The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-12

50 far the PreSldent haS been unable to find the right-or will ing-person to step into Miss Per- kins' shoes and "the madame" is intent on leaving. Some Of the Presidents friends, therefore, think La Guardia is not only natural. but could be persuaded to take what is the most thankless job in the cabinet
 The Labor post is being hard to fill because possible appointees will have to step into the middle of the hot CIO-AFL row, in which they are sure to offend one side or the other. La Guardia, how ever, is used to stepping on peo- jle'S toes, doesn't care how many people he offends, and will ride roughshod over any group he thinks is wrong.
 Moreover, the Little Flowers political prospects as Mayor of New York for fourth term are not bright. The Republicans, and .nOminally, he is one, say they won't nominate him again. The Democrats, toward whom he leans nationally, oppose him locally. La Guardia's popular following is just as large as ever, but he will have tough time being reelected if nominated.
 So you may find the fiery Fio- rello coming pack to his old haunts, Washington, where he once served as one of the most efficient, nard-nitting representa- tives ever elected to Congress. SECRET DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
 They weren't talking about it publicly, but several Democratic Senators were hoppinug mad last week when, in secret caucus Ses- sion, Texas statesman Tom Con- molly told them to check with the Foreign Relations Committee before forming conclusions or talk ing stand on foreign affairs.
 Connally held forth at nome length to assembled Democratic Senators as chairman of that Committee. He appeared to be trying to re-establish the pres tige lost by his Committee when it railroaded the six State Depart ment nominations through last month. only to have the full Sen- ate toss them right back at Con- nally and his Committee for fur ther consideration.
 COnnally's remarks were ad- dressed principally at the new members. Foreign relations" he explained "are an extremely complicated asubject today and I hope, before you declare your self or commit yourself in any way, you'll give our Committee chance to reach some import ant conclusions and to help you personally"
 The Democrats, as one of them put it. sat silent as a tomb, but not meek as a lamb."
 Not only were there murmur- ings about Connally, but there was no enthusiasm among the new Senators over the leadership of Senator Kenneth Mcclellan, of Tennessee, who was elected Presi- dent Pro Tem of the Senate. There was a strong feeling that the Senators who really should be heard from are those who aided in the campaign last year. Connally and MCKellar were not active. whereas Senators like o. Mahoney of Wyoming, Pepper of Florida, Kilgore of West Virginia, Guffey of Pennsylvania really went down the line, working night and day to re-elect Roosevelt to his fourth term.
 NOTE-One of the freshman Senators whoin Connally lectured was Fulbright of Arkansas. for mer Rhodes scholar and uniVer- sity president, who knows more about foreign affairs than Tom ever thought of knowing. It was Fulbright who forced Congress and Connally to adopt an inter national cooperation resolution last year.
 THE BRITISH
 DIPLOMATIC GAME
 The long lean. gracious Earl of Halifax emerging from n one hour session with the President last week, told newsmen he had come to wish FDR a Happy New Year and present him with n book as n gift.
 "Did you discuss Drew Pear sons column with the PreSi- dent?" Halifax was asked. .. ...
 "NO," he replied.
 Did you discuss it with MT. Stettinius?"
 
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