The New York herald., 1920-01-22
BOOM FOR HOOVER
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whether he might be nominated by the
Republicans or Democrats. or run on an
independent ticket. 1t appeared TO have
been generally anticipated. The announce
ment was received with regret, however,
by some OF the few Democratic leaders
here who have been kindly disposed to-
ward the present Washington administra-
ton They were sorry to learn definitely
that President Wilson and his adminstra-
ton had lost a friend" Certain Repub-
lican leaders believed the Hoover boom
was inspired by the White House.
| The politicians were in a quandary, and
displayed keen interest 20 know whether
Mr.. Hoover would actually be candl-
date in view Of his declaration to the
contrary, and if he did throw his hat in
the ring just what ring it would be. The
managers Of the various embryonic Presi-
Dental booms for 'favorite sons" and
| others. without any show OF nervousness.
were ready, however, TO call attention to
Mr.. Hoover's quoted statement when he
was approached recently on the subject.
IT am not candidate, and / don't want
to have to deny it every few days." he
was quoted as saying at that time.
| The suggestion of Mr.. Hoover's cand-
dacy received favorable comment from
some prominent Democrats as well as Re-
publicans.
| 1T looks to me as IL the World boom for
Hoover was inspired from the White
House." said Charles ID. Hiiles, formerly
chairman of the Republican National Com
mittee 1.-The friends of President Wilson
Ia x..tfl. A
| remarkable recrudescence OF Mr.. Bryan
and Mr.. Bryans stand in opposition to the
President on the League of Nations COW
enant. They see the party split, with niue
hope of success in the approaching cam
paign 1 suppose they are advancing the
name of Hoover as possible ilte saws
venture Many people believe that tne
first issue of this period Is the high coS.
of living, and see in Mr. Hoover tne ol'ly
available expert in the handling OF looo-
stuffs.
"At present there seems to be little posi-
bility that the Republicans could pe III
duced to consider Mr.. Hoover as Presi-
Dental candidate. The strong propaoui.S
| is that the Hoover boom is inspired py .ne
Wilson men to clear the domination Oh III,
San Francisco convention by Colohei
Bryan"
whitman Favors Hoover.
BENJAMIN r. Odeli ana Charles ,. w hi.-
man. both formerly Republican GoVerhois
of this State, commented favorably on 'he
possible Hoover candidacy. Mr.. Whitman
commended Mr.. Hoover for his remarkable
executive ability and the important ser
vice he had renederd the country during
the war. He declared that Mr.. Hoover
would ably discharge the duties OF any
office that he might be called upon TO III.
Mr.. Odell said that the principles enunc,-
ated in the World editorial fit his ideas
exactly, in so far as they concerned the
requirements Of the man who Is to be the
next President.
II am one OF those men who believe
the next President must be business
man." said Mr. Odell. ''The Republican
party will find such a man. whether
Hoover or another. remains to be seen.
James w. Gerard. formerly Ambas-
sador to Germany, who has announced
Presidential nomination. speaking at
the luncheon of the Advertising Club
yesterday. said
"why is Herbert Hoover. a man who
has scarcely been in this country in the
last fifteen years and who has never
been identified with any political party.
so popular. and why is he discussed for
the Presidency? 1t is because the peo-
pie realize he is the type of business
man who will give the country an
economical Administrations"
The occasion for seeking Mr.. Hoover's
recent opinion on his candidacy arose
last week following a speech by julius
H. Barnes, United States Wheat Di-
rector, at the dinner of the National
Wholesale Dry Goods Association in the
Waldorf Astoria. when the latter
turned the Presidential spotlight on
the one-time Food Administrators. Mr..
Barnes said then that Mr.. Hoover was a
Progressive Republican. and that he
would not be a candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Mr.. Barnes yesterday issued the follow
ing statement
"I am glad to see a great newspaper
like the World discard partisanshp in a
time of national emergency, and that Is
not too strong term for the situation
which faces America today.
"One Outstanding Figure,
what I said a week ago about the need
in America for the leadership of Herbert
Hoover was spoken from the heart and
with sincere conviction. All other issues
are comprised in the great issue Of ma
tional efficiency, with team-play in every
department of the government. directed
by experience. ability and high ideals.
When one speaks of national efficiency
the mind fastens itself with pride on one
outstanding figure. We have seen his
work reach into the homes Of twelve mill
ion housewives. and later cover disor-
ganized Europe with network of eff
cient distribution by his genius for CO.
operative team-play.
II know that Herbert Hoover believes In
party organization. and that only by CO.
operative organized effort can great issues
be defined with responsibility. policies
planned with effectiveness and organized
effort secure successful fruition.
"As a Republican, have complete con-
fidence that that great party, with pre-
war issues dead. and new ones to be
framed on new socia. and political stand
ards. will construct a platform OF Amer
lean fair play. and that that party will
not accept the leadership of class y men
when America possesses a real class A
man.
But for leader IN Democratic thought
and action, such as the World TO take
its advanced position in recognition of the
national need for Herbert Hoover, shows