The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-19
Cox, the Nominee, Declared 10 Be In Accord
With President on League Of Nations, After
A Lengthy Conference at the White House

morrow 10 meet Chairman Cummings. OF
the Democratic national committee, anu
attend the full committee meeting luea
day.
Mr. wilson's Statement
Tho conference on the White House
portico held at 1890 this morning was
said hy Governor Cox to have been de-
voted principally TO discussion OF 'he
League Of Nations. The statement IS
sued by the President follows: o,
The interview was In every reSpecI
most satisfactory and gratifying.
found what indeed already knew ana
what Governor Cox has let the "hole
world know in his speeches. mat ne ana
I are absolutely as one with regard 10
tn" great issue Of the League OF NatlonS
and that he is ready 10 be the cham ploh
in every respect. Of the honor Of INC
nation and the secure peace Of IN"
world Governor cox will hay" tn" rlS,
orous support Of an absolutely united
party. and | am confident Also OF an
q b. olutcly united nation
M. Cox's Statement
Governor COx'S statement said:
"F'ram every standpoint the meeting
was delightful. The President was at
ms hest. recalling any detail inquired
n bout as bearing upon the international
situation ana cniivening the whole CON
ference with Il humorous an"cdotc now
and then in his old time characteristic
way Ne wc-r agreed as 10 the mean
lns and sufIc,Hncy "f tho Democratic
piatfnrm and the duty Of the party In
tho facr of threatened rad faith TO the
world IN the name Of America. His
though. - still OF the war and the
pledges "" gave to those who sacrificed
one easily sees that as the leader ot the
nation Yhu asked for our sons and our
resources upon > very distinct under
Standing and obligation. he Is resolved
t,nn hN n nj
thought and life are dedicated. What he
promised. shall. If elected. endearor
with all my strength 10 give.
what Roosevelt SAID
Mr. Roosevclt's statement sad:
Il wish that every American could
have been a silent witness 10 the meet
ing between these two great men. Their
splendid accord and their high purposes
arc an inspiration ! need only add that
my regret IN leaving my post under
President Wilson IS softened by the
that my now commander in
chief VII be his wholly worthy success
SOr'
There wer" no attendants at the White
House conference. but Nrs. wilson
Joined the President and his visitors at
lunch. The portlcn. where IN" president
has received many visitors since his i'll
menl and White House gardens. which
were flooded today intcrmlttently by
sunshine breaking through the clouds.
Wilson Promises AID
In talk with newspaper mon IN the
White House offices after his visit with
ia. President. Governor Cox said Mr..
Wilson had promised 10 help in the
campaign IN every way that he could.
hut that h" had not indicated details OF
his plans for assistance.
Asked how he found IN" President
whom hn saw for the hrs; rime since the
executive illness. Governor Cox replied:
In splendid condition; in most agree
able shape. "A
Governor Cox refused to give any de-
tails Of his conversation with the Presi-
dent. stating that he regarded such
course improper. To query whether
he had gone over his two suggested res
rrvationS 10 The League or Nations, The
'andidate replied
We discussed The subject in A general
" the President knowing from state
mo Il have already made what my po-
slli. vas"
Gn nor Cox said the nrNspapermen
would have 10 draw their own COnclu-
sions from the formal statements. ad-
ding:
There will he no mistakins my posi-
tion after my speech OF acceptance. In
the meantime you must understand how
further discussion would be improper"
Prohibition Not Mentioned
The Governor. however. in reply to an
w HeT INQUIRY, Alu lndl ne nau no HeSl-
fancy in sta ting that the prob bitinn en-
forcement law had not been mentioned
during his VISIT with the President.
Crowds lined the White House fences
and gates to watch the arrival and de-
parture OF the Presidents visitors. and
rheercd Governor Cox and Mr. Roose
vel, rs their automobile passed. The
President and Rfar-AdmIral Grayson.
he chief executives physician. were on
the porch awaiting the candidates. DR..
Iirayson retiring after their greeting.
The President was said 10 have warmly
both candidates on their
on and during their stay al the
White House told many anecdotes OF his
European travels. The conference con-
tinued So long that Governor Cox was
unable :" realize his desire TO attend
church services.
con1ers With Glass
Retwecn his conference with the Pres
dent and luncheon. Governor Cox and
Mr. Roosevelt had \ long talk with SEN
'tor Glass OF Virginia, chairman OF the
The Governor sad they dis
u ssed th" pla tform only briefly. but
hat Mr. Glass told them OF many inter
"stirr events Of the convention Both !
'andidaies congratulated the Senator |
upon his ability as platform builder.
Leaving the White House at c:45
o'clock. Governor Cox returned 10 the /
home Of his host. former Representative |
Ansberry 10 meet Representative Flood. |
,f Virginia. chairman OF the Democratic |
'on greSslonal campaign committee. and !
others The Governor took much inter |
'St in m" campaign TO return the Demo
rails 10 power in congress. and assured !
Mr. Floor OF every assistance
RainbridEe Colby. secretary of state |
Also had n brief talk with Governor Cox |
Th ~ another visitor was Robert W !
Nooll"y. Interstate Commerce commits |
alnner. who had breakfast with the !
presidential candidate At the Ansberry |
nome |
Accompanying Governor Cox and Mr |
Roosevelt 10 Columbus were Mr.. Ans |
berry. former representative George |
White. of Ohio. Thomas =. Love. Demo- I
"ratic national commit eeman from TeN- ,
's. and John P. Costello. committeeman !
-or the District of Columbia.