The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-14
PROHIBITION ISSUE ''A LEAD AS SLAVERY,
 DECLARES GOV. COX
Candidate Pledges Himself to Enforce All Laws Regardless of What Interest May
 Be Affected
By Associated Press

Portland. Ore, September 1S.-To an audience of women this afternoon Governor Cox made another statement in regard to the liquor question pledging himself to reinforce all laws regardless of what interest may be af- fected."
 The governors statement came near the close of his address today.
 How about the liquor question: a man yelled
 T understand" the governor replied, that some newspapers out here have lost their former interest in the League of Nations.
 Apparently one or their readers is interested in subject as dead as slavery
 Stating that he had invited questions regarding his policies, Governor Cox continued:
 This is a country of free speech. You are entitled to know how I stand, This is a question of law enforcement. Let me tell you that while I was gov ernor of Ono. before national prohibi- tion. for the first time in history, the front door and the back door of every saloon in Ohio was closed on Sunday"
 Beside business and the budget, Gov ernor Cox discussed the league, pro gressiveism. radicalism and it's preven- tion, and other subjects in his noon ad dress here at the auditorium, which crowds overflowed. The speaker was introduced by Senator Chamberlain, who was praised by Governor Cox.
 NO man in Congress did more in helping to mobilize, governmentally, the resources of our country in the war" said the governor. He will be tremendously helpful in the task of re- adjustment"
 Ohio, Governor Cox again declared that Senator Harding, his republican oppo- nent was the leader of reaction in Ohio, "as he now is in the nation" His audience cheered when the gov ernor said some Oregon newspapers also were leaders of reaction. THROAT IS BETTER The governor addressed two large au- diences at the auditorium here, after speaking early today at the Salem, Ore. armory. There was marked improvement l in the condition of his throat, and upon leaving late today for eastern Oregon and Idaho he expressed confidence tha, hoarseness would interfeee little with the remainder of his westrn trip. To save his voice, however. the gov ernor planped to avoid outdoor addresses for a few days. His itinerary called for stops this evening at Hood River and the Dalles for brief greetings. His prin- cipal engagements tomorrow were after noon and evening meetings at Boise, Idaho, en route to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
 The League of Nations was the main subject discussed by the governor in his Portland and Salem addresses. Besides his noon public meetings, he spoke to a large audience of women and school teachers here this afternoon and to all emphasized the league as a means to make war impossible" and to keep faith with the boys who lie in Francet' Independence, nonpartisanship, pro- gressivsm. also were stressed by the candidate. He also touched on western topics, reclamation. Alaskan develop ment, and delivered further attacks on the attempt to buy the presidency" big business and the senatorial oligarchy.
 Referring to the republican front porch campaign, Governor Cox said:
 Headquarters are to be moved from Marion to the field. The front porch campaign, 1t is announced. will end. .I am too modest to tell you why"