U.S. PRESIDENCY

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 114, 11 February 1928, Page 10

U.S. PRESIDENCY

COOLIDGE’S INTENTION DISCUSSED IN SENATE (Rec. February 10, 9.10 p.m.) BY TELEGBAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION. Copyright. Washington, February 9. The La Follette resolution, prohibiting Presidential third arms, again became the vehicle for a debate in the Senate, in which President Coolidge’s intention was discussed at great length. Senator Fess declared that the President “wants to get out of office,” and “means what he says,” but under hectoring from the Democrats lie said he thought a contingency might arise in which the Republican Convention would nominate Mr. Coolidge again, and Senator Fess contended that the President could accept the nomination. Senator Walsh said the resolution was a reflection on the President’s high character, and insurgent Republicans, backed bv a considerable number of Democrats, might succeed in forcing a' resolution through when a vote was reached, probably to-mor-row, in which event it would unquestionablv hamper the efforts to draft Mr. Coolidge at the last moment. Rumours have been gaining currency lately that certain Republican leaders have planned to force a deadlock during the early balloting at the Convention, and thereafter take advantage of the situation to secure the unanimous nomination of Mr. Coolidge on a wave of enthusiasm. The La Follette resolution is looked upon as a definite effort to minimise such possibility.

OTHER CANDIDATES’ CHANCES

(Rec. February 10, 8.20 p.m.) Washington, February 9. Senator Watson will shortly become an official candidate for the Republican nomination to the Presidency. His name has been frequently mentioned in the past as Presidential timber, but it is not believed likely that he will become an important figure. Senator Borah sent his prohibition questionnaire to Messrs. Hoover and Willis, who are asked to declare themselves fully' on the prohibition issue. Mr. Willis' is counting on the support of the anti-saloonites, while Mr. Hoover is supported bv some cities, in which there is a strong wet sentiment, though generally considered dry.