i W S Behind
the NEWS
By PAUL MALLON.
.VASHINGTON, May 15.—It did
not leak out at the time, but President Roosevelt had a few of his con-(
sresslonal leaders in for a' little private powwow a few nights back.
They discussed relief, taxes, Frazier-
Lemke and politics in general.
The ears of the congressional leaders were flattened when they heard
the president say something substantially amounting to this:
"Don't worry about me any more.
Look out for yourselves now."
In the democratic cloakroom the
suggestion is being interpreted as
meaning that the president considers
his political position secure. He doss
not need any more help. The whip,
may be laid aside.
This change of attitude may have
a material effect upon the handling
of pending last-minute legislation.
HIDDEN PRINCIPALS.
Congressmen studiously avoided
mentioning the name of Father
Coughlin in the debate on the Fra-
eier-Lemke bill. One of Coughlin's
congressional friends got near enough
to suggest "social justice" and to
threaten "radio influence." Of course,
every one knew what brand of social
justice and radio influence he was
talking about.
