The Archive · 1927

MR. COOLIDGE AND RE-ELECTION

Disbelief Expressed that He will Seek Third Term of Office Next Year New York, Feb, 8.

That Mr. Coolidge will not seck re-slection to the Presidency in 1928 is the opinion expressed in a speech by Dr. Butler, President of Columbia University.

Dr. Butler was of the opinion that jit would-be fatal to the Republicans to raise a third term issue, He declared that one of the deepest and) most persistent convictions of the American people was that no Pre-Isident should hold office three times.

President Coolidge's camion sense would lead him to announce his unwillingness to stand when the proper time came.

Dr. Butler stated that Jand foreign policy main lasness in the Presidential campaign. He declared that who was not frankly [stand a chance.

Dr. Butler disclaim {formation but significance is attached the fact that he spent the week-lend at the White House.—Reuter.

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