Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-01
HAITI PINS HOPE
IN YOUNGER men
AT Least Two Expected to Be
Appointed to Hold Cabi-
net Posts.
~ she Associated Press.

ny ne Associated Press.
PORT-AU-PRINCE Haiti, April L.
For the first time in the turbulent his
tory of this republic, the young men
will play an important role in the gov
eminent when the new Haiti comes
into being.
Native historians expect to date future
events chiefly from the time the new
government plan Of President Hoover s
investigating commission goes into ef-
feet, April IA, and the elderly statesmen
are looking to the educated youth Tor
help in building this new Haiti"
Eugene Roy, the 69-year-old friend
of all groups, who becomes temporary
president May Is, after being formally
elected April IA by the present coun-
Gil of state in accordance with the
Hoover commission plan, has already
held several conferences with the lead
ers of the younger group. and expects
much aid from them during the period
he will hold the reins of power.
Expect Cabinet Posts.
It seems a certainty, also, that the
regular president, who will be elected
by the Chamber of Deputies and Sen
ate in joint session after the legislative
elections next Fall, will have two, and
perhaps three, young men in his ON
cial family.
Two outstanding young leaders, Justin
d. Sam and Sylvio Gator, are expected
to occupy posts in either Mr.. Roy's
cabinet or the regular presidents, and
uerhaps in both Mr.. Roy has per-
sonally requested the help of these
young Haitians of education and ability,
and he has been assured that the youth,
well organized here, will be willing to
do everything possible to build up the
new native governmental structure.
Popular government went by the
board here in 1915 when the United
states stepped into the country. In
the long intervening period many OF
the statesmen have got out Of touch
with governmental affairs, and said so
plainly when testifying before the
Hoover commission. Many of them
frankly made plea for CO. operation OF
the young men in building the house
anew under the commissions plan.
These statements impressed the five
members of the commission and they
told the Haitians how young men were
taking more interest in American Gov
eminent affairs.
Young Sam, termed by American
officers here "a natural leader" is, In
the opinion of Americans and Haitians
alike, destined to have a big future. He
led the students in the famous strike
speaks the young Haitians listen.
Sam Aided Gardes.
Recently, when the Assembly of Peo-
pies Delegates met here to ratify the
selection of Mr.. Roy, the crowd OUT
side the theater where the meeting was
held grew so large that the Gardes
called on Sam for aid. Sam leaped on
q post, told the crowd to get back,
named those who should be permitted
to enter and otherwise distinguished
himself in aiding the officers.
Sam is often mistaken for son Of
Guilliame Sam, President, who was
dragged from the French embassy in
1915 and murdered. He resentS these
references, because he is a son of a
highly respected retired business man,
and his grandfather, Tiresias Sam, was
one Of the well liked Presidents years
A1n. '-'''t
Gator. holder Of the world Olympic
broad jump record Of IS feet Ia inches
and idolized by all young Haitians, is
expected to be the FIRST holder of the
proposed post of director of physical
education. He is busy mapping out 9
comprehensive program Of healthful
sports for the boys and girls Of the
land and win have 1t ready when the
appointment Is made.