New-York tribune., 1920-12-08
Porch Talks on
League Begin
Next Sunday
Hoover Will Be First 10
Discuss Foreign Policies
With Mr.. Harding; Root
and Hughes to Follow
New York Visit Possible
Next White House Mistress
to Come Here on Shopping
Trip Before inaugural
Prom d stor Correspondent

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 7 Con board
Senator Hardings train en- route to
Marion) n).-Comfortably settled in a
heavily upholstered armchair in cor
ner of his private car tonight Senator
Harding, who left the capital to-day for
Marion, delayed perusual Of an armfui
of afternoon newspapers containing
President Wilson's ongressional mes
sage long enough to say that his two
days in Washington had been thor
oughly satisfactory. And this approval
probably includes his White House
visit late to-day, when he left his card
and Mrs Harding's. Certainly it ex-
tends to his farewell to the Senate yes
terday
Most OF the members OF the Sen
ate, many Representatives including
Speaker Gillett, Sir Auckland Geddcs,
the British Ambas sador; General Nell
son A. Miles, and a host of others
shared Senator Hard'ng's time to-day
in q series of overlapping calls at the
Mclean home in High Street, few
blocks from the White House.
The really important conferences,
however, were held last night at the
nome Of Senator Harry New, who en-
tertained at dinner Senator Harding.
Senator Lodge, Senator Knox former
Senator w Weeks, Harry Daughcrty and d
few other guests. There the services
and ambitions Of many Republicans
probably were considered and disposed
Of in manner satisfactory TO this dis
tinguished jury.
Enjoys Chat With Nivelle
Senator Harding spoke of that din
ner tonight, but he revealed none Of
the DECISIONS While he was there
General Niyele, the defender of Yer
dun, called to pay his respects, and
for quarters Of an hour was
catechized by Senator Harding about
his part in the war.
Owe had delightful visit said
Senator Harding. II asked him all
about Nerdun and he told me many
more Of him.
Herbert Hoover is coming to Mar
ION next Sunday to talk TO Senator
Harding about the new foreign policy
Of the United States, and this con-
ference viii mark the beginning Of
the now Harding front-porch cam
pagn Senator Harding said that
others vino were coming soon were
ENhu Root Charles Evans Hughes,
former President Taft and George
Harvey. These conferences with
Americans Of all parties will be con-
cluded by the first OF the year. SO
by the time Senator Hardin. is in
augurated he probably Will have a
definite proposal to make to the other
great nations for a scheme OF inter
national cooperation and, moreover, it
VIII be proposal in which he will be
assured Of the support Of the Senate.
Still Keticent on Cabinet
Senator Harding pointed ont to-
night that it is President Wilson who
viii call the Senate into special ses-
SION to confirm the Cabinet that the
president-clcc must select to replace
the Wilson advisors. Senator Harding
IS absolutely uncommuNicative about
MS Cubinc. selections. but insistty
again to-day that no places have been
tenAercd
Senator knox. however, is mentioned
great deal as the next head of tie
I Cabinet. Charles D. Hlles, Of New
York. is a Cabinet possibility. There
is an increasing likelihood that Harry
Daughclty Will be named Attorney
! General VIII Hays. because of his
splendid ability As an organizer, may
be urged by Senator Harding to become
Postmaster General, especially as Sen
ator Harding in his campaign speeches
stressed toe need Of a thorough re-
organization of the postotfice Depart
ment. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois,
II is renerallV agreed is going TO have