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The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Bruckart's Washington Digest
Genuine Strain Being Placed Upon
Administration Control of Senate
Presidents Appointments to Public Office Upsettng to
Some Followers; Roper Virtually Forced Out as Sec
rotary of Commerce to Make Room for Hopkins.
By WILLIAM BRUCKART
WNU Service, National Press Bldg, Washington D. C.

TON.-President Roose-
velt's followers in the senate OF the
United States are finding it increas-
ingly difficult these days to stay Off
of hot seat. Indeed, if l read the
signs rightly, they are getting rath-
er FESTIVE and there is a genuine
strain being placed upon the adj
ministration control in that body OF
congress. Whereas, it appeared
month ago that the anti-administra-
ton senators would break out OF
control only on major issues, 1t
now seems that there is real
threat Of danger to the President on
minor, as well as major, questions.
The new developments have come,
and are continuing to come, from
what some believe to be an unwise
course on the Presidents part in
the matter of nominations to public
office-appointmen that must have
approval of the senate. Whether the
President is to blame, personally,
for placing these distasteful names
in the mouths of senator's, or wheth-
er, as heretofore, the condition re-
suits from the activities of the in
ner circle" the effect is the same.
1t is a very real problem for the
administration advisors to ponder,
and it is entirely possible that Mr..
Roosevelt will get a slap in the face
by senate rejection of some of the
nominees for judgeships and other
public offices. 1t is just possible
that some senators will gag at swal-
lowing several of the names. II
that happens, what will be left Mr..
Roosevelt's mastery of the senate
thereafter will be meaningless.
Observers here in Washington
heard many private remarks of a
very uncomplimentary character
last fall when Mr.. Roosevelt named
Gov. James v. Alfred of Texas to a
federal judgeship. 1t was so plainly
political that some individuals who
are very close to Mr.. Roosevelt were
disguised. They did not speak out
then, but they are holder now.
Shortly thereafter, Mr.. Roosevelt
named Floyd Roberts to a federal
judgeship in Virginia. Now, appar-
emily, Mr.. Roberts is about as well
equipped to be a judge as 1 would
be-if we are to believe the public
statements of Senators Carter Glass
and Harry Byrd, both Democrats
and both acquainted with the life
and record of Judge Roberts.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Roper Virtually Forced Out
AS Secretary of Commerce

Subsequently, Daniel c. Roper
was virtually forced out as secre-
tary of commerce in order to make
room for removal of Professional
Reliever Harry Hopkins to cabinet
job. Hopkins thereby was taken out
of the line of red hot fire about
his spending policies. Homer S.
Cummings quit as attorney general
and Frank Murphy, Michigan's
lame duck governor, was given the
post.
Former Sen. James P. Pope who
was licked in the Idaho Democratic
primaries was named to the direc-
torate of the Tennessee Valley au-
thority from which DR.. Arthur Nor
gan was so unceremoniously dis
missed. Rumor has it that former
Sen. Fred H. Brown, lame duck
New Hampshire Democrat, is to be
given the juicy job of comptroller
general of the United States as soon
as it is evident that congress will
not vote abolition of the general &C.
counting office.
Rep. T. Alan Goldsborough OF
Maryland lately has been named a
federal judge for the District of Co.
lumbia. 1t will be recalled that it
was Mr. Goldsborough who invited
President Roosevelt into Maryland
last summer in the attempt to purge
Sen. Willard Tydings from the Dem
ocratic ranks. In fact, it was at
Denton, Md, Mr.. Goldsborough's
home town, that the President made
his most vicious attack on Tydings
and delivered his eulogy of praise
for David ]. Lewis in the senatorial
primaries.
There have been other appoint
ments mixed in here and there,
some important, some just run-of-
the-mine jobs, and they have not
met unanimity. Even the selection
of Professor Felix Frankfurter as a
justice of the Supreme court of the
United States did not arouse en-
thusiasm among the senators who
voted approval of the nomination.
I, personally. heard several sena-
tors remark that the Frankfurter
appointment was so much better
than that of Hugo Black, a year
ago, that it was refreshing to vote
for him. Yet, they added qualifi-
cation. Justice Frankfurter has
brains, fine mind-but he is looked
upon as the father of so much of the
New Deal that his presence on the
highest court appeared none too
pleasing.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09

