Milford chronicle., 1927-06-17
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OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
(From National Editorial Association)
Especial to Chronicle)

Especial to Chronicle)
Washington, June 15-With the
shouting and the tumult at an end
Washington becomes as quiet as a
village of the plains. Colonel Lind
bergh has been officially given his
place in American history through
formal and enthusiastic reception by
the Government. He has departed
to receive the homage of other cities
and other notables.
The President having delivered
his semi-annual talk before the gov
ernment executives, played host to
the distinguished aviator, has pack
ed up and is now established at the
Black Hills, South Dakota. Wash
ington has lost its most important
citizen for three months. The dull
season is in full force as Cabinet
officers and other officials prepare to
participate in the exodus from the
Nations Capital. 1t is a splendid
place for nine or ten months but
July and August in Washington are
periods to avoid because of the hu-
midity.
The bulk of the work demanding
attention of the executive branch Of
the government still comes to the
White House here. Little known
outside the official circle, Mr.. Ru-
dolph Forester is, so to speak, act
ing President of the United States.
His title is executive clerk DO
sition he has occupied during four
administrations. Cabinet officers
and others report direct to him and
he forwards whatever reports he be-
lieves important over leased wires
direct to the President. Forester is
a quiet, mild-mannered man who has
forgotten more about government af-
fairs than self-styled experts will
ever know.
Though the Supreme Court func-
tions effectively and noiselessly, its
announcements are eagerly awaited
by the world of law and finance. The
highest tribunal had adjourned until
the fall term which opens in Octo- /
ber. 1t has been said that the Chief
Justice and his associates are desir-
Ous of clearing the calendar but at
present they are two years behind in
heir labors. These learned gentle
men have real problems to solve.
Just at a time when everybody be-
ieved that Lindbergh's visit had
'olstered up the relations between
his country and France, the ques-
ion of debt settlements arise to
plague the diplomats. The agree
nent reached between representa-
ives of the two governments some
months ago has never been ratified
" the French Senate and indica-
ions are given that the French want
o dicker again with the view of OBJ :
aiming better terms. According to
pinions expressed here the Ameri-
an government went the limit in ,
oncessions and may demand higher
ates in event new pact is drawn.
he whole affair will give the Gin
group" in the United ,
;tates Senate something to talk
bout this winter.
Those remaining in the city on
ficial business are pondering over
he rumors and denials of an extra {
ession of Congress. 1t Is certain !
hat no call will be issued by the
President until Secretary of Com {
nerce Hoover and his associates I
ave something definite to recon- {
nend to the legislative branch. Ev-
ry precaution will be taken to
peed up consideration of practical
measures and to put damper on
xtended debates designed for polit- :
cal profit. There is always the ten
ency at special sessions to talk
1ore and do nothing. I
The program Of the regular ses-
ion which conyenes in December L
o crowded with important matters