The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-02
HUGHES YET FAVORITE
Kentuckian Said to Have Good
Chance at One Position;
Two Posts in Doubt
CHRISTIAN MAY BE CHOSEN
Senator Harding's Secretary
in Campaign Practically
Sure of "Close" Job

MARION, Ohio. Jan. although
President-el Harding has about
made up his mind on several OF the
mos, important cabinet appoint
mcnts. 1t was indicated today he had
no. ye, committed himself to defi-
mite decision in regard to the ten
places.
During the last few days he has
reviewed the field of availables In
conference with political advisers,
and although discussion has led to
further shifting about of tentatively
arranged cabinet seats. no develop
ment Of positive character has
been revealed.
Hughes StilI Popular.
in circles close To the president
elect, Charles Il. Hughes of New
York. continues the most talked of
man for secretary of state, and
Charles G.. Dawes of Illinois is still
favorite for secretary OF the treas
ury although for the latter post,
Charles -. Hilles of New York and
John W. Weeks OF Massachusetts, [ y
are mentioned az possibilities. Mr..
Weeks, however. IL more generally
regarded as "a likely secretary Of the
navy.
Others who keep to the front in
cabinet speculation are Harry NJ.
Daugherty of Ohio. most frequently
mentioned for attorney general; viii
II. Hays of Indiana, discussed for
postmaster general or secretary of
the Interior: Henry Wallace of Iowa.
put forward for secretary Of agri-
culture; and Herbert Hoover of
California. whose name frequently
has been coupled with the portfolio
Of labor but who has been regarded
in the light Of recent developments
as more likely choice for secre-
tary Of commerce.
Hcrt Almost u Certainty.
Regarding the secretaryship of
war, speculation has taken a less
definite trend. During the last few
days, A. 7. Hert OF Kentucky has
b,en mentioned conspicuously, but
everything has indicated Mr.. Hard
ing is far from a decision. Like Mr..
Weeks however, Mr.. Hert IN con-
s'dered by many az certain to have
a cabinet position.
Inc pTeSldent eject Is SAID 10 ne
undecided in regard 10 secretary
ships OF the interior and commerce
which may be filled at the last mo-
ment by men prominently copsid-
cred for other cabinet posts, but
displaced in the final allotment OF
the portfolios of higher rank. There
has been some talk of George Suth-
erland of Utah for secretary of tho
interior, but some of his close
friends say he is more likely to re-
cetve a place on the supreme bench.
Christian Considered u "Cinch."
1t is understood no positive action
has been taken in regard to the ap-
pointment of. secretary 70 the
president. but the general belief has
been that the position will go Ia
George b. Christian, jr.. who has
been Mr.. Hardlng's secretary since
he entered the senate. Others have
been mentioned. but indications
have pointed to Mr.. Christians re-
tention.
The president elect spent most OF
New Years at his deck, but during
the afternoon he took u long walk
and called on some OF his intimate
friends.
Alex p. Moore of Pittsburgh ?rd
Mrs. Moore, who formerly was Lii
Han Russell. were guests at "A noon
day dinner at the Harding home
and in he evening Mr.. Harding went
t. New Years feast at the home
or George II. Christian,