The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-08-07
INTERPRETATIONS"
ARE FAVORED
Denounced Senator Hard
ing's Proposal of "Sepa-
rate Peace With Ger
many'-Cox Pays Trib-
ute to President Wilson
Promises Effort to Re-
duce Federal Taxation.

Dayton, o., Aug. 1.-TPeace tor Amer
lea and the world by this nations en-
trance into the league of nations witt
Interpretations" not disturbing its
vital principle was pronounced to-day
by Governor James NJ. Cox, the Demo
cratic presidential standard bearer, as
his paramount policy.
In his address here accepting the
Democratic nomination. Governor Cox
miltantly championed the league as
proposed by President Wilsop, with in.
terpretations insuring good faith and
understanding. and denounced what he
termed the dishonorable proposal from
Senator Harding, his Republican oppo-
nent, for "a separate peace with Ger
many
League or no league, the Democratic
nominee declared, is the issue between
the two parties "the supreme issue Of
the century" he said
"The question Is" Governor Cox de-
cIared, whether we shall or shall not
Join in this practical and humane move
ment. President Wilson entered the
league in our name. Senator Harding,
as the Republican candidate for the
presidency, proposes in plain words
that we remain out of it. As the Demo
cratic candidate / favor going in.
"The first duty of the new admins
tration will be ratification of the
treaty" Governor Cox said, predicting
that friends of the league would rally
to elect Senate with the requisite ma
jority for ratification.
Governor Cox said the "interpreta-
tions" should state "our Interpretation
Of the covenant as a matter of good
faith to our associates and as pre-
caution against any Misunderstanding
in the future" Assaiing the Lodge
reservations as emasculating. Governor
Cox suggested two specific "interpreta
tions," as outlined several months ago
in a newspaper article. One declared
Americas continuance in the league
should depend upon the leagues use
only as an agency for world peace:
the other stated the understanding
that this nation could act only with.
in the constitution, declared unalter-
able by any treaty.
The door to other interpretations
was left open by Governor Cox, but he
sad that the Democratic platform
plank speaks in a firm resolution
against anything that disturbs the Wit
81 principle" of the league
No room for doubt was left as to the
governors position on the league as
the pre-eminent political battle-ground.
As on other subjects. he stated his po.
sition squsrely.
I'VE are in a time which calls for
straight thinking. straight talking and
straight acting" he said, at is no time
for wobbling."
In position, the league question led
the candidates address and, to il, he
devoted 1900 words of the 10000 odd
total.
Prohibition Not Mentioned.
The prohibition amendment and Vol.
stead law were not specified in the ad
dress, but Governor Cox promised en-
phatically strict law enforcement.
THE constitution" he said, is the
license and limitation given to and
placed upon the law-making body. The
legislative branch of government is
subjected TO the rule Of the majority |
The public official. who fails to en-
force the law. is an enemy. both 90 the
constitution and to the American prin-
ciple Of majority rule It would seem /
unnecessary for any candidate for the
presidency to say that he does not in
tend to violate his oath Of Office ANY |
one who is false 10 thar oath i more /
unworthy than the law violator him
self.
"Morsl- cannot easily he produced I
by statute Goycrnor Cox continued. 4
N passing 20 a plea against abuse Of
the writ Of injunction
Regarding woman suffrage. Governor !
Cox urged ratification II the proposed 4
constitutional amendment. declaring
women "are entitled Is the privilege 81
Fcsing - = matter q right and because
hey Win be helpful n maintaining
Eholesome and patriotir policy
HIS opposition candidate. platform.
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