The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-10
HOOvER'S AID
PROMISED TO
STEADY SHIP
Change of Administrations
to Be Made With Least
Possible UpheavaI.
STIMSON OFFERS HELP
Roosevelt Expected TO Be
Consulted on New
Foreign Policies.
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press stan Correspondent
: United Pressl


NEW YORK. Nov. 10-President
Hoover and President Elect Roose-
vent have pledged their intentions
to cooperate in an endeavor to &C
complish a change of administers
tons with the least possible eco
nomic disturbance.
The patriotic good sense of both
men is sufficient guarantee of this.
But in addition they directly have
indicated a desire to cooperate
during the difficult transition.
In his message of congratulation
to Governor Roosevelt, MIR. Hoover
promised every possible helpful
effort
Governor Roosevelt replied that
he joined in expression of a COM
mon purpose in helpful effort to the
country. Secretary of State Slim
son sent word he would be glad to
do everything possible to assist the
incoming administration.
President of All People
Furthermore, in an address to the
nation Wednesday night, James A.
Farley, Mr.. Roosevelt's campaign
manager, said, Il think I am safe
in the assertion that no political
overturn in our history has left so
small heritage of bitterness.
Our new President can not be
partisan in his conduct of national
affairs; first, because his sense of
duty will not permit it; and, second,
because he must realize that he is
President of all the people, and not
merely the President of the
Democrats"
These exchanges were more than
the usual perfunctory kilograms of
congratulations and thanks.
They were the friendly moves of
men upon whom great responsible
ity rests in an effort to bridge the
gap which recently existed-the
state of mind which caused Mr..
Hoover to warn the country that
grass would grow in the streets if
Democratic policies prevailed.
Comes at Different Time
The change of administration
comes at a different time. The
ticklish debt question is expected
to come up Immediately. A world
economic conference is scheduled to
be held this winter.
The fate Of countless banks and
business enterprises is dependent
upon continuation of Reconstruct
ton Finance Corporation aid until
an upturn comes to the rescue.
These and a dozen other equally
delicate queStionS-the policy to-
ward Manchuria, and disarmament.
for nStance-require the most skill
ful changing of shippers.
There is reason to believe Gov
ernor Roosevelt is thoroughly aware
Of the situation and will take proper
measures to inform himself fully
and to organize his administration
and his program with greatest care
before actually taking the helm.
Otherwise, the sudden break
would involve serious risks.
Resignation Talk Secuted
It is the necessity of careful
preparation which, if there were no
other reason, would initiate against
the suggested plan of an early
resignation by Mr.. Hoover and Vice
President Curtis and the appoint
ment Of Roosevelt as secretary of
state SO that he automatically might
become President before March 4.
Close friends of Mr.. Hoover are re-
ported to ridicule the plan.
Roosevelt is not expected to finally
close his cabinet list until late in
February.
1t is possible that Governor
Roosevelt will be consulted hence
forth before any important state de-
partment decisions are made. That
would not be necessary, but it would
be considerate and the far-sighted
course to pursue.
1t can be taken for granted that
Governor Roosevelt contemplates no
sudden upheavals which will send
shivers of fear through the business
community.
He may be expected to proceed
with his program in a deliberate
way, reminiscent of the relentless
method of Wilson. It is expected to
be firm, but it will be the firmness
Of a reSolute skipper in a rough sea,
not the blind ruthlessness of a man
with meat ak.