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His Excellency spoke very frankly 'after obtaining my assurance that our conversation would be retained in: strictest confidence, and-commented that some of his younger priests become so involved in civil rights matters and racial matters that they "become a,little nutty". He stated by this he meant that they lose their sense of judgment 'and rather than ease' tense.situations, they,' at times, 'stir upand.inflame" situations. -At this point he commented that.he was worried about the presence.of Reverend MARTIN LUTHERKING in Chicago .and stated that KiNG had visited him here in Chicago. some: time ago.: his .gave me -an opportunity. to' ask .him his inpression of KinG. His Excellency stated that this was the'first occasion he had talked with.KiNG and ne was. "not.impressed": : He, stated that during the conversation, KiNG.exhibited a very glib tongue andHis .Excellency could not help but question his sincerity. His Excellency stated that he felt KiNG was not.a truthful man and gave.as an.example.that KiNG agreed that the con-- versation :between .KinG and His Excellency: would remain in. Strictest confidence.:' He pointed" out,. however, that the. residence upon the departure of:KiiG and KiNG spoke at length to the press concerning his:visit with the Arch-- bishop, even though the'two men had.agreed the.conversation was confidential. I then, in strictest confidence, briefed His Exceilency along the.lines discussed.with Assistant Director, SULLIvAN: It was obviousthat.His Excellency sincerely appreciated receiving this: Information and indicated -to me that he would be most circumspect, in his dealings with King. His Excellency is a yery forcefulindividual, and from his comments and demeanor, I feel.certain that he w1ll do.everything possible.to neutralize KiNG's effect in this area. I .feel that this visit' was' highly productive.. He has accepted my invitation to visit the Chicago.Office. gave,me his private telephone number and.asked that'we. Stay in very: close touch on matters of mutual interest. Bureau will be kept advised of developments.