Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-09-26
from the President accepting the
resignation as Of october is, follow:
Dear Mr.. President:

from the President accepting the
resignation as Of october is, follow:
Dear Mr.. President:
1.-THE reorganization of N. r. A.,
which has been the subject of so many
conferences and memoranda between
us, is becoming momentarily more
urgent. We are in agreement upon
the general form of reorganization and
I do hope you will now also see eye
to-eye with me on the subject of my
resigning from a job which as reor-
ganized seems altogether superfiuous.
Added to this are private considera-
lions which are becoming more and
more poignant. I, therefore, urge
again your acceptance Of my resigna-
ton.
"Our cordial and warm relations
over so long time make it unneces-
sary to say that you will continue to
have my loyalty and, when circum-
stances permit, my services in the
new duties you have in mind
while I feel that my executive
responsibility should cease at once,
may I suggest that this resignation be
effective October Is, In order to give
me time to make such study of records
as will enable me to make my final
report.
Sincerely,
"(signed) HUGH S. JOHNSON"
Presidents Reply.
The Presidents acceptance follows:
Dear Hugh:
1T is because you and have felt
for some time that N. r. A. has full
filled its first phase and calls for re-
vision of its organization, that I am
accepting your resignation, to take
effect october is, as you suggest, in
order that you may study the records
preliminary to the making of your
final report.
II repeat what have so often said
to you-that I am happy not only in
our friendship and your loyalty, but
that in time of great stress and fear
your courage, enthusiasm and energy
were very potent factor in restarting
a stalled machine. More than that, it
will always be remembered that under
you the N. r. A., in only little over a
year, accomplished long-overdue re-
forms in our social and business struc-
lures. The elimination of child labor,
the recognition of the principles of a
fair wage and Of collective bargaining,
and the first efforts to eliminate unfair
practices within business - these,
among many others are chalked up to
your credit.
Il hope much that during these next
few months you will get thoroughly
deserved rest and that then you will
be able to help me further in the new
duties and new tasks Of public service.
Il shall see you in Washington very
soon.
Faithfully yours,
(Signed)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
Differences Reported.
Half q dozen times or more, from
Washington and from the Bethany
Beach, Del, vacation cottage which
the recovery administrator occupied
there have come reports that he was
ready to quit. Also, there have come
rumors that the administrator and
the President did not see eye to eye
on important matters of the N. r. A
policy
Then, for the last few days, the
administrator has been in and out OF
Washington, and during that time has
had virtually nothing to do with the
big machine which he brought into
being. This inactivity brought re-
ports to the Summer White House
here that johnson was through" but
until late yesterday there was nothing
but silence On the part of the President
The opinion was expressed openly
in the Capital today that neither
Johnsons letter Of resignation nor
Mr.. Roosevelt's acceptance had
touched upon the real reason behind
the formers resignation. AS for the
reason, officials closest to the dis
agreement between the President and
his recovery chief refrained even
from private comment.
federalism Not in Question"
Secretary Ickes, who has spoken
quickly in the past when issues were
raised by those opposed to or analyt-
ical Of the administration, had only
to say about Johnson's resignation:
II don't think the question of lib
eralism enters into it at all"
One Of the few others who cared to
comment was Senator Nye, North Da-
kota Republican independent, who
engaged in a bitter fight with john
son over N. r. A. policies during the
last Congress.
This is what should have happened
nine or ten months ago" Nye told
newspaper men. 81 hope it is not toe
late to salvage some of the better fea.
lures of the program, which have beer
jeopardized by the johnson kind Of
administration"
Jouett Shouse. head of American
Liberty League, Inc, whose organiza-
ton has accentuated the issue of prop
erty right under some present con-
stitutional interpretations. told re-
porters:
II have no comment Nor will the
league have anything to say now or
later"
The organizers of America First
Inc, recently formed as another forum
for comment upon New Deal activities
declined to make any statement.
Richberg, who was in sharp dis
agreement with johnson over the re-
organization of N. R. A., told news
mon.