The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-03-10
FORMER NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT
SAYS DEMOCRATS ARE SURE TO WIN


floor Of the hall Of the house of rep
resentatives to the walls, that filled
the gallery and overfowed into the
aisle and windows, James M. Cox,
Democratic nominee for president in
the last election, last night called
upon his fellow Democrats to remain
true to their principles, to follow the
straight path, to refrain from tenn
porization, promising them that as a
reward for such a policy "we will
win as surely rs the coming of the
day"
The sight that met the eyes of
former Governor Cox when he mount
ed the speakers stand at the house of
representatives was most inspir-
ing one. In the flag bedecked hall,
from the walls Of which looked down
the portraits of many of the distin-
guished sons of South Carolina, had
assembled an audience that must have
reminded the speaker Of the stirring
days of his campaign-with one
striking exception. Last night every
body in the reach of his voice was a
friend to Jimmie Cox, gave him an
ovation when he entered, cheered his
eloquent periods, yelled like mad
when he mentioned Woodrow Wilson
and gave him an attentive and SYM
pathetic hearing-no man on politf-
cal campaign ever had so kindly an
audience-and audience so lacking in
hostile elements. And the distin-
guished visitor sensed it and respond
ed warmly to it-and quit speaking,
not when he had finished but strik-
ing clock reminded him that the hour
was late.
In both his public addresses last
night Governor Cox paid glowing
tributes to services which Woodrow
Wilson has rendered his country.
"The principles of Woodrow Wilson
are our treasured heritage" he said
at the theater, "and shall contend
for them as long as / have life. Will
son has contributed as much to our
country as has Thomas Jefferson or
Andrew jackson and we all hope he
shall live to see the vindication of
his position" In his speech at the
state house he referred to him as
:" that constructive .:.:statesnfan. "-s His
references to Mr.. Wilson were greet
ed with outbursts of applause.
Mr.. Cox proved himself most de-
lightful speaker. His voice was
smooth and pleasant; his enunciation
clear and distinct and while he would
slur bit on the pronunciation of
Carolina" his audience forgave him
gladly and let it pass. He made few
gestures but drove home his points
with telling illustrations and proved
himself master Of sarcasm when
sarcasm was the instrument needed.
The guest was presented to the au-
dience by J. B. Atkinson, speaker of
the house, who introduced him as "the
militant leader of Democracy in
America" Speaker Atkinson said he
took pleasure in presenting him to a
general assembly in which there was
not a single member of the opposition
party.
Mr.. Cox in his introduction said,
81 stand here in great awe surrounded
by portraits Of men of your historic
past. I count it an honor and great
privilege to address this company"
In speaking of the relationship be-
tween South Carolina and Ohio he re-
ferred to the early settlers in)the two
states and told of the friendships
which had been built up during the
great war. He paid a tribute to the
six sons Of Governor Manning who
had entered the service, and spoke
of the deeds of the boys from this
state.
In speaking Of the progress each
generation makes over that of the for
mer, Mr.. Cox urged that the COVER
nor make such recommendations as
experience, has suggested to simplify
government as much as possible; to
DO away with surplus offices and to
increase efficiency of service. He told
of having studied the reports issued
by the departments of this state and
said the expense Of government per
capita in South Carolina was among
the lowest in the Union.
81 notice that your state is essen
Tally an agricultural state. I, too, am
"a farmer-not for political but for
practical purposes. want to speak
Of your agricultural opportunity" He
then stressed the necessity for rails
ing more live stock; for diversification
of crops and for generous appropria-
lions to the agricultural colleges. He
predicted that the state would be-
come wealthy in few years as a
result of the growing of live stock.
"I don't know of the situation in
your state but up in Ohio the situa-
4ion is such that a man would not
be surprised much any morning to see
the sheriff's flag flying over his
place.