Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-14
Homes to Get General Legis-
lation Thru Before House
Becomes Republican.
CABINET CHANGES
ARE NOT LIKELY
vance Mccormick, Senator Walsh and
snn Of Former President Garfield
Likely to BE Considered Ii
Vacancies Occur.

Washington, Nov. 13.-President
Wilson, back in the white house for
the first time since the campaign
began two months ago, plunged into
work in an effort to clear his desk Of
the accumulation of business.
Taking it for granted that he had
been reelected, he asked no question
about the electoral vote. but did dis
play some anxiety over the political
complexion OF the next house of req
resentatives.
Thru an interview with Secretary
of State Lansing. the president got n
touch with pressing foreign problems.
including the submarine, Mexican and
British blockade issues, and in talk
with Henry Morganthau, chairman of
the finance committee Of the Demo-
cratic national committee, he became
acquainted with the latest develop
ments in the political situation.
State department officials make no
secret Of their belief that dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developments in both the Mexican and
the submarine questions. Secretary
Lansing reviewed details with the
president today, and later it was said
no immediate action was in prospect.
Some developments are expected.
however, from the INSTRUMENTATION
commission, sitting at Atlantic City.
No Change in Policies.
1t was stated definitely by officials
in the confidence of the president
that his reelection will mean no radi-
cal changes in any of his policies. He
is said to feel that in general his
course has been endorsed by the ma
ton at the polls. Consequently, the
administrations policies. both in do
nestle and foreign affairs, it is pre-
dicted. will remain practically un-
changed, although as soon as the war
is over, the president will recommend
a revision of the tariff if he feels it
is justified by the facts to be gather
ed by the tariff commission created
by congress at it's recent session.
With regard to foreign affairs, it
was said today that the attitude OF
the government toward submarine
warfare, laid down in the note follow
ing the sinking of the Sussex, and in
previous communications, will be fol-
lowed strictly, and the state depart
ment will continue to press for
American rights in connection with
the allied blockade and mail censor
ship.
If satisfactory agreement can be
reached for the protection OF the
american border, and Of American
lives and property in Mexico, 1t is be-
lieved that the United States troops
in Mexico will withdraw soon, altho
a strong force will be kept along the
border. The confused situation in the
state of Chihuahua, and the uncom-
promising attitude Of Carranza on
some points, however, are UNDERSTOOD
to cause the president ID view the
Mexican situation with anything but
composure.
On domestic questions. Mr.. Wilson
has told his friends that as soon as
congress convenes, he will press TO-
the remainder of the legislative pro
gram outlined. He has begun the pre-
marathon of his message to congress
Because of the probability that inc
next house will be Republican, ne VII
seek to get thru as much general leg
islation as possible during the shor'
session which will end March 4.
May BE Cabinet Changes.
The president is said to desire nj
general changes in the personnel o.
his administration. 1t was state.
definitely today that no member o.
the cabinet will be asked to resign
either now or in next March, altho II
is possible that one or more may WISH
to retire for personal reasons. anon.
those who have been mentioned IN
g3Varal way as likely to retire are a..
tofney General Gregory, Secretary
Redfield, Secretary Baker, Secretary
Daniels and Secretary McAdoo. ~,
Vance Mccormick. chairman OF IN.
Democratic national committee, AM
Senator Walsh of Montana. VINO hae
charge of the Western Democracy
headquarters, during the campaigl
are understood to have impressed IN,
president particularly. and 1t was Sale