The New York herald., 1921-03-09

garded departmental reorganization as
part of the teamwork all are here for
The harmony in the discussion or
administrative reorganization was very
significant feature OF the first Cabinet
gathering, but the spirit displayed here
ran through the entire conference OF
two hours. Practically every important
problem before the new Government and
holding the attention of the people was
examined In a general way-the rela-
lions OF the United States with Europe,
disarmament, the impossibility Of the
League of Nations. the prospects for ar
ranging conference with leading ma
tions 10 promote peace and the general
welfare OF humanity and the best ways
al bringing about such conference our
relations with Latin America, including
the treaty OF adjustment with the Re-
public Of Colombia; the border war be-
tween Panama and Costa Rica and the
attitude to be maintained by the United
States; Mexico and the prospects Of
stable government in that country, and
the zap issue. with the cable complica-
tions that are connected with ii.
On the domestic side of the long con-
ference the principal matters considered
We're revision of tariff revision Of in
ternal taxation schemes. this including
discussion over which should have
precedence in Congress, the remodelling
Of the tariff law or the readjustment of
the internal revenue Law the general
industrial situation. including unem-
ployment the activities of enemies of the
Government inspired by European Reds,
the outlook for an Improvement of busi-
ness and suggestions regarding what
action the Government could properly
take for the encouragement of business
and at great length ways and means of
reorganizing the departments to promote
efficiency and end waste Of time and
money. This last mentioned topic occu-
pied nearly an hour OF the conference.
The impression Is held very strongly
that the principal notes struck by the
first meeting of the Cabinet of Presi-
| cent Harding We're firmness and de-
eision.
One Of the points emphasized was that
the United States must be extremely
careful, particularly in it's dealings with
sensitive Latin America, and that more
courtesy and common politeness must
be displayed by this Administra ton
| than has characterized one or two Of
recent times. But 1t was the unanimous
feeling of the Cabinet Ministers that
the time has come for the United States
to regain the respect in which it once
was held by certain foreign countries
I the time to make it quietly apparent
that American lives and American prop
erty cannot be destroyed without a
reckoning.
The associates Of the President ar
rived at the White House by ones and
twos and small groups just before II
a. NJ, the hour set for the meeting.
Charles E. Hughes, Secretary of State,
was the first to appear. as he had an ap-
pointment for conference with his chief
10 precede the general meeting. Then
Andrew w. Mellon. Secretary of the
Treasury; Harry NJ. Daugherty, Attor
ney-General and Edwin DENLY, Secre-
tary of War, made their appearance, and
finally all the ten had arrived and had
been shown into the Cabinet room.
Almost precisely at IL President Har-
ding took his place at the south end of
the long mahogany table, At the right
Of the President sat the Secretary Of
State. Of course At his left was the
Secretary Of the Treasury. At Secretary
IIughes's right was the Secretary Of
4 War, Mr. Weeks; at Secretary MELONS,
left Attorney General Daugherty; next
10 MIR. Weeks was ostmaster-General
I Hays next to Mr.. Daugherty Mr.. DENLY
\ of the Navy next to the Postmaster
! General was the Secretary Of the In
terror, Albert Il. Fall; at Mr.. Denby's
4 left was Henry G. Wallace, head Of the
Department Of Agriculture; at Mr. Fails