Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-14
WILSON ANXIOUS
ABOUT LINEUP IN
NEXT CONGRESS
Policies Will Have to Suit
Enough Republicans to
Split That Party
DEMOCRATS LOSE
CONTROL OF HOUSE

Washington, D. c., Nov. 13.-Presl
dent Wilson was back at his desk IN
the white house today. after an abb
sence of two months, prepared to take
up important foreign and domestic
problems held in allegiance pending
the election. These included the Ger
man submarine situation, the Mexican
problem and number of federal ap-
pointments.
The president was expected to con-
slider first the submarine situation
which is admittedly serious. sum-
mary Of recent developments in Ger
man submarine warfare prepared by
the state department was ready to be
laid before him. He probably soon
will confer again with Ambassador
Gerard on the situation.
The president has not even consid-
cred the question of changes in his
f, cabinet, according to administration
officials. 1t is possible, however, that
one or two cabinet officers may not re-
main after March 4.
Mr.. Wilson was up early today and
had breakfast before o'clock. 1mme-
! UldIoly dlLcIWdIu Ao OS6dA ACoNAhS -
huge stack Of accumulated mali.
Worried About Congress.
The president asked first for the lat
est information on the political make
up of the house of representatives in
the sixty-fifth congress. He was told
indications from present returns were
that the republicans would have 2l7
members and the democrats PIP with
six members of other parties.
The president was understood to be
much concerned over the makeup OF
the next house chiefly because Of its
effect ON the selection of the speaker
and chairmanships of committees
which be Is anxious to see in the hands
of DEMOCRATS. As far as legislation is
concerned, it was said today, Mr.. VIII
son is confident that most measures to
be proposed by him would gain the
support OF enough republicans to carry
them through.
Mr.. Wilson continued to refuse to
make any comment on the election
/ pending the receipt of formal word
from Mr.. Hughes and the republican
national committee conceding his re-
election.
f1cuIy MOTSculudus CudAl AAoA VI SAO
finance committee of the democratic
national committee, called on the pres
ident today.
To Rest For While.
After brief stay in Washington the
president may 60 away for rest be-
fore congress convenes. Hot Springs
was mentioned as the place he might
visit
Secretary Lansing planned to con-
fer with President Wilson today on
recent submarine attacks on vessels
carrying Americans and on the Mexi-
can situation.
While officials admit that the sub
marine situation is filed with grave
possibilities, no action will be taken
until further reports have been re-
ceived. 1t was said today that no evil
dence so far has been received by the
state department proving that Ger.
manys pledges have been violated.
In case there are any changes in
President Wilson's cabinet it was un.
derstood today that among those who
would be seriously considered are
Harry A. Garfield, president of Will
liams college and son Of former
President James A. Garfield; Samuel
l.. Seabury. the defeated democratic
candidate for governor Of New York,
and Vance c. Mccormick, chairman Of
the democratic national committee.
McAdoo May Resign.
Officials in close touch with the
president declared today that it Is al.
most certain that he will urge all the
present members of the cabinet to re-
main at their posts and changes are
not expected unless members them.
selves desire to quit.
It is considered possible. however.
that one or more members of the cab
met may resign for personal reasons.
Secretary McAdoo has been fire.
uuentlv mentioned as one member
likely to resign and Representative
Glass of Virginia. chairman of the
house banking and currency commit
tee, has been suggested for his post.
II was stated definitely today that Mr..
McAdoo can remain in the presidents
cabinet as long as he desires, and it
was denied that he has offered his res
ignation.
In case there is vacancy on the
supreme DenCn, Attorney General
Gregory, Secretary Lane or Senator
Walsh of Montana would be consid-
cred first for the appointment.
Secretary Redfield, Secretary Baker
and Secretary Daniels also have been
mentioned as cabinet members who
might desire to quite public life but
It was stated definitely today that
none of them had signified any such
intention.
Secretary Tumulty is also expected
to remain in his present post, although
he could be appointed as a member of
the board of general appraisers in
New York if he desired. 1t was stated
authoritatively today that he will not
become . cabinet officer.