yesterday.
Mr. Patrick Hurley,, assistant Secretary of War, is now acting Secretary, and it is believed that he may be in line for the permanent appointment, Friends of Mz. Hurley believe that he would be a Iegical successor to carry out peace projects, especial-those connected with inland waterways, which come under the supervision of the War Department, While there is no definite tion of the successor to the lat Good, the fact that Mr. Hurley is 'a Southerner is felt to be in favour as the appointment of Southerner would preserve the Political balance of the Cabinet.
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