The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-06

initiative, he has frequently referred
such matters to Washington for aC-
ton. His failure to act on his own re-
sponsibility has exhibited a weakness
that does not speak well of his quail
dcations for a cabinet Job.
Trust-buster Frank B. Kellogg of
Minnesota stands a good chance of
having the refusal of the Attorney
Generalship. Kellogg is a man who
has been identified with the greatest
work of the Roosevelt administration,
and he has made good" The next
administration is to continue the pol
icy of curbing the trusts, and there is
probably no man better able to handle
this work than Kellogg. Moreover,
Kellogg is a western man, and the
word has gone forth that the West is
to get its full share of recognition I'M
der the next administration 1t is not
known that Mr.. Kellogg would accept
place in the cabinet. but there is a
widespread belief that he would. par
ticularly if he could have the place
now filled by Bonaparte.
CHANCE FOR CUMMINS.
1t is well known that the admins
tratfon and Mr.. Taft favored the nom
fnation of Gov. Cummins of Iowa for
Vice President. This fact leads to
speculation as to whether or not Cum
Minis is to be considered for a cabinet
appointment. He is as much a west
erner as Kellogg, and as vigorous
prosecutor of the trusts, though his ac-
tivities have necessarily been confined
to his own state. Being a lawyer OF
no small ability, and man Of tireless
energy, there is some reason for men
tioning Cummins for Attorney General.
His appointment to the cabinet would
have the same political effect as his
nomination for Vice President; it
would remove him from the senatorial
fight in Iowa, and tend to clear the at
mosphere in that important state.
NAVY NEEDS STRONG MAN.
The time has come when a strong,
forceful man should be appointed Sec
rotary of the Navy. Mr. Metcalf is not
; such a man, and will not be reappoint-
ed. His predecessor, Mr.. Bonaparte,
was not such man; no more was Mr..
Moody AS a result, subordinate naval
officers on duty in the Department
have taken to themselves duties which
belong to the Secretary, and the Off
cial head of the department has lat
= terly become a more puppet 1t is be-
lieved Mr.. Taft will look around care
fully before rendering this portfolio to
anyone. He wants a vigorous, agrees
sive man for this position; one big
enough to dominate the cliques that
have wrought such havoc in the SER
vice. Secretary Loeb is mentioned as
, possibility; Assistant Secretary New
berry of Michigan is another Either
would far better fill the Office than any
, of its late occupants. Senator Fulton
l of Oregon has also been mentioned as
I possibility, though it is doubtful If
! he would care for this particular posi-
= ton. If he is to have a cabinet place
he would prefer the Attorney General
e ship, the Interior portfolio, or the De-
5 partment of Commerce and Labor.
u If Secretary Garfield desires to re,
I main in the cabinet he can no doubi
u hold onto his present position, or per
i haps he may prefer to gotto the Navy
Department. Garfield is sufficiently
s aggressive to cope with the problems
2, of the Navy, and with the backing o
II the President, it is believed he coulC
e arrogated to themselves importanc,
u and honors that are not properl!
= theirs. Whether Mr.. Garfield would
o prefer the Navy to the Interior De
4. partment has never been made known
l. and probably will not be announces
: for some time to come If CARTEL,
should want the Navy portfolio, Their
is strong possibility that the Interio
1T Department might be given to Senate
t. Fulton.
ID Wade Ellis OF Ohio, identified wit
s. the framing OF the Chicago platform
o. and very enthusiastic Taft boomer, |
N frequently mentioned as a cabinet pos
IS, sibility There is good reason 70
is counting on Ellis for he is of cabine
In size, and his connection with the Tai
lg nomination certainly entities him {
OF recognition, If he cares for it. 1t 1
ne not likely, however, that Taft woul
k appoint two Ohio men to the cabine
t. II Burton goes in, Ellis will probabl
e. go elsewhere, and vice versa ellis
It's reckoned both as Attorney General an
c. as Secretary OF the Interior. Nothin
he has been determined, however, as I
he how he shall be cared for.
be PINCHOT FOR AGRICULTURE.
Is In all probability there will be
IN new Secretary OF Agriculture. jaime
We Wilson OF Iowa will have serve
ne through three full administrations G
ne March 4th, next, having been ori
inally appointed by President McKil
ley in 1897. Who his successor wi
n be, no man can foretcll, but Vhoev
Ir. he may be, he will have great Difficult
err in equalling the record of his pred
se- cessor. Wilson has been the most va
II liable Secretary that Department h
ID ever had Some believe that Mr.. Phi
re- chot may succeed Wilson, others pi,
Of Senator Hansbrough OF North Dakot
of in case he is not reelected. Pinch
we comes from New York, and it is n
Vi probable he would go in a cabinet
Ely which Loeb OF the same state had
tut seat His geography would be again
err him.
rot There is no person who can be !