The Archive · 1940

Younger Men Rebuked

"Fresh elections are now on, and the Congressmen's choice is unfettered. Let younger men come forward and take charge. If they will not, but still retain the old team, they should give implicit obedience."

Mr. Gandhi's criticism of Bengal, which is elaborated in a lengthy statement issued by Mr, Rajendra Frasad, President of the Indian National Congress, is interpreted in political circles as being another clear indication of Mr. Gandhi's anxiety to avoid precipitate action in connection with the present political situation, and of the Congress majority's determination to keep left-wing elements in order.—Reuter, President's Speech Awaited The nation will watch the President's speech for straws in the wind which might reveal his third term plans, but he is pledged to deliver a non-partisan speech. His aides, however, are under no such pledge and probably will not pull their punches.

The Solicitor-General, Mr. Robert Jackson, will speak at the Jackson Day dinner in Cleveland. His speech will be watched with interest because of reports that President Roosevelt agrees that the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, should become Democratic candidate for the Presidency if a strong New Dealer like Mr. Jackson is nominated for Mr. C. Gauss May Be Envoy to Australia U.S. Consul-General Here

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