New-York tribune., 1922-12-26
Work Assails
Radical Group
In Congress S
Charges Few Men Posing as
PrOgressives' Seek to Cap
italize NameMade Famous
by Theodore Roosevelt
Sees Good Times in '23
Predicts Harding's Re-elec-
ton Because of Policies
That Spell Prosperity

From Ths Trfbunes wasAlaoto- H~geeu
WASHINGTON. Dee. 25.-Hitting
out at the radical element In the Sen
ate and declaring that the assumption
Of the name "progressives" BY them
represents an unwarranted effort TO
capitalize a once potent label. Post
master General Herbert Work to-day
criticized the insurgent Congressional
element and predicted the renomina-
tion Of Warren G. Harding for tho
Presidency in 1924. despite any furore
these "few persons" may create.
This 10 the first direct statement on
the subject Of the insurgents that has
been made by q member Of the Presi-
dents Official family. The Postmaster
General made Il clear In issuing bis
statement that he did 60 without hav-
ing had any conference on the subject
With President Harding and that Re
spoke for himself alone. Nevertheless,
because Of the Official position Of the
Postmaster General and the place he
holds in Republican councils. his ut
tcranees are being widely commented
on here tonight
Declaring that the demand for Hard
irg's continuance in the White House
will be widespread and impressive, Dr.,
Work says that the only criticisms Of
the Executive being expressed by men
in public life to-day come from those
with personal ambitions 70 become
President In his stead.
Not Of Roosevelt Type
"These antagonists" he declares. "are
'antis' rather than progressives. TIE
Progressive party OF 1912 bears no re-
lation 10 those who seek 70 revive an D
use name that WAS popular The
founder Of that party was r great per-
sonslity and leader, whereas those who
now seek 10 promulgate and use the
name progressive represent merely an
'anti-party.'"
In predicting that President Harding
will bo the candidate in 1924 DR.. Work
said;
"Ihe Republican party, responding
20 q demand from the country that
will be widespread and impressive be-
fore the new year has ended, will re-
nominate President Harding, II he
gives consent, and the people will In
dorse his second and successful admin
istration by re-eleeting him.
"The country is just beginning TO
realize fully on the sound and con-
Gtructive policies being pursued by tho
Harding administration. The recon
Gtruction or after-war problems have
been difficult, but they are being met.
rosperity--sound and permanent pros
perity--is setting in. Business began
a year ago on an upward grade and
the Improvement has continued until
good times now prevail. A good sd-
ministration makes good business.
Business Is already good and con
stantly getting better.
Putting Farmer on His Feet
"All signs point 70 good times IN
1923. The wheels Of industry arc
turning faster and faster. The farm
er's situation is indescribably better
now than year ago and, thanks 70
numerous helpful acts Of the Admins
tration, the new year gives promise
Of restoring 70 agriculture the pros
perity to which Il Is entitled.
The policies relating 10 agrieul-
ture that Dir. Harding outlined In his
Minnesota State Fair speech, delivered
when he was a candidate, have been
followed since he came 10 the White
House and those policies are having
much TO do with putting the farmer
back on his feet. In that address Mr.
Harding demonstrated he had better
understanding ard a fuller knowledge
Of agricultural problems than any mar
ever q candidate for the Presidency.
"Co-operative marketing and farm
credit legislation are oil in line with
the policy be outlined. The year jus'
ending has seen q gradual but eertHia
/ improvement in agriculture. The
farmers position will be much i'm.
proved during the coming year. Sound
policies bear good fruit"
DR.. Work predicted that healthy
prosperity, built by sound and con,
rtructive policies. will smother 9adi
calism." He added that the country Il