THE CABINET: Minds That Agree

Within two days the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce gave their opinions of what Russia under its present government means to this country. While very different in treatment, both statements coincided in one conclusion— that Russia must help herself before the United States can assist her materially by diplomatic recognition or any other means. Secretary Hughes made his statement in response to an appeal from the Women's Committee for Recognition of Russia. But his remarks were doubtless designed also as an answer to Senator Borah and others who are...

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