Evening star., 1923-08-19

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! ment and if he is to successfully
administer his high office.
Shortly after coming to Washing
| ton as President. Mr.. Coolidge stated
that he intended to continue the poll
! icies of his distinguished predecessor
Since then he has respected :hat
statement. He has assured the de
partment heads that their individual
programs. outlined with the approval
of President Harding. Will be follow
ed to the letter, except in hose in
stances where subsequent develop
ments make change necessary.
Familiar With Policies.
To some extent Mr. Coolidge took
a part in the shaping of these same
policies He sat through the cabinet
sessions at which they were discuss
ed where decisions We're made. Nat
urally enough, he not only bolIeVeS
in continuing them. but is familIar
with these policies, If not in dct2il,
then in a general way.
President Coolidge held number
OF conferences last week at which
the budget and the probable expenses
of the government for the next year
We're discussed. In this connection
he has made il known in no uncer-
tinue the administration along me
course of economy laid down 10y MT
Harding AS a matter of fact. II is
the opinion of some who have dis
cussed this matter with the new
President that he will go Mr.. Hard
ing a step or two further in the mat
ter of reducing expenses.
He has let it be known publicly that
he intends to continue the nrm stand
taken by Mr.. Harding regarding this
made himself very clear last Friday
when he said that while the United
States stands ready to aid in the
economical reconstruction of Europe,
his administration will not cancel the
debts of the foreign nations. He is
working for an early resumption OF
diplomatic relations with Mexico ana
Turkey, and during the past week he
firmly in bringing Cuba to a better
understanding of its obligations to
the United States.
Work in CoaI Situation.
The quick and decisive manner in
which he directed the government
part in bringing together the oper-
ators and miners in the anthraclte
unquestionably the outstanding &C.
complishment of his few days as Chief
Magistrate.
Mr.. Coolidge has made most fav-
orable impression upon those VINO
have come in contact with him. In
other words, 1t is the opinion OF VIZ
tually every one that he has rmaoe
good" and that he will continue TO
do So
His work during the week was heavy
and often tedious. Despite his long OF
flee hours at the executive office, he has
taken papers back to his rooms at the
Willard Hotel to read before going TO
bed. He has gone about things thor
oughly and methodically. All the Wniie
he has moved quietly and without the
faintest suggestion Of the spectacular;
Those who know him we'll say he Will
continue that way.
The President looked especially well
physically when he left the White House
yesterday afternoon. He showed no
signs of WEAKNESS or of any strain. His
complexion was clear, and his eyes were
bright His step was firm and quick
He smiled readily and his spirits were
high.
He arises early and each morning he
has walked a mile or two before break
fast. At night he generally goes for q
motor ride with Mrs Coolidge. He told
one of his friends that walking always
has agreed with him. 1t limbers him up,
he explained. Yesterday afternoon he
| took a short horseback ride in Potomac
Park He is not a stranger to horses.
He did much of that sort of thing when
he was on the farm. 1t is his intention
| to keep himself in good physical trim
| by dividing his exercises between walk
ing and hoseback riding.