U.S. PRESIDENCY

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 37, 8 November 1920, Page 3

U.S. PRESIDENCY

THE NEW ADMINISTRATION WOMEN EXPECTED TO PLAY A LARGE PART AMERICA AND THE TREATY By Tclezr/iph-Preea Anso<;fattofl--OoDyri*h.t (Roc. November 7, 5.5 p.m.) New York, November G. Mr. Harding's headquarters at Marion announce that as soon as the Presidentelect returns from a '.trip to Panama he will call into consultation on foreign affnirs men and women of all parties who have been prominent in the light on tho Versailles Treaty, in an endeavour to formulate a programme for an association of nations

Women will play a large part in Mr Harding's administration. In is likelv that a woman will join the Cabinet if Congress creates the Department of Public Welfare suggested by Mr. Harding. It is understood that many high, posts in the Departments of Labour, Education, anj similar branches will be offered to women.

Speculation is now rife regarding' Mr. Harding's first move to end tho stnte of war with Germany. A belief prevails that ho will recommend, as soon as he is inaugurated, the passage of a resolution declaring that a state df peace wrists' between tho United Stated, Germany, and Austria. • Thus the United States would be left free to negotiate with tlho signatories to the Versailles Peace Treaty to ascertain what modifications will be acceptable. , So far President Wilson has given no indication of his plans regarding tho Treaty. Itr is thought unlikely tfiat he will resign before the expiration of his term. It is generally thought that the Presideniwill leave peace matters to the new Administration, •though ii/ is possible President Wilson may himself introduce a resolution calling off the slate of war or reintroduce tho Treaty to tho Senate, as suggested recently.—Aus.-N Z. Cable Assn

SUCCESS OF WOMEN CANDIDATES.

(Rec. November 7, 11.5.p.m.)

New York, November 6. Alias Alice Roberfeon, G5 years old, is the only woman electod to Congress When she was- offered tho Republican nomination for Congress she considered it an empty compliment, since her district was normally Democratic. Among the women oleclcd to office in different sections of the country are the Mayoress of Burns, Oregon; She State Senator and two sheriffs' officers in Michigan; women treasurers and women county clerks in several counties in Michigan; all the municipal officers in Oregon. It is estimated that a considerable number of women candidates for every variety of State office havo been elected. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. ; RETURNS ALMOST COMPLETE HARDING'S ENORMOUS LEAD. ' New York, November i The election returns are practically complete, and show Mr. Harding to have received 11,900,000 votes out of a total ballot of 18,200,000. Mr. Champ-Clark, a former Spe.'.kor, was defeated.—Reuter. New York, November 5. Complete unofficial returns give Harding 404 electoral votes, and Cox 127. Tho' Republicans have 59 seats in tho Senate, > and the Democrats 37. For the House of Representhtives, though a few districts have still to be heard from, the figures are likely to remain: Republicans 231, Democrats 153, Socialists 1. The Republioans have gained 41 seats in the House of Representatives—Reuter.

HARDING'S PLURALITY. (Roc. November 7, midnight.} New York, November 7. Tha "New York Herald" states that complete unofficial returns show that Harding's plurality totalled 6,800,000. Thirty-seven States went Eepublican. Kentucky remained Domocratio by the narrow margin of 3958 votes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DEMOCRATIC PARTY ALEBADY PREPARING FOR NEXT STRUGGLE. (Roo. November 7, 5.5 p.m./ Washington, November i. Though shinned by the Eepublican sweep, the Democratic Party is taking a lesson from thn Republicans' long and efficient campaign, and is already making plans for immediate work for the next Senatorial elections in 1922 and the next PresMenllal election in 1324. The choice of the new Democratic leader promises an interesting contest within the party. Mr. W .T. Ryan is manifesting every indication of seoking control, but he is certain to meet very bitter opposition from the partly element dominated by President Wilson and Governor Cox. There is a. well-defined suggestion in Democratic circles that the leadership will bi offered to "Mr. J.' P, Tumulty, President Wilson's secretary throughout his administration. Mr. Tumulty took an active part in the Tccent campaign, and would be acceptable to the -Wilson wing. Governor Cox and Mr. W. G. M'Adoo are the only Democratic candidates in sight for the next Presidential campaign While virtually out of poluJcal life, it is believed that President Wilson will continue lus fight for the League, supported by Governor Cox and Mr. M'Adoo. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PRESS COMMENT IN GERMANY AND FRANCE London, November •!. German Press comment on Mr. Harding's election is cautious in estimating its bearing on Germany's future. Satisfaction is expressed *it the decisive defeat of President Wilson's policy. Tho papers confidently expect that Mr. Harding will conclude peace with Germany without regard to the Treaty of Versailles.— Router.

Paris, November 4. The "Matin" thinks that Mr. Harding can bo Induced to put now life into the League of Nations, whilo the 'Tetit Journal" declares that America is coming more into line with Europe—Reuter