The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-08-12
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
FOREMOST issue
IN COX'S ADDRESS OF ACCEPT
ANCE AT DAYTON, OHIO LAST
SATURDAY.

estimated variously at between 10000
and $4,000, witnessed Governor Cox's
acceptance of party leadership in the
Presidential contest at the notification
exercises at Dayton, Ohio, last Satur-
day. The formal notification was
made by Senator Robinson, of Arkan-
sas, chairman at the San Francisco
convention.
To the ceremonies at the Montgom-
cry County Fair Grounds Governor
Cox, with Franklin D. Roosevelt, his
running mate, at his side, marched
for mile in broiling sun at the
head of parade of Democratic dele
gates, reviewed at the grounds. Their
presence was an eleventh hour thought
Of the Governor, who had planned
merely to review the Democratic hosts
which came interested from Ohio and
also other states. The parade line
alone, sprinkled with two score of
bands, was estimated to contain 10000
marchers.
For two hours the Governor, in his
address of acceptance, kept the vast
throng cheering as he gave with en-
phasis, his campaign policies. . He
made the league his paramount de-
claration, declaring he stood for
America and world peace by its adop-
ton, with interpretations" preserv-
ing its aital pact. He declared the
league was a part of the Democratic
offering of progress as against Re-
publican reaction. His advocacy Of the
league drew lengthy demonstrations
from his audience, and statements of
approval from party leaders.
Two reservations he has suggested
to the league covenant were emphasiz-
ed by the Governor, regarding the con-
troverted Article X. He was cheered
loudly in comparing it to the Monroe
Doctrine with its peace record. The
Democratic legions also shouted ap-
proval of declarations for woman suf..
frage, law enforcement, his only ref
erence to prohibition, reduction of tax
alton and scores of other issues he
proclaimed.
The candidates address closed as
evening fell,a day of Democratic ju-
bilation. Rain early in the day, which
threatened to mar the event, gave
way to bright sunshine by afternoon,
with sultry humidity, but shortly be-
fore the Governor concluded another
light rain poured upon the crowds,
causing many to leave and somewhat
marring the closing event.
With pointed forefinger to vigorous
arm thrusts the Governor got more
applause as he characterized his in
dictment of the Republican platform
and leadership. The crowd also voiced
it's approval of his declaration that
the loss of the league would mean
more armament expense.
The candidates tribute to President
Wilson and his depreciation of Repub-
lican "discourtesy" given in lowered
voice was given further rolls Of ap-
plause. A prolonged demonstration
followed his assertion that Republican
"slepthing" had failed to unearth dis
honesty in the administrations dicta-
ton of the war.
More cheers approved the candi-
dates pledge to aid ex-service men.
Several demonstrations marked his
declarations for consideration for wo-
men, including ratification Of the
equal suffrage amendment.
Repeated thumps of his fist pune
tuated the Governors criticism Of Sen
ator Harding's stand on party gov
ernment," and the audience evidenced
its sympathy frequently.
The Governor delivered only one
sentence of his statement on educa-
ton, jumping to the subject of cam
paign contributions and he was cheer
ed in declaring the Democrats would
not attempt campaign dollar competi-
ton with the Republicans.
AS he closed his address the Gov
ernors collar was wilted and he ap-
peared somewhat tired, but he turned
happily to meet groups of congratu-
lators.
Straddles Issue, Says New.
Chicago, Aug. 7.-Senator Harry s.
New, of Indiana, chairman of the Re
publicai campaign speakers commit
tee, and member of the Senate foreign
relations committee, in signed state
ment tonight, declared that Governor
Cox in his speech of acceptance today
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