The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

 tinent with seven definite 1. That he has lost little if any
 political strength, and tlat
 his popularity still is at a
 high crest.
 2. That the foes of his court
 bill, although under bitter
 fire from ardent New Deal
 elements, are far from on
 the ropes.
 2. That the country generally
 is apathetic toward the ju-
 dicial fight and is far more
 interested In immediate is-
 sues.
 {. That west of Chicago there
 is no demand for the res-
 ignation of Justice Black be-
 cause of his one-tinne n1em-
 bership in the Klan.
 5. That farmers want Q new
 Triple-A.
 6. That there is no demand for
 a special session.
 !. That there is intense inter-
 est in whether Roosevelt
 will run for third term in
 1940.
 Still Riding High Evidence of Roosevelt's popu- larity was so overwhelming that it surprised even the gentleman involved.
 All along his route, whether morning, afternoon or night, at country crossroads or large cit- ies, it was the same story-en- thusiaStic, cheering crowds. In a campaign year this is to be expected. People are steamed up" and turn out to hail their champion. But in an off-elec- ton period, and especially after a bad licking at the hands of Con- gress, a sightseeing President is not @ sure-fire thrill.
 Roosevelt, however, left be- hind him an unmistakable trail of genuine enthusiasm.
 Equally significant was the way the local politicos lowered about the President and fell over them selves trying to get alongside him when the cameras clicked. Poli- ticians don't do that unless they know 1t pays dividends. They don't cluster around loser. Dead Fish
 While it is quite possible for Roosevelt to revive the court fu- rore by launching Q new legisla- tive attack, at the moment that issue is as dead as a kippered herring.
 There is lively interest in how he feels about Senators who threw him for a loss. But on the issue itself there is dull and def- mite apathy.
 The anti Roosevelt Senators unquesti0nably have lost some Democratic strength. But on the other hand, their court stand won heavy Republican apprOv- al. And under the election laws of their states, Republic cans can go into Democratic primaries without losing their party votes in the final election. So 1t is entirely possible that when the antis come up for re- election, their g.o.p. backing may cancel out Democratic losses and the boys will emerge "vindicated" victors.
 Black and KIan
 Whatever may be Eastern sen- ti1nent over the Black-Kla ex- pose and Blacks reply, the West is not hot and bothered about it. The question was followed with interest but there Is no manifest resentment either against Black, or against Roosevelt for appoint ing him.
 Whether this is due to the fact that in some Western States the Klan once had a big following, is anyone's guess. But 1t is 8 fact eAANs oAAVAV 70 &AO PubAAC CAdLIIOI HI the West for Blacks custer. Special Session
 The one subject Roosevelt dis cussed most during his trip was a special session of Congress. And. practically everyone shook his head.
 They said there was strong de- raand for new farm legislation, but total indifference to hurry. up action.
 Senators and congressman were especially opposed to an early re- turn to Capitol Hill. No real time would be saved, they argued, and they would be nconvenienced.
 Roosevelt did not indicate whether he had definitely made up his mind or not, but he talked as if he were strongly inclined to recall Congress in November. His argument was that the main session would be shortened by Q November be- ginning, thereby give Congress . running start toward next