5 MARCH 1921, Page 1
Mr. Harding, the American President-elect, is further to be congratulated
on his appointment of Mr. Hoover as Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Hoover made a profound impression on Europe by his magnificent organization of the American work of relief first in Belgium and Northern France and then in Poland and the Baltic countries. To the efforts of Mr. Hoover and his staff many thousands of people owe their lives. His energy and his tact have become proverbial. Such a man would be a valuable member of any Cabinet. Mr. Harding is fortunate in commanding the services both of Mr. Charles Hughes and of Mr. Hoover.
