Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-11-14
WILSON TO URGE
ALL HIS CABINET
TO HOLD PLACES
t Is Considered Possible,
However That One or More
Members May Resign for
Personal Reasons
by Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.--President
Wilson was bach at his desk in the
White House today, after an absence
of two months, prepared to take up i'm
portant, foreign problems which have
been held in allegiance pending the cleo
ton, as we'll as domestic questions
These included the German submarine
situation. the Mexican problem and a
number Of federal appointments.
Officials in close touch with the presi-
dent declared today that it is almost
certain that he will urge all the present
cabinet officers to remain
1t is considered possible, however,
that one or more members may resign
for personal reasons. Secretary Nc
Adoo has been frequently mentioned as
Likely to resign and Representative Car
ter Glass, of Virginia, chairman of the
house banking and currency committee,
has been suggested for his place. 1t 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 resignation.
In case there is a vacancy in the
supreme court, Attorney General Greg
DRY, Secretary Lane or Senator Walsh,
Of Montana, would be considered.
Secretary Redfeld, Secretary Baker
and Secretary Daniels have also been
mentioned as cabinet members who
might desire to resign, but it was
stated definitely today that none had
signified any such intention.
TUMULTY KEEPS JOB.
Secretary Tumulty is also expected
tc remain in his present post.
In case there are any changes in
President Wilson's cabinet, it was I'M
derstoo6 today that among those wnS
would be most seriously considered are
Harry A. Garfield, president of Williams
college and a son of former President
James a. Garfield; Samuel L. Seabury,
defeated Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of New York, and Vance c. Nc
Cormick. chairman of the Democratic
national committee.
The president was expected to con-
slider first the submarine situation. which
is admittedly serious. A summary of
recent developments in German subma-
rine warfare, prepared by the state de-
partment, was ready to be laid before
him and, in addition, he probably soon
will confer again with Ambassador Ger
ard on the situation.
The president has not even consider
ed the question of changes in his cabi
net. according to administration officials,
VINO characterize as premature IepOTIS
that he had decided on sucn changes.
1t IS possible, however, that one CT two
cabinet officers may not remain after
March 4.
WILSON UP EARLY.
Although MI. Wilson was tired out
when he returned to he White House
last night, he was up early today and
had breakfast before 5 o'clock. Imme
diately afterward he began rea~lln2 a
huge stack of mail ACCUMULATED dur
ing his trip to Williams:Own, Mass.
The president asked first for the latest
information on the political makeup or
the ,house of representatives IN the
sixty-ffth congress. lie was told in1i-
cations from present returns were that
the Republicans would have ,217 MEM
bers and the Democrats S12 with six
members of other parties.
The president was understood 70 De