Evening star., 1938-10-02
- the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press,
ALBANY. N. Y, Oct. IA stream
Aned political campaign, with both
gubernatorial candidates, Democratic
Incumbent Herbert H. Lehman, and
Republican aspirant Thomas E.
Dewey, detouring around certain ma
tional New Deal ISSUES, IS promised
the New York State electorate during
The next six weeks.
This development is the more re-
mArkable because 1t has originated In
President Roosevelt's home State,
birthplace Of much New Deal philoso-
ply and pioneer in liberal legisla-
ton.
The development stems directly
from the personalities and views Of
the gubernatorial candidates. Gov.
Lehman completely dominated busi-
ness of the State Democratic con-
vention which ended yesterday in
Rochester after the nomination Of
State slate, including two candidates
for United States Senator.
Young, self-sure TON" Dewey, who
rose to national prominence because
Of his prosecution Of what he calls
'fbig shot racketeers in New York
City, just as firmly seized the reins
at the Republican convention which
ended q day earlier in historic Sara
toga Springs.
Favor Brief Campaigns.
Gov. Lehman has long exhibited
preference for brief campaigns and
few speeches Mr.. Dewey is reported
reliably to favor similar program.
Mr.. Dewey. who sped to Saratoga
Springs and accepted the nomination
amid wild acclaim Of delegates, only
briefly mentioned unemployment re-
lief, social security and other similar
subjects. Earlier convention speakers
directed broadsides at these aspects Of
both State and national administra-
tions
The 36-year-old New York City
prosecutor sounded battle cry for
Statewide extinction of organized
crime with all its complex structure
of corruption and political connec-
tons"
Later, at a press conference, he
praised other nominees on his ticket
for their liberal, progressive" views.
Great pressure was brought on Gov
Lehman before he consented to accept
the Democratic gubernatorial renomi-
nation. Two years ago he made the
race only after similar urging.
Wanted to Run for Senate.
Gov. Lehman wanted to team with
Robert F. Wagner In q race for the
two New York Senate seats in Wash
ington. Democratic leaders, including
President Roosevelt and James A.
Farley, New York State and national
Democratic chairman, entreated him
to run again for Governor.
Democratic leaders frankly ad-
nnitted, off the record, that they feared
the strength Of the young racket
buster" and reasoned that the re-
peatedly demonstrated vote-gathering
appeal of the Governor was badly
needed
Gov. Lehman, wealthy New York
City banker. commands wide State
following Of both liberal and con-
servative Democrats.
Soon after his election a certain
coolness developed between the Gov
ernor' and the President, who had
worked in apparent harmony in New
York State while Mr.. Roosevelt was
Governor and Lehman Lieutenant
Governor.
The coolness was climaxed by the
Governors request to Senator Wagner
to oppose the Presidents Supreme
Court reorganization BILL Since then
observers repeatedly have read into
Gov. Lehman's speeches and actions a
tendency toward greater conservatism.
Accepts Dewey's Challenge.
Yesterday, in his acceptance speech.
Gov. Lehman lost no time in accept
ing the gage OF battle flung at him
by Mr.. Dewey.
IN spite of press reports" he de-
clared, I did not believe that Mr..
Dewey would abandon, almost before
1t had started, that important work
(New York district attorneyship) for
which he was chosen by the people
less than year ago and for the
contamination Of which he accepted
An obligation to the people"
r0rfin11iro thu
man and woman knows of my deep
interest in clean, honest government
and IN law enforcement of which the
designation by me Of Mr.. Dewey as
special prosecutor to act against rack
eteering and corruption in office in
New York City was only a part"
Other contests in November are Ger
tain to be subordinated to the Dewey
Lehman struggle.
Senator Wagner, author Of the Ma
aonal Labor Relations Act which bears
MS name, will oppose John Lord
oBrian, Buffalo attorney and the Re-
publican nominee for six-year Sem
ate term.
Remainder Are Incumbents.
United States Representative James
Mead, also OF Buffalo, a stanch sup
porter OF Roosevelt In Washington and
the Democratic nominee for a two-year
term, will oppose Edward Corsi, Re-
publican deputy commissioner Of vel
fare In New York City.
The remainder Of the Democratic
State ticket Is composed Of incumbents,
except that youthful Supreme Court
Justice Charles Poletti of New York
City and a protege Of the Governor,
will seek the lieutenant governorship
instead Of the incumbent M. William
Bray, Utica.
This substitution was an invitation
for the support of the 2-year-old
American Labor party, which PLAYED
IN important role In last years state