Evening star., 1925-01-13
Editors Are Inclined to Frown
On Shaw's Boom for Coolidge

Former Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie NJ Shaw stirred "reminiscences
of the early days of the Roosevelt
administration and the subsequent
Roosevelt 1912 campaign in the
breasts of editors when he Launched
boom" for denomination and re-
election of President Coolidge in
1928. Many editors object to the
launching of any boom at this time,
but others appear willing enough to
discuss the points of qualification
raised by the former cabinet officer.
Mr.. Shaw's main argument in his re-
cent Nebraska speech is that Presi-
dent Coolidge is not now President
in fact but is merely acting Presi-
dent until his inauguration in March
to the position to which he was
elected last November.
The Worcester Telegram (Repub-
lican) says: Discussion as to
whether or not Mr. Coolidge ought
to be nominated again in 1928 is pre-
mature. But It is not too soon to
consider thoroughly the status or
Vice Presidents. When Presidents
die, the Vice Presidents who fill out
the terms are in a trying position.
If they don't act vigorously and fear
Iessly in all matters, they are ac-
cused of timidity. If they do try to
exert strong leadership, they are ac-
cused of going beyond the spirit, II
not the letter, of the Constitution.
The Jersey City Journal Gndependent
Republican, believes many VIII no
doubt be inclined to sympathize with
the view that the President ought to
have another term as recompense
for the load that was wished on him
when he took up the presidential du-
ties" In the opinion of the Journal,
| "Messrs. Fall, Daugherty, Forbes, ct
al were very heavy freight to tote.
particularly for a presidential candl-
date"
| precedent for 1t as far as the element
of time is concerned" observes the
sioux City Journal (Republican).
| Leslie M. Shaw's boom for Calvin
| Coolidge for the presidency In 1928
may impress the country as prema-
ture. to say the least. There should
be more Of a breathing spell allowed
| between elections. Mr.. Shaw invites
/ the criticism that he is disposed to
| rush things a little too fast. What
the country really wants now is a
| justification of the vote of confidence
| it gave Mr.. Coolidge on election day.
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Mr.. Shaw, in the opinion of the San
Francisco Bulletin dndependent)' no
doubt means we'll. But, the Bulletin
adds: Good intentions do not justify
impertinence. Surely it will be for
Mr.. Coolidge a practical embarrass-
| ment Tacit acceptance would be an
| indiscretion; denial would be to reject
an offer that has not and may not be
made. Mr.. Coolidge's position at this
time is one of some delicacy. He is
| at high tide of public favor, posi-
ton which no President can maintain
| for an extended period. Every Presf-
dent comes at some period of his ad-
ministration upon a decline in popu-
| larity. 1t will be so with Mr.. Cool
idge. Presumptive candidacy for re-
nomination will be a special aggra-
! walton, and that status ought not to
be imposed upon Mr.. Coolidge.
| "The fine point whether the man
solely responsible for the executive
| headship of Government is acting or
real President is not considered by
| the people" the New Haven Register
| independently thinks. The Register
| adds: ITO them Calvin Coolidge be-
came President in August. 1923. To