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po Necroes in Mississippt ‘and Mabama, | ant the same thing was 5 true with respect “4--. to Negroes allegations of laxity on the part of the FBI. Wilkins felt that King and .. Rustin had Jed the Negroes to believe that the FBI can do nothing right. 7 hn this conference, ‘Wilkins admitted that ‘he had criticized the Direct : ujustly. He pointed out also that he has a difficult time controlling his Board of oa since King is a member of the Board. . a ee pee a won i There has been evidence in the past j year of a split between Martin Luther King, Jr., and Roy Wilkins, There have been a number of examples of this split. For instance in mid 1964 Wilkins denounced King and James Forman, th head of CORE, with respect ‘to’ their planned purpose after the Civil Rights Bill ber law. According to Wilkins, King and Forman were trying to outdo one another and the approach to the situation should be slower for the most effective movement, é.ceurding to confidential sources, King feels that Wilkins’ attitude strengthens the xvesistance of the southern people. Confidential sources have revealed at other tim: “as tired of it. (100-3-160-770) | bw Attitude Toward Civil Rights Demonstrations: Generally, Wilkins has indicated a more moderate or "go slow" attit in the field of civil rights. While Wilkins is said to oppose demonstrations for the sake of demonstrations and has opposed irresponsible demonstrations, he has been associated with them on occasions. In June, 1964, when speaking on the matter of ive: rights before the graduates of Morris Brown College he said, "Marches and cemonstrations have their places and have proved their value but they are not necessarily the key to unlock all doors, We have a duty to recognize that for part these solutions we must look within ourselves and our group as well as without." 5 ' indicated that, ‘We need frank appraisals of ourselves and, where indicated, - corrective measures. We cannot have standards different from those of great and successful peoples throughout history. We must impose upon ourselves those meas of reliability, responsibility and excellence that are universally applied to men eve: where."' In this connection, the Director noted, "Very well stated."' It is noted, ~ however, that the NAACP made plans for possible nationwide demonstrations, incl a work stoppage, in the event Congress did not pass the Civil Rights Bill, and the . NAACP gave | Wilkins stand-by powers to call the demonstrations. . ; . . * " Wilkins has participated to some degree in the racial imbalance * Bituation with regard to New York public schools, Much publicity has attended this effort, The © PUTpOse | of these demonstrations ¢ concerns a move of children from scho