Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-15
PRESIDENT READY:
TO ADVISE HOOVER
Executive Has Kept in Touch
With Political Situation
in Country.
BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG,

stan Correspondent of The Star.
CEDAR ISLAND LODGE. Brule
River, Wis, July 14.-When Herbert
Hoover sits down beside the waters OF
the Brue Monday to talk things over
with President Coolidge ne will soon
discover that, despite his isolation, the
latter is in possession OF the news OF the
latest political developments and has a
remarkably clear idea Of the general
situation throughout the country.
Mr.. Coolidge has been in seclusion for
four weeks and has to all intents and
purposes had his mind principally upon
fresh air, exercise and trout fishing.
One would suppose that as he is step
ping out of the limelight his interest
in things political would be waning.
But such is not the case. Probably he
has been at the game too long. With
him 1t is second nature. and he Is keep
ing in close touch with the campaign.
President Well Informed.
Therefore. II would not be surprising
if Mr.. Hoover discovered during his
visit to the Presidents island retreat
that the latter is as we'll, If not much
better advised, than himself regarding
the true state of affairs in the various
States. At any rate, it will not take
him long to find that Mr.. Coolidge has
been receiving the latest reports. that
he has made use of the many facilities
at his command to keep posted up TO
the very minute.
It is natural to assume that politics
will be the principle topic of their dis
cussion when they get their heads to-
gether during Mr.. Hoover's brief visit.
Mr.. Hoover Is coming to the Brule
more in the role Of candidate for the
presidency than he is ss a retiring
cabinet member II Is therefore not
difficult to picture these two men to-
gether-onc of them novice at the
game OF politics, who is a candidate for
an elective Office for the first time in
his life, while the other. a seasoned
campaigner. has been running for pub
lie Office since he was in his twenties
and who is generally conceded to pos
sess one of the best political minds in
public life today. =.
1t would not seem strange then II
the candidate, besides discussing the
prospects in more or less general way,
sought the advice of the more expert
enced man. who in this case knows what
1t means to be candidate for the pres
tdency. Also, 1t would not be idle to
say that Mr.. Hoover will not only ask
for suggestions from the President re-
garding the tentative campaign being
mapped out tor him. but will submit
the draft OF his acceptance speech for
criticism, particularly that section Of
1t which will treat with the agricultural
platform adopted by the Kansas City
convention. From all accounts, agri-
cultural relief is to be one of the vital
issues Of the campaign. especially in the
Middle and North West, and 1t would be
highly proper for the nominee to seek
the views of the President UPON what
ne proposes to say on the subject Vhen
he fires his first gun Of TIE car11aign,
which viii be when he delivers his adj
dress Of acceptance in California next
NINTH.
Moreover. when Herbert Hoover
cleared his desk in the Department Of
Commerce, which during the nearly
eight years he hes boan at its head
has been lifted from obscu-ity TO a
ncsition of real influence and prom
inence. he was through with depart
mental drudgery and was from then IN
a candidate for the presidency There
Is no indication hsre inst when the
President will formally accept Mr..
Hoover's resignation. although be is ex-
pected TO act very shortly.
LAtGbtA luS OVutlAlstSGIki1Hs
President Coolidge brought his knowl-
edge of the political situation up 70
date today in an all-day session at
Cedar Island Lodge with his old friend.
Roy West, OF Chicago. national COM
mitteeman from illinois, member of the
legislative committee of the Republican
national committee 81 vice chairman
Of the finance committee of the Hoover
campaign. Mr.. WeSt. vas until recently
secretary Of the national committee:
Mr.. West said the President had
questioned him actively concerning poll
tics. and manifested considerable in
terest In the subject of farm relief.
Later they went fishing.
Mr.. Vests name has been mentioned
several times in connection with the
filling of the cabinet vacancies to be
caused by the RESERVATIONS If Secre-
taries Hoover and Work: but ne only
smiled today when asked II the Presi-
dent discussed appointing him. FIe said
he came here simply at the invitation
of the president--to talk politics.
1t was learned tonight that fishing
license made out to Herbert Hoover Is
waiting here for him.
So is a reception. in which he has
consented to take part, consisting or
parade through Superior, with bands
and banners. TO Cedar Island Lodge,
and parade through Duluth, MINI.
on his way back to the waiting train
Former Senator Lenroot returned TO
his home here today after two weeks
stay in Washington. and brought with
him word from Secretary Hoover that
he would be happy to receive Demon
stration on the part OF his admirers
when he comes to visit President Cool
idge. Senator Lenroot informed the
local committee arranging for the
Hoover reception. both here and In
Duluth, that he viii not make speech.
WEST SURE OF VICTORY.