The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-15
Sen. Barkley well Backed

Sen. Barkley Well Backed
 Sen. Alben Barkley, d., Ky" has been generally considered as the administration candidate for the post, and a group of so-called jun for" senators who are strong sup- porters of the administration al- ready have started organizing a campaign to make his election cer- tain.
 On the other hand, Sen. Pat Har- rison, d., Miss, has been backed by many so-called conservative demo. crats and, despite the fact he has not always agreed with the presi- dent, he has been one of the ablest new deal negotiators.
 Virtually every active member of the opposition joined in declaring that the measure was definitely doomed either by recommitment to committee or by outright defeat.
 Supporters of the bill said that Robinson's death would merely spur their campaign for enactment.
 "The best way to revere @ mans memory is to fight for the things he stood for" spokesman said. Possible Successor
 Washington, July l6-(UP)-Gov Carl E. Bailey of Arkansis today stod high in the list of possible successors to the Late Sen. Joseph T. Robinson.
 Bailey. in Little Rock, made nc announcement as to how he plans to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the senate majority lead CT, but previously he had indicated that he would desire the post of Robinson were appointed a justice of the supreme court.
 Belief that the governor might succeed Robinson centered chiefly in the fact that he named a ma pority of Arkansas democratic cen- tral committee, which has power to designate the partys candidate iil special election. Democratic nom- nation is tantamount to election in Arkansas.
 Other prominently mentioned for the senate post included Lieut.. Gov Robert Bailey, who is not related to the governor; Vincent M. Miles member of the Federal Social &c., curity Board; Fred Isrig. U. S district attorney; Rep. William l Driver: Attorney General Jack Holt; Rep. John E. Miller; Rep. Claude A. Fuller; Rep. John McSlelan; ano Homer Atkins, Arkansas internal revenue commissioner.
 State Funeral Plans
 Washington, July IS - (UP)-- Democrats and republicans shared today the work of completing plans for tomorrow's state funearl for the late Joseph Taylor Robinson. All Washington grieved over the sud- den death of the Senate majority leader.
 Capitol Hill was particularly grief-stricken. Veteran senators personal friends of Robinson for more than a, score of years, joined with freshman" legislators, sten- ographers, elevator operators ane other hill workers in mourning.
 The Senate will be re.arranged to permit the colorful solemnity which accompanies the services. Pres ident Roosevelt will be present as will those members of the Senate and House, the diplomatic corps the cabinet and the supreme court who are able to attend.
 Senate Chaplain zebarney Thorne Phillips, D. D.. LL.D., pastor of Washington's fashionable Epiphany church, will conduct the services and preach the sermon.
 Robinsons body will be taken to Little Rock. his home, on a special train leaving Washington at 10 D. m. Tomorrow. accompanied by his widow, who now is enroute to Washington to attend tomorrow's services.
 Dr. Copeland Warns Washington, July 16-(UP)-Sen. Royal s. Copeland, D., N. r., only physician in the Senate, warned his colleagues today that 1887 will be the most fatal of recent years for members of Congress unless they abandon the strenuous legislative program mapped out for this ses- sion.
 Eight congressman, including the late Sen. Joseph T. Robinson, D., Ark, have died during the past six months.
 Copeland said that as 6 physician he saw death written op the faces of some of his associates unless they can soon rest. The New Yorker, opponent of the presidents court reorganization proposals, suggested that this fight be dropped or the bill returned to committee.
 Copeland said observance of the simple rules of hygiene will help to keep members of Congress in good health if they do have to stay here. These rules, he said, could be rec duced to: est simply; drink plenty of water, get sufficient sleep.