Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-13
DAVIS RESIGNATION
REPORT IS DENIED
White House Lays RumoT
That Labor Secretary Is to
Quit Post Soon.

Reports that James j. Davis is shortly
TO retire as Secretary of Labor to enter
the primary campaign for governor of
Pennsylvania and that Edward F1ene
Of Boston. wealthy merchant and
philarthropist, is slated to succeed him
were denied at the White House today.
President Hoover was represented as
having a promise from Secretary Davis
to remain in the cabinet until next
March. This was obtained at the time
President Hoover was making up his
cabinet last Winter and the Labor head
was invited to retain the post he had
filled under Harding and Coolidge.
Filene Supported Smith.
AS for Mr.. Filene being appointed to
succeed Secretary Davis, the White
House said with much emphasis that
President Hoover had never considered
the Boston man, and the inference was
strongly given that there is not the
slightest chance of such an offer being
made, as Mr. Filene is an active Demo-
crat and aided Gov. Smith in the last
presidential campaign.
In denying Secretary Davis rumored
resignation, the White House wanted 1t
understood that the denial was not in
tended to cover any political aspirations
Mr.. Davis may have. 1t was pointed out
however, that Mr.. Davis has nine
months more to serve in the cabinet, ac
cording to President Hoover's interpre
tation of the preinaugural understand
ing.
Davis Believed After Post.
Regardless of the White House denial
of reports that Secretary Davis is to
leave the cabinet before his year with
Mr. Hoover is out it seems to be fairly
well established in political circles in
Washington that Mr.. Davis has very
strong political ambitions and that he
is looking to Pennsylvania, the State of
his adoption, for a realization of his
hopes. 1t is reported that he is con-
sidering the possibilities offered by the
gubernatorial race next year. In the
event he should definitely enter the race,
it would not be necessary for him to
leave the cabinet before his year with
President Hoover is out. He could man.
age his affairs while retaining his labor
post and next Spring could lay down the
latter burdens and enter the fight with
out any hindrances.
Friends Would Not Be Surprised.
Friends of Mr.. Davis said today they
would not be surprised to see him be-
come an open candidate for Governor
of Pennsylvania very shortly. Some of
his friends are Of the opinion that
If he is not successful in his guberna-
torial ambitions he might cast his
hat in the ring in the next senatorial
campaign
The White House was at a loss today
in denying reports that Mr.. Filene was
being considered for the Labor post in
the cabinet to offer any explanation
as to the origin of the story.
The President still is receiving sug-
gestions for the Federal Farm Board
created by the farm relief bill, which is
having such a stormy voyage in Con-
gress, but which the President expects
to receive shortly in a form he will
accept. He is understood to now have
for consideration the names of more
than $50 persons from all sections of
the country to consider when the time
comes to select the nine members of
this body.
Edge Due to Be French Envoy.
For the time being, Mr.. Hoover is CIV
ing no consideration to the diplomatic
appointments he must make. 1t seems
TO be very well understood that the
ambaSsadorship to France will be given
to Senator Edge of New Jersey, but as
for the other major appointments in
the foreign service the President is I'M
OSISGOOo 10 nave reached no conclu-
sions. 1t was said in his behalf today
that he has put this task aside until he
disposes of the personnel of the Federal
Farm Board.
Mr.. Hoover Is known to be expert
encing considerable dificulty in his
efforts to obtain the services Of the type
OF man he wants to succeed Gen. Lord
as director Of the Bureau of the Budget.
The President is DESTROYS of appointing
some one not now in the Government
service.