The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-16

war chest" Brann made use of this disclosure in the closing phases of his campaign.
 Discussion of Brann's political fu- ture at the conference appeared g foregone conclusion.
 May Go to Cabinet
 One Boston newspaper (the Pos) said Q movement was under way among New England democrats to urge upon President Roosevelt the appointment of Brann to fill the cabinet vacancy caused by death of Secretary of War George H. Dern.
 The newspaper said such an ap- pointment might mean the gain of many votes" in New England be- cause the governors wonderful showing in the Maine election makes 1t certain that he would have q pow erful influence In oil New England in November"
 While interest in Mondays ballot- ing centered chiefly--from e nation al standpoint-on the senatorial fight, the liquor referenda played an important part locally.
 Returns indicated sharp division of opinion. Larger cities swung heavily to the "wet" columns while many rural areas opposed sale of beer, wines and spirits. Sentiment generally was for state operation of liquor stores.
 Brann Tn New York
 New York, Sept. i6-(UP)-Gov. Louis Brann of Maine, defeated senatorial candidate in Mondays election, conferred today ct demo- cratic national headquarters on the possibility of demanding e recount of ballots and contesting the result before the senatorial committee on elections and privileges.
 Although Brann would not dis- cuss his immediate plans, 1t was learned he informer Sen. Joseph duffey of Pennsylvania, who Is head of the democratic senatorial campaign committee, that he be- lieyed he was "counted out" in Maine. Brann lost to Sen. Wallace IT. White, republican by approxi- mately 5000 votes.
 duffey, who accompanied Brann to c press interview ct democratic national headquarters, said their conference had not yet been con- cluded but that there would be c definite statement ct 3 D. m.
 Asked whether their discussions up to the time of the interview in. dicated Q recount would be de- inanded, Guffey replied:
 You can draw your own con- clusions."
 Asked how he interpreted the re- suit of the Maine election from Q national standpoint, Branil said he thought 1t would be "very favor- able."
 T think 1t will be favorable for the reason that the entire republi- can drive was concentrated on me" he went on. "They utilized foreign speakers, that Is out-of-state speakers, from all parts of the country and supplemented them with Col. Knox and Gov. Landon, who was brought in 36 hours before the election. Despite their combined effort the return showed that l was defeated by 5000 votes fin the largest total vote ever cast in Maine. There was Q 9 per cent increase in the electorate.
 If they can defeat me by only 6000-after one of tho strongest drives ever made against 6 candi- date-r say 1t is particulary favor. able for Roosevelt"
 Landon Helped Him
 Did Gov. Landon's speech have any great infiuence7" he was asked.
 T would say that Gov. Landon'S visit helped me greatly" he replied, half smiling. "When he arrived in Portland extended him . sincere welcome. And I carried Portland"
 He said the Maine republican or gatlization should credit him with bringing them lot of money"
 "The republicans received more money that was ever expended in c political campaign in the state Of Maine" he said. Tt was highly complimentary"
 As an afterthought he added:
 If they give me the money they spent, I'd elect even Q Chinagliai1 governor in the state of Maine" Brann plans to return to Maine tonight.
 Martin Derides Recount
 New York, Sept. i6-(Up)-Rep. Joseph W. Martin, Jr.. eastern rec publican campaign manager, today derided hints of Q recount demand by Gov. Louis Brann of Maine, de- feated senatorial candidates in Mondays election. "There viii be no recount" Martin said. That's 1 only talk, They count the ballots | straight ifi New England" Martin, faa "A N~aa. 7f.. a.f