The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-08

and possibly at times inquire into facts of a tie-up.
 But facts. and not conclusions" he said. should be submitted.
 Agricultural subjects formed an-
 other extensive feature of the can
 didate's speech. many expedients
 for agricultural development being
 advocated, including reduction of tenantry, increased production. CO.,
 operative selling as we'll as pur-
 chasing by farmers, establishment
 of municipal markets and s'mOdern
 state rural school codes," and i'm creased acreage by irrigation de- veIOpment. He also declared for
 government regulation of cold stOr-
 age and n time limit on storage
 products.
 Advocating more home owners, Gov ernor Cox said that under democratic rule the prosperity of the country had been widely diffused'
 Praising American youth for it's war service, Governor Cox declared that the nation owes debt to those who died and their dependents and to the wound ed, who should be trained and rehabili- tated. Also. he said. I've must realize that considerable compensation is due those who lost much of the break in their material hopes and aspirations"
 TRIES PATIENCE
 The Mexican situation, the governor stated, has been trying our patience for years" but now begins to show signs of improvement.
 Not the least of the things that have contributed to itT he continued lis a realization by the people of that coun- try that we have neither lust for their q fvs fo dfgfnrh their sovereign rights
 On the railroad question, Governor Cox advocated giving "a thorough test to private ownership" under govern ment regulation, the latter now being accepted, he said. Financial credit for the roads, he stated should be pro- vided. Discrediting of government op- eration of the carriers was deplored as unfair and finsincere"
 X pledge for 'heavy'' and imme-
 dinte reduction of federal taxation
 was made ,by the nominee. who said
 that. with economy, s2,OOO, ,O00,O could he topped off. He advocated
 repeal of annoying consumption
 taxes and said incomes of wage
 earners, agricultural producers and
 saIaried. professional and small
 business men should he "shnrply modified" He suggested, in lieu
 of excess profits taxes. "a small
 tax, probably of 1 or F per cent on the total business of every go-
 ing concern" He also urged "mnk-
 ing the holders of hidden wealth pny their share tof taxes) with
 those whose property is in sight"
 Advocating reform of federal agencies and activities, including establishment of a budget system, the governor said | fl,s.e he . e0000o annually, including sinking fund and national debt interest. Disarma- ment provisions of the League of Ma tions. he added, constitute ''an appeal ing fundamental" and it's loss surety of armament burdens.
 The federal reserve act was com mended at length as the greatest factor in Americas war efforts next to per sonal sacrifices of the people. The law is a democratic achievement, he said enacted against the protests of the bitter republican tand-patters." In | it's development he recommended es. tablishing foreign banks in trade cen tersf and urged Americans to guard the law, declaring it should be kept from the hands of those who have never been it's friends
 Repeal of war laws restricting free dom of speech and assembly and liberty of the press was advocated. together with Americanization of alien residents and extension of education work with out encroachment by the federal gov- ernment on local control'
 Conservation of children by proven ton of child labor, adequate Hy foI government employees, short shift foi anarchistic agitators and developme ent of waterway transportation were other affirmative policies the governor enunciated.
 ACCEPTANCE
 'I accept the nomination o1 our party" he said in conclu- sion, "obedient to the Divine Sovereign of all peoples, and hopeful that by trust in Him the way will be shown for help full service"
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