The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-11-17
STILL Will PRESS
FOR LEGISLATION
MAY CHANGE CABINET
wilson COnstrues Reelection
as Endorsement by People
of Previous Course.

wilson, back in the Whate House for
the hrst 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 Tor granted that he had been re-
eiected, he asked no questions about
electoral votes but did display anx-
fety over the political complexion of
she next house OF representatives.
through an interview with Secre-
tary Lansing the president got in
touch with pressing foreign prob
lens, including the submarine, Mex
lean and British blockade issues: and
in talk with Henry Morganthau.
chairman of the finance committee OF
the Democratic national committee,
ne became acquainted with the latest
developments in the political situa-
tion.
State department officials make no
secret Of their belief that dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developments in both the Mexican
and submarine questions. Secretary
Lansing reviewed details with Mr..
Wilson today but said no. immediate
action was in prospect. Some devel-
opment is expected soon, however.
at the American-Mexican conference
sitting at Atlantic City.
No Radical Changes.
1t was stated definitely by officials
In the conference of the president to-
day that his reelection will mean no
. radical changes in any Of his policies.
EHe is said to feel that in general his
course has been indorsed by the ma.
ton at the polls. Consequently the
administration policy, both in do
mestic and foreign affairs. it is pre-
dicted, will remain practically un-
changed although as soon as the war
is over the president will recommend
revision OF the tariff If he feels IT
is justified by the facts to be gather
ed by the new tariff commission.
With regard to foreign affairs il
was said today that the government g
attitude toward submarine warfare
laid down in the note following the
sinking of the Sussex and in previous
communications will be followed
strictly and the state department will
continue to press for American rights
in connection with the allied block
ade 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 the United States troops in Mex.
leo will be withdrawn soon, al
though a strong force will be kept
along the border
A Disturbing Situation.
The confused situation in the State
OF Chihuahua and the uncompromis-
ing attitude of Gen. Carranza on
some points, however, are understood
to cause the president to view the
Mexican situation with anything but
ccmposure. :, y.
On domestic questions Mr'Wilson
has told his friends that as soon as
congress convenes he will press %,
the remainder OF the Legislative pro-
gramme already outlined. He has be-
gun the preparation of his message
to congress. Because of the proba-
bility that the next house will be Re
publican he will seek to get through
as much general legislation as posi-
BILE during the short session ending
March T.
The president is said to desire no
general changes in. the personnel OF
his administration. 1t was stated
definitely today that no cabinet Off
GERS will be asked to resign either
now or next March. although it is
possible that one or more may wish
to retire for personal or business
reasons. Among those who have
been reported as considering resig-
nation have been Attorney General
Gregory. Secretary Redfield, Secre.
tary Baker, Secretary Daniels and
Secretary McAdoo.
Big Men in Sight.
Vance C.. Mccormick, chairman of
the Democratic national committee
and Senator Walsh OF Montana, who
had charge of the Western Demo
cratic headquarters at Chicago, are
understood to have impressed the
president particularly, :. and it was