Evening star., 1948-06-25

its 10 votes to Gov. Dewey at that
time, and another State might have
given the other IA votes.
A recess Of the convention, until
$50 pm. demanded by floor man
ayers of Dewey opponents, offered
by Gov. James Duff of Pennsylvania
was acquiesced in by the New York
delegation.
The recess was last desperate
effort on the part of the attempt at
an anti-Dewey coalition, which
never quite panned out. During the
recess, and even before, some of the
coalitionists became convinced that
1t was not possible to check the OBJ
viously gathering Dewey strength.
They capitulated. They had never
been able to center oA candidate
to defeat the 46-year-old New York
Governor.
Infighting Was Bitter.
The Dewey victory, sharp and
clear cut as it was, was not accom-
plished without bitter infighting.
The Dewey campaign strategy, ham
died by the Governor and his man
ayers, was too much for his oppo-
nents. The convention ended on a
note of extraordinary harmony,
with Mr.. Stassen himself taking the
platform before the third ballot was
called, to urge his delegates to vote
for the New Yorker and make the
nomination unanimous.
1t was Ohio, through Senator
Taft and his nominator, Senator
Bricker, which started the harmony
move. Senator Bricker was the first
recognized by Speaker Martin. con-
vention permanent chairman, and
he Immediately read letter from
Senator Taft, praising Gov. Dewey
as a great Republican, urging his
delegates to vote for him, and
pledging Gov. Dewey his complete
support in the national campaign.
The demonstration from the floor
and galleries given Mr.. Stasseu
when he took the platform indi-
Gated his great popularity, espe-
cially with the young Republicans.
Never Was Threatened.
Never at any time during the bal
loting did any candidate seriously
threaten Gov. Dewey. Senator Taft
reached his high-water mark when
Illinois turned over so votes to him
on the second ballot, giving the
Ohioan a total of 274 votes. Mr..
Stassen had 157 on the first ballot
and dropped to 149 on the second
Senator Vandenberg, who had been
regarded as the most likely nominee
should Gov. Dewey fail to make the
grade, received 81 votes on both the
first and second ballots. Gov. War
rem had 50 on the first and 81 on the
second ballot.
When the convention reconvened
last night, it was all over.
When Senator Bricker took the
platform he announced he had
statement made by Senator Taft,
which he desired to read. In his
letter Senator Taft said that a care
full analysis showed that a Dewey
nomination would be made on the
third ballot.
Il therefore release my delegates"
the letter said, land ask their sup
port for Gov. Dewey"
Senator Taft continued that he
would himself support Gov. Dewey
with great enthusiasm.
Senator Knowland was recognized
to make a statement. He read
letter from Gov. Warren. In it the
California Governor said it was OBJ
vious Gov. Dewey was to be NOM
mated by the convention and to
continue as candidate would
serve no useful purpose. He
recommend that the California
delegates vote for Gov. Dewey. He
would do so himself, If he were in
their position, he declared.
Delegation Is Polled.
Senator Knowland announced
that the California delegation, un-
der the State law. was committed to
Gov. Warren and that it would be
necessary to poll the delegation
when the third ballot was taken.
The delegation went into football
huddle on the convention floor, and
when 1t was polled came up with
all So votes for Gov. Dewey.
Mr.. Stassen made his own with
drawal-and did it we'll, showing
himself a good loser.
I would like to second the pro-
posal that Dewey nomination be
made unanimous said Mr.. Stassen
There were cries of no." from
Dewey opponents in the galleries
But Mr.. Stassen ploughed right
ahead with a pledge of his utmost
aid for the New Yorker in the
coming campaign. He added a
pledge to fight to keep alive the
liberal program which he had prom
ised during the preconvention cam
paign, and which was dear to the
young men and women of the coun-
try.
1t was Senator Baldwin, who after
releasing his delegates to Gov
Dewey, proposed that the New
Yorker be nominated by acclama-
ton, without a roll being called.
Chairman Martin ruled this out
Of order, and the roll call pre-
ceeded.
After the balloting was over.
Senator Taft. said "of course it was
disappointment. but. I am prob
ably better of personally I have
the best job in the world in the
Senate"
Senator Vandenberg was smiling,
when he called on Gov. Dewey later
e Are you glad you didn't make
it?" he was asked.
you bet your life. I got load
off my neck tonight" the Senator
responded. I'm q free agent. This
is Emancipation Day"
Rail Talks DeadIocked
Still Despite White House
BY the Associated Press
There were no signs of progress
today toward breaking the deadlock
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