Evening star., 1950-06-18
Dewey 'sPIan 10 Retire
Disappoints 6. 0. P,
Elates Democrats
By Gould Lincoln

Te-elecLlOn was grave QlSappO1nt-
ment to New York Republicans
who believed him their strongest
candidate.
They were quick to declare,
however. that they were still hope
ful OF carrying the State next
November and that the probable
nominee for governor, 1t. Gov.
Joe r. Hanley. would be a tough
man for any Democratic nominee
to defeat.
The Democrats, on the other
hand, were jubilant. They realized
that Gov. Dewey, because of his
record during eight years as chief
executive of the State, had an
excellent chance for reelection.
Gov. Dewey, who last De-
cember renounced further White
House ambitions. personally dis
tributed one e-Sentence statement
to reporters in Albany yesterday:
Il shall not be candidate for re-
ClCCIlOil IlcAI 1dll.
Will Resume Practice.
The 48-year-old Governor said
he was tired and rundown physi-
cally after 20 years in public life.
He added that he expected to re-
turn to private law practice when
his second term as Governor ex-
pires December 81.
Promising to continue an active
interest in public affairs, he de-
clared he would speak out on
issues affecting the welfare of
the State and Nation" especially
foreign affairs.
AS for his successor as Cover
nor. Mr.. Dewey said he would not
attempt to dictate" the COP
State conventions choice "of any
candidate for any Office"
While there was some comment
that the Republican State Con-
vention might insist on going
ahead with draft movement to
renominate Gov. Dewey, the gen.
eral belief was that the Governor
had effectually and definitely put
himself out of the race and could
not be swayed.
Hanley Gains Support.
Meanwhile, a floodtide of Re-
publican support swelled across
the State for 74-year-old Mr.. Han
ley as the party's nominee for
governor. Mr.. Hanley made clear
he was candidate and noted that
he had previously said he would
seek the governorship if Gov.
Dewey did not run.
Senator Ives, Republican, of
New York, reiterated earlier state
ments that he was not a cNndi-
date for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation.
LAS I have repeatedly stated"
he said, II am not a candidate
and I will not be"
Senator Ives continued:
II regret very much that Gov.
Dewey has decided not to serve
for another term. His decision ID
most unfortunate for the State.
am sure. however, that the Re-
publican candidate to be chosen in
his place will be outstandinglyI
qualified for the position and will
be winner"
Brewster Urges Senate Race.
Gov. Dewey was urged by Sena-
tor Brewster, Republican, of Maine
to run for the Senate. Senator
Brewster, chairman of the Senate
Republican Campaign Committee,
said Gov. Dewey will continue as
titular leader of the Republican
Party" He added that Gov.
Dewey's talents would be most
useful in the Senate and am sure
all of us would welcome his CO