The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-21

The democrats, Governor Cox de- clared, will insist upon continuance of the senatorial investigation of cam paign collections and expenditures, and also will make frequent and detailed accountings of their finances. The democratic platform he declared. Is "a promissory note,' which will be paid in full, closing his address with pre- dction for November victory. l Governor Cox's address, together 1 with brief supporting remarks by l Franklin D. Roosevelt. his running
 mate, followed election of Georse H. White, former congressman Df Marietta. O.. as chairman of fh4 democratic national committee and manager of the party campaign. He succeeded Homer $. Cummiags of l Connecticut, who has served for eight cen months and who desired to be re- I lieved for other campaign duty. MT. White was chosen after Edmond l H. Moore, Ohio national committeeman, had declined the ehairmanship because of personal reasons and made possible MT Whites election by resigning from 1 the committee and giving way to him. TO ARRANGE DETAILS 1 Mucli of the campaign details were | left to Chairman White. 1 He was authorized to appoint a spe- cial campaign subcommittee. probably | of fifteen members, and to arrange other details,
 l The committee did not fix the dates ] for notifying Governor Cox, and Mir l Roosevelt of their nominations, but the candidates and the new chairman tentatively chose Saturday August T, for that of Governor Cox, at his home, Trails End" at Dayton.
 The following Monday, August 2, was selected for similar ceremonies for Mr Roosevelt at his home at Hyde Park New York
 Governor Cox's statements regarding republican campaign funds and his pledge of democratic conduct were made in a half hour address upon the retire. ment of former Chairman Cummings and induction of Chairman White
 We purpose to deal with eminent good faith With the electorate with reference to platform pledges said Governor Cox, who was cheered repeatedly
 TD ACCOUNT TO PEOPLE l.. We ssNs to let escry man and ' oiri- an understand where every dollar comes from and for which purpose 1t Is spent. We not only urge that as a matter of high principle. but in order to guaran- tee the triumph of our cause. We do not want publication of ex-
 
 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 it's duty it assumes it without any obligation except the conscience God gave us.
 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- sist on the senatorial committee nvesti- gatng campaign funds continuing in session until the ballots have been closed in November.
 You all know full we'll" Governor Cox continued, that a campa ign fund sufficient to stagger the sensibilities of the nation is now being formed If they believe that is proper, God speed them in their enterprise. It will be one of our chief assets in the carrnaien 1 A PROMISORY NOTE l Governor Cox asked the nalIona1 com | mittee members to take assurance to all local organization leaders and also rthe men in the front trench. that the platform of the democratic party is a promissory note"
 T shall see," he said. that it is paid in full, every dollar and every cent.
 We enter the campaign, not hope fully" he continued. but in the abso. iute confidence of victory, because we
 
 cause we nave fought for progress be- fore and we have met and conquered reaction before. The stronghold before us is not new to us. Nor is there any thing new in the antagonist before us Senator Harding. the republican cam didate), magnificent 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,
 'I will carry the cause to the people, said Governor cox in conclusion. We are not ashamed of the doctrines we proclaim I assure them that as God gives me strength will justify the con fidence that has been reposed in me.
 MT. Roosevelt. referring to Governor Cox's statements regarding campaign funds, said the democrats would lay all cards on the table. including campaign funds"
 II hope the other party will see not only the wisdom but the good American } spirit in not hiding it's light under bushel." said Mr Roosevelt who re- turned to Washington tonight PRAISE CUMMINGS
 Governor COX and Mir. Roosevelt praised the services of the retiring chairman. MT. Cummings. the former stating that Mr. Cummings speech at San Francisco. If read by every voter, would make the campaign unnecessary. MT Cummings in retiring, was voted the thanks of the committee and stated that he had long wished to be relieved of the chairmanship duties. He com mended Chairman Whites election. stat- ing MT. White was a personal friend of President Wilson.
 , Mir White said he would announce his campaign plans later and urged lunited party assistance.
 Tn this campaign said the new chairman "mef and not dollars are , going to couny Democracy is~-1ot on the defensive but ready to charge : against the enemy
 MT. Whites choice. Governor Cox
 stated, was the suggestion of Mir. Roosevelt It was made in conference
 between the candidates and 8 subcom- mittee from the national body lasting | nearly all day.
 Resignation of Mir. Moore from ;ss | national committee was part of the negotiations. By coincidence. the
 Ohio state central committee was in
 session here, and agreed to elect CIT White 10 the vacancy made by Mr. p Moore's resignation, committee mem-