Evening star., 1921-04-02
COL. HARVEY TALKS
WITH PRESIDENT
Prospective Envoy to Britain
in HaIf-Hour Conference.
Others at White House.

been selected by President Harding
for appointment as United States am
bassador to Great Britain, called at
the White House today and was in
conference with the President for
more than half an hour.
Upon leaving the Presidents Office
the noted editor and opponent of the
league of nations was besieged by
newspapermen and piled with ques-
tions concerning the conference.
1t is very natural to assume" the
colonel replied, that we discussed
international affairs and certain
points in connection with the appoint
ment to the court Of st. James. OF
course. I cannot give you any Of the
details of the conversation"
Expects Early Nomination.
When asked if he had any idea when
he would sail for London the colonel
replied that the date had not been de-
termined. He said he was given to
understand that his nomination would
go to the Senate almost Immediately
after it convenes in extra session. The
sailing date and other details concern
ing his duties would be settled following
a conference he is to have with Secre-
Il will get my sailing orders and
my first lesson in diplomatics. and
how not to talk. from Secretary
Hughes" Col. Harvey said.
Definite announcement of the selec-
ton Of Col. Harvey for this high dip
lomatic post was made known by the
President late yesterday afternoon.
The choice is understood to have been
determined upon some time ago. The
President in the meantime has had
an opportunity to learn of the favor
able sentiment existing among the
senators and the attitude of the crown
and government of Great Britain re-
garding Col. Harvey's selection.
Col. Harvey, who is the guest of
Senator Brandegee of Connecticut,
while in Washington. expects to re-
main here until next Tuesday, when
he will return to New York for
a few days before hurrying back
to Washington for further confer
ences with the President and the
Secretary Of State. 1t will be during
hls hnai instructions and it is con-
sidered likely that he will leave for
his new post the first part of May.
NJ. T. Herrick Sees President.
Myron T. Herrick Of Ohio. former
ambassador to France and who is
understood to be under serious con-
slderation for reappoinment to that
post, arrived in Washington last
night and conferred with the Presi-
VIII be guest at the White House
next Tuesday night, when President
Harding entertains at dinner in hon.
or OF NJ. Rene Viviani. now on a dip
lomatic mission in this country from
France.
Although no definite announcement
has been made. it is believed by those
in position of confidence that Mr..
Herrick is the choice Of the adminis-
tratjon for the post at Paris, and it is
expected that some such announcement
Will be made in the near future. Mr.
Herriek, however, refused to discuss
this.
Mr. Harding Acquires Data.
1t is apparent that the President
will shortly be well informed regard
ing France and Europe as a result Of
the talks he is having on the foreign
situation. He talked with the former
French premier last Wedn esday, and
2 further conference is looked for be-
fore NJ. Viviani sails for France. NJ.
Vfviani was closeted for a short time
today with NJ. Stephane Louzanne. the
distinsuished French editor. whose
appointment with the President was
made by NJ. Jusserand, the French
ambassador here. Also. 1t Is fntimat-
ed that when the President and Mr.,
Herrick were together today they dis
cussed at much length the various
questions being raised by France and
other important matters concerning
the general foreign situation.
Other Callers at White House.
r. Livingston Beeckman. former
Governor Of Rhode Island, was one of
the favored few whom the President
conferred with today-this not being
an "open door day" During the brief
interview Rhode Island politics were
discussed. and the governor stated
afterward that he gave the President
to understand that that state is SOL
idly and safely republican and that
he expected to enter the field as an
opponent Of Senator Gerry when he
comes up for reelection in 1929. It
is understood Gov. Beekman has
been offered appointment as ambas-
sador to one Of the South American
countries.
Economic questions. both foreign
and domestic, were discussed with
President Harding in his Office today
by DR.. Jacob H. Hollander. who has
the chair OF economics at Johns Hop
kins University. Baltimore.
Carter Receives Commission.
George. H. Carter. whose recess ap-
pointment as public printer was made
by President Harding last Wednesday.
presented himself at the White House
today to receive from Secretary Chris
tan his commission Of appointment.
MIR. Carter said he had formed no plans
regarding contemplated changes in per-
sonnel or organization at the big
printery.
j. s. Juell. dry dock builder and
shipping man in New York, who was
sent for by the President, discussed
shipping mattass with the latter for
more than twenty minutes today He
said afterward that the discussion was
general; that he advanced a few ideas
Of policy, but that he made no recon-
mendations for appointment to the new
Shipping Board. He intimated. though.
that he believed the President had
practically made up his mind regard
ing these appointments. and that the
Official announcement simply was q
matter of few days.
President and Mrs. Harding, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Mclean.
Attorney General Daughesty and Jess
W. Smith Of Ohio. who was secretary
to the Inauguration committee during
its short life, attended the perform
anco at the National Theater last
night The party occupied the presi.
Dental box and was given an ovation
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