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Show Hoover's Policies During his first few weeks In office of-fice President Hoover has taken sev-I 'rm steps which begin to mark the outline of his national policies, at the same time indicating that he is to be an executive of prompt decision. First, he announced that no more government oil lands will be leased during his administration, unless directed di-rected by Congress. This is a practical prac-tical conservation measure, as too much oil is being produced now, and the government may well set an example ex-ample In curtailing tho output. Then he directed that all Income tax refunds In excess of $20,000 shall be given publicity. This step may be expected to avert much criticism such as has been voiced in the past. He Is frankly supporting the constituted con-stituted Mexican government In Its efforts to put down the present revolution, rev-olution, by permitting arms and munitions muni-tions to go to President Gil's forces, while denying them to the rebels. This Is In distinct contrast to a form- i er "watchful waiting" policy. Appointments to tho board to investigate in-vestigate criminal procedure and law enforcement are awaited with much! Interest, and it is said that President! Hoover will be more deliberate in this i matter, in the hope of selecting able I and impartial men in whom the coun-' try has confidence. j So far it appears that the new administration ad-ministration is making a very favor-flhlft favor-flhlft imnressinn Thp fncf. rf Proci- I dent Hoover's strength will come when he gets Congress on his hands. |