There is a notable habit in him of picking men quickly for
tasks. It is not claimed for him that he has never made mistakes
in his estimate of men, but they are comparatively rare.

Governor Cox is the only man ever nominated for President who
owns wealth--real wealth. His personal fortune is handsome. That
was a point of criticism when he began to get acquainted with
the country, but it is no longer. The reason is to be found in
the fact that he has a natural appeal that makes his associates
forget money. Nor is the charge ever seriously made that his
broad sympathy is affected. When he is best known, the wealth he
owns is least often mentioned.

They do not refer to a wealthy man whose possessions are an
outstanding attribute as "Jim" or "Jimmy." Cox, the man of
affairs, is overshadowed by "Jimmy Cox."

As with all powerful leaders, no sketch would be complete if it
did not allude to a certain imperiousness that is in the man.
This quality has made foes but that was inevitable. One who has
risen by his own efforts has had the pushing impulse, of course.

It tells something of the Cox character that he has become a
forceful speaker only in the last ten years. When he first
entered public life in 1908 his style in speaking lacked force
and his manner was hesitating and uncertain. A course of self-
discipline and training led to constant improvement, and while
there has never been a pretense of oratorical flight, issues and
questions are discussed plainly and effectively. There is a