The Washington herald., 1919-09-15
POLITICS
By The Occasional Prophet

That Secretary Lansing will leave
the Cabinet is taken more or less for
sIanted Tho public has gained the
impression that the Secretary was not
accorded the full honors of his posi-
ton at the Peace Conference; also
that he is not in full accord with all
that took place in Paris. Friends Of
the administration have not taken this
view. Many feel that there is a per-
feet understanding between Mr.. Will
son and Mr.. Lansing. Nevertheless, the
talk persists that Mr Lansing may re-
sign almost any day.
That. Of course, is accompanied BY
speculation as to who may succeed
him The remainder Of the Wilson
term IS bound to be stormy. Rough
weather men will be needed in the Cab
met.
One prophet. who has a far better
record at picking Cabinet officers than
ever has been my lot. predicts that
Mr.. Lansing's successor will be chosen
from the Cabinet He gives the follow
State. rather placing emphasis on the
frst named:
FRANKLIN p. LANE.
JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
NEWTON D BAKER.
Il is said the President regards Mr..
Lane as the biggest man among his
advisers. Most OF the progressive sug-
Eestions that have received Presiden-
tial sanction have been made by Mr.
Lane The only thing that might op-
crate against the elevation Of Mr.
Lane would be the fact that he was
born in Canada and thereby Is elimi-
mated from succession to the Presi-
dency, the Secretary OF State being
next after the Vice Pres. dent.
Daniels is highly regarded No mem
ber of the Cabinet grew more rapidly
in public estimation than he during
the war.
Baker Is looked upon as the more
brilliant member. His views reach
far into the future Raising either
Mr.. Daniels or Mr.. Baker to the
State portfolio would be signal
reward for their work at the head
of the armed forces, it is held.
II the President should go out
side the Cabinet for a successor to
Mr. Lansing he might choose his
friend. Mr.. House. The suggestion
recently made by a Western paper
that David R. Francis, Ambassador
to Russia might be called to the
official family loses some weight
from the fact that 1t is reported
that Mr.. Francis health is not
good.
Secretary Redheld's departure
from Washington will take place.
shortly after the Presidents return.
His successor has not been named.
II Joseph Tumulty, secretary to the
President. should be appointed Sec
retary Of Commerce none would be
greatly surprised. His multitude Cf
friends hope that such may be the
case Entimates of Mr.. Tumulty
say that he does not expect the ap-
poIntment nor is he ambitious 10
leave his present position, which
he regards quite as important as "A
Cabinet place.
If former Senator Shaffroth ;s
made Secretary. of Commerce a
great many mid-Westerners would
be highly pleased. Mr.. Shaffroth's
defeat last fall was by default
rather through neglect-for no one
up to within a week OF election day
had reason to believe that Colo
rado would elect a Republican. Mr..
Shahroth's campaign rather shuf-
fed along. When the news came
that Phipps stood a chance of elec-
ton II was too late to put the
usual Shanroth punch into the fight.
Mr.. shsnroth is business man and
would qualify in every way for the
Commerce job.