Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

personal choice, fully considered, def
nitely intentioned.
He speaks only when he has arrived
at definite conclusion. He would be
out of character if he we're to take
back his words. especially words OF
such import. 1t is safe to accept them
as irreyocable."
The Springfield Union. Springfield.
Mass: "It has, of course, been "A fore
gone conclusion that if the President
would consent TO run again or even if
he remained silent he would be re-
nominated by his party. Had
he had any intentions of submitting
10 a choice by his party, he would
hardly have made such a statement
at this time or at any time. We are
inclined to think that he means that
he Will not run. and also means that,
if any further expression of renunCia-
ton is needed, it will be forthcoming, )"
The Worcester Evening Gazette,
Worcester, Mass: 1.-THE reason for
President Coolidge's refusal to be a
candidate in 1928 is not apparent
There has been no disCcrnibe diminu
ton of his popularity.
regret the Presidents refusal to seek
renomination.'
The Public Ledger, Philadelphia
IF his words mean what they seem
TO mean. Calvin Coolidge has gone a
considerable distance toward answer
ing a question that has been asked
over and over again. There was
no definition or Interpretation of the
word choose. Nor was there any in
timation that Mr.. Coolidge would feel
free to accept the call Of convention
or that he was leaving the door open
for his nomination. A startled
political world and the more devoted
friends of Mr.. Coolidge are asking
themselves if he has. in fact and in
deed, closed the door that leads to
1928"
The Inquirer. Piiladelphia-"Hi
statement is definite. 1t comes in the
nature of a bombshell. The country
had settled down to the belief that he
would be renominated and reelected.
The great bulk of people had accepted
this situation with qualification.
And now of a sudden comes the dec
lination to serve again. Too bad,
for the country needs him."
The Herald, BOstOn-"The country
would welcome him for another term.
1t needs his guidance and his matur-
ed experience. 1t is ready to nomi-
nate and to elect him. We see no
sufficient reason for his obstructing
this purpose of his fellow country
men. There may be such a reason. If
so. we hope he will give it to us in an
explicit and unmistakable phrase.
The situation is not like that in
~
drew from the contest for the pres
idential nomination. His status
was then that of an optional Now
his place of leadership in the affairs
of this country and of the world is
such that definiteness is something
which the Nation has a right to ex-
pect."
The Post, BOstOn-"It comes at a
time when murmurs of opposition in
his own party have been stilleG, when
even the anti-third term issue has
been minimized and at moment
when his prospects of succeeding
himself have never been more rosy.
Its immediate effect must be to
throw the Republican party machin-
cry into confusion and enormously
strengthen the hopes of Democrats
everywhere"
The Globe, Bost0n-"If the country
Is to make up its mind about cam
didateS 1t was important that 1t
should have plenty of time. This
Mr.. Coolidge has given. His party
and people should be appreciative of
the consideration"
The Free Press, DetrOit:-"The per
manent reaction by the vast majority
of the people of America to what ap-
pears to have been a long and care
fully considered decision is bound to
be a feeling of very deep regret mixed
with a sensation of genuine anxiety
concerning the future of the Govern
ment and the country. The announce
ment from Rapid City opens a gulf
of uncertainty and disquiet before the
Nation"
The Constitution, Atlanta:-'The
Presidents rather startling statement
will start new speculation as to who
will be the outstanding candidate for
the Republican nomination in 1928.
In frankness, unless he says, no
definitely. the present President will
be the leading candidate. He depends,
probably, upon the old theory of states
manship that the office should seek
the man."
ING hccUfu. I-Hiidutlpillds- ION"
ceivably President Coolidge means
that for reasons he does not care to
elaborate he does not wish
to succeed himself and cannot be per-
suaded even to attempt to do so. Con
ceivably he means that Of his own free
will he does not intend to become a
candidate for the nomination.
But that If he is drafted why,
he might have to yield to the inevi-
table"
The Evening News, Albany. NY
"Presi(%nt Coolidge's statement set
ties only one thing. That is that he is
not voluntary candidate, and IL he
does run it will only at the insist
ence Of his party. 1t somewhat com
plicates the situation, but it will clear
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