New Britain herald., 1921-02-25
POLICY FIRST, THEN
 SPOILS OF VICTORY
Says Daugherty to Office Seekers
 Big Appointments at Once

Washington. Feb. 25.-Harry NJ. Daugherty, designated to be Attorney General, today emerged from the bur row into which he disappeared yester- day and modestly disclosed himself as the spokesman of the new admin istration.
 As chief almoner at the pie counter thre is no likelihood of his creden- tials as Grand Vizier being Qucs- toned. Senators and Congressman listened to him with utmost revcr- ence But MT. Daugherty said that the distribution of the spells would be secondary to the inauguration of the broad policies Dor which the people were waiting. After telling what President Harding would do. Mir Daugherty went back to Ohio. He will return for the Inauguration with the Presidential party.
 Policies to Come First.
 Some substantial step must be taken toward correcting the abuses the recent election indicated the peo- pie believed should be remedied." said MT. Daugherty, in discussing the events slated for consideration imme- diately after the inauguration. A comprehensive programme outlining policies must take precedence over the great mass of appointments"
 MT. Daugherty was not. in his pub lie interview, sure when Mir. Hard ing would call the special session, but thought it would be about" April 4 Some of those he spoke to. however, gathered that March 2S had been de termined on.
 A large number of conferences will be held after Mir. Harding's induction into office. At each gathering perma- nent and constructive legislation will be the theme. Among the big items to be taken up will be the rearrange- ment of permanent peace between the United States and the Central Powers; a detailed tariff measure; laws to take care of former service men; and all the odds and ends of legislation that have been sidetracked or neg lected during the present short ses- sion.
 Would See Everybody. Tt is Senator Harding's idea" said MT. DauGherty, ito invite as many men as possible to the White House and discuss his future program with them. He will take them in groups. individually, or by calling in entire committees. He desires to obtain their views in detail and subsequent ly work them out into a composite plan for legislation. All of these conferences will follow the inaugura- tion.'
 All the big and important appoint ments will come along before the general mass of patronage distribu- tion IS taken up, MT. Daugherty said In following this course, he pointed out, the diplomatic plans would be left until pretty we'll down the line. The assistant secretaries, the Shipping Board; Interstate Commerce commis- sion and a few of the major positions will come early. while the rank and file must patiently wait until the legislative program has been ar ranged.
 MT. Daugherty said he has a good man in mind for selection as assist ant to the attorney general, but was not ready to divulge the name. He said he was wiring him to come to his home town for a conference. He has outlined no departmental pon- ctes up to this time. Frank Gibbs he said. will be given the place of pri- vate secretary to the attorney general.
 The frank opinion was expressed by MT. Daugherty that MT. Harding will vacate the executive order issued by President Wilson which placed postmasters Of all grades under the civil service. He predicted this would be done in the case of all the larger offices, but could not say how far down the line 1t will go. [
 Ignorant of Appointments