The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-08

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Tribute 10 Wilson
A graceful tribute to President VII.
son was paid by Governor Cox when,
scoring the republican platform for alb
sence of a line that breathes emo
ton of pride in the nations war
achievements, he said that while sol
diers fell in the trenches Mr.. Wilson
was broken 10 the enormous labor Of
his office.
The republican proposal for a sepa-
rate peace. Governor Cox declared,
would be the most d%isheartening event
in civilization since the Russians mad-
their separate peace with Germany.
Citing difficulties in the plan Governor
Cox said that if accomplished, no ma
ton in good standing would have
anything to do with either Of US.
This plan would not only be y
piece Of bungling diplomacy, but plain
unadulterated dishonesty as we'll" nc
said, inveighing against any scheme
without associated powers.
This act would either be regarded
as arrant madness or attempted inter
national bossism," he added.
D~enounces Profiteering
Discussing domestic questions. Gov.
ernor Cox denounced profiteering at
length and promised that profiteers
should suffer the penalty Of the Grim.
inal law.
Fair returns for both capital and
labor were advocated, the nominee also
approving development of both into
large units without injury to the
public interest. Collective bargaining
by labor through its own represeh-
tatives was approved by the Governor
who added:
1--WE should not by law abridge a
mans right either to labor or quit
his employment. However, neither la
Dor nor capital should take action
that would put in jeopardy the public
welfare.
I'VE need a definite and precise
statement Of policy as to what bust
ness men and working men may d.
by way of combination and collective
action. The law is now so nebulous
that it almost turns upon the pre-.
elections of the judge or jury. The
rules of business should be made more
certain so that in a stable basis men
may move in confidence"
Capital and Labor
Disputes between capital and labor
are inevitable, Governor Cox said, and
pDb1io anfpfpp caff1aC GOD .trilyao
Declaring that public opinion should
determine in America he said the gov.
eminent should occupy an impartial
position, protect lives and property
and, possibly at times, inquire into
facts of a tie-up.
But facts, and not conclusions" he
said, should be submitted"
Agricultural subjects formed an.
other extensive feature of the candi.
dates speech, many expedients for
agricultural development being advo.
Gated, including reduction of tenantry,
increased production, cooperative sell
ing as well as purchasing by farmers,
establishment of municipal markets
and modern state rural school codes.
and increased acreage by irrigation de.
yelopment. He also declared for gov.
eminent regulation of cold storage
and a time limit on storage products.
Advocating more home owners Gov.
ernor Cox said that under democratic
rule the prosperity of the country had
been widely ditfused.
The American Youth
Praising American youth for its
war service, Governor Cox declared
that the nation owes a debt to those
who died and their dependents and
to the wounded who should be trained
and rehabilitated. Also, he said. we
must realize that considerable compen.
sation Is due those who lost much
by the breaks in their material hopes
and aspirations.
The Mexican situation, the Governor
stated, has been trying our patience
for years, but now begins to show
signs of Improvement.
Not the least of the things that
have contributed to II, he continued, is
a realization by the people of that
country that we have neither lust
for their domain nor disposition 10
disturb their sovereign rights.
On the railroad question Governor
Cox advocated giving a thorough test
to private ownership under govern
ment regulation. the latter now being
accepted, he said. Financial credit
for the roads he stated, should be
provided. Discrediting of government
operation of the carriers was deplored
as unfair and insincere.
Reduce Taxation
A pledge for heavy and immediate
reduction Of federal taxation was
made by the nominee VINO said that
with economy 1000. 900, 900 could be
Topped off. He advocates repeal OF
annoying consumption taxes an said in
of wage earners, agricultural
producers and salaried professional and
small business men should be sharply
modified. He suggested in lieu Of
excess profits taxes a small tax prob
ably of ! or II per cent on the total
business of every going concern. He
also urged making the holders of
hidden wealth pay their share lf
taxes with those whose property Is
in sight.
Advocating reform of federal agen.
cies and activities, including establish.
ment of q budget system, the Cover.
nor said the government could be
run on $4,000, 900, 900 annually includ.
ing sinking fund and national debt
interest. Disarmament provisions OF
The league Of nations, he added, con-
stitute an appealing fundamental and
It's loss a surety Of a burden.
Reserve Act
The federal reserve act was com.
mended at length as the greatest fac.
tor in Americas war efforts next to
personal sacrifices Of the people. The