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policies and methods pertaining to
our foreign affairs as nearly uni
formly as any other two persons who
have occupied our respective posi-
tons.
Nothing out of the ordinary &C.
Cured in the discussions and con-
ferences between us leading to the
announcements made by the Presi-
dent of the special mission to Europe,
and later by myself, relating to the
problems of economic restoration
and of disarmament after the war.
LAS to Mr.. Welles, 1 regard him
as one of my most trusted personal
friends and loyal co-workers, and it
is always in that spirit that we dis
cuss the various phases of our duties
and problems. do not think a more
capable person could be sent on the
proposed European mission than Mr..
Welles.'
Early Also Denies Opposition.
Similar refutation of the story
was voiced earlier by Stephen T.
Early. presidential secretary, who
declared the Welles appointment
had been made after White House
consultations with both Mr.. Hull
and Mr.. Welles. The decision was
reached. M. Early said, about 10
days before its announcement last
Friday and after consideration had
been given to selecting a business
man envoy rather than State De-
partment diplomat. When finally
made, Mr.. Early added, the deci-
sion had the approval of everybody
concerned.
Riding South with the President,
more closely guarded even than his
vacation itinerary, were his politi-
cal intentions of the coming nine
months.
With his destination kept mystic
riously secret, only indication of the
Presidents route was that he would
entrain for an unidentified Southern
port where a Navy ship will pick
MIN up for about 10 days of cruis-
ing. Contrary to usual custom, no
temporary headquarters will be set
up at the port Of debarkation, lin
tied number of assistants and news
papermen being taken on the Presi-
dents ship or a conveying destroyer
and all other contact being directly
with the White House here.
Meanwhile. political developments
and speculation continued apace,
perhaps because Of the President s
reluctance to declare his own in
tentionS.
Questioned yesterday at his press
conference on whether he would
take any steps to withdraw from
presidential primaries in Illinois and
Wisconsin, where his name has been
entered by friends, the Chief Execu-
tive said he knew nothing about
circumstances in those two States.
Vice President Carriers name like
wise has been entered in these two
States.
Withdrawal from the Illinois race
April must be done by February "a,
but the Presidents name may be
left in without his express con-
sent. The Wisconsin test comes on
April and may be further COM
plicated by entry Of a slate headed
by Federal Security Administrator
Paul v. McNutt.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Kennedy, al
ready on record in favor of a
third term for Mr.. Roosevelt, ended
rumors that he would be a primary
candidate in his home State of Mas
sachusetts, announcing last night
that the Importance of his present
post compels him to keep out of the
political race.
Kennedy to Leave Tomorrow.
Mr.. Kennedy, home for consulta-
tons and vacation, conferred with
the President at the White House
yesterday and was to see officials
at the Treasury and State Depart
ments, the Securities and Exchange