The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-03
GARNET PLACES -.
STILL IN DOUBT
PRESIDENT.ELEeT HAS SOME
POSTS TO FILL-BELIEVED
THAT NEW YORK MAN is GER
TAIN TO HEAD STATE DE-
PARTMENT.

Marion, Ohio, Jan. 2.-Althougf
Presilent-elect Harding has about
made up his mind on several OF the
most important appointments to nj:
cabinet, it was indicated today thai
he had not yet committed himself tt
a definite decision in regard to any
of the ten places in his official fam
lily. During the past few days he
has reviewed the entire field Of avail
ables in conference with his closest
political advisers and although the
discussions have led to further shift
ing about of tentatively arranged
cabinet sets, no development OF 8
positive character has been reevaled
In circles close to the president
elect Charles E. Hughes of New York
continues the most talked OF man for
secretary of state, and G. E. Dawes
of illinois. still is a favorite for Sec
retary of the treasury, although for
the latter post Charles D. Hilles OF
New York and John W. Weeks OF
Massachusetts still are mentioned as
possibilities. Mr., Weeks, however, is
more generally regarded as a likely
secretary of the navy.
Others mho keep to the front IN
cabinet speculation are Harry M
Daugherty of Ohio, most frequently
mentioned for attorney general; Will
H. Hays of Indiana, discussed fol
postmaster general or secretary OF
the interior; Henry Wallace of Iowa.
put forward for secretary of agricul-
ture and Herbert Hoover of Califor-
MIA, 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 secretary of COM
merce.
Regarding the secretaryship of war
speculation has taken less definite
trend. During the past few days A.
T. Hert of Kentucky has been men
toned conspicuously for the place,
but everything has indicated that Mr.
Harding is far from decision on
the point. Like Mr.. Weeks, however,
Mr.. Hert is considered by many as
certain to have some position in the
cabinet.
The president-elect is said to be
entirely undecided in regard to sec
retaryship Of the interior and COM
merce, which may be filled at the
.ast moment by men prominently
considered for other cabinet posts,
but displaced in the final allotment
the portfolios of higher rank
There has been some talk of George
Sutherland of Utah for secretary OF
interior, but some of his close friends
say he is more likely to receive a
place on the supreme bench.
1t is understood that no positive
action has been taken in regard to
the appointment of secretary to the
president, but the general belief is
that the position will 60 to George
B. Christian, who has been Mr.. Har.
ding's secretary since he entered the
senate. Various others have been
mentioned, but all the indications
:beSSlsse pointed to Mr.. Christians
retention;s :; $50, ! ::
The psesident- -e,sct' spent: mostrsi
New Years day at his desk butdur-
ing the afternoon he took a long
walk and called on some intimate
friends.
Alex P. Moore of Pittsburg and
Mrs. Moore, who formerly was Lii
han Russell, were guests at MONDAY
dinner at the Harding home, and in
the evening Mr.. Harding went to an
other New Years feast at the home
of George B. Christian.