The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-11-16
DANGEROUS
POSSIBILITIES
PRESIDENT WILSON TAXES UP
FOREIGN PROBLEMS AGAIN
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
LOOKS OVER SITUATION
THERE MAY BE CHANGES IN THE
ET-MEXTCAN AND SUB
MARINE QUESTIONS We'll BE
LOOKED AFTER-FEELS NATION
HAS ENDORSED HIS POLICIES

HAS ENDORSED HIS POLICIES
Washington Nov. Ia President
Wilson, back in the White House tol
the first time since the campaign be-
gan two months ago, plunged into
work today in an effort to clear his
desk of accumulated business. TAX
ing for granted that he had been re-
elected he asked no questions about
electoral votes, but did display anX-
ieay over tn epolitical complexion Of
the next house of representatives.
Through Secretary Lansing, the
President got in touch with pressing
foreign problems, including the sub
marine, Mexican and British blockade
issues; and in talk with Henry Nor
genthau. chairman of the finance com
mittee of the Democratic national
committee, h ebecame acquainted with
the latest developments in the politi-
cal situation.
State Department officials make no
secret of their belief that dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developmnts in obth eMXican and the
submarine questions, but Secretary
Lansing today said no immediate ac-
tion was in prospect.
It was stated definitely by officials
in the confidence of the president to-
day that his reelection will mean no
radical changes in any of his poll
cies. G His said to feel that his gen
eral course has been indorsed by the
nation at the polls.
1t was said today that the attitude
of the government toward submarine
warfare laid down in the note fol
lowing the sinking Of The channel
steamer Sussex and in previous com
municatlons, will be followed strictly,
and the tSate department will con
tinue to press for American rights in
connection with the allied blockade
and mail censorship.
If satisfactory agreement can be
reached for the protection of the
American border and American lives
and property in Mexico, it is believed
that teh United tSatcs troops in Mex
leo will be Withdrawn soon, although
a strong force will be kept along the
border. The confused situation in
the State of Chihuhua and th uncom-
promising attitude of Geenral Carran
az on some points, however, are un-
derstood to cause the president tc
view the Mexican situation with any
thing but composure.
Mr.. Wilson has begun the prepara-
ton of his official message TO Con-
CESS. Because of the pobabilty that
the next House will be Republican.
he will seek to get though as much
geneal legislation as possible during
the Short session ending March 4,
The president is said to desire ne
general changes in tn epersonnel OF
his administration. Ii was stated
definitely today that no acbinet Off
GERS will be asked to resign either
now or next March, although 1t is
possible that one or more. may wish
to retire for personal or business rea-
sons. Among those who have beon
reported as considering resigning
have been Attorney General Gregory,
Secretary Baker Secretary Daniels,
and Secretary McAdoo.
Vance c. Mccormick, chairman of
the Democratic national committee,
and Senator Walsh, who had charge
of the Western Democratic headquar-
ters at Chicago, in the campaign, it
was thought today. might he asked
to join the administration. Harry A.
Garfield, president Of Williams Col
lege, and a son OF former President
James A. Garfield. also is said to be
looked upon as being of cabinet cali
bre.
The President will catch up with
his official business as quickly as pos
sible and then may take a brief rest
at some winter resort before Con,
gress convenes.
Thursday night people in Washing
ton plan to give "ohme-coniing" eel
ebration in honor Of he President, 9
feature Of which win be a serenadC
outside the White House.