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Show WANTS WHITE TO STAY AS DEMOCRATIC LEADER WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. Opposition of the full committee at St Loui-. to the request of the forty-nine mem-bere mem-bere of the Democratic national com- H mittee made yesterday for a meeting Murcli 1 was expressed today by Rep reseniative Flood of Virginia, chair- H man 01 the1 Democratic congressional oommHtee. H "The issues in the campaign 6t 1922," said Mr. Flood, "will be made by the Democrats in the senate and house. If the Republicans propose leg islation in the Interest of the country we will support It earnestly Only when such proposed legislation Is no' in the interest of the country will we oppose it and the differences between the two parties will constitute the ls sues in 1922 and 1924. "I have noted the reference of Mr. Love (committeeman from Texas, who made public the request of the forty nine last night) to Chairman White and the latter's desire to be re Lieved ot the burdens and responslblli ties of the chairmanship I have knowu for some time of this feeling on th part of Mr. White, but I also know-that know-that he is not the man to run swag from or shirk responsibilities go loni; as he can render service to the entlro Democratic party which service he can render now by remaining chairman.' |