Evening star., 1927-05-21
BIGGEST DRY SHIFT
PUT UNDER Way AS
DORAN TAKES OATH
Seymour LoWman Prepares
to Relieve Andrews, Re-
signed, August !.
NEW PROHIBITION HEADS
BOTH PRONOUNCED DRYS
Mellon Commends Retiring Assist
ant Secretary, but Is Silent on
Haynes, Storm Center.

With DIR. James L. Doran already
sworn in 1s the new prohibition COM
missioner. succeeding Roy A. Haynes,
and Seymour LoWman, former lieuten-
ant governor of New York, recon-
mended by Secretary Mellon to sue.
ceed Assistant Secretary Lincoln C.
Andrews, resigned. on August /, the
most complete shift in enforcement
chiefs in the history of prohibition is
under way. Both new appointecs are
pronounced ''drys
DR. Doran, a chemist, who was pro.
NOTED from the ranks, and had held
the title of head of the technical divi-
sion of the Prohibition Bureau, was
sworn in late yesterday afternoon. fol-
lowing the official announcement of
the big reorganization by Secretary
Mellon. He Immediately assumed
charge. thus replacing Immediately
Roy "A. Haynes, acting commissions
er, long storm center of prohibition
administration.
Mr.. Lowman. who is to receive his
appointment officially from President
Coolidge, is expected to arrive in
Washington in June, it was announced
by Mr.. Mellon, so as to have ample
time to familiarize himself with his
new duties prior TO August t."
Changes Long Anticipated.
The changes announced last night
by Secretary Mellon long had been
anticipated, as it was known that
Gen. Andrews, a soldier of long mill
tary experience. did not intend to- re-
main indefinitely in the Federal serv.
Ice. Haynes, who had been denoted
and reduced in power at the advent of
Andrews into the service, received a
promotion that brought him amazing
ly~intO the spotlight with his appoint.
ment as acting prohibition commits
sioner" of the new Prohibition Btu
reau authorized by new law. But his
prominence proved short lived, in
spite of a spectacular battle in his
behalf by the Anti-Saloon League and
Senators Willis and Fess of Ohio TO
have him made permanent prohibition
commissioner
Mr.. Lowman's position carries the
title of Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, in charge of customs, Coast
Guard and prohibition. His home is
In Elmira, n. Y. and during his term
as lieutenant governor of his State
his position on prohibition became
well known. DIR. Doran, a native of
North Dakota, the son of Methodist
minister. gave emphatic expression to
his views during last years Senate
wet and dry inquiry.
Deputies to Remain.
Secretary Mellon explained in con-
nectiOn with the new Appointments
that no change was contemplated in
the positions of deputy commissioners
of prohibition. These posts have been
held for some time under an acting"
title by James Il. Jones for prohibition
and Col. l.. G.. Mutt for narcotics
The post of assistant prohibition
commissioner is yet to be filled, fol-
lowing conferences among the new
heads, when it is understood that Mai.
II. II. White. now a special investiga-
tor and prominent at prohibition head
quarters, will probably get the assign.
ment.
Separation of Andrews and Haynes
from prohibition work added still more
color to their already striking careers.
chiefly because of the difference in the
manner in which their departure was
announced. Andrews resignation was
made public along with grateful words
from Secretary Mellon. his chief, but
aside from the oral declaration that
Mr.. Haynes would be expected to re-
sign, no mention vSs made of the
Ohioan. His name did not appear in
a page and half fo rmal statement on
the subject.
Test of Wheeler's Strength.
Leaving the service after six years
connection with it, during part of
which he was chief Enforcement off,
Ger by appointment of President Hard.
ing, Mr.. Haynes presents case which
In many quarters was regarded as a
test of strength between Secretary
Mellon and Wayne B. Wheeler, chief
counsel of the Anti-Saloon League.
Since his appointment number of
weeks ago as acting commissioner
upon the solicitation of Mr.. Wheeler
and Senators Willis and Fess of Ohio,
the question of permanent appoint.
ment had been dominant in prohibition
circles, along with repeated rumors of
Gen. Andrews resignation.
After Mr. Melons return from E,I-
rope, Wheeler again became active
on Haynes behalf. making several
visits To the White House. Within
recent days, however. the dry organt-
zation has confined itself TO state
mentS lavorinS commissioner
friendly to the dry cause aud non
committal on specific candidates.
While the OhiOan always was sup
ported by the drys and opposed by
the vets, Gen. Andrews frequently
drew both praise and condemnation
from botn sides. During his tenure -
office, some of his plans for tighten
ing up enforcement were commented
upon widely from all angles. but he
always had the fun support of the ad-
tion.
His advocacy of "under cover
agents." restricted use OF non-intoXi-
eating beer, and the granting Of per-
mission to manufacture and sell a
malt tonic containing more than the
legal specification for alcohol allowed
near-beer. drew ire and praise, but as
a general rule both vets and drys ex-
pressed confidence i'm him, differing
mainly as to his methods
CO-ordinated Dry Forces.
The retiring Assistant Secretary CO.
ordinated all agencies under him in
breaking UP rum running and reorcan-
zed the Coast Guard to combat SNUG
Cling and liquor running. He negoti-
lted liquor treaties with various ma
lions, and brought into service men
Who. he said. would apply to prohi.
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