Evening star., 1921-06-12
SECRETARY OF STATE HUGHES is NOT
COLD AND AUSTERE," SAYS THIS WRITER

give other than an estimate OF his
yearly income from his practice, well
posted lawyers in New York have
stated that he gave up a practice OF
that 1t was his duty to assist the
President in the afterwar period.
That the services he has rendered SO
far have been of a benefit to the
country is shown by the manner in
which he has handled questions that
have arisen and the manner in which
he has impressed representatives OF
the foreign nations. He has demon
strated to them that his desire to
find a way to solve problems is a
manity and at the same time safe
guard the interests Of this country.
That he is held in high esteem is
best shown by the remark that well
known diplomat made to the writer
the other day, when he said: The
Secretary of State is a man OF which
America may well be proud"
THOSE associated with Mr. Hughes
in the State Department deeply
admire him by reason of his cheerful
ness and consideration for others. As
one of them phrased it the other day,
'.3fr. Hughes is a wolf for work. He
than he does and he carries more than
his share of the burden"
1t was one of the traditions Of tho
New York bar that during his prac-
tice he gave every part OF a case
thorough and careful consideration
and he is pursuing the same method
in handling affairs that are submitted
to him here in Washington. No
papers are of too voluminouS a char
acter for him to go through and after
he has studied the matter his ideas
as to the merits and dement's of the
case are clear. He has thoroughly
of the subject matter. His mind Is
that of a highly trained analytical
lawyer. His very thoroughness and
comprehensive grasp has instlled in
his associates the feeling OF conf
dence that will do much to bring
ed for some time in our diplomatic
service. His very eagerness to work
has had its influence throughout the
department
Mr.. Hughes is determined to leave
no stone unturned, not only that the
rights Of this country may be fully
protected. but also that. in as far as
he is able. the Harding administra-
tion will be successful one. Mr..
Hughes is fortunate in having Under
sci with, for Mr.. Fletcher's long ca
reer as a diplomat makes him a use
full co-worker. The combination OF
these two minds is a valuable asset.
One of the outstanding features of
the human side of Mr.. Hughes has
who have been privileged to meaa
him at his fireside have been deeply
impressed with the restful calm that
pervades that household
But Secretary Hughes can and does
laugh easily and heartily. He is not
given to storytelling. unless he tells
a story for the purpose Of illustrating
some point His main recreation in
life is in the study Of law and the
arguing OF cases.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Hughes
has led an extremely busy life. he has
always found time to give advice and
counsel to young members of the bar
who have been. confronted with
knotty problems, and this desire TO
help his fellowmen has not been con-
fined to the giving Of advice alone.
Many. can testify as to Mr.. Hughes
charit2bleneSs. From him you would
never hear mention Of these facts, yet
It is known among his circle of
ally TO many worthy causes. con-
tributed without ostentatton or fan
fare Of trumpets.
AZ his work has for Q number Of
years been or a seQentAfy cn2facter.
he has found 1t is necessary to spend
part of his leisure time in taking
such exercise as viii keep him phys
ieally At, and he has achieved this
resuis largely by walking. and as one
watches I'm striding along the i'm
preston is gathered thee AorA is a
man who is in prime condition He
walks with shoulders thrown well
back and with a step that denotes
physical vigor. He plays golf. but is
not what might be known as golf
fan. Watch him some time as he
walks around the Ellipse, notice the
manner in which he receives news
paper men. observe him on the golf
links, eye him rs he pats the head OF
some little tot, scrutinize him at a
well piayed game OF base BAH, sec
him surrounded by his family, and
you will find that there is a very hu-
man side to Charles Evans Hughes.
Secretary OF State.