The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-03-15
cox SEES VICTORY
COMING AS REWARD
Former Nominee Says Democrats Sure
TO Win ii They Remain True. Prais.
eS Wilson in Both Speeches.

eS Wilson in Both Speeches.
The State, Friday
Before an audience that packed the
floor Of the hall of the house Of rep
rescntativcS to the walls, that filled
the gallery and overfiowed into the
aisics and windows, James NJ Cox,
Democratic nominee for president in
the last election, last night called
upon his fellow Democrats to remain
true to their rinciples, to follow the
straight path, to refrain from tenn
porization, promising them that as a
reward for such q policy eve will Win
as surely as the coming Of the day"
The sight that met the eyes Of form
er Governor Cox when he mounted the
speakers stand at the house of repre-
Sentatves was a most inspiring one.
In the flag bedecked hail. from the
walls Of which looked down the por-
traits of many Of the distinguished
sons of South Carolina, had assem-
blcd an audience that must have re-
minded the speaker of the stirring
days of his campaign one strik-
ing exception Last night everybody
in the reach of his voice was a friend
to Jimmie Cox, gave him an ovation
when he entered, cheered his eEo-
quent periods, yelled like mad when
he mentioned Woodrow Wilson and
gave him an attentive and sympathetic
hcaring-no man on political cam
pagn ever had SO kindly an audience
-an audience SO lacking in hostile
elements. And the distinguished visi-
! tor sensed it and responded warmly
to it-and quit speaking, not when he
had finished but striking clock re-
minded 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 Woodrw Wilson
are our treasured heritage" he said
at the theatre, "and l shall contend
for them as long as l have life. Viii
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 statesman" His refer
ences to Mr. Wilson were greeted with
outbursts of applause.
| Ii,
lightful speaker. His voice was
smooth and pleasant; his enunciaton
clear and distinct and while he would
slur a 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 a 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 Amer
lea" Speaker Atkinson said he took
pleasure in presenting him to a gen
eral assembly in which there was not
a single J "mber Of the opposition
party.
Mr.. Cox his Introduction said, Il
stand here in great awe surrounded
by portraits Of men Of your historic
past. l 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 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
mcr, Mr.. Cox urged that the governor
make such recommendation as expert
ence has suggested to simplify gov
ernmcnt as much as possible; to do
away with surplus Offices and to in
crease 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.
II notice that your state is essen
TALLY an agricultural state. loo am
q farmer-not for political but for
IGractical purposes. I want to speak