Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-29

Dwight w. Morrow, appointed by
President Coolidge as Ambassador to
Mexico, occupies a unique position as
a presidential appoihtee. American
editors concede that as a diplomat his
former connection with the banking
house Of Morgan makes his position
subject to attack. At the same time
the majority judgment of the country
seems to be that he Is admirably fitted
for a most important task and that
there is a good prospect of his estab-
fishing friendly relations with Mexico.
"Mexico's approval of Mr.. Morrow
is pleasing indication that her govern
ment regards his coming as the nrst
step toward bringing the two nations
into good understanding for their mu-
tual benefit" says the Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin independent Repub.
lican), while the Kansas City Journal
Republican, emphasizes the probable
ity that his peculiar talents make
him especially acceptable to the Mexi-
can government at this critical juno
ture." The Texarkana Gazette Dem
ocratic) sees in the Mexican sanction
indications that "the questions under
dispute are nearer a settlement than
may have been supposed"
"A daring and courageous move" Is
the appraisal of the Baltimore Sun Gn-
dependent Democratic), and the South
Bend Tribune independent Republi-
CAM feels that "the Nation as whole
will admire the Presidents courage in
choosing an able man without thought
of political complications" Describ-
ing the appointee as partner of j. p.
Morgan and personal friend Of Presi-
dent Coolidge" the st. Paul Pioneer
Press independently asserts that moth
ing the President could do would bring
out more plainly the Importance he
attaches to Mexican relations than
this particular appointment" The
Chicago Tribune Republican) states:
"It should be an honor to serve the
Nation in these posts, and men of
quality, both in and out of profess
sional diplomacy, should be available
for this service. Mr.. Morrow has set
an example, and other patriotic men
will follow it, we are confident"
"President Coolidge has given am
pie evidence Of his desire for amicable
relations with Mexico, and he is en-
titled to cooperation in his effort
firmly to establish them before his
administration ends" in the opinion
VI lIc L OoI-NIoLCStC tAiioC-
pendenO. The New York Herald-Tri-
bune Republican, sees Sound judg-
ment displayed by the President in
the nomination of Mr.. Morrow" The
Des Moines Tribune Capital Gndepen-
dent Republican, advises that ''com-
mon sense suggests that Morrow, as
close friend of the President, Is going
to Mexico City in an effort to do a job
that can conceivably be got done, or
practically done, by the time Congress
meets" That paper adds: ''It Is
either specific purpose appointment
or a very unwise appointment. The
odds are in favor Of the first right
now"
Further proof of desire on Mr..
Coolidge's part to set our relations
with Mexico as nearly right as he can
before he takes leave Of public Office"
is recognized by the New York World
independently. The Trenton Evening
News independently describes the nom.
ination as "a promising appointment
to a post which is beset with grave
difficulties" The Lincoln State Jour-
nal independent Republican, is con-
WINGED that "by the time Congress
convenes he will have had time to
show what he can do toward untang-
ling our Mexican problems. When
his appointment comes up for con-
firmation the Senate will have some
thing to work on in making it's deci-
SION" The Fort Wayne Journal Ga
zette Democratic) holds that ut must
be thought that in selecting him it
was with a view to sound help In
relations with Mexico
"Should he succeed in one Of the
most delicate and difficult tasks ever
assigned an official of his rank, he
will write his name high in the lists
of distinguished American states
men," declares the Boston Transcript
independently. The Columbia Record
Democratic) AYERS that ''if Morrow is
given a free hand in Mexico City and
is kept there long enough, we believe
peace and accord between the two
countries will ultimately be restored"
Further indication of the Presidents
desire ito bring about more perfect
agreement than has existed during
recent year&. is commended BY the