U.S. POLITICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 November 1920, Page 5

U.S. POLITICS.

READY FOR THE CHANGE,

TREATY TO BE DISCUSSED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. \ Received Nov. 7, 5.5 p.m. Washington, Nov. 5. Though stunned by the Republican sweep, the Democratic Party is taking the lesson from the Republicans' long and efficient campaign, and is already making plans for immediate work for the next Senatorial elections in 1922, and the next Presidential election in 1924.

The choice of the new 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 the bitterest opposition from the party clement dominated by President Wilson and Mr. Cox. There is a dell-defined suggestion in Democratic circles that the leadership will be 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 be acceptable to the Wilson wing. Messrs Cox and McAdoo are the only Democratic candidates in sight for the next Presidential campaign'. While virtually out of politics, it is believed President Wilson will continue to fight for the League, supported by Messrs Cox and McAdoo.

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 affairs men and women of all parties who have been in the fight on the Versailles Treaty, in an endeavor to formulate a programme for submission to the nation.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

HIGH POSTS FOR WOMEN. STATE OF WAR TO CEASE. FIRST MOVE OF NEW PRESIDENT. Received Nov. 7, 5.5 p.m. New York, Nov. f>. Women will play a large part in Mr. Harding's' administration, and it is likely a woman will join 'the Cabinet if Congress creates a Dei : mcnt of Public Welfare, as suggested l>y Mr. Harding. The President-elect also plans to consult the women leaders regarding the League. It is understood many higli posts in the Department of Labor, the Department of Education, and similar branches will be offered to women.

Speculation is now rife (cgarding Mr. Harding's first move to end the state of war with Germany, and the belief prevails that he will recommend, as soon as he is inaugurated, the passage of a resolution declaring that a state of peace exists between the United States and Germany and Austria. Thus the United States would be left free t.o negotiate with the signatories to the Versailles peace to ascertain what modifications would be acceptable. So far, President Wilson has given no indication of his plans regarding the Treaty. Tt is thought unlikely that he will resign before the expiration of his term. It is generally thought the President will leave peace matters to the new administration, though it is possible President Wilson may. himself introduce a resolution calling off the state of war.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

UNOFFICIAL RETURNS. REPUBLICANS' COMPLETE WIN. Received Nov. S, 12.G a.m. New York, Nov. 7. The New York Herald states complete unofficial returns show Mr. Harding's plurality totalled 0,800.000. Thirtyseven States went Republican, and Kentucky' remained Democratic by the narrow margin of 395S votes.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,