Production shortcomings Of u. o.
airplane manufacturers have both
cred President Roosevelt all winter,
especially since he discovered Ger
many's aviation industry was prob
ably working at much faster pace.
To encourage air development as
defense precaution, the Presidents
S552, 900, 900 special arms request in
Guided a sizeable budget for army
and navy planes. But congressional
appropriations come slowly; the
White House wanted to give avia-
ton a more immediate stimulant.
Brought back from France last
month by Ambassador William c.
Bullitt was news that Premier Ed
Guard Daladier's government would
spend SOS, 900, 900 on American-built
planes, provided the U. S. gave per-
mission. Here was the immediate
stimulant President Roosevelt
sought, but he kept Frances propo-
sition a secret. First leak in the
plans came when a new Douglas
light diving bomber, scheduled for
entry in army competition, crashed
at Los Angeles. Test Pilot Paul
Cable was killed but congress evil
denced far more interest next day
in the news that an injured passen-
ger was Capt. Paul Chemidlin, rep
resentative of the French air minis
try.
Missouri's Sen. Bennett Champ
Clark demanded all information
about French plane purchases be
made public. His complaint: II am
interested in aseertaining whether
the French government is being per-
mitted to obtain options on latest
type planes which have not been
available to our own army" Barked
North Dakota's Sen. Gerald P. Nye,
the nations No. paciist: THE air.
plane deal with France consti-
tutes, in my opinion, military al
lance"
But as facts were produced at the
inquiry, Senator Clark's fright
seemed far out of proportion. No Sc
cret army aviation devices had been
carried on the ship. More impor-
tant, the bomber was not an army
order, hence there was no violation
of the rule forbidding foreigners to
see or buy airships designed for
army use. Nevertheless the plane
could not be replaced by March
when competitive U. S. tests are
scheduled Since the Douglas bomb
err was undoubtedly the fastest ever
developed army chieftains could
rightfully be angry. But what made
them hopping mad was the fact that
Frances plans had been discussed
not with the war department, but
with the navy.
President Roosevelt commented
that it would be fine for French or
ders to be filed here, thereby ex-
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
SAFETY TALKS
Rural Traffic Accidents Increase

tNSi fsSS'~S''~
Traffic accidents in the rural
districts are mounting by leaps
and bounds. Since 1924, the Ma
tional Safety council says, motor
vehicle fatalities have increased
172 per cent. In cities over 10000
population they went up but 80
per cent.
Of course, the council points out,
a large part of this increase may
be the result of much-increased
rural travel. But most traffic au-
thorities believe, however, that
the more favorable city record
can be traced to the more effec-
tive traffic control measures in
municipalities
In 1887, the loss of life to traffic
accidents in rural districts and
cities under 10000 population was
81 400. In cities over 10000, there
were IL, 100 killed.
While collisions with pedestrians
constituted the major fatal acct
dent problem in cities, rural dis
tricts had their greatest difficulty
with collisions between two or
more motor vehicles.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
International

More wars have been fought from
the speakers platform than on the
battlefield. More wars have been
averted the same way. When news
first leaked out that Reichschancel-
Tor Adolf Hitler would celebrate
Nazidom's sixth anniversary with a
speech, every able-tongued states
man in Europe fastened to speak
first, because there was well-found-
ed evidence that Hitler would an
nounce a new program Of German
aggression for 1889. Since France is
being bounded for territorial conces-
sions by Germany's ally, Italy, and
since Great Britain is Frances
friend. both London and Paris were
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Congress

