The Washington herald., 1920-12-03
Statement by Senator Lodge
Hint Of Indiana Solon's
Probability.
CONGRESS NEEDS>NEW
Cabinet Slate Making Shows
Progress While Arrival Of
Harding Is Awaited.
BY ALBERT SMALL.


. A public statement yesterday by
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. of
Massachusetts,, expressing the hope
that Senator Harry S. New. of In
diana, would forego any Cabinet
place that might be offered him in
order to continue his Invaluable
service In the Senate was taken in
some quarters at the Capitol yes
terday to foreshadow the appoint
ment of Senator James L. Watson,
of Indiana, to one Of the important
Cabinet positions. probably that Of
the Secretary of Treasury.
Among the names mentioned
for members of the Cabinet 1 no.
tice." said Senator Lodge. ..the name
of Senator New. who is well known
to be one of Senator Harding's
closest friends. and who. ! am sure.
would admirably fill any Cabinet
post to which he is appointed.
know nothing about Senator Hard
ing's views or intentions in regard
to the Cabinet, but i cannot refrain
from saying that personally / hope
very much that Senator New will
remain in the Senate. He is one of
our most valuable Senators. a mem
ber OF the Committee on Foreign
Relations, and his leaving the SEN
ate would be a great blow to that
body. / would not interfere with
any of his plans or desires, but he
would be such a loss to his marty in
the Senate that ] trust he will feel
as / do-that his opportunity for
the greatest usefulness to the coun-
try and to the incoming administra-
tion would be in the Senate where
he now is"
isees Penrose Today.
Significance lies in the fact that
Senator Watson has been in con-
sultation with Senator Lodge and
today will 60 to Philadelphia to con-
fer with Senator Penrose tomorrow:
that Senator New has conferred with
Senator Knox. Senator Weeks and
others; that none has denied that
the Cabinet has been a topic of these
conferences as much as anything
else; that Indiana is worthy of Cab
met recognition; that Senator New
is a very close friend of the in
coming President; that he is on the
important Foreign Relations Com
mittee Of which Senator Lodge is
chairman, and finally. that Senator
watson's most important committee
connection is that of ranking men,
ber of the Finance Committee. whose
work will be less important than
many others
watson's experience on the
Finance Committee will stand him
in stead for nothing better in the
Harding Cabinet than Secretary of
the Treasury. Revenue and tariff
will be discussed with Senator Pen
rose, among "other matters"
Senator News services on the
Foreign Relations Committee are
too valuable for the Republicans TO
sacrifice, in view of the work to
be done in establishing some al
liance with foreign powers such as
a league or association of nations.
The league question was Senator
News battle cry in the campaign.
ne bdlu was hO OSHSA NN~S
ton of consequence in the public's
mind.
Senator Lodges thoughtfulness in
paying tribute to Senator New In
such a way might take on any hurt
the solon from Indiana could feel
in the appointment of his colleague.
The brotherly spirit existing between
New and Watson would assure either
the others hearty support. while
their campaign services would enti-
tie both to consideration. Consola-
tion for the less lucky IL he hap
pened to be the one remaining in the
Senate could be expected from none
better than Senator Lodge.
The resignation of Senator Watson
from the Senate would create a Re-
publican Senate vacancy that could
be filled by Will H. Hays, Repub-
lican national chairman, who is
credited with steering the grand
old party" over the billows of cleo
tion. And with Hays looked after
in this splendid way, everything
would be peace and happiness in the
party's camp. The willingness with
which Senator New has apparently
given the right of way to his friend
Watson, is regarded as emitting him
to a tribute IL nothing more. With
Senator Lodges intimation that he
would not accept a Cabinet post it
becomes more apparent that Senator
Knox would be the choice for Secre-
tary of State,
Speculation as to the new Cabinet
underwent a vigorous revival by the
visit of Harry NJ. Daugherty to the
Capitol. After seeing a number Of
Senators he announced that he will
meet the Harding party upon its ar
rival at Norfolk next Sunday. Ru-
mors connected Senator Weeks with
the Treasury appointment.