Evening star., 1934-08-27
Walks Out on White House
Conference in Huff Over
Richberg-PerkinS N. R. A.
Reorganization Draft.
BELIEVES PLAN EFFORT
TO GUST HIM FROM POST
General, However, Will Remain
in Full Control and Under
Reconciliation Terms Is Ex-
pected to Become Chairman Of
New Controlling Board.
tcopyright, 1884, by the Associated PressJ

(Copyright, 1894, by the Associated Press)
The deep-seated character of NJ r.
AS latest troubles became apparent
today when it was learned that Gen.
Hugh S. johnson angrily walked out
on last Mondays White House con-
ference, resigned in writing and re-
considered only on the firm insistence
of President Roosevelt.
The dispute arose over an N. r. A
reorganization plan submitted to the
President by Donald Richberg, the
N. R. A. counsel, and Frances Per-
kins, the Secretary of Labor. Among
other things, the plan was interpreted
by johnson as contemplating his own
retirement to private life.
President Proposes Rest.
The general walked out when Mr..
Roosevelt, seeking to soothe the ruffled
spirits of his conferees, suggested that
decision be postponed while john
son took rest and trip to Europe.
The reconciliation, so far as john
son is concerned, was consummated
Just before Mr.. Roosevelt's departure
Saturday for Hyde Park. Under its
terms johnson stays on as admins
traitor and probably will become,
later on. chairman of board con-
trolling NJ r. A.
The implications respecting Mr..
Richberg and Miss Perkins are less
clear. Richberg's friends say he will
though there will be no further doubt
that Johnson is boss. Miss Perkins
is expected to confine her activities
more closely to the Labor Depart
ment.
Details of Rift.
The inside story of the incident. as
related to the Associated Press au-
thoritatiyely, is this:
Relations between johnson and
Richberg, although outwardly friendly,
have been undergoing a change over
a period of months. Johnson had
heard whispers that people were say
ing it really was Richberg who ruled
N. r. A. On his side, Richberg felt
sighted when johnson, last June. sub
mitted a reorganization plan to the
White House without giving him a
copy.
Acting under the Presidents later
authorization to draft a program for
general coordination of all recovery
activities. Richberg prepared plans
of his own for N. r. A. Miss Perkins
became interested because of the labor
angles. Together they saw the Presi-
dent last Monday.
Later that day they were asked to
return. johnson also was present.
He told the President bluntly that
he felt an effort was being made to
drive him out of NJ r. A. There
were denials and further words.
Finally Mr.. Roosevelt suggested that
the general needed a real rest after
his unremitting service and might
take a vacation trip abroad, surveying
meantime recovery efforts in Europe.
Refuses to Take Vacation.
johnson exploded. He said he
would do no such thing and, without
ceremony, departed. An hour later
Richberg and Miss Perkins slipped
out of a side door. evading ques-
tioners.
Late that night, just before the
President retired, he received letter
from Gen. johnson, delivered by mes
senger. 1t covered three typewriter
pages. 1t recalled Johnson's labors
for N. r. A., paid his respects to
his enemies. stated directly his de-
termination to quit and ended with
one of Mr.. Roosevelt's own favorite
Latin phrases, meaning, In free trans
lation. The situation speaks for
itself"
The President replied at once.
Writing in longhand, he reiterated
his regard and appreciation, asked
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