The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-21
President Hoover
 And Gov. Roosevelt
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tions or any of his views on a sit- uation which will. for four years at least, perplex his own adminis- trntion.
 He goes, however, armed with a mass of information gathered by various economists and tonight, at his home in New York city, he will complete his study of the sit- uation, closeted with Professor Raymond Moicy of Columbia, his economic adviser.
 Beyond referring to the debts plank in the democratic platform against cancellation, to which he subscribed, MT Roosevelt has given no indication of the stand he will take when he meets with the pres ident.
 Friends, however, are of the opinion he will adhere strictly to the last paragraph of his accept ance message to the Hoover invita- sents a responsibility belonging to the republican administration un- til March 4.
 The governors friends have re- iterated frequently that MT Roose- welt possesses no federal authori- ty and consequently look for him to act as an observer only, ob- taining a comprehensive outline oc a situation that may confront him as president.
 Whether. he was for an extension of the moratorium on debts pay ments or revision were questions that have gone unanswered.
 twill you assyme a passive role in the conference 2" he was asked.
 The governor smiled, indicated that the question was out of order and went on with a discussion of other matters.
 Keeping to the scclusion of his little study at "krum Elbow" his country home here, Roosevelt studied for hours during the week. end the information compiled for him by Moley. The room was lit- tered with papers that were scat tered over his desk and on the floor when newspapermen were ushered In.
 Between sips of tea and healthy bites into buttered toast the pres- ident -elect inquired What is new?"
 There is q report from Wash ington that President Hoover will veto q beer bill If 1t is passed by the lame duck session of con- gress." he was informed.
 Hmm" Roosevelt remarked, II haven't seen a paper to-day"
 What do you think of President Hoover's determination to slash s700, ,0OO, ,000 from the federal bud- get?" he then was asked.
 "I have a budget of my own," he remarked.
 From sources close to the gov- ernor, 1t was reported that he would put the official axe to the New York state budget require- ments of 1933 and trim at least $3O, 900, ,O00 from them.
 Roosevelt announced he would leave Hyde Park this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and motor to his New York city home. He will entrain tho following day at 10:46 a. m. for Washington, travelling over the E. x 0. n. R. from Jersey City, arriving at the capital at 3:30 D. m.
 In Washington he will make his headquarters in the Mayfower ho- tel. greet congressional leaders and attend dinner in his honor to be given by the National Press club.
 T am going to the club to say Hello" he explained.
 The governor plans to leave Washington for Warm Springs, Ga, Wednesday at about 2 ?. m. over the Southern railway.
 Asked as to the subject Of his conferences with congressional leaders in Washington. he replied that I do not think that will have much time for extended cons versations." :.
 It was learned that Roosevelt has discarded plans for the use of a private railroad car and would travel with his stan on regulation equipment.
 He was scheduled to confer briefly tonight with Lieutenant Governor Herbert Fl. Lehman who will succeed him January as gov. ernor.
 Lord and Lady Astor. and George Palmer Putnam, and his wife, Amelia Earhart. who were overnight guests at "Krum Elbow" !" departed late Sunday. The Astors accompanied Cover nor and Mrs Roosevelt to religious services at the little vlne-covered lEpiscopal church in the villege here.