Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-07-22
COX AND ROOSEVELT
TO TAKE THE STUMP
ABOUT AUGUST IS
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pose it is. spent. We not only urge
that as matter of high principle.
but in order to guarantee the
triumph of our cause. :.
I'VE do not want publication of
expenditures after election. We
want the voters to be fully advised
as to every circumstance of the col
lection and expenditure of funds in
order that they may understand that
when democracy continues it's duty,
it assumes it without any obligation
except the conscience God gave us.
Let us make up a budget that
will carry the fullest details, rem
der an accounting weekly or
And more than that. We shall
insist on the senatorial committee
investigating campaign funds con-
tinuing in session until the ballots
have been closed in November.
you all know full we'll coy
ernor Cox continued, that a cam
paign fund sufficient to stagger the
sensibilities of the. nation is now
being formed. If they believe that
enterprise. 1t will be one Of our
chief assets in the campaign"
Governor Cox asked the national
committee members to take assur
ance to all local organization lead
ers and also the men in the. front
L
democratic party is promissory
note"
IL shall see" he said, that it
is paid in full, every dollar and
every cent.
I'VE enter the campaign, not
hopefully" he continued, but in
the absolute confidence of victory
because we deserve to win. We are
confident because we have fought for
progress before and we have met
stronghold before us is not new to
US. Nor is there anything new in
the antagonist before US (Senator
Harding, the Republican candidatel,
magnificent gentleman that he is,
our friend and neighbor. In 1912 he
fought for the cause of reaction. We
won because we stood for progress,
And we shall win again.
Il will carry the cause to sthe
people," said Governor Cox, in con-
clusion. I'VE are not ashamed of
the doctrines we. proclaim. I assure
them that as God gives me strength,
| will Justify the confidence that
Mr.. Roosevelt, referring to Cover
nor Cox S statements regarding cam
paign funds, said the Democratic
would lay all the cards on the ia
bic, including campaign funds
Il hope the other party will see
not only the wisdom but the good
American spirit in not hiding it's
light under a bushel,' said Mr..
Roosevelt, who returned to Washing
ton last night.
Governor Cox and Mr.. Roosevelt
praised the service of the retiring
chairman, Mr.. Cummings. the for
mer stating that Mr.. Cummings
speech at San Francisco, if read by
every voter, would make a campaign
unnecessary
Mr.. Cummings, in retiring, was
voted the thanks of the committee,
and stated that he had long wished
to be relieved of the craftsmanship
duties. He commended Chairman
Whites selection, stating Mr.. White
was a personal friend Of President
Wilson.
Mr.. White said he would announce
his campaign plans later, and urged
united party assistance.
I'm this campaign" said the new
chairman, men, and not dollars, are
going to count. Democracy is not
on the defensive, but ready to charge
against the enemy"
Mr.. Whites choice. Governor Cox
stated was the suggestion of Mr..
Roosevelt. 1t was made in confer
ences between the candidates and a
subcommittee from the national
body, lasting all day.
Resignation of Mr.. Moore from the