Evening star., 1932-08-07

debtors, not necessarily en bloc, 70 sit
their respective capacities to pay. He
still believes this legitimate and fea-
Sible thing to do, while adhering un-
qualihedly to the Democratic platform
view that there must be no "cancella-
ton" Of debts contracted and funded
under agreements which carry with
them the same solemn obligations as
treaties The Governor holds that Just
as wise banker with uncollectible loans
would do the fundamental thing of cas-
ing his debtors paths to the fullest ex-
tent Of his powers. so Uncle Sam might
reasonably explore the possibility of
making the American market easier of
access to Europe. He sees nothing
suggestion that is IN full conformity
with the traditional Democratic doctrine
Of tariff for revenue only.
A washington correspondent was
naturally more than ordinarily anxious
to sound out Gov. Roosevelt on the re-
cent bonus march tragedy In the Dis
trict of Columbia and to CLEAN whether
the Democratic nominee intends making
campaign capital out Of the widespread
criticism heaped on President Hoover's
head, especially by the press most active
In Roosevelt's support. The Governor
steadfaStly refused, while the bonus af-
fair was current, to be drawn into any
controversy with President Hoover about
the merits or dement's OF using Federal
troops to settle 1t. Mr.. Roosevelt has
his own views as to how the whole busi-
ness might have been handled, espe-
cially before 1t assumed menacing pro-
portions. He seems to feel much of the
I0Vr mi Ind krNy
putting the bonus marchers to work on
reforestation jobs in the Shenandoah
National Park and elsewhere, whereby
they coulr have been given Chow"
beds and healthful surroundings, If no
wages, under conditions enabling them
at least TO keep body and soul together.
States Declared "Cold -Shouldered."
Gov Roosevelt feels strongly that
when the bonus march was first pro-
jected there was an opportunity for
cooperation between Washington and
the States, which was ignored. During
his entire term of nearly four years at
Albany, Gov. Roosevelt's executive staff
dent Hoover on matters of Nationwide
sllpposes, have been similarly treated
The impression is given at Roosevelt
headquarters that the bonus catas-
trophe was attributable in large de-
gree to the administrators alleged
systematic cold-shouldering Of the
States.
Gov. Roosevelt is happy that substan-
tial progress Is being made in ironing
out the Democratic factional differences
| left by the Chicago convention. Boss
Hague of New Jersey, Gov. Ely Of Mas
sachusettS and John J. Raskob Of New
York-principal pillars In the AL Smith
temple-have all come into camp with
assurance of loyal support. Smith him
self, before the campaign is over anc
in plenty Of time, Is expected at Albany
to reveal himself as loyal party mar
and tndorse the Roosevelt candidacy
In terms which AIS followers will not
be able to misunderstood or minimize
Finances are still beclouding the Demo-
cratic national picture, but these skies
| too, are expected to be brighter ere
long. Vincent Astor was q welcome
Roosevelt visitor this week. He left
word that his opulent check book Il
ready to be unlimbered in the Gov
ernor's behalf. Joseph p. Kenneuy Of
Boston, former motion picture an6
| mOVleUOne uldSndCc ana recently sue
CeSSful Wall Street big shot opera
tor, Is another Roosevelt enthusiast
who Albany hears, Is benevolently In
clined.
The Governor was in the thick oi
the Mayor Walker dilemma when this
writer communed with him today. But
if to fire or not to fire the debonail
Jimmy Is perturbing Mr.. Roosevelt, he
is q past master in the suppression o.
emotions. Seated behind his big work.
desk in the executive mansion, in 9
room lined with pictures redolent OF
the former Assistant Secretary of the
Nays love of the sea, Gov. Roosevelt
himself personifies the happy war.
rior." He is robust in appearance anc
manner, works ike a horse, radiatet
unquenchable vigor and good humor
answers questions freely and frankly
and turns upon his interrogators 9
smile that seems to reflect his con-
Uction that the goose hangs high. Bar
ring what Chairman Farley on the
radio recently termed the nominee
handicap in foot-race, IF. D. r." en-
ters upon the fray strong and serene