Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-15
THE POLITICAL
MILL
By G.. Could Lincoln.

means planning to fold up despite re-
ports to that effect In fact. H. p. Kens
dali, president of the Kendall Co..
Boston, is firmly Of the opinion that
President Roosevelt needs sound advice
from business, particularly when 1t
comes to the drafting of legislation that
elects closely the business Of the coun-
try. Nor does Mr.. Kendall subscribe to
the report that the council set up by
Secretary Roper has been able to
accomplish little or nothing. The coun-
Gil has taken a great deal Of interest
In its work and will continue to- do so,
he says.
The future activities Of the Business
Advisory Council are to be mapped out
by Program and Planning Commit
tee," appointed at a meeting OF the coun-
Gil attended by 80 or more Of the men,
bers and held in Secretary Roper's Office.
Mr.. Kendall is planning himself to take
the program to President Roosevelt,
probably some time in September.
There Is no doubt that the business men
who are giving their time to the work
of the Advisory Council are anxious to
know just where they stand with the
administration and whether their efforts
are merely to be wasted. Mr. Kendall
is expected to ask the President just
where the council comes in. in the gen.
eral picture of planning. Mr.. Kendall Is
one OF those who believes that the ad-
ministration could save itself a lot of
grief if it would listen to the advice of
men who have had practical expert
ence in business, in production and en-
ployment, and not rely too strongly on
theorists.
In addition to Mr. Kendall, the new
Program and Planning Committee of
the Advisory Council is composed Of De
Lancey Kountz, Devoe l. Reynolds Co.,
Inc. New York: Gerard Swope, presi-
dent, General Electric Co, New York:
r. Douglas Stuart. vice president.
Quaker Oats Co, Chicago: Morris E.
Leeds. president. Leeds & Northrup,
Philadelphia; Walter c. Teagle, preSi-
dent, Standard OIL Co. New Jersey,
New York. and John H. Fahey. chairman.
Federal Home Loan Bank Board, WASH
ington, D. G..
Mr.. Kendall says Of this committee:
THE Program and Planning Committee
appointed today will carry on its efforts
during the balance of the Summer and
some time during September the men,
bers of the council will meet again to
continue their efforts One OF the plans
suggested for the future Of the council
was that the members be elected for
three period. with one-third Of the
membership rotating yearly"
Ohio holds one of the early .presiden-
tial preferential primaries next year.
According to reports received here,
group of Republicans in the Buckeye
State are planning to invite Senator
William E. Borah of Idaho to permit
his name to go before the voters in the
Republican primary when the right
time comes. Under the Ohio State pri-
mary law. a candidate whose name goes
on the ballot for. presidential preference
must give his assent in writing. Senator
Borah is saying nothing about the sug-
gestion that he get actively into the race
for the presidential nomination next
year 1t will be time for him to say
whether or not he will permit his name
to 60 before the voters in the Ohio pri-
mary when he has received the invita-
ton, he says.
AS a matter of fact. however, more and
more people are talking of the Idaho
Senator as the proper candidate to place
on the Republican ticket against Roose-
welt. 1t Is argued that, in the first place,
Borah is a great speaker and q great
campaigner. 1t Is further argued that,
while Senator Borah is progressive. he
would proceed strictly in accordance
with the law and the Constitution If he
were Chief Executive and that the
people need not fear his administra-
ton.
Borah has played a lone hand for
many years. He has been independent
In 1928 he made a most effective CAM
paign in the interests of former Presi-
dent Herbert Hoover But within
short time after Mr.. Hoover had been
inaugurated President, Borah was en-
tirely of the reservation. Those Re-
publicans who believe that the party
must pick progressive and get as far
away from the Old Guard as possible
say that Borah is the ideal candidate.
Next year Senator Borah must come
up for reelection. to the Senate. His
term expires in 1887. He must decide,
therefore, whether he wishes to be re-
nominated for the Senate or whether
he desires to make the race for the presi-
Dental nomination and for the presi-
dency. The present Governor of Idaho,
a Democrat. C. Ben Ross, has had ambi-
tions to succeed Senator Borah in the
Senate, 1t is reported. Indeed. he would
like to make the contest next year. How
ever. the Governor has had his own
troubles, politically speaking, in recent
months, and beating Borah is no easy
Job In Idaho under any circumstances.
The Idaho Senator was 10 years old last
month. He is, however, vigorous, and
his admirers insist that he not only is
capable OF making a brilliant campaign
Executive If elected.
Whether Mr. Hoover himself Is prepar-
ing to be candidate for the Republican
presidential nomination or not, there are
signs that some of his former intimate
friends and associates are seeking to
bring his nomination about. Among
those who are mentioned in connection
with these plans are Walter Brown of
Ohio, Postmaster General in the Hoover
cabinet, and Pat Hurley of Oklahoma,
former Secretary of War under Hoover.
1t is insisted by those who believe Mr..
Hoover should be the party standard
bearer that he is the logical man. that
no other candidate, outstanding has
been developed. and that 1t is time to
lay the groundwork of the coming cam
naipn