U.S. PRESIDENCY.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1920, Page 5

U.S. PRESIDENCY.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS ISSUE. PLANK OF THE DEMOCRATS. BJr Teleerapb,—Press A»sn.—Copyright. Received July 10, 5.5 p.m. Washington, July 18. Mr. J. M. Cox (Democrat nominee for the Presidency) and Mr. Franklin Roosevelt (Democrat nominee for the vice-Presidency) 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 moat gratifying. "I found Mr. Cox and myself absolutely in accord regarding the great issue—the League of Nations—and that he is ready to be the champion in every respect of the honor; of the nation and secure the peace of the world," he said. "Mr. Cox will have the support of absolutely a united party, and I am confident of also, united nations." Mr. Cox said: "If elected, I will endeavor with all my i strength to give what President Wilson promised those who made the sacrifice in the great war."

Mr._ Roosevelt said: "I wish every American could witness the meeting of these two great men. Their splendid accord and high purpose are an inspira-tion."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable, Afisn.

HOW FAR TREATY GOES. QUESTIONS BY REPUBLICANS. Received July 19, 8.55 p.m. New York, July 19. Interviewed" at Marion, Ohio, Mr. W. R. Harding (Republican nominee for the Presidency)' challenged Mr. Cox to say if he favored complete acceptance of the League of Nations' programme. Mr. Cox would establish accord with the President by yielding to the latter's opinion, and President Wilson would be tho real party. Mr. Harding asks. Mr. Cox."if he insists upon an unchanged Treaty and Article 10, and what obligation President Wilson has committed the United States to fulfil. The ,people insist on knowing whether it means taking the Armenian mandate, and a determination t,o carr- out settlement."— Aus.'N.Z. Cable Assn. ■