Arizona republican., 1920-10-04
COX OPTIMISTIC LIN RETURN FROM. 3O DAY CAMP PAIGN.
 SAYS WEST SURE.
Governor Cox Says Western States Resent Harding's Attitude On League of Nations
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DAYTON. Ohio. Oct. 3.-Govcrnor Cox was given a warm welcome home" reception tonight upon returning from eis months western trip. The candi- date was cheered by several thousand persons as he stepped from his private car. which had carried him more than ii.ooo miles through an states west of fhe Mississippi river except Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
 He was met at the station by Mrs COX and many personal friends. The crowd insisted that he talk and fol- lowed him Co his newspaper office. where tho candidate mounted the ledge of the building and expressed his ap- preciation for the welcome. He spoke only a few minutes saying the proprie- ties of tho Sabbath forbade him talk ing on subjects he had discussed dur inw his trip. He then went to his home at Trailscnd. where he expects to rest for a couple of days.
 En route here from Kansas City. Mo. Inc governor had an hours conference with Franklin D. Roosevelt. his run ming mate. who rode from Terre Hautc io Indianapolis with his chief Mir. Roosevelt then left Co continue his second western trip.
 Crowds Greet Nominee
 A several cities today crowds met Governor Cox special train and. with politics barred on the Sabbath. he spoke a few words of greeting and held his platform receptions clad in his pa3amas. swathed in, an overcoat. statement issued tonight by Gov rrnor Cox. reviewing his western cam- raiwn. described it as "a wonderful irip-with just one rainy day"
 Declaring that the western people are Independent" tho governors statement said in part.
 They realized the last month just what tho maintained reactionary prop aEanda has meant. The thing they re- sent most is the deliberate withholding of tho facts bearing upon present con- ditions.
 Following the war with all of its dtstssrbinE clements. there is no Ques- ton but what there was a feeling that turn in the road was desirable and a political change was generally dis- Crsscd. The voters. however. are real tz'rx in tho west that the political change which they had in mind meant the reintrenchment of the same old gang that Roosevelt drove out in 1912. The patronizing attitude of the sena- torial ongarchv has offended the west and tho plan of making the people come Co the senatorial front porch had developed into a comedy before we
 Tn communities. large and small paid cmissaries from Republican na- tionai headquarters are actually tran1ping on each others toes. Ap- uarcntly every camp follower in Amer tea is on the payroll Evidence of tho expenditure of money Is SO apparent that there is no longer doubt about Che alliance between big business grasping profiteers and the senatorial olirarchy"
 Says West Is for League
 Regarding the leAgue Of nations is sue. Governor Cox statement said Gnw there was enthusiastic response" an, resentment because. hc said. the op position was withholding evidence oi the issue.
 'Thc west rescnts." Governor Go, declared. "the league situation In whicl e Senator Johnson and former Presiden Taft both support Senator Harding.
 "ln every audience" said the state ment. "thc prevalent belief was tha Senator Harding was either attempt ing to maintain a deceitful attitude c was q oping about with such uncer tainty himself that public confidenc was nos promoted
 After a conference with Governo Cox. oIr Roosevelt stated that h found Increased interest in the leagu during his campaigning of the las I odays.
 first asked me not to discuss it." h-. said. Now they clamor for it. sayin Talk league and nothing else Thi means something"
 cov~rnor Cox will take three day rest before starting next Wednesds upon another campaign trip throue Kentucky and Tennessee