Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-19
Harding Asks Cox
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only would ask whether the Demo-
cratic onminee had put Mr. wilson
in charge Of the campaign and
shouidered completely the admin
istration's program of foreign COM
mitments, but would demand to be
informed also just what these com.
mitments are.
TT is earnestly to be hoped" con-
tinued the Republican nominee,
that Gov. Cox will frankly and
promptly answer these questions be-
cause the Republican party wants the
country to know it rejects all Of
these ILL considered commitments and
pledges it's administration against
them"
Sen. Hardins's Statement
Senator Harding's statement was
written while the conference in
Washington was in progress and to-
night had nothing to add to it. In the
circle of his close advisers how
ever, it was militantly declared he
might have a great deal to say unless
all questions were answered.
Senator Harding's statement in
full is as follows:
THE president and the Democratic
nominee for his successor are in
conference today and at the conclu-
sion it will inevitably be announced
that they found themselves in COM
plete accord. that harmony reigns
and unity is established in the Dem
ocratic party. The significance Of
that announcement will not be miss
ed. There is just one way that one
can establish accord between himself
ana the president-that is by Weld
ing his own opinion at every point to
that of the president. When the
nominee establishes accord with the
president, it measn that the latter is
In charge OF the campaign and will
be the real force Of the next admin
istration. if 1t is Democratic.
Cut Out Generaiities
Therefore, in connection with the
announcement of harmony between
the president and the Demo cratic
nominee it would be pertinent to in
quire the basis of the agreement.
The country is very anxious to
of the League Of Nations program is
agreed upon.
Second, has Governor Cox pleds-
ed himself to ratification of the
treaty and League of Nations with
essential notifications?
Third, has Article X been ac-
cepted? 1t has been repeatedly de-
clared that Article x is the heart Of
the treaty. and that to cut it out
would break he heart of the world
Is the Democratic ticket still for
Article *?
Fourth, the president naturally
mas stipulated that Gov. Cox must
assume, underwrite and liquidate all
the international commitments in
which the present administration
has involved itself and the nation.
The president could not possibly de-
mana less. A Democratic successor
could not possibly grant less, be-
cause he stands on a platform that
makes the same guarantees.
People Want to Know
1T becomes, therefore. timely "a
ask: What are the various nvs-
eerious' uncertain obligations to
"nlcn the president has committed
us? Somebody must tell US, because
the people are wanting to know.
Has Governor Cox undertaken in
case ne Is elected. to renew the de-
mano That this country take a man
date over Armenia?
Has he undertaken to maintain
the administration policy in the Ad.
Ratio where We have well nigh for.
Ieited the friendship of the Great
Italian people, brought Italy to the
verge OF revolution and almost
wrecked the establishment of the
peace?
has he pledged himself to insist
tnat Tnrace shall be Joined to Bull
saria' instead Of to Greece, regard.