East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-02
BY WARD A. IRVINE

PORTLAND, Sept. 2.-There is a
possibility that Governor Cox be
given other speaking dates in Oregon
outside of Portland. 1T has been def
nitely decided that the presidential
nominee will speak in Portland Mon
day noon, September Il and plans are
under consideration for addresses at
Eugene and Salem I'm the morning. FL
nal plans are awaiting the return of
DR.. c. J. Smith, state chairman to his
office Friday.
Governor Cox arrives in Portland
Sunday morning. and il the Eugene
and Salem speeches are included in his
Itinerary in Oregon he will go to Eu-
gene Sunday night, speak there early
Monday morning. and again at Salem
on the way to Portland.
Harding Forces Desert.
With the advent of Governor Cox to
this state, his Oregon hackers are pre-
dieting still more desertions by men OF
his own political affiliation from Sem
ator Harding. They say that beyond
question desertions from a candidate
have never been 80 widespread so
early In the campaign as those from
the Harding standard. Many demo-
Gratis deserted Alton b. Parker for
Roosevelt in 1904. but the movement
was not noticeable until late in the
campaign.
on the other hand. in a single con-
versation. the writer was told of at
least dozen cases of abandonment of
Harding IN favor of the progressive
Cox In an office in an Industrial es-
abilshment there were 12 employees
republicans and 1 democrat. A
traw vote showed a unanimous SEN
.iment for Cox.
Cox Vote Unanimous.
The question of politics arose at a
recent wedding in Portland. Those
present were for the most part regis
tered as republicans. Every person
present was a Cox supporter. Four
brothers of Columbia county, all re-
publicans, have left Harding for Cox.
They have always voted the repuoil-
can ticket.
Another republican who recently
polled a heavy vote for a public office
in Multnomah county was asked what
he Thought of Hardings prospects.
II don't know" was the reply. 81
am not much interested. 1 am going
70 vote for Cox
Progressive Record Wins
desertions Predominant among them
is the progressive record of Cox and
the reactionary stand of Harding,
oregon is progressive state. She
was the pioneer in much of the pro-
gressive legislation adopted through
out the nation. And the rank and file
of the republican party is progressive.
1t is the forward looking republicans
that are deserting to Cox. The reac-
tionaries are steadfast in their devo-
ton to the Ohio senator.
Many of the desertions are charge
able to the opposition of Harding to
the league of Nations. Others oppose
the syndicated presidency. Others react
against the hymn of hate. Still others
shy at a purchased presidency. fear
ing the union of government and big
business, the combine that in the past
so effectively suppressed the produc-
ers and worker of the nation.
Labor Ranks Solid.
The greatest number of desertions
are in the ranks of farmers and work
ing men. The farmers remember
Earding's stand for dollar wheat and
against the farm loan act. The labor
er doesn't forget the Harding record
against the strike. and the IL votes out
of IS he cast in the senate against la
bor measures.
Desertions In the East. Cox adher-
ents believe, will further stimulate the
movement to Cox in oregon. Among
the most noteworthy of the eastern
jumps, was the announcement of Har-
old L. Ickes. trusted lieutenant of
Theodore Roosevelt, and Illinois man
ager for him in 1912. that he would
support Cox. Ickes was a delegate to
1.-THE republican convention at Chicago
this year. and although he opposes the
league of nations. he is for Cox be-
cause che is progressive
II Nomination Is Shock
Ickes characterizes Harding's nom
nation as a distinct shock to the pro
gressives of the nation, and they wer,
doomed to disappointment in the hop,
that the republican nominee would sa,
or do something to indicate that he II