Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-10-14
THE PRESl.
DENTAL OUTLOOK
HARRISON PREDICTS A DEMO-
CRATIC VICTORY
League of Nations is The Outstanding
Issue


For a while it seemed that the
campaign would be very tame affair
but as the election draws nearer both
parties are redoubling their efforts. 1t
now seems that both parties realize
they must put forth their best efforts !
in order to win. The finish of the |
campaign promises to compare favor |
ably with other campaigns in interest
and enthusiasm.
The Republican candidate either from |
or some other cause or uneasiness have
fear or some other cause or uneasiness |
has Abandoned his original method or
plan Of spending most of the time at
his home in Marion, Ohio, speaking in
a careful and deliberate fashion to
visiting delegations to convey his
views to the country at large. The past
few days have seen him leave the quiet
of his front porch and go to the peo-
pie instead of waiting for them to
come to him. He has already visited
some of the middle Atlantic state and
at the TING of this writing is engaged
in tour Of the middle west.
Cox chose a different plan of getting
his views before the country. ellis
plan was, and is to face as many audi
ences as possible in different states and
sections, frequently making a large
number Of speeches in single day,
and relying upon his skill in extempor-
aneous debate. He invites questions
from his hearers. He has been endeav-
oring to capture his immediate audi
ences, somewhat regardless Of the ef-
feet his speeches as reported might
make upon millions of readers who
were not under the spell of the speak
er's voice. In the give and take of Off
hand stump speaking, Gov. Cox is an
adept. He knows how to play upon the
motives and prejudices of particular
crowds" (The Review of Reviews)
The methods of campaigning are
characteristic of the two men. Gov.
Cox is able, steady and energetic. He
picks out his mode Of action and then
brings his great energy to bear on car
rying it out. Senator Harding is an
able man also, but he seems to lack
the energy and decision of Cox. He
has been harping on the one man gov
eminent of President Wilson. It is a
foregone conclusion that if Harding is
elected we will not have a one man
government. In fact many people fear
he will not have enough initiative and
executive ability.
The National Chairman both gave
statements on the outlook last week.
Each of them made great claims.
George White of the Democratic party
said, "The result has been that every
where the people have rallied to the
lifted standards of peace and justice.
The tide has turned, and reports from
practically every section Of the coun-
try are not only encouraging, they are
literally enthusiastic" Will Hays of
the Republican party said, "Daily the
evidence of an unprecedented Republi
can landslide accumuiates. Daily more
and more becomes certain a Repub-
lican majority so great that it will ct
ernally settle any doubt about Amer
ica's faith in America and will forever
end wanton extravaganza, autocracy
and ineffciency in government"
It is hard to say how much Borah
and Johnson had to do with the change
but it is safe to give them much of the
credit There is quite little dissen-
sion in the Republican ranks in refer
ence to the League. The men mem
toned above are bitterly against it.,
while William Howard Taft said, II
believe that the issue of the League
|transcends in it's Importance any DOM
este issues and would justify and re-
quire one who believes this great boon
for the world and this country" Mr..
the treaty of Versailles is, a necess-
ity."
The tour of the west by Cox aroused
some enthusiasm for him. How long
this will last remains to be seen. Pat
Harrison says the Democrats will
carry at least ten western states.
Harding followed Cox in the west to
counterfeit some of Cox's gain.
At present it seems that the Demo
Gratis are gaining ground. The self
contented spirit of the Republicans
has disappeared. At first they looked
for walkover, but they are begin
ming to realize they are in fight. The