Evening star., 1939-06-08
Roosevelt Has Support
OF Entire West
Senator Tells Him Z
Murray Avoids Specific
Mention of Third Term as
Others Urge Roce
BY tie Associated Press.

BY tie Associated Press.
New Deal supporters in Congress
took up today the talk of q third
term for President Roosevelt, with
Senator Murray, Democrat, of Mon
tana disclosing he had told the Chief
Executive "the entire West" is be-
hind his administration.
Senator Murray, a White House
caller yesterday, told reporters he
had not made specific mention of
third term for fear of embarrassing
the President. but he added:
Il think the entire West feels that
the President has a better under
standing and appreciation of the
serious problems Of our country than
any other man who could possibly
succeed him"
Saying Montana Democrats were
now harmonious" Senator Murray
replied with an emphatic yes" to
question as to whether Mr.. Roose-
welt would support Senator Wheeler,
Democrat, of Montana, for renom-
ination in 1910
Senator Wheeler has handled
much New Deal legislation, but led
the bitter and successful Senate
fight against the Presidents court
bill in 1887.
Maverick Opposes . Fifth Term.
Senator Murray's comments fol-
lowed a pair of pro-third-term
statements late yesterday. Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wallace, men,
toned in congressional circles as
potential presidential candidate. told
reporters members of the cabinet
would be loyal to Mr.. Roosevelt If he
should run again.
Mayor Maury Maverick of San
Antonio. Tex, former Representa-
tive, said after chat with the Chief
Executive:
II think I'm against the fourth
term. and I know I'm against
! fifth term"
Both Secretary Wallace and
Mayor Maverick were asked about
Vice President Garner as possible
presidential candidate. and both gave
Question-ma replies.
Asked how Mr.. Garner fitted into
his statement about cabinet 10y
atty" to the President, Secretary
Wallace responded with question
as to whether the Vice President was
a member of the cabinet. Mr.. Nav
! erick had this to say:
| I'm not saying thing about
Garner-he's my fellow Texan, and
I've got to be nice while I'm up
here"
Ellender Joins Chorus.
Capitol Hill discussion of the
presidential contest brought a COM
ment from Senator Ellender, DEM
ocrat of Louisiana that IF the
country is to go Democratic in 1910.
it will have to have liberal candi-
date"
Il don't know Of any better liberal
than the President" he added, "and
if he chooses to run for third
term. for one will gladly support
him.
Some pro-administration Senators
said it was too early to talk of 1910
candidates. Senators Schwellen-
bach, Democrat, of Washington and
Pepper, Democrat, of Florida were
in this group.
Senator Mead, Democrat, of New
York told reporters he was not
welded" to the two-term tradition
for Presidents. and said it might
develop that Mr. Roosevelt would
be the best possible Democratic
nominee.
Senator Adams, Democrat, of Colo
RADIO, who has led an economy bloc"
fight against administration-p pro-
posed appropriations. declared:
Il am sure that the President will
not even consider a third term, be-
cause have confidence in his de-
votion not only to the Constitution
but to the traditions of the country
"Of course, the third term is con-
trary to the traditions and prece-
dents I think the President will
resist the pressure of those who want
him to surrender his own convic-
tions."