Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-07-06
HARDING SENDS
COX MESSAGE
congratuIates Him - Says
Naming of Ohio Man in the
Race viii Not Change Fight

MARION, Ohio July 6.-Senator
Harding the Republican presidential
nominee in statement today said
Governor Cox deserved the Demo-
cratic nomination but added that his
selection would not change the Re-
publican campaign plans in Ohio in
any way. Z
Senator Harding had no engage
ments for today. During the next
few days he plans to devote much
time in the quietude of his residence
to the actual preparation of his
speech OF acceptance.
It was as dear friends and neigh
bors'' that u. s. Senator Harding
and other Ohio citizens who yestcr-
day gathered about his home to
welcome his return. In response to
an address by ID. r. Chrissinden.
president OF the Marion Citizens
Association. he told them frankly
that he liked their rejoicing "over
more than usual tribute to a fell
low townsman."
If the admonition of Mr.. Chrissin-
den himself, a Democrat, comes true
Senator Harding will ride a Demo-
cratic mule into the White House
next November. II admonish you
my fellow citizens" he said, that
he will ride a Democratic mule into
the White House in November as
President of the United States.
Prepare to Launch Compaign.
BY The Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July with Senator
Harding's opponent at the November
Presidential race picked Republican
leaders who gathered here today
from coast to coast prepared to
launch a campaign which they de-
clared would take the Democrats by
surprise and gain q start of days II
not weeks before Governor Cox. the
Democratic forces, would take the
field.
From a Republican standpoint the
leaders profess they were well salts
fed with the Democratic choice.
Capt. Victor Heintz of Cincinnati, in
the home state of both presidential
nominees predicted Senator Harding
would sweep over all. Chairman Will
Hayes arrived at noon and following
an informal luncheon the campaign
leaders began consideration of plans
for the coming fight.
Plan State Campaign.
NEWARK, July 6.-The Repub-
lichns of New Jersey have already
made a cooperative start in their
efforts to do their share toward
Senator Warren G. Harding
to the presidency. Before Demo-
cratic leaders are returned from the
San Francisco convention, the Re-
publicans of this state will have part
of a definite program worked out
and conferences of the state leaders
will outline the work which, 1t has
been agreed upon. must be harmon
ious throughout. regardless OF per-
sonal feeling.
An informal gathering is being
held in Trenton today at which Gov
ernor Edge, Ex-Governor Edward
stokes and other political giants OF
the state will be present. Nothing
short of an $4,000 majority for
Harding is the aim of the leaders
of the Republican campaign In Jer-
sey.
Mr.. Stokes will remain head of the
Republican state committee put
Senators Edge and Frelinghuysen
will be at the front in all the ac-
tivities.
May Visit Jersey Again.
United States Senator Warren y;
Harding. Republican Presidential
candidate, may spend a portion oI
the summer on one of the estates
along the New Jersey coast. Many
localities have suggested at wnicn
the Senator could spend part or the
summer in this vicinity, and have
offered many enticing advantages.
but 1t Is thought that through the
beauty of the New Jersey coast. its
location and excellent
train service. the presence of many
important figures In the politicai
world. and as an outcome of a little
visit with Senator Joseph s. Freling-
huysen at his farm In Somerville
when Senator Harding expressed his
liking for the state that he will
his front porch campaign"
from the veranda of a beautiful
estate in the neighborhood of Spring
Lake. The presidential candidate
attentively when Senator
Walter f. Edge said that the Jersey
shore was wonderful place for any,
1ne to spend summer.
Senator Harding has some little
business to attend TO at his home
prior to July 20, and It Is then
expected that his decision as to
where he viii spend the greater part
Of the summer viii be announced
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