The New York herald., 1921-10-07

New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. u. c.. Oct. g.
Z. c. Yellowley. chief general pro-
hioition agent, is to run the New York
prohibition Office vacated by Harold
l.. Hart until it is completely reorgan-
ized and running on a basis salts
Factory to Washington officials.
When this has been accomplished, i,
has been agreed between the Repub-
lican organization in New York and
the officials directly concerned in
Washington. that no permanent sue
cessor will be named until recon-
mendation is received from the State
organization and the two New York
Senator'S.
Displacement of Director Hart, com
ing as II does with we'll authenticated
reports that efforts are to be made to
displace others in the big wet" States
is causing considerable political un-
| easiness In Washington. Director Will
lam c. Mcconnell of Pennsylvania is
under attack from dry forces.
In practically every case the State di-
rectors were named by the successful
Republican organizations. This Is par
ticularly true of New York, Pennsyl-
yania. New Jersey. Delaware. Maryland
and Illinois. Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes was not satisfied with the
progress in enforcement in New York
and he is not satisfied with conditions in
other states. particularly those men,
toned.
1t is known that Director Hart found
his chief difficulty in meeting the de-
mands of Commissioner Haynes. an
ardent and lifelong dry on the one hand
and on the other the restraining in
fuences brought by men within both the
Republican and Democratic organizations
in New York.
A new director for New York will not
be selected for several weeks at least.
IT, may be a few months before a choice
is made. According to Senators wads-
worth and Calder there are no candi-
dates in the field for the job. They say
that none has come to them as yet and
no name has been suggested.
There was much significance in the
tr'ef telegram which Commissioner
Haynes to-day dispatched to Mr. yell
10 vley. directing him to take over full
charge of the New York organization.
| His course hereafter will be rron orders
! from Washington. He already has
enough orders to keep him busy for
sowe weeks to come. These will be sup
| plemented by others from Mr. Haynes
and Internal Revenue Commissioner
Blair.
The message read:
Judge Hart's resignation has been
rendered and accepted. effective at once.
You are hereby designated Acting Fed
eral Prohibition Director for New York
and are instructed to proceed with re-
| organization of the Office and field forces
on such a basis as will secure at the
earliest possible the highest degree OF
dependability and effectiveness which
the Administration expects"
olitical hazards In the precipitate
switching OF control In New York seem
10 be OF no concern TO prohibition chiefs
In their ardor to make New York dry AT
all costs. The different political ele-
ments Of the situation, IL Is said, have
L.en carefully weighed. and dry officials
have the assurance OF Administration
leaders that every effort at law enforce
nent will be upheld.
Political dangers wrapped into the
fight t. replace officials and other en-
ployees of the enforcement machine, Suit
pccted of having wet" leanings. are
clearly seen by observers who are watch
ing the latest dry law plans. William
C. Mcconnell, Prohibition Director OF
Pennsylvania. is a close friend OF Sen.
ator Boies Penrose. and was approved
| by President Harding after practically
tho entire Pennsylvania delegation ir
| Congress got behind him for the job.
Complaint against Director Mcconnell
originated among a group of Drys ir
| Pennsylvania. is based upon the fac'
that he still holds his seat as member
Of the Pennsylvania Senate. and cannon
hold both n State and Federal oificc.