The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-11-14

desk OF accumulated business.
Taking for granted that he had been
reelected, he asked no questions about
electoral votes. but did display anX-
iety over the political complexion OF
the n,Nt house of representatives
Pressing Foreign Problems.
Through an interview with Secre-
tary Lansing the president got in
touch with pressing foreign problems,
including the submarine, Mexican and
British blockade issues; and in a talk
with Henry Morgenthau, chairman Of
the finance committee of the demo
cratic national committee, he became
acquainted with the latest develop
ment7 in the political situation.
State department officials make no
secret of their belief of the danger
Gus possibilities as are presented by
recent developments in both the Mex.
lean and submarine questions.
American-Mexican Situation.
Secretary Lansing reviewed details
with Mr.. Wilson today but said no
immediate action was in prospect
Some development is expected soon,
however, at the American Mexican
conference sitting at Atlantic City.
1t was stated definitely by officials
in the confidence of the president
today that his reelection will mean
no radical changes in any of his poll
cies. He is said to vel that in gen
eral, his course has been endorsed
by the nation at the polls. Conse-
quently, the administration policy,
both in democratic and foreign affairs
it is predicted will remain practically
unchanged, although as soon as the
war is over the president will recon-
ment revision of the tariff if he feels
1t justified by the facts to be gathered
by the new tariff commission.
Submarine Situation.
With regard to foreign affairs, Il
was said today that the attitude of
the government toward submarine
warfare laid down in the note follow
ing the sinking of the channel steamer
Sussex, and in previous communica-
tions, would be followed virtually and
the state department will continue to
press for American rights in connec-
tiOn with the allied blockade and
mail censorship. If a satisfactory
agreement can be reached for the
protection of the American border and !
American lives and property in Mexico |
{ is believed that the United States |
roops in Mexico will be withdrawn |
soon, although a strong force will be
Kept along the border.
Domestic Questions.
The confused situation in the state
If Chihuahua and the uncompromis-
ng attitude of General Carranza on
ome points, however, are understood
o cause the president to view the
'lexican situation with anything but
On the domestic questions Mr. vii
on has told his friends that as soon
IS congress convenes ne will press for
he remainder of the legislative pro
ram already outlined. He has begun
he preparation Of his message to
ongress. Because of the probability
hat the next house will be republican
c will seek to get through a much
eneral legislation a. possible during
he short session ending March 4.
Desires No Changes.
The president is said to desire no
eneral changes in the personnel of
Is administration. It was stated def.
itely today that no cabinet officers
ill be asked to resign. either now
r next March, although It is pos
1le that one or more may wish TO
'tire for personal or business rea-
1ns. Among those VINO have been
ported as considering resigning have !
zen Attorney General Gregory. Sec
'iary Redfeld. Secretary Baker. Sec
.tary Daniels and Secretary McAdoo.
Vance Mccormick, chairman Of the
mocratic national committee. and
'nator Walsh of Montana. who had
large Of the western democratic
'adquarters in Chicago in the cam
iign, are understood to have i'm.
.essed the president particularly and
was said today TO be more than
tely that in case rnere should be
.oancies in the cabinet or in other
lportant posts. both Of them will be
Sed to join the administration.
Garfield Being Considered.
Harry A. Garfield. president Of VII.
ms college. and a .on OF former
-esident James a. Garfield. also Is
ID to be looked upon as being Of
binet calibre.
The president will catch up with :