Evening star., 1943-03-04

Lafayette Square as in previous
years.
The Rev. John G. Magee, minis
er-in-charge of st. Johns, and 1t
Frank R. Wilson, Navy chaplain,
who is on leave as rector of ST
James Church at the President S
Hyde Park " home, conducted
the service.
Approximately 200 persons at
tended, including cabinet members
and other high Government officials
and their families as well as men,
bers of the White House staff.
Prayer for Family of Nations.
consisting of the reading of prayers
and the singing of hymns, led by a
mixed choir.
One prayer For the Family of
Nations besought Almighty Cod
to guide "the nations of the world
into the way of justice and truth
and establish among them that
peace which is the fruit of righteous
ness
Another sought Divine protec-
ton and assistance for "all those
who at home or abroad, by land,
by sea, or in the air, are serving
this country"
Faces Cross and Flag.
Mr.. Roosevelt bowed his head in
for all in the service of the country
and those who have died in it, for
our enemies. and for all the nations
of the world. The prayers were the
standard supplications from the
Episcopal book of common prayer.
Attired in gray suit, with Mrs.
Roosevelt on his left, the President
sat at the front of the room during
the services, facing a golden cross
and an American flag.
After the final hymn Vice Presi-
dent Wallace stepped over to the
President to shake hands and say
few words. Mrs. Roosevelt invited
all present to greet the Chief Ex-
ecutive. too.
Meanwhile, there were no signs
that discussions of a fourth term
had any encouragement from the
President. Il have never seen any
indications from him that he wants
it." Mr.. Walker said. Il have never
discussed it with him. This is no
time to discuss candidates for 1914.
I say that very seriously. So many
things can happen"
The new Democratic chairman
and Postmaster General did not
identify those who mentioned the
fourth term at the White House con-
ference. In the group were IL other
officers and members of the COM
mittee, set up as special committee
to confer with the President and the
chairman on general party matters
from time to time.
Suggestion Made Lightly.
In response to questioning, Mr..
Walker said that during the session
''two or three" told the President he
SHOULD" or would have to be"
candidate next year if the war is
still on.
But they got no response from
the President" he added. II don't
think he even heard it, as he was
doing most of the talking. If he did,
he smiled it off. 1t was said rather
lightly and there was no discussion"
Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller, ma
tional committeewoman from Penn
sylvania, who attended the con-
ference, commented:
Il understand there was some
discussion of a candidate, but
didn't hear it. Of course, whenever
Democrats get together they discuss
the subject. I'll say this for myself,
that If the war is not over by 1914
I am sure there is no one who can
write the peace like Franklin D.
Roosevelt"
Mr.. Walker emphasized that it
will be the national convention dele
gates, not the chairman or members
of the national committee, who
actually name the candidate.
1t was the second time in 10 days
that the fourth-term question came
up in White House talks. Repre-
sentative SABBATH, Democrat, of
Illinois, said he had suggested to
the President recently that he run
again, but that Mr.. Roose velt
seemed mot very keen" about it.