U.S. PRESIDENCY

Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1927, Page 2

U.S. PRESIDENCY

DIVERSITY OF OPINION. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) NEW A’ORK, Dec. 6. President Coolidge’s statement today, despite the first expectation, does not appear to have settled definitely the controversy whether lie will be a presidential nominee. Both political comment and leaders throughout the nation show disagreement.

The Topeka (Kansa) Daily Capital says: “There is a very powerful and well organised movement in the country to put his nomination over.” The San Francisco Chronicle says: “AA'e think President Coolidge has made it strong enough, so that f»<> uncalled for lioosters lfTtist quit.” The New York Timees says: “The President has not only clarified the situation but given a great impetus to the presidential campaign. This will move forward on the conviction that President Coolidge of his own will and for his own reason, has taken himself entirely out of it.” The Knickerbocker Press (Albany) says: It will not be Calvin Coolidge for president in 1928.’’ The Washington Post says: “Despite the evidence of sincerity in the President’s personal wish to retire, the question may be decided not by him but by the people of the United States. There is no evidence that they wish to retire.” Senators’ Curtia snd Borah interpreted the statement as definitely eliminating President Coolidge , from the Presidency. Chairman AA'ood of tlie Republican Congressional Committtee, said: “The statement merely savs he does not desire to be a candidate, but it does not say he would not accept nomination as a • duty to liis party.” Senator Foss said: “The statement does not entirely eliminate President Coolidge from consideration for nomination.” One of the immediate effects of the President’s statement was the announcement by Senator NVillis that he would now be a candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination. Air Hoover who is regarded as certain to become one of the foremost figures in the nomination convention contest, declined to comment. Air Dawes another prominent figure and at present A icePresident, recently stated that he would not be a candidate for nomination.

President Coolidge’s statement caused a brief flurry, on the Stock Exchange. and there is considerable selling for profit talcing but most stoclc quickly recovered.