The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1920-07-16
Harding Would Elevate Of
flee To Position OF
Dignity
MEMBER OF CABINET
With Voice In Nations AT
, fairs Is Planned For
Coolidge

Marion, o., July 1O.-Senator war
rem G. Harding, the Republican nomi-
nee, announced today his intention, II
elected President, of inviting the Vice
President to participate, ex-officio, in
all cabinet conferences.
A bulletin issued from the Harding
headquarters says:
Senator Harding believes the
country would greatly profit thru the
participation by the Vice President in
the cabinet conferences of the admin
istration.
ut not only would elevate the Of
flee of Vice President, but would give
TO the President the sound advice and
able assistance OF his chief partner ia
handling the nations affairs"
Team Work Displayed.
Senator Harding conferred with
Gov. Calvin Coolidge, Of Massachu-
sets, his runningmate, at Washington
two weeks ago on the issues of the
campaign. He has received numer-
Gus letters from every section OF the
country commencing him upon this
display of team work. His announce
ment today is a reply to these let
tiers.
"Tte sort of government have al
2ind," commented the senator,
sought to take advantage of the capa-
cities and services Of the Vice Presi-
dent. who Is the second officer of the
government. ! don't know why H.
hasn't been done long ago. Governor
s@olidge is an experienced American
executive end should have helpful
ideas"
The plans of Senator Harding with
respect to his use Of the Vice Presi.
dency is a Development, it was ex-
planned. of the senator's announced
campaign slogan Ito substitute party
government for a one-man govern.
ment and a return to constitutional
form of government in this republic"
In Touch With Senate.
He has stated that the Vice Pres'-
dent should be more than a mere
substitute in waiting" II is his APP
parent intention, If elected President
to make the Vice President the Off
cial medium of communications be-
tween the administration and the Re-
publican senators, thereby establish
hnI mi ~ a INT 10 In "a
and working relations between the
executives and the legislative
branches of the government.
Senator Harding has high admira-
ton of Governor Coolidge as a capa-
De and patriotic American, fearless;
and skilled executive and loyal Pc
publican. He believes that, with Gov
ernor Coolidge participating in the
cabinet conferences, the administra-
zion can get an accurate report On
The Senate, while the Senate will be
kept informed on administration po-
licies and the reasons leading to the
shaping of such policies.
With the Vice President acting in
this capacity, the senator expects TO
bring about complete party teamwork
and to avoid a split between the adj
ministration and the party represen-
datives in Congress. Working In har-
mony, Senator Harding believes that
the executive and Vongress can ac-
.complish much for the welfare of the
country in the way of after-war re-
construction legislation.
He has personal knowledge of, and
experience with, the difficulties that
faced President Wilson because of
conflicts with Democratic leaders of
the Senate and House.
Senator Harding declined today an
invitation to be the dinner guest in
Chicago next Monday night of the 500 !
travelling salesman of Marshall Field |
& Co. He will send a message of fe- /
licitations and greetings. The or :
Sanization. thru George Wilson and
William f. Hypres, assured him of
its united support in the campaign.
The Richland County Harding and
Coolidge Club, with headquarters in
Mansfield, o., will be received by SEN
.qtfr Harding, July 81. This will mark