The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30


 situation is within the party.
 Another indication being awaited is the appointment by President Roosevelt of a federal judge to succeed Judge Edwin $. Thomas. From the choice that
 is made, there will be differences drawn as to the feeling of the White House toward the several groups which constitute the leadership nucleus of the party in this state.
 Official leadership of the Demo- cratic party in the state Is now in the hands of the group headed by State Chairman J. Francis Smith and U. S. Senator Francis T. Ma loney. How seriously this leader ship will be threatened remains for the coming months to tell. Interesting in this connection is the mention made in a state news paper recently that Mir Smith is a potential Democratic candidate for governor next fall. On the face Of 1t, the report seems without foundation, yet the very fact that such a rumor can start is com- mentary on the political activity behind tho scenes. Mir. Smith is understood to have no ambitions for any political office.
 On the Republican side of the state political fence, q report similar to that concerning MT.
 smith Is heard. This one Is to the effect that Republican lead CTS are seriously considering E.
 Robert Stevenson, cditor-in- chief of The American -Republi. can, aS a candidate for U. $. Senator. Mention of Mir. Steven sons name is undoubtedly only Q trial balloon, to determine the public reaction.
 Two G. o. P. possibilities that can be kept in mind until next fall are Gov. Raymond r. Baldwin ai the candidate for U. $. Senator, presuming that he fails to gain e place on the national ticket, and State Treasurer Joseph Talbot of Naugatuck either for governor or Cibuy-"""man.
 W4eghufy politics enter a new
 s.nU QN Monday as the admin istratiun Jed by Mayor -clect Vincent 4. Scully takes over management of the city govern ment. The Democratic slate elected last month answered the public demand for 'new faces" and now the problem Is to keep the voters satisfied with their conduct in office.
 Mir. Scully will run into some resentment when he makes his appointments, but that Is to bo expected when anyone In public life, with friends and supporters, is dropped to make way for some one new. However, his delay in making his appointments. or at least indicating what they would be, may serve to make this feel" ing last longer than 1t might have otherwise. The postponcment has not only given some of those who expect to 90 time to build up a strong resentment, but has given opportunity for a dozen candi- dates 10 hope for each job. The disappointed job-seekers will not feel too kindly, at least for tune. But Mir. Scully begins his term with the support of . large ma jority of tho city's voters. Many who voted against him have been convinced by his quiet, yet determined announcements that he will have the most efficient administration possible, that he will make an excellent executive. MT. Scully during the cam paign announced that he assum-
 ed personal responsibility for every candidate nominated by the Democratic party. He will probably make the same state ment in regard to those ap- pointed by him or recommended by him to any supervisory posi- ton or places on city boards. Knowing this, he will most cer.
 tainly make it point to fill each position with someone he feels Is competent and trust.
 worthy.