Milford chronicle., 1927-08-19
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
From National Editorial Association
Especial to Chronicle)

(FrOm National Editorial Association)
Especial to Chronicle)
Washington, August 17.-Skepti
cism and hope go hand in hand il
Washington political circles thes'
days. Doubt is expressed as to tn'
sincerity of Calvin Coolidge in pub
lie announcement eliminating HIM
self as a candidate in 1928 for the
Republican nomination for the Pres
idency. Hope is manifested among
those who are considered by them
selves or their friends as logical
contenders for the honor. There is
the usual proneness to speculation
with the result that the whole mat
ter is obviously in an unsettled con-
dition.
1t is foregone conclusion that the
disputes as to Mr.. Coolidge's real
meaning of the cryptic message will
rage for months. Ten months must
elapse before the Republican conven-
ton is called and the aspirations of
= men settled.
While nothing has been mention
ed, it is apparent that if Mr.. Cool
idge is really stepping down after
this term, his friend William NJ. But
Ter will find his position as chairman
of the Republican National Commit
tee unstable. Everybody knows he
holds his job solely by the grace and
good will of his distinguished patron,
that the leaders are patiently await
ing an opportunity to shove Mr.. But
Ter overheard. The antagonism de-
Veloped by his methods at the last
convention in Cleveland has been
suppressed out of respect to the
President, but observers here know
that political hates will flame anew
within few weeks. A complete re-
organization of the two major po-
litical parties is due.
While this Coolidge matter is up
permost in the minds of the voting
public, it might be well to note a
few factors hinging on his candida
cy. Those dependent upon patronage
of the present regime, especially if ,
an occupant of high Office, are be-
ginning to consider ways and means
of a graceful and profitable exit. 1t
it predicted that designations will
soon be presented when doubt as to
Mr.. Coolidge's intentions is finally
OF course, it is custom
ary for the lesser fry to remain at
their posts until their retirement is
forced by new administration. But,
the real cream of the patronage are
wise to watch the writ
ing on the wall.
Inquiry shows that a number of
Senators have returned to town in
order to present their personal argu-
ments for increased appropriations
to the Budget Bureau. The estimates
are being whipped into shape for
The consideration of the House Ap-
Committee this fall and
It behooves the Senators to play
heir best cards if the needs of their
state are to be covered adequately in
recommendations of the budget Off
,ers. There is a marked advantage in
having proposals for Federal expen-
litures incorporated in departmental
estimates as compared with special
)ills introduced after Congress con-
Tenes. Quite significantly, it is the
Senator's whose terms expire next
ear that are on the job for their
constituents during these hot days.
Congress will be called upon to
xpend more money for research into
arm problems. The various organ
cations Of the farmers arc in agree 4
nent on this point. They tlaim to
e the authorized spokesmen of the
rganized farmers and sometimes
heir proposals carry considerable
Teight with Congress. Some form
( legislative relief for the farmers
lay be expected with an election
pproaching.
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