Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-26

of the selections had been expected.
That of MI. Hughes for secretary Of
state had for some time been con-
sidercd settled, and there is general
satisfaction with it. The selection Of
Mr.. Hoover for a cabinet place is also
pleasing to most of those who have
discussed it, and the department Of
commerce seems to be considered an
appropriate place for him. A slight
clement Of doubt has surrounded this
appointment, but it Is believed that it
is settled.
1t is likely that the other appoint
ments will have to run the gauntlet
of comment and criticism in about
the customary amer. The selection
of Mr.. Daugherty for attorney gem
cral is not entirely satisfactory in
Ohio, the hope of the a%ppointee as
we'll as of the presdent-elect. but It Is
not likely to be seriously opposed.
Senator johnson has been an avowed
opponent OF the appointment Of
wv W k' SooA4tSks Nv iS q
had a bitter feeling toward Mr..
Hughes ever since the latter. as a
presidential candidate, refused to rec
>osnize tho Johnson committee instead
Of that appointed by the regular party
organization to take charge of his
our of California. 1t has been pre-
'icted that johnson might carry his
IMPOSITION to the senate when the
inc comes for confirmation.
Mr.. Harding has expressed a de-
ire that naval appropriations may
10 made large enough to continue
Ne building program without inter-
1ption. This is interpreted as lining
. the president-eleot against any
%jsncnsion OF construction, as has
' on proposed, pending the result Of
yotiations for An international
Iecmert for reduction.
The state department has addressed
mother communication to the council
It tho League Of Nations relating to
i've question of mandates. The note
a sequel to a former note, and en-
,odics tho same principles. The sub
lance of both is that the United
states. having been a party to the
late war. will not be bound by any
disposition of territory arising from
That war which is prejudicial to her
Interests. The purpose OF the CORE
.pondence is to establish the right to
such action rs this government may
deem proper with reference especially
10 the control of the oil fields of Mes
opotalnia and to the guardianship
"f the Pacific island of Zap, which
Tad been awarded to Japan.
Tn" emergency tariff bill, recently
referred TO A. conference committee
because of amendments attached BY
the senate after its passage in the
house, has been trimmed in a few
i',aces in committee and again refer
rcd to the house. Action on it is ex-
nected Monday. The general expec-
tation prevails that the bill will not
be approved by the president, but
opinion is divided as to whether he
will simply put the bill in his pocket
and leave it there, in which case it
will die by limitation, or will send a
sharp veto message to congress.
Either way the bill will not become
a law at this session.
An interesting suggestion has just
idse concerning the disposition Of the
indebtedness of France and Great
britain to the United States. This
is that in consideration of the can
collation. Of a part of this debt Great
Britain cede 70 the United States Ber-
rnuda and certain Of her Caribbean
possessions, and that France eede the
French West Indies islands and other
adjacent territory.
President Wilson has cent a note
no congre. urging that body to au-
shorize the Administration to accept
from Belgium s171,7s in German
{ bonds in settlement Of Indebtedness
Of Belgium 10 this country incurred
prior to the armistiee. This Ia in con-
fsrnity with an agreement made by
me representatives. the United
staaeA Great Britain and France dur
! ms the tresty negotiations. At that
! Tine Il was agreed that this form Of
Attlement should be recommended to
the legislative BODY Of each esvatry.
III 81 not expected that action win be
tscen " congress II this session, but
the message sfreets compliance With
the promise formerly made.
The supreme Allied council has
sreathed : tentative decision 20 medi.
sy tbs terms 81 the eeyres tsssty IN
s1hich osstaia adjustnents aSs 70 be
Wade Mese fsv0r6bjs to Turkey ana
81 fssorab5s 70 Greece. The e1ast
snatass 0f the row terms has MT bsM
sDa4ssppblies ana rhatsvsr fpsnai ~
a seaehe1 VII, - lsssss bn1t ~
t6se tnaieanen ~ ths sessrsa pr.
6ese ~ been statsA.
ms sstsf psSs Aispateh th4rs
rNoaA NMmasy of Ms1oge Ajsesy0-
ehgnsex1 pasts of Gernaay -
andes tbs ssnsIAl CO..
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