Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-11-14
aab Mexican and Submarine
''pI probIens Are Regarded as
Presenting Grave Posi-
hIlItinS,
crvFRAL MEMBERS OF
CABINET MAY QUIT
Tariff Revision Is to Be Con-
sid s.Jered if Board Finds
Changes in Present Law
Should Be Made'

.o,s,so IouHsAL SPECIAL LEAsao "'"al
,'''Sinoton. Nov. 13,-President
wilson back in the White House tor
Wl''g, sirs, time since the campaign be
ue Two two months ago, plunged INTO
'rnrp san TODAY in an effort to clear ms
yo.p SOi" of accumulated business IaK-
u.s." u.s. Gov granted that he had been re
ps ss,,ed cd he asked no questions about
Ioo,or5I voo,o votes. but did display ankle
,.'y, oyer fine political complexion oil
new newt house of representatives.
'F Tbrough an interview with Secre-
...n Lansing. the president got IN
,orcb ,or with pressing foreign problems
including the submarine, MeAlIaH'
and British blockade issues; and IN
ist with Henry Morgenthau, chair
man Of tho finance committee OF the
5aroocrotfc national committee, he be
csmo acquainted with the latest de-
yelonments in the political situation.
na,prrous Possibilities Ahead.
STATE department officials make no
,ocrot of their belief that dangerous
DosdhiHties are presented by recent
5eyelopments in both the Mexican
and submarine questions. secretary
lansing reviewed details with MI
wilson today, but said no immediate
action was in prospect. Some devel-
opment is expected soon, however, at
tbe American Mexican conference,
sitting at Atlantic city
II was stated definitely by officials
IN the confidence OF the president to-
day that his reelection will make no
radical changes in any Of his policies
although as soon as the war is over,
the president will recommend re-
vision of the tariff. as he feels II Is
ustih6d By the facts 10 be gathered
by the tariff commission, created by
congress at its last session.
Foreign Policy Unchanged.
II was said. that the attitude OF the
government toward submarine war
fare laid down in the note following
the sinking of the Sussex and in pre-
vous communications Will be followed
strictly ana the state department Will
continue to press for American rights
IN connection with the allies blockade
and mail censorship.
II 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leo will be withdrawn soon, although
a strong force will be kept along the
border The confused situation in the
state Of Chihuahua and the uncom-
promising attitude of General Car
nnza on some points, however, are
understood to cause the president to
view the Mexican situation with any
Thing but COmposure
Begins Preparation of Measure.
On domestic measures, Mr.. Wilson
ms told his friends that as soon as
congress conyenes, he will press for
the remainder Of the legislative pro-
gram already outlined. He has hegur
Jhe PREPARATION Of his message 10 con-
sIeS Because of the probability
mat the next house will be republican,
ne Will seek to get through as much
5eOeral legislation as possible during
ue snort session ending March 4.
me president is said to desire no
general changes in the personnel of
uS administration. IT was stated def
1lIey that no cabinet officers will be
asked asked to resign now or next March,
eynough 1t is possible that one or
u'oie may wish to retire for personal
VI business reasons. Among those
VINO nave been reported as consider
mg reslgnng have been Attorney Cen
Sai Iregory, Secretary Redfield, Sec
,oeaTy Baker, Secretary Daniels and
secretary McAdoo.
May Enter Cabinet.
A. vance Mccormick, chairman Of the
SSsmocratic national committee, and
SAalor ~ Walsh Of Montana, who had
large Of the western democratic
Ioaul luatters at Chicago, are said to
i", i,e impressed the president particu-
%'y / and it is more than likely that
~ vase there should he vacancies IN
n.., cdDinet or in other importan.
ttya'S' tjs both of them will be asked TO
sr'". AN, lhe cabinet or in other import
4 posts, both Of them will be asked
q. sSI 1Sl the administration. Harry a.
saii'elu, sa president Of WiHams col
iSg isrgg and son of former President
Ioo,e Ies H. Garfield, also is said to be
bsr b'eu upon as being of cabinet cali
hi, 'ne president will catch up with
bo,.9i ulelal business as quickly as
f,.. f'o'e and then may take a brief |
grou some winter resort before con-
Iig@ convenes. In order TO devote
win ". entirely to official work, he !
lg II. L.