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RW:rd Mr. Hoover -11/6/35 During my vieit with Judge Clark he inquired about various racketeers and their activities in New York City and their alleged connection with Zwillman of Newark, IJ discussed this with him and informed him generally concerning the racketeering set-up in New York City and its alleged connection with Zwillman. He also asked my opinion of the Dewey investigation and I advised him concerning various reports I had received regarding his activities and informed him that it had been reported from various sources thet the racketeering elements in New York City are not in the least concerned ebout the investigation and are somewhat inclined to look upon it with contempt. My entire visit with the Judge was very friendly and he indicated that he has the utmost regard for and confidence in the Bureau, He stated that he regretted the Bureau's inability to take some definite action with reference to Zwillman, The Judge is in- clined to take the viewpoint that as long as there has been a crime committed it should be punished promptly end effectively end that it does not make much difference who handles it so long as it is preperly handled, The Judge requested that I advise you that he did not think the Internal Revenue had enough agents handling the situation in Yewark. I informed him I would convey this message to you but, of course, there was no action you could take in this con- nection. He stated that following his conference with Mr. Baldwin of the Intelligence Tnit, when he returns to Newark, he, Judge Clark, will communicate with mee I will keep in touch with the Judge from time to time regarding this situation anc will, of course, render such assistance and cooperation as may be possible. Very truly yours, ve R. VEITLEY Special Agent in Charge ao