Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

While the appointment Of Senator
Walter Evans Edge Of New Jersey as
Ambassador to France to succeed the
late Ambassador Herrick, subject to
confirmation by the Senate, does not
receive unanimous. approval, there is a
widespread and friendly comment upon
his qualifications of intellect and per-
sonality, well-wishes In the new field
of endeavor.
so far as Senator Edge personally
is concerned his elevation will be re-
ceived with varying opinions, but even
those who disagree with him politically
will admit that he has been a force
full figure in public life at both Trenton
and Washington" says the Jersey City
Journal. In naming him, the President
has made highly practical appoint
ment," according to the viewpoint of
the Cleveland Plain Dealer, which
describes him as having none OF the
picturesque commanding personality of
Dawes; none of the sentimental quail
tiles of Herrick." and concludes that
"at Paris he will represent business
rather than the sentiment which
marked relationship between French
and American people ever since the
American Revolution"
The Manchester Union Is Of the
opinion that very likely We shall hear
laments that this is a return to the
school of dollar diplomacy and sug-
gests that "in the sense that the Presi-
dent desires to see increased business
with other countries along with main
tenance of amicable relations, perhaps
the term will not be amiSs." The
Philadelphia Bulletin sees an admins
tration desire Ito have in the chief
missions abroad men capable of prop
arl1y ncfiv,a fiy1U fhn rn1n ryyt1iNn the
larger business and industrial relations
play In international intercourse"
"Inasmuch as Mr.. Hoover throughout
his public career has been exception
ally fortunate in choosing his CO.
workers, it may be taken for granted
his appointment of Senator Edge meets
his requirements in every particular"
and that the President has perceived
In the appointee qualities that fit him
to undertake the duties Of one of the
most exacting diplomatic posts" is the
opinion of the Hartford Daily Courant.
Indeed, Senator Edge will go to the
French capital with the prestige OF hav-
ing occupied an important place IN
American public life and his role as the
spokesman Of the President In the
United States Senate has heightened
this distinction, says the Boston
Transcript.
This is the thought, too, Of the Buff
falo Evening News, which notes that
the appointee Is Gin full sympathy with
the ideas of Mr.. Hoover, and will be
able to interpret the administration to
the French without prompting" With
the additional comment that "he Is
comparatively rich and can afford the
place." the Roanoke Times agrees that
he has been on friendly terms with
the present administration from the
outset" His position in the admins
tration is emphasized by the Asbury
Park Press and the Haverhill Gazette.
It is, on the question of wealthy
American diplomats that comments OF
various kinds are found. THE logical
selection would be man trained In the
service and promoted on his merits"
asserts the Louisville Courier-Journal,
but this paper agrees that such pro-
cedure is virtually impossible, owing to
the niggardly salaries the richest Nation
In the world pays its ENJOYS. Posts like
London and Paris are costly to their
incumbentS and only wealthy men can
afford to hold Them" 1t concludes.
Choosing only rich men to represent
our democratic republic In other coun-
tries may not seem wholly appropriate
to some" says the Cleveland News,
which expresses its belief In the demo-
cratic nature Of such men, especially
If self-made, and then argues that ut