Evening star., 1945-04-13

blue bow tie and a matching blue
handkerchief.
Still stunned at the sudden death
of Mr.. Roosevelt, he talked solemn
ly Of the responsibilities ahead Of
him. He emphasized that stepping
into the post of the man he regarded
as one Of the greatest Americans Of
all times was a matter to inspire any
one in any work.
Mr.. Fulton, New York attorney
and personal friend, chatted brief
ly with Mr.. Truman at his apart
ment before the President left for
the White House.
Spent Restful Night.
Later Mr.. Fulton told a reporter
that the new President had spent a
restful night despite the worries
thrust upon him. Mrs. Truman
showed more outward effects of the
strain than the President himself
Mr., Fulton. who has been men
toned prominently as likely
choice for Attorney General If cabi-
net changes are made eventually,
refused to comment on any prospec-
tive appointment. He was chief
counsel for the Senate War IN
vestigating Committee when Mr..
Truman was chairman.
The attorney said President Tru-
man had asked him to come in and
confer with him. He said he knew
of nothing important pending on
which his advice might be sought,
but was glad to of1er any help he
could.
Sworn in at TOO o'clock last night
by Chief Justice Stone. President
Truman moved swiftly to shoulder
the burdens of office.
Where his hand will direct Ameri-
can destinies none could truthtully
tell today. The master governmental
craftsman is gone. The relatively
untried executive carries on.
Fighting Men Reassured.
To the fighting men there was re-
assurance in the Truman statement: !:
THE world may be sure that we
will prosecute the war on both
fronts, east and west, with all the
vigor we possess, to successful
conclusion.
To the Allied and neutral world
there also was hope In declaration
by Stephen Early, White House Sec
retary, that Mr. Truman wants to
say that it will be his effort to
carry on as he believes the President
would have done and to that end
he has asked the cabinet to stay
on with him"
Secretary of Interior Ickes said
the request for cabinet members to
remain in their posts was made in
formally, that no one answered.
United Nations leaders took heart,
too, at Mr.. Truman's decision that
the San Francisco Conference 90 on
without delay.
Many Questions Unanswered.
These things were fairly tangible,
but there remained thousand
questions to be answered only by
time. Some of these:
Will Mr.. Truman continue indefi-
nitely without alteration Mr.. Roose-
velt's foreign policiesY The new
Presidents intimates think there
will be slight, If any, changes in
overall policy.
Can he acquire the background to
meet soon such pressing issues as
raised in connection with the pro-
jected new coalition government for
Poland?
Will he. a World War artillery
omcer who wanted to get into this
fight but was advised to stay on the
job in the Senate, want a strong
hand in determining military STRAIT
egy? Most observers think the pure
ly military decisions will remain in
the hands of Gen. Marshall and
Admiral King.
Will he hold a domestic course
"a little left of center" as Presi-
dent Roosevelt described it7
Is Harry Hopkins out as in
ternational and domestic adviser?
Few think he will have much future
White House influence. They be-
lieve men like former War Mobili-
cation Director Byrnes will be con-
suited.