The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1920-08-13
Presidential Campaign FormeraIIy
Opened With Nominees Speech
Defining Issues

Inc O6ulOCTdLlC pIeSlQouLldl StdUudTt
with the League of Nations and prog
ress its peak escutcheons, was march.
ed into the 1920 campaign by Govern.
or James M. Cox Saturday.
A throng of cheering Democrats, es
timated variously at between 10000
and $4,000, witnessed Governor Cox's
acceptance of party leadership in the
presidential contest, following formal
notification by Senator Robinson OF
of Arkansas, chairman of the San
Francisco convention of its choice.
To the ceremonies at the Montgom-
cry county fair grounds Governor Cox
marched with Franklin D. Roosevelt
his running mate at his side for mile
in the broiling sun at the head of a
parade of Democratic delegations re-
viewed at the grounds presence was
an eleventh hour thought of the gov
ernor who had planned merely to re-
view the Democratic hosts which
came in thousands from Ohio and
other states. The parade line alone,
sprinkled with two score of bands
was estimated to contain close to 20,-
900.
For two hours the governor, in his
address of acceptance kept the vast
throng cheering as he gave, with en-
phasis and clarity campaign policies.
He made the League of Nations his
paramount declaration declaring he
stod for America nand world peace by
its adoption with Interpretation" pre-
serving its vital plan. He declared the
league was part of the Democratic
offering of progress as against Repub-
lican reaction.
His advocacy of the league drew
lengthy demonstrations from his aud
ience and statements of approval from
party leaders.
Two reservations he has suggested
for the league covenant were empha-
sized by the governor. Regarding the
controverted article X, he was cheered
loudly in comparing 1t with the Mon
roe doctrine with its peace record.
The Democratic, legions also shouted
approval OF declarations for woman
suffrage law enforcement-his only
inferential reference to prohibition
reduction OF taxation and scores of
other issues he proclaimed. The candi-
dates address closed as evening fell
on day of Democratic jubilation.
Rain early in the day threatened to
mar the event, gave way to bright
sunshine in the afternoon, with sulty
humidity, but shortly before the gov
ernor concluded another light rain
poured upon the crowds, causing many
to leave and somewhat marring the
closing event.
The days program was late in start
ing. Governor Cox and Mr.. Roosevelt
did not reach the fair grounds until
2:30 and their review of the paraders
continued until4. Governor Cox began
his address at 4:40 after Senator Rob-
inson's notification speech.
The parade was the days spectacu.
lar event In the trail of the Democrat
ic leaders the thousands of cheering
Democrats marched down the dusty
track past the speakers stand with
bands playing, banners and flags wav-
ing and bearing hundreds of cards
paying tribute to their candidates and
their victory In November.
With pointed forefinger and vigor.
Gus arm thrusts the governor got
more applause as he emphasized his
Indictment of the Republican platform
and leadership. The crowd also voiced
It's approval of his declaration that the
loss OF the League would mean more
expense.
The candidates tribute to President
Wilson and his depreciation of Repub-
ican "discourtesy" given in lowered
voice, were given further rounds of
applause. A prolonged demonstration
followed his assertion that Republican
'sleutchfng" had failed to unearth |
.aults In the administration direction
If the war. This he hammered in.
pounding his table with clenched fists. |
Several demonstrations marked his |
declarations for consideration of wo-
IN, including ratification Of the equal |
suffrage amendment
Repeated thumps Of his fists punct- |
lated the governors criticism of SEN |
ltor Harding's stand on party govern |
nent and the audience evidenced its
frequently.
The governor delivered only one |!
sentence OF his statement ON educa-
Ion, jumping to the subject of cam
'afgn contributions and he was cheer
d In declaring the Democrats would |
lot attempt campaign dollar competi-
lon with the Republicans.
Following are some of the ."bigb-
ights' OF Gov. Cox's speech.
League or no league, is the issue
'etween the two parties--the su-
'reme issue Of the century.
President Wilson entered the league
a our name. SeQator Harding, as the
republican candidate for the presl
lency proposes In plain words that we
enain out OF It. AS the Democratic
andidate favor g6ing In.
The first duty of the new adminis-
ration will be ratification Of the
reaty.
We are In time which calls for
traight thinking; straight talking and
traasht acting. 1t Is no time for wcb-
ling.