OPEN HIS
CAMP PA|GN IN EAST
AND MIDDLE WEST
Speaking Tour to Begin Soon
After Notification, Tenta-
lively Set for August 7.
Roosevelt Starts Out West.

COLUMBUS. o., July 2l.--The Gem
trail and Eastern states win comprise
the initial speaking forum of Gov. Cox,
according to tentative plans announced
today. Almost Immediately after his
notification. now set for August Z,
the governor plans to spend three weeks
In these states and then start q Vest
ern tour early in September.
1t also was announced that the vice
presidential nominee. Franklin D.
West, including the Pacific coast states.
while Gov. Cox Is in the East. Mr..
Roosevelt then will transfer his activ-
tiles to the East while his chief is
West
Next week, Gov. Cox said today he
will begin work on his speech Of accep-
tance. The governor SAID his address
would require "at least part OF a
newspaper page" He plans TO have II
printed at his newspaper office in Day
ton and said he would have to do a
rush job to insure time for distribution
The Democratic campaign craft
was under way nearly full sail
today with George white. the
new national committee chairman and
campaign manager Mr.. White, a for
mer Ohio congressman, and assistant
paign, was elected late yesterday. sue
ceedlng Homer s. Cummings, Of Con-
necticut.
Fair weather and strong Democratic
tides were leaders predictions today
as many returned home to organize
local campaigns.
Campaign policies also are becoming
crystallized as a result Of the national
committees meeting and Gov. Cox's ad-
dress, in which he charged the Republi, !,
cans with raising a campaign fund
Of the nation" and demanded continu-
ance OF the senate campaign expendi-
lures investigation, promising frequent
detailed Democratic statements Of III
nancing.
Although Democratic leaders appear
agreed that the league of nations has
a predominant campaign place, they eX-
pect Gov Cox and other party orators TO
press the parallel the governor drew
In his address yesterday. in which ne
pictured the Republicans and their can
didate as the champions Of reaction,
with the Democrats those of progress.
After disposing OF organization mat
ters, Gov. Cox plans to take brief
weekend rest by returning within a
day or two to hts home at Dayton, and
next week he hopes to begin work in
earnest on his speech of acceptance.
The Democratic platform, Gov, Cox
declared in his address, is "a promissory
note" which will be paid In full, clos
ing his address with prediction for
November victory.
good faith with the electorate with ref
erence to platform pledges" said Gov.
Cox, who was cheered repeatedly.
I'VE mean to let every man and wom-
an understand where every dollar comes
from and for which purposes 1t is spent:
We not only urge that as matter OF
high principle, but in order TO guarantee
the triumph Of our cause;
I'VE do not want publication or ex-
penditures after election. We want the
voters to be fully advised as to every
circumstance OF the collection and ex-
penditure of funds In order that they
may understand that when Democracy
continues its duty. II assumes II with
out any obligation except the conscience
God gave us. IL,
LET us make up budget that Will
carry the fullest details. render an ac-
counting weekly or monthly.
And more than that. We shall In
slst on the senatorial committee inVeStl-
eating campaign funds continuing in
session until the ballots have been
"You all know full WELL" Gov. Cox
continued. that a campaign fund suf-
ficient to stagRer the sensibiliues OF
the nation is now being formed, II
they believe that is proper. Godspeed
them IN tneT enterprise ~ WIZ bC
one Of our chief assets in the cam
paign. -
we are confident because we have
fought for progress before and we have
met and conquered reaction before. The
stronghold before us is not new TO us.
Nor Is there anything new In the an
tagonist before us (Senator Harding,
the Republican candidate). Magnif-
cient gentleman that he is, our friend
and neighbor In 1912, he fought for
the cause of reaction. We won because
we stood for progress. And we shall
win again.
81 viii carry the cause TO the peo-
pie" said Gov. Cox. in conclusion. we
are not ashamed Of the doctrines we
proclaim ! assure them that as God
gives me strength. will justify the
confidence that has been reposed In
me"
Mr. Roosevelt referring to Gov Cox
statements regarding campaign funds,
said the Democrats would lay all cards
on the table. including campaign
funds"
Il hope the other party will set not
only the wisdom. but the good Ameri-
can spirit. in not hiding its light under
a bushel." said Mr.. Roosevelt, who re-
turned to Washington last night.