The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-08-20

House, having sharp contests in their
own states, feel it desirable to talk
things over with President Coolidge.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
President rarely comments on situa-
tions outlined by legislators and po-
litical leaders, it does not prevent
the latter from giving their views.
Perhaps the mere act of barring their
ambitions to quiet understanding
man is in itself a form of mental re-
lief.
Whenever possible Legislators have
photographs taken with Mr.. Coolidge,
the theory being that their constitu-
ents will be impressed with visable
evidence that their representatives
are on a social and political footing.
More than one Legislator owes his
place to the gullibility of the aver
age voter who is content with SEEM
ingly undisputable proof of "being
close to Coolidge" Circumstancial
evidence of photographs is a great
force for good or harm, according to
the viewpoint.
The change has benefited the Pres
ident. He has gained in weight,
seems more buoyant and is slightly
tanned The sea breeZes have con-
tributed greatly.
Mr. Coolidge is a delightful host
and does his best to make one feel
that he is visiting home along the
seashore and not an official residence.
In keeping with the simple taste OF
the distinguished occupants there is
a noteworthy absence of frills, which
mark the summer homes of the social
climbers, and near-great.
The President delights to read, and
occasionally Saunters about the spac-
ious grounds. Never having acquired
hankering for popular sports in his
busy youth, Mr.. Coolidge finds little
interest in these diversions now when
his slightest wish could be realized 8.
Mrs. Coolidge, however, frequents
the private bathing beach and takes
long hikes around the countryside
The Coolidges have been a dissapoint-
ment to those who expected gay So
cial summer. They are on vacation
and that means rest from society.
Mr.. Coolidge seated on the front
porch at White Court, facing the sea,
entertains his guests like any other
host. His anecdotes of local life show
that he is keen observer Of human
nature.
Of necessity he must consider. coal
strikes, cabinet changes, tax reduc-
ton, political squables, patronage,
and must endure an avalanche of
suggestion. But, the President is en-
joying himself. he will tell you so,
and no better authority is required &.
Though political affairs are at low
ebb at the nations capital these days,
the topic heard at golf clubs and in
governmental offices is "Who is the
real leader of the Democratic party
Ordinarily, the subject of party lead
ership would not provoke much in
terest so early in the season. The
passing of William Jennings Bryan.
who was unquestionably figure in
party councils, has forced the mat
ter to the fore.
Interviews with a number of Sen
ators, Congressman and other prom.
inent Democrats shows that nobody
is willing to reveal, with any degree
of certainty at this time, the identity
of the individual who will be sum
moned to lead the Democratic hosts
1t is interesting, from non-partisar
standpoint, to note the wide differ
ences of opinion and the relatively
few candidates stamped as Suitable
material"
First, the retirement of Oscar I'm
derwood as a Senator from Alabama
arouses curiosity as to his ultimate
course. He refused to run again fol
office because of differences with
party leaders in his state. Now the
senior Senator from Alabama rates
pretty high with conservative folks
and is respected for his fair play by
other political faiths. His term will
expire in 1926. Though he failed
for the nomination last year, his
friends feel that he is still logical
man for the Presidency.
In the Northern and Middle West
states, it is reported that sentiment
for Governor Smith is strong. Some
say he is the natural leader of the
party because of his achievements in
the Empire State. Privately, those
who keep their hand on the pulse OF
the voting public will tell you that
religious and prohibition issues would
disqualify Mr.. Smith notwithstand-