U. S. PRESIDENCY

Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1920, Page 1

U. S. PRESIDENCY

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. WASHINGTON, July 18. Governor Cox and Mr Roosevelt, Democratic candidates, had a conference with President Wilson for an hour this afternoon, at which they discussed the plans of their campaign. President Wilson, in a formal statement, declared the interview was most satisfactory and qualifying. I found Cox and myself absolutely in accord regarding tho great issue of the League of Nations, and that lie is ready to be a champion in every respect, of the honour of the nation, and to secure the peace of the world. Governor Cox will have the vigorous support of an absolutely united party, and J am confident of also a united nation.”

Mr Roosevelt said:—‘‘l wish every American could witness the meeting of these two great men. Their splendid accord and high purposes are an inspira. tipn.” NEW YORK, July 19. Interviewed at Marion, Ohio, Senator Harding (Republican candidate), challenged Governor Cox to say if he favour ed complete acceptance of the League of Nations programme. Mr Cox would establish accord with the President only by yielding to the latter’s opinion, and Mr Wilson would lie the real party lead, or. Mr Harding asks Air Cox: —‘‘lf he insists upon an unchanged treaty and article ten, and what obligation Mr Wilson has committed the United States to fulfil?” The people he says, insist on knowing whether it means taking the American mandate and also a determination to carry out his (Wilson’s) settlement.”