Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-30
Progress of Negotiations
Causes Him to Hope for
December Submission.
GEN. LORD WILL CONFER
IN AUGUST ON BUDGET
Estimates Must Be In by July Is.
Kellogg, Work and Hoover
Visits Awaited.
BY the Associated Press.

I
SUPERIOR, Wis, June 30.-Presi-
dent Coolidge feels optimistic enough
about the anti-war negotiations now
pending between the United States and
ii foreign powers to believe that
draft treaty to this effect will be ready
for Senate ratification next December.
Mr. Coolidge has not had opportu-
nifty for detailed consultation with Sec
retary of State Kellogg as to the re-
ception afforded to the latter's last
note on this question by the other
powers. Nevertheless, he believes that
progress so far has been sufficiently
promising to assure conclusion of
pact this Summer.
In his last note Secretary Kellogg
proposed a definite draft treaty where
by the Signatory nations would re-
nounce war as an instrument of ma
tional policy and would obligate them
selves never TO seek the solution OF
future international complications ex-
cept by peaceful means,
Proposal to the Powers.
This concrete proposal, which was
addressed to Great Britain. France,
Germany, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Poland
and Czechoslovakia, among others, was
accompanied by explanations as to its
scope and functioning The right to
legitimate self-defense was left un~
touched. and the right of freedom of
action by signatories as regards any
other signatory which might break the
covenant was also established. In addi-
ton the existing framework of defense
treaties in Europe and elsewhere and
obligations deriving from the covenant
of the League of Nations we're protected.
Negotiations to conclude a definite
agreement along these lines as soon as
possible are being pushed vigorously, 1t
is understood here, by the State De-
partment Mr.. Coolidge Is hopeful that
Secretary Kellogg will have heartening
progress to report on this matter on the
occasion of his visit to the Summer
White House scheduled for the middle
OF July.
President Coolidge il awaiting the
actual resignation from the cabinet OF
Secretaries Hoover and Work before de-
Gliding upon their successors He under
stands these designations wiz be offered
at an early date.
Hooyer's Schedule Not Fixed
In the case of Secretary Hoover, Mr..
Coolidge supposes that the Republican
nominee viii either stop of at Superior
on his way to his home in Palo Alto
early next month or win do so on his
return from California.
Brig. Gen. Herbert M Lord, director
OF the budget, will come to Superior
early In August to discuss with Presi-
dent Coolidge his recommendations for
the budget for the fiscal year begin
ming July /. 1929 The preliminary
estimates Of all departments will have
TO be filed with the budget Office by
July Is, and Gen. Lord will be here aa
soon as ne VIII have had an opportunity
to study and digest these.
Apart from attending to those duties
which he cannot postpone till the end
OF his vacation. President Coolidge is
devoting all his time to making the
most OF the charms of the Summer
White House. He made 1t known today
tnat ne appreciates very much the zeal
and enthusiasm with which the local
community has sstriVen TO make all
Things pleasant and easy both for him.
self and Mrs. Coolidge and his stsafT.
No Plans for Future.
In the enjoyment of the present, Mr.,
Coolidge has given no thoughts to his
personal future. He has made no plans
Tor himself after March 4 next. when
ne will vacate the White House. AT
present his chief personal interest lies
IN the arrival either Sunday or Monday
OF his son Sohn, at Cedar Island Lodge,
to complete the family circle.
President Coolidge does not consider
y possible TO appoint Leo Rover To the
United States district attorneyship Of
the District Of Columbia before next
December when Congress shall reas-
sembie. At present Rover is acting
olstrlct attorney under an appofrlt-
ment Of the court. Were he to receive
recess appointment. from President
Coolidge he would have to serve with
out salary until and II confirmed by the
Senate.