U.S. PRESIDENCY.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16986, 8 November 1920, Page 7

U.S. PRESIDENCY.

COMPLETE OFFICIAL RETURNS.

(By Cable—Pross Association—' Copyright.) (Australian and S.Z. Caole Association.) NEW YORK, November 4. The election returns, which are practically complete, show that Mr Harding received 11.9C0 000 votes out of u total ballot of 18,m0D0. Mr Champ Clark, former Sneaker or the Hons.? o: I'epresentatives, -was defeated in Missouri. NEW YORK, November 5. The complete official returns give Mr Harding 404 electoral votes, and Mr Cox 127. The Republicans have fiftynine Senate seats,* and the Democrats thirty-seven for the House ot ucprcsentatives. There are still a. few districts not heard from, but t.ie figure are likely to remain:— Republicans ... Democrats ... Socialists ... ••• The Republican.? gained forty-olio House seats. THE REPUBLICAN SWEEP. (Received November "tli, midnight). NEW YORK, November <. The "New York Herald" states that complete unofficial returns show that Mr Harding's nluralitv totalled G,800,000. 'niirty-sevon States Trent Republican. Kentucky remained Democratic by the narrow margin of 3958 votes. DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP.

(Received November 7th, 5.5 p.m.) "WASHINGTON, November 5. Though stunned by the Republican sweep, the Democratic Party is taking a lesson from the Republicans' long and efficient campaign, and is already making plans for immediate work for the next Senatorial elections in 1922. and for the next Presidential election in 1924. The choico of the now Democratic leader promises an interesting contest |-within .the party. Mr W. J. Bryan is manifesting every indication of seeking control, but he is certain to meet with | tho most bitter opposition from_ the party element dominated by President Wilson and Air Cox. There is a. well t defined suggestion in Democratic cirI eles that tho leadership will he offered ' to Mr J. P. Tumulty, President Wilson's secretary throughout his administration. Mr "Tumulty took an active part in the recent campaign, and would ue acceptable to President Wilson. Messrs Winn". Cox, and McAdoo are the only Democratic candidates in sight for the next Presidential campaign. While virtually out of political life, it is believed that President Wilson will continue to fight for the League of Nations, supported by Messrs Cox and McAdoo. THE LEAGUE QUESTION. NEW YORK, November 6. i Mr Harcling's headquarters at Marion announce that as soon as the Presidentelect returns from his trip to Panama} he will call into consultation on foreign affairs men and women of all parties who have been prominent in the fight on the Versailles Treaty, in an endeavour to formulate a programme for an association of nations. PRESIDENT-ELECT AND GERMANY. NEW YORK, November a. Speculation is now rife regarding Mr Harding's first move to end the state of war with Germany. The belief prevails that he will recommend, as soon as he is inaugurated, the passage of a resolution declaring that a state or peace exists between tho United States, Germany, and Austria. Thus the "United States would be left free to negotiate with the signatories of the Versailles peace to Ascertain That modifications will bo acceptable._ So far President Wilson (has given no indication of his plans regarding the Treaty. It is" thought unlikely that he will resign before the expiration of his term. It is generally thought that the President will leave peace matters to ttfie Administration, though it is pos-! siblo he may himself introduce a resolution calling off the state of war, or reintroduce the Treaty as cabled.

COMMENT IN EUROPE. LONDON, November 5. German Press comment on_ Mr Harding's election is cautious, estimating its bearing on Germany's future. Satisfaction is expressed at the decisive defeat of President Wilson's policy. The papers confidently expect Mr Harding will conclude poace with Germany without regard to the Treaty of Versailles. PARIS, November 4. "Le Matin" thinks that Mr Harding can be induced to put new life into the League of Nations, wihile "Le Petit Journal" declares that America is coming more into line with Europe. HIGH POSTS FOE WOMEN. NEW YORK. November 5. Women will play a large part in 'Mr Harding's Administration, and it is likely that a woman will join tho Cabinet if Congress creates tho Department of Public Welfare suggested by Mr Harding. Tho President-elect also plans to consult women leaders regarding the League. It is understood that many high posts in the Departments of Labour and Education and similar bronchos will be offered to women. WOMAN'S ONWARD MAEOH. . (Received November 7th, 11.5 p.m.) •NEW YORK, November 6. Miss Alice Robertson, who is 65 years old, is the only woman elected to Congress. When she was offered the Republican nomination for Congress she considered it an empty compliment since her district was normally Democratic. Among the women elected to office in different sections of the country are Mrs IJurns, Mayoress of Oregon, as a State Senator, two sheriffs' officers in Michigan, women treasurers, and women county clerks in several counties of Michigan, and all the municipal officers of Oreajon. It is estimated that a considerate number of women candidate's for every variety of State office have been elected.