Washington, Sept. 17.
Well-informed circles believe that the reports that Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama, recently-appointed Justice of the Supreme Court, is a member of the Ku Klux Klan may result in serious political consequences. It is evident President Roosevelt did not know of Mr. Black's possible affiliation to the Ku Klux Klan. Mr.. Black, who cannot be removed from office, may resign, and that any aggravation of the scandal may influence the partial Congressional elections next year by reviving the problem of rsce and religion Havas,
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