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Henry a Wallace — Part 4
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realization of the fact that if the party does not again follow Roosevel*'s -
course it is dcomed to failure.' The author declared further that in. various
towns many members of the’ party welcomed Wallace.
Undisclosed Intentions
Wallace has not disclosed his intentions as-yet. In his recent speeches
he declared he will not support the Democratic Party if it remains a reac-
tionary and warmongers' party. In his speech at Denver he said: ‘If we
are in a.position to make out of the Democratic Party a liberal one, we shal
be compelled to take. the necessary measures.! This remark is interpreted
as-a threat to create a third party if Truman's Government does not revise
.."Some facts indicate that Wallace.enjoys the support of some of the leaders !
of the Democratic Party. However, none of the observers suggest that Wallace
would receive sufficient support at the national convention of the Democratic
Party in 1948. The Washington correspondent of the OVERSEAS NEWS AGENCY
predicts that the western States, California,Colorado, Oregon and Washington,
_,Will-support Wallace although it is not considered possible that Wallace will
j =6be able to obtain the support of the majority. . .
"The possibility of Wallace organizing a third party arouses great anxiety
in leading political circles and it has become the subject of open discussion
among politicians in Washington, Senator Pepper stated that he supports
‘ Wallace's demand that the Democratic Party adopt.a liberal policy but he
Stated that at present he does not intend to follow the example of Wallace
and to join the third party." -. a ote ee a /
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