The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-08-19

Washington. D. c., August IT.
THE most aggressive speaking cam
paign in the history Of American poll
ties will be conducted in behalf of the
election of Gov James M. Cox and
Franklin D. Roosevelt" said Senator
Pat Harrison, of Mississippi, in his
first statement following his appoint
ment to be chairman Of the Speakers
Bureau of the Democratic National
Committee.
"Not a hamlet in disputed States
will be overlooked in this determined
effort to bring home to the people Of
the country the sterling qualities, the
broad craftsmanship and constructive
ability of the Democratic standard
bearers" continued Senator Harrison
with Two such candidates and with
the story Of achievement we have to
tell, we know that our speaker will
have no difficulty in convincing the
men and women of the country that
the continuance Of the Democratic
party in power in the nation is the
better part Of wisdom.
Every Democrat, man or woman,
capable OF carrying the Democratic
message, will be called on to do his
or her share on platform and stump.
To them will be entrusted the duty Of
expounding the unexcelled record Of
Gov. Cox for progressive legislation
in Ohio and the magnificent and con-
structive record of the Democratic
administration, both executive and
legislative, in Washington.
"Not only will these speakers from
coast to coast tell the true story Of
Democracy, but they will lay bare the
unjust criticisms and unfair misrepre-
sensations of the leaders of the Re-
publican party and the reactionary
record of its candidate.
"The challenge of the Democrats
national organization to its Republi-
can adversaries is to come out into
the open and submit the respective
records of the two parties and oppos-
ing candidates to the limelight of
publicity. We have no fear Of the re-
suit of such contest of trush-telling.
Through our army of speakers we will
carry the Democratic slogan Of
Peace. Progress and Prosperity to
the people, confident of their verdict.
We invite the Republican party to
meet US on the ground.
Gov. Cox and Mr.. Roosevelt will
lead the great galaxy of speakers who
will take to the hustings Immediately
after the speeches of acceptance Of
the candidates have been made. The
Democratic nominees believe in going
direct to the people with their appeals.
They have no sympathy with front
porch" campaigns, but will submit
their cause and themselves to the
public for judgment.
"The people only have to be re-
minded that the Democratic party has
demonstrated it's efficiency and has
redeemed it's pledges, and that If it
had not been for the obstructive
tactics of a reactionary Senatorial
we would now have peace.
Nor will the country be allowd to for
get that the pledge of progressive leg
isla1ion made bv the Republican party
in its campaign Of false pretense IN
1918 were mere political piffle, with
little or no attempt upon their part to
make good their promises.
"The Republican party in this cam
paign must, Of necessity, be on the
defensive. The Democratic party has
fulfilled the trust reposed in it and
seeks only the opportunity to give a
truthful account of its Stewardship.
The Republican party, on the other
hand, can not point with justified
pride to its record, and may only view
with alarm what the electorate will
do in November.
"While Democratic success is now
assured, its certainty will become
more apparent as the campaign pro-
crosses and the true story is un-
folded"