U.S. PRESIDENCY

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10640, 13 July 1920, Page 5

U.S. PRESIDENCY

COX A LEAGUE “RESERVATION* IST.” Australian and N.Z. Gable Association. NEW YQRK, July 9. It is understood that Governor Cos will make the keynote of his Democratic campaign an appeal to the people for ratification, without delay, of the League of Nations, if two reservations or suggestions will be permitted : Agreement by all the signatories that they enter the League with the purpose of maintaining the peace of the world; and, that while the United States does not intend to shirk its obligation to the League, the members must understand that the power of making war is vested in Congress. The Dayton correspondent of the “New York Times’’ interviewed Governor Cox, who said the major part o! the opposition to the League of Nations was partisan bigotry, and was s deep-laid and carefully-planned conspiracy. ‘‘l do not claim that the League is perfect, and I have suggested two reservations, which wilj not nullify the Treaty,’’ remarked Governor Cox. “I am thoroughly convinced that the Irish question will be solved satisfactorily to _ all the peoples concerned. Prohibition in the United States is ordered by a constitutional provision and a Federal statute. The President takes his oath to enforce both, and it has never been my habit to violate an oath. I believe in tariff for revenue. I am in favour of making the Federal hanking system flexible in order that branches may be opened in every trade centre of the world.” THE THIRD PARTY. COMMON CAUSE WITH LABOUR. (Received July 12, 7.45 p.m.) NEW YORK, July 11. The Chicago correspondent of the “New York Times” says that while the opinion is expressed that the National Labour party will not merge with the third party, there is a considerable 1 probability that both organisations will adopt the same platform and the same Presidential candidates. It is hoped Senator La Toilette, of Wisconsin, will he upon to accept Presidential nomination.