The Washington times., 1920-02-26

here as politically very mush alike,
Both were formerly Republicans. and
both switched over shout the same
time TO the Democrats.
This bolt" on the part OF the
latest Wilson Appointees. is said 20
rankle in the breasts OF a large num-
Der OF Republicans and this resent
ment Is expected TO manifest itself
In the form OF opposition TO them
when their names come p for con
firmation.
The President Is accused by the Re-
publicans OF showing a certain fond
ness for "rewarding," as they put II,
those Republicans who stray from
the straight party path. They point
to Victor Murdoch. chairman OF the
Federal Trade Commission; William
Kent, OF the Tsrin Commission. and
70 others.
Republican Comment.
Senator Calder OF New York. who
resented Colby's bolt in 1915, and
who, with Senator Wadsworth of
New York led tho night against
his appointment to the Shipping
Board in 1917, commented in a way in
dicatiye of feeling In Republican
circles. He said he had yet to learn
that Mr. Colby is better qualified 10
be a Secretary of State than he was
10 be a. member OF the Shipping
Board"
Senator Sterling, Republican. OF
South Dakota, said: THE times are
out OF joint" Senator Wadsworth re-
marked: at is true opposed the con-
frmation OF Mr.. Colby as a member of
the Shipping Board, but this is diff
ferent. / do not feel that l ought TO
interfere with the President in the
selection OF his Cabinet"
Polk Wants To Quit.
az intend to stick around and help
the President all 1 can" said Acting
Secretary OF state Polk toby. COM
menting on reports that he would re-
sign after Colby takes office.
II have no announcement to make"
he said, but indicated he still desired
to leave official life as soon as he
could do SO with the consent OF the
President.
Colby will take up his new duties
with many important Offices to filj.
He probably will soon be- called on TO
name an under-secretary In Folks
place. Breckenridge Long, third az
sistant secretary, is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for United
States Senator from Missouri, ana II
is believed he soon will leave TIE
State Department to enter actively
into his campaign. William Phillips
assistant secretary, has just been
named minister TO the Netherlands.
See New Russian Policy.
That the Colby regime will be
marked by important changes in this
country's foreign policy, especially
toward Russia, was thought likely to-
day Lifting of the United States en-
barge against soviet Russia and the
formulation OF new and more
lenient attitude toward that country
is believed to be one OF the changes
contemplated.
1t was known that Lansing. when
Secretary of State. was opposed to
having any dealings with the Rus
sian soviet in any form. When the
allies invited the United states TO
join in their decision to trade re-
cibrocally with the people OF soviet
Russia by removing the American
blockade, Lansing sent an inquiry
to the allies asking how they ex-
pected to carry on the trade without
dealing with the soviets. He was
determined not to join in the decision
as long as its operation would mean
that the United States would have to
come in touch with the Bolsheviki.
Polk and Long are understood to
have sympathized with his stand.