Evening star., 1921-03-02
Editorial Digest
A Premier Who Pleases.

universal approval from the press OF
the country, regardless of political
afhliation. A few writers. who would
have preferred to see Elihu Root in
charge of our foreign affairs, still
concede Hughes as popular second
choice" Here and there voice or
two is raised in objection. but the
number IL exceedingly small.
Representative opinions follow:
In naming Charles Evans Hughes as
Secretary of State in his cabinet.
President elect Harding has chosen
one of the foremost men in the re-
publican party and one of the ablest
Americans in public life.-Greenville
Is. CO Piedmont independent demo-
cratic).
Though the new administration will
doubtless be attacked. as every ad-
ministration in the past has been. Mr..
Harding will be prepared for the at
tacks just in proportion as be secures
for the rest of his cabinet those in
whom the world will have as much
retary OF State.-Christian Science
Monitor (Boston, independently.
The selection of Charles Evans
Hughes to be Secretary of State is a
guarantee that the most responsible
position in the government next to
with courage. distinction and wisdom.
New York Mail Gndependent.
Mr.. Hughes quite belongs in the
premiership; it is an admirable ap-
pointment from every angle.-San
Antonio Express independent demo-
cratic).
Harding is fortunate to the extent
that he has induced man Of such
distinguished public service and such
marked capacity to enter his cabinet
as it's r.'-Seattle Times Onz
dependent).
Mr.. Hughes is generally considered
one of the most statesmanlike fig
ures in American public life. -
Youngstown Vindicator (democratic).
In summoning Charles l.. Hughes
to be his Secretary of State the
President -elect begins to redeem the
promise which he made to the Amer
ican people in the course of the cleo
tion campaign.-NsW York Evening
Post independently.
Acceptance of the portfolio of State
by Mr.. Hughes assures the country
of the services of a brilliant man, a
conscientious public servant and a
lawyer well fitted for the secretary
shp.-Hartford (Conn.) Times (dem-
ocratic).
The appointment of Mr.. Hughes as
Secretary of State in the next ad-
ministration must be frankly rec
ognized as one Of the most pleasing
that Mr.. Harding could have made
from the list of republicans POLITICAL
ly MISUNDERSTANDING Sun (dem-
ocratic).
No Secretary of State in recent
years has had SO large held for
constructive service as that opening
before Mr.. Hughes. He has the abil-
ity and the courage required for the
discharge of great duties. But he
will have no easy path. and not the
least of his difficulties will be those
sprineing from factional opposition
within his own party as expressed in
the Senate.-Brooklyn Eagle inde-
pendent democratic).
Every one has confidence in Judge
Hughes-he is one of perhaps half
a dozen men in American life who
would top the list If plebiscite
were taken as to who are the states
men of their time. - New Haven
Journal-Courier GndependenO.
All things considered, the country is
to be congratulated on his selection
Utica tN. y Observer tdemocratic).
A less courageous man might hesitate
at the duties involved, but Mr.. Hughes
is not afraid. and the whole country. re-
gardless of politics, will wish him sue
cess. The majority of the people will
hope for him a complete triumph in his
many mnds.-Memphis Commercial-Ap-
peal (democratic).
Offer up your thanks that your Presi-
dent-elect has given you so good man.
through his task to the honor and pros
perity OF your country.-Chicago Post
independently.
The appointment is a sufficient an
swer to the charge that Mr. Harding
intended to pack the cabinet with men
dictionary" apparently being intended to
mean sordid and self-seeking politicians.
Mr. Hughes cannot be included in any
such category Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle (republican).
Mr.. Hughes is man known to the
country. who has received the highest
honor in his partys power to offer. He
will not meet with the approval Of all,
for he has stood in the limelight. But
those who oppose him will not deny
that he is cabinet caliber.-MtlWaukee
Journal independently.
Friendly expectations are met and un-
friendly prognostications are routed, for
the selection squares with the promise
Of "a cabinet of highest capacity and
Mr. Harding and Mr.. Hughes share with
the country in the congratulatory COM
ments-Eoston Transcript independent
republican,.
Naturally, We should prefer demo-
cratic Secretary of State under.
democratic President. but, barring
that Mr.. Hughes fills the bill better
ton Chronicle (democratic).
Americans. generally, regardless of
party, should wish the new Secretary
Of State well. He will face many try
ing problems during his term OF ONCE.
Democrats as we'll as republicans will
Join in hoping that he solves these
problems wisely.-Oklahoma City Ok
Iahoman (democratic).
In Mr.. Hughes the President-elect
has found a Secretary Of State who
will know how to be firm without be-
ing provocative, patriotic and national
without being chauvinist. and one who
is Intellectually equipped to carry on
negotiations with the ablest and most
adroit statesmen of the old world
Chicago News independently.
1t is clear the control of interna-
ttonal policies will be given to Hughes.
The country Is sufficiently iamiila.
with Mr.. Hughes ideals to be assured
in advance that these policies will con-
tain no sensational surprises; that
they will follow the lines of prudent,
dignified and patriotic Americanism.-
Buffalo Express independent republi-
CAM.
With the exception of Elihu Root,
Judge Hughes is the best appointment
that Mr.. Harding could make to the
post of Secretary of State. He will
bring to the service of his country
great ability. a ripe and learned mind,
SpOtleSS CHARACTER, nlSn courage ana
resolute independence. He will be
swayed by no clique or faction or spe
cial interest or selfish cause in his
conduct of the State Department.. Nor
will he BE- a figurehead. He will be
Secretary of State or he will leave the
cabinet.-Omaha World-Herald Gnde-
pendent).
BY this appointment the suspense OF
those who have had grave fears Of
the influences which might have de-
termined the Harding program is re-
lieved.-St Louis Post Dispatch (in-
ienepdant