The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-05-11
PRESIDENT FORMS
SECOND CABINET

The nations war-making agencies
have achieved a close harmony of ac-
ton through the Wednesday confer
ences at the White House, which high
officials say has speeded the prosecu-
ton of the fight for democracy to the
point of greatest efficiency yet reached.
Decisions of far-reaching Importance
have been made by close contact be-
tween the heads of the various
branches involved under the guidance
of President Wilson. who is said au-
thoritatiyely TO have smoothed numer-
Gus difficulties which might have re-
suited in delay or friction without a
mutual understanding reached In con-
ference
two cabinets, the first of which advises
him on diplomatic and political ques-
tions while the second discusses with
the chief executive the problems of
mobilizng the industrial powers of
the nation. without which there could
be no war
Makeup Of the Second Body.
The cabinet proper meets every FRI
day. The "war cabinet" or industrial
cabinet" as it is coming to be known.
calls to the White House every We'd
nesday. the director-general of rail-
roads. the chairmen of the shipping,
war Industries and war trade boards,
the food administrator and the fuel
administraeo cor. At times when the
navy or army has a special problem In
volving industrial questions Secretary
Daniels or Acting Secretary Of War
Crowell attends.
The war cabinet at no time has
touched on political questions. This
was learned from very high source.
All the war cabinets work has been
to further the preparation of America
TO throw her entire resources into the
scale against the enemy. So important
has this work become that the prose-
cution Of the war. except for direction
Of actual military and naval move
ments. now is intrusted to the little
group of six men, representing the
factors necessary TO provide the fight
ing men with all they need to bring
victory as quickly as possible.
Edward r. StettInius, second assist
ant secretary Of war. in charge OF all
industrial and commercial aspects of
The department. may be added to the
Wednesday conferences because of the
close connection of his work with that
Of Mr.. Baruch Of the war industries
hoard and the other members of the
war cabinet. Mr.. Stettinius is regarded
as virtual director of munitions.
First results of the war cabinets
work have become apparent in the
decision of the war industries board
70 give preference In delivery to 100
per cent requirements of shipyards for
steel. Mr.. Hurley took TO the confer
ence detailed accounts of demands
made on him for tonnage. His state
ment TO the conference was prepared
after frequent consultations with ma
ior General March. chief of staff. The
war department was said to be well
satisfied with the shipping facilities
available.
Food and Fuel Problems.
Food problems have come in for
much consideration by the war cab
met. Mr.. Hoover is understood to
have received approval for any fur
ther restrictions on consumption here
that he may deem advisable to enable
this country to fill its pledges of food
10 the allies.
Domestic affairs closely related to
production of war materials also have
come up for discussion. one of the
most important having been the sup
plying of fuel to New England.
All of the problems hinge on ship
ping. because all of the work of both
cabinets is bent on the one object of
prosecuting TO a successful conclusion
the war overseas. The meeting of all
the other chiefs with Mr.. Hurley has
resulted In a general understanding of
the needs of each other
Altogether the result of the war cab
inet's work was described by one of its