Evening star., 1918-04-08
WAR-MAK|NG HEADS
GETTING TOGETHER
Close Harmony as Result Of
Wednesday Conferences at
the White House.

The nations war-making agencies
have achieved close harmony Of ac-
tion in the last two weeks through the
House, which high officials said today
has speeded the prosecution OF the fight
for democracy to the point OF greatest
efficiency yet reached. Decisions OF far
reaching importance have been made
by close contact between the heads Of the
various branches involved. under the
guidance Of President Wilson. who is
said authoritatively to have smoothed
numerous difficulties which might have
resulted in delay or friction without
mutual understanding reached in con-
ference.
The President now virtually has two
cabinets. the first Of which advises
him on diplomatic and political aues-
tions. while the second discusses with
the chief executive the. problems Of
nation, without which there could be
no war. The cabinet proper meets
every Friday. The war cabinet" or
industrial cabinet" as it is coming to
every Wednesday. the director general
ping, war Industries and War Trade
Board, the food administrator and fuel
Navy or Army has a special problem
involving Industrial questions, Secre-
tary Daniels or Acting Secretary of
War Crowe1l attend.
Doesn't Bother With Politics.
The war cabinet at no time has
touched on political questions. This
toh
source. All Of the war cabinets work
has been to further the preparation Of
America to throw her entire resources
into the scale against the Hun. So i'm
prosecution Of the war, except for di-
rection Of actual military and naval
movements. now Is intrusted to the lit
tie group Of six men, representing the
ing men with all they need to bring VIC
tory 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
close connection Of his work with that
Of Mr.. Baruch Of the war industries
board and the other members Of the war
cabinet. Mr.. Stettinius is regarded as
a virtual director Of munitions.
First Results Now Apparent.
First results Of the war cabinets g
work have become apparent in the de-
cision Of the war industries board to
give preference in delivery to 100 per
cent requirements Of shipyards for
steel. Mr.. Hurley took to the confer
ence last Wednesday detailed accounts
Of demands made on him for tonnage.
His statement to the conference was
prepared after frequent consultations
with Maj. Gen. March, chief of staff
The War Department was said to be
well satisfied with the shipping facil-
tiles available.
Food problems have come in for much
consideration by the war cabinet. Mr.
Hoover is understood to have received
approval for any further restrictions
on consumption here that he may deem
advisable to enable this country to
flll It's pledges of food to the allies
The impression also has been gained
that the President Is prepared to stand
by his original price OF 1920 for wheat,
II the to increase the price to $3.50
should become law. Food administra-
tion officials have been worried because
an increase would destroy the ratio be-
tween the prices of wheat and sugar
and might lead to a conversion of
sugar beet acreage to wheat unless a