The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-27
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABEL

A TTIRED in baggy oxford gray hannels,
L A fitting back IN his chair and beaming the
smile which has become familiar to all New
Dealers, Henry Wallace received neWsnen OF the
capital. The conference was in marked con-
trast-sartorially speaking-to that held earlier
hv the impeccaby groomed undersecretary of
agriculture, Rex Tugwell.
Tugweu is the Beau Brummel of agriculture,
some say it's Robespiere. During the French
revolution when to be we'll dressed was dan
gerous thing, the revolutionary leader went gaily
about with his hair powdered, wearing two gold
watch fobS and silver buckles on his shoes.
Wallace pays small heed to clothes. His vest
bulged open yesterday, disclosing the dangling
ends of a gray tie But-no matter how he
dresses-he candidly answers questions and
never evades an issue.
A reporter observed:
Mr. Hartman of the Chamber of Commerce
SAYS he has known you for many years and that
you belong to the right wing of the New DEAF
Wallace's broad smile grew broader.
Il return the compliment" he replied. Il
have known Mr.. Hartman for many years and
he belongs to the left wing Of the United States
Chamber Of Commerce"
Undersecretary TugwelTs visit to the Presi-
dent at Warm Springs was touched upon
IF Dr. TugweH outlining the department Of
agriculture's policies to President ROOSEVELT"
some one inquired
Well he probably is" said Wallace. L
haven't had much chance to talk to him since
he returned from Europe. He hasn't been here
long enough to talk about policies But he's
a good, quick learner" he concluded, grinning.
France and the wheat conference came up
for discussion France wants an export quota.
Are we going to allow France to come in and
take our wheat away from us?" angrily de-
manded one correspondent.
Another correspondent replied (before Wal
lace or DR.. Mordecai Ezekiel had chance to
answer)
No no. a thousand times no."
The conference dissolved in gale OF
laughter.
TINE marriage in Rome of Count Charles de
i Chambrun, French ambassador to Italy. to
Princess Marie Murat is Of interest to diplo-
matte circles here for several reasons.
Chief reason-Count de Chambrun may be
the next ambassador from France to the United
States Rumors of an impending change OF
continue TO reach Washington from
Paris and Chambrun is mentioned as likely
selection.
Other reasons-Chambrun' kinship by law
to the family of the late Speaker Nicholas Long
worth and his honorary citizenship IN the United
States.
Count de Chabrun is direct descendant of
the MARQUIS de La Fayette He has many
American friends speaks perfect English, and
would like to come to Washington. He has been
granted honorary citizenship by congress. He
is a brother of Count Adelbert de Chambrun
the distinguished French general, who married
Miss Clara Longworth, sister OF the late Speaker
of the house. He has oerved in the French en-
bassy as counselor and knows all the Roosevelts
or most Of them.
Princess AIurat is the widow Of Prince Lucien
Murat Of Paris. She has one son, Prince Achllle
AIurat. She is a daughter Of the late Due and
Duchesse de Rohan, and her early life was spent
in the ancestral chateau of her family in
Brittany.