Last autumn's election showed the
new congress would be conserva-
tive. But no real test of President
Roosevelt's power was expected un-
til debate began over the l939-4O
budget, scheduled to boost the U. S.
public debt by 1895, 000,0 900. More
over congress was apparently will
ing to give the President his $685.
O0o,0 900 deficiency relief appropria-
ton Immediately, leaving debate
over s-in-relief to later date.
But all such forecasts are now
disproved In the relief deficiency
request designed to carry WPA ex-
penses from March l to June 800,
congress saw a symbol of continued
big u. S. expenditures. First the
house deducted $3.50, 900. Next the
senate approved the reduced appro-
priation, sending it back to the
house with amendments to curb pol
itics-in-relief. Thus showdown be-
tween White House and congress
lido DSSlI pACN4PildtGd hhASHPSSNNNAJ
but observers could see far more
than relief entering the picture:
Left VS.. Right. Apparently ignor-
ing last November's election results,
President Roosevelt has given inn
portant posts to such alleged left
Wingers as Harry Hopkins and
Frank Murphy. Latest appointment
has been that of Thomas R. Amlie,
former Wisconsin congressman, as
member of the interstate commerce
commission. Amlie's advocacy of
production for use" and govern
ment ownership inks congress.
Defense. The White House has
shown several signs of combining
foreign policy with the new defense
program. First evidence was the
plan to fortify Guam, apparently
to force Japan into peace. Second
evidence was the French plane deal
(See AVIATIONJ. Many isolation
ist congressman feel these incidents
show a growing presidential tend
ency to forge entangling alliances
with other powers.
Bridges. Impeachment proceed
ings are being considered against
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins
for failure to press deportation pro-
ceedings against Harry Bridges,
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Chap Found SiUankin' 1t
Required Some Effort

Sir Cecil Fitch on his trip to
Hollywood told the story of a chap
who suddenly got rich somehow.
One day a piano was delivered at
his cottage. A neighbor said on
seeing it arrive:
you're fair swankin'. But you
won't keep that long, mark mel"
The very next day the newly
rich chap wheeled his piano out on
hand cart and started down the
road.
"Ho, ho!" laughed the neighbor
as he saw him. 81 told you you
wouldn't keep it long"
"Shut yer face, fool" said the
other. 'I'm off to take me first
lesson"
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09

Thomas F. Amlie, Wisconsin pro-
gressive and also lame duck, to be
a member of the interstate COM
merce commission. That nomina-
ton went to the senate without even
the great progressive, Senator La
Toilette, knowing about it, and there
are those in the senate who believe
that Senator LaFollette would have
advised against it, had he been
consulted.
There is very real possibility
although not concluSive-that the
senate will reject the Amlie appoint
ment. The pressure against him is
quite unusual. Even the legislature
of his home state adopted a resolu-
ton, memoralizing the senate in op-
position to confirmation.
Whatever virtues Mr.. Amlie may
have, his qualifications to be mem
Der of the interstate commerce COM
mission cannot be numbered in that
list. He knows nothing about trans
portation; he is not an economist,
and if his record as a member of
the house of representative here
is proper criterion, he is as lack
ing in judicial characteristics-well.
he simply does not have them. His
work in the house was distinguished
by the fact that he headed a con-
glomerate group which was at
tempting to coordinate liberal
thought" in the nation. But appar-
emily the folks in Wisconsin rather
doubted his value for they refused
to select him as the progressive SEN
atorial candidate-who, incidentally,
was doomed for a licking anyway
in the November election.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
China

To establish peaceful sway over
China, Japan must win the assist
ance of at least one influential Chi
naman who can serve as chief pup
pet. Late last year Japan thought
she had such puppet in Wang
Ching-wei, former Chinese premier
who preached peace terms but was
subsequently booted out of the pow
erful Kuomintang (nationalisD
party.
Like Wang Ching-wei, most Chi
nese whom Japan would utilize
against China break down in the
final analysis, succumbing either to
Kuomintang or Communist pres
sure. But Tokyo has located a new
would-be puppet in old Marshal WI
Pei-fu, North China's war lord. Soon
to be offered the job of heading ia
pans new central Chinese govern
ment, Marshal WI is by far the
strongest candidate yet to bite on
Tokyo's lure.
Outdated, sluggish and unpublished,
Marshal WI nevertheless has a
highly respected name. His Job:
To pacify China by organizing a ma
tive army with Japanese financial
assistance. This done, he must de-
feat combined Communications
tang opposition before his job can be
called a success.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Appointments Upsetting to
Followers of President

One never can tell what trades
may be made within the great club
known as the senate, but surely Mr..
Anlie will be discussed fully before
he is confirmed. And as I said
above, he may not be approved at
all. The appointment may be the
straw that breaks the camers back.
When Mr.. Roosevelt began max
ing appointments three or four
months ago that were upsetting to
some Of his followers. they had to
decide between their loyalty to him
and their convictions. The bulk Of
them stood by him. He was the
head Of the Democratic party; party
unity was, and is, essential, and
they justified the votes in confrma-
ton in various ways. The Hopkins
and Murphy appointments were con-
firmed because it always has been
the philosophy of senator's that cab
met jobs are intimate associations
with the President. He is entitled,
therefore, to have whom he desires
to sit with him at the cabinet ses-
sion and to advise him when he
seeks advice. l think there was an
inclination to accept Mr.. Murphy,
too, because it was known he want
ed to crush the sit-down strikes at
their inception and was confronted
with White House refusal of sup
port. There were fewer votes
against him for that reason than
against Secretary Hopkins. On the
other hand, Senator Vandenberg, the
Michigan Republican, said he voted
against the nomination because 1.-The
issues were the same as in Michi-
gan's election last fall when Mr.
Murphy was repudiated.
When it gets to cases like the ALL
red appointment for Texas judge
and the Roberts appointment in Vir-
ginia, there simply is no explana-
ton available-unless as l said, the
elmer circle" is leading Mr.. Roose-
welt into morass. Senators Glass
and Byrd are going to fight the Rob-
erts nomination. Senators Sheppard
and Connally were not consulted
about the judgeship in their state.
AS far as it has leaked out, nobody
was asked whether the Amlie ap-
pointment would arouse enthusiasm
or hatred.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09

west coast labor leader and alleged
Communist. Congress unfavorable
opinion of Madame Perkins reflects
against the President
Barkley-Harrison. In the senate,
the relief vote gave Mississippi
Pat Harrison a chance to settle an
old political score with Kentucky's
Alben Barley, who won the ma
jority leadership from him two
years ago. Sincerely economy
minded, Senator Harrison worked
desperately for the smaller appro-
priation while Senator Barley
stalled the showdown vote one week
in hope Of gaining strength.
Significance. Leading the economy
forces was Vice President John N.
Garner, who by his victory won
personal advantage over President
Roosevelt. This means that Mr..
Garner now Yields more power in
congress than Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09

panding U. S. plane plants immedi-
ately. To expand them still faster
he asked congress to appropriate the
first S50,OO0,000 of his emergency
army fund Immediately, to be used
buying SOS new army combat
planes.
Siding with the White House on
plane sales to foreign nations were
the civil aeronautics authority and
the Aeronautical Chamber of Com
merce. Their program: To combat
subsidized aircraft sales to Latin
American nations by Germany and
Italy, thereby protecting the SUBJ
stantial leadership enjoyed by U. S.
plane manufacturers last year.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09


discouragingly anxious that Hitler
should speak no evil of them.
The situation was plain. Britain
and France were ready to appease
once more, because after each sue
cessive appeasement it becomes
more difficult to resist. Boosted No.
Nazi Herman Wilhelm Goering:
THE greater Germany stands erect
amid the world, firmly knit, steel
block of strength and cohesion. Free
is the country broken are the
shackles of the PREPARATIONS system.
The honor and independence Of the
nation are safeguarded by the party
and the new German defense pow
err"
These were fighting words, but
neither France nor Britain was will
ing to fight back. Two days before
Hitler spoke, British Prime Min
lister Neville Chamberlain gave his
speech, indicating that far from be-
ing stronger, Britain will resist die
tatorships only under the most I'M
likely emergencies: Peace could
only be endangered by de-
mand to dominate the world by
force" This means that little by lit
tie Mr.. Chamberlain is willing to
concede to Italo-German demands.
Completely ignored were the Span
ish situation and Italian claims
against France.
The same day, French Foreign
Minister Georges Bonnet fastened
to make his peace with dictators:
Regardless of the violence of the
italian press campaign (for French
Mediterranean territories) I have
warm friendship for the Italian peo-
pie" M. Bonnet practically accept
ed Mussolini's demands when he de-
clared Italy had been treated badly
during and after the World war by
France and Britain.
Such tactics fell little short Of an
outright invitation for Hitler and
Mussolini to make demands. By
the time Der Fuehrer marched to
the rostrum in Berlin's Knoll opera
house every European ear was
cooked. By the time he left, Europe
and the world knew what to expect
from Hitler in 1899:
On Colonies. Germany will de-
mand that all her pre-World war
colonies be returned, otherwise the
Reich will remain an explosive fac
tor in Europe" Reason: Germany
must have access to raw materials.
The alternative is to force exports.
On Italy. War against Italy for
any reason whatever will see Ger
many and Italy side by side" said
Hitler. This statement is expected
to bring an immediate resumption
Of Italian claims against France,
though France and Britain may in
terpret it with tongue in cheek.
War against Italy means agrees
sion against Italy, which is farthest
from democratic thoughts. Though
hoping Hitler meant to infer that
he would not assist in aggression by
Italy, London and Paris knew this
was a futile hope.
On Other Demands. Allied rep
arations demands against Germany
after the World war were ''unrea-
sonable and irresponsible" Hence
Germany has been forced to make
more competitive efforts in the
world market. limiting at almost
anything, Der Fuehrer dropped the
remark that 'forceful redistribu-
ton of the worlds riches was in
evitable from time to time.
On Internal Affairs. The battle to
overcome the extremely grave eco
nomic condition" has been won with
a terrific" fight but must go on.
From such a speech only one con-
cluSion could be drawn. That tho
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Beware Coughs
from common colds
That Hang On

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your common
cough, chest cold, or bronchial irri-
tation, you may get relief now with
Creomulsion. Serious trouble may
be brewing and you cannot afford
to take a chance with any remedy
less potent than Creomulsion, which
goes right to the seat of the trouble
and aids nature to Soothe and heal
the inf1amed mucous membranes
and to loosen and eXpel germ
laden phlegm.
Even if other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged try Creomul-
sion. Your druggist is authorized to
refund your money if you are not
thoroughly satisfied with the bene-
fits obtained. Creomulsion is one
word, ask for it plainly, see that the
name on the bottle is Creomulsion,
and you'll get the genuine product
and the relief you want. (Advo
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Weekly News Analysis
Ne,O Lands for Germany, Italy
Is Totalitarian Aim This Year
by Joseph w. La Bine-

Rome-Berlin axis will devote 1889
to pressing clearly defined demands
against France and Britain, before
the latter two nations have time to
bring their armed strength up to
par. After colonies have been re-
stored, after Italy has won her
claims against France. it will be
time enough for Germany to turn at
tention to the project closest to her
national heart, conquest of Europe's
vast Ukraine.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Miscellany

Invented, a telephone which gets
power solely from the speakers
voice. Method: Impact of sound
waves on the diaphragm generates
power which carries signal to the
receiving device.
Q Scheduled, by Soviet Russia, the
most gigantic development program
in national history by the third five
year plans end in 1912.
0 Lifted, ban on smoking during
sessions of New Hampshire's legis-
lature, on motion Of non-smoking
woman member ''in bek alf of the
woman members"
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
Nomination of Anlie of
Wisconsin Creates Fuss

But all of these appointments now
seem to have been only build up
to a climax. They were to be fol-
flowed by an appointment that
caught the senators in the ribs. 1t
was the nomination of former Rep.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
People

Canada may ask visiting King
George to adjourn its parliament at
Ottawa this spring, necessitating
purchase of special Canadian or
dominions crown.
. Glenn Scobey "POp") Warner,
famed one-time Stanford football
coach and later with Temple uni
versity, may return to Stanford as
advisory coach"
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-02-09
The Giver

For the soul that gives is the
soul that lives, and bearing an
others load doth tighten our own,
and shorten the way, and bright
en- the homeward road: