THE CABINET: Moore for Moley

“Come right on in, Judge!” cried Secretary of State Hull one day last week as he steered a tall thin, baggy-eyed oldster into his press conference. To surprised newshawks Secretary Hull warmly continued: “I think most of you know our new Assistant Secretary of State whom we are fortunate enough to get into the Department—Judge Moore.” “Judge” Moore’s long face wrinkled into a pleasant smile. He made a stiff little bow, drawling: “Gentlemen — er— er— good morning. I consider it a privilege to be associated with Secretary Hull. We served together for years in the House, a long and delightful association which I am glad to renew.” Correspondents did not miss the genuine cordiality between these two grey-heads. In Robert Walton Moore, 74-year-old Virginia bachelor. President Roosevelt had given Secretary Hull, aged 62, an old-time Democratic friend to replace intelli gent but insubordinate Raymond Moley. Assistant Secretary Moore would not clash on policy with Secretary Hull, would not run to ‘the President with tales of his superior’s incapability, would not divide the Department of State into hostile fac tions. “Judge” Moore, whose honorary title is due to his looks, sat in the House for twelve years (1919-31) as Representative of the ‘Virginia district just across the Potomac from Washington. He served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. He is fond of orating on historical subjects. One of his first acts as Assistant Secretary last week was to accept an invitation from the Alexandria (Va.) Kiwanis Club to speak on “The Constitution as an Inspiration for Better Citizenship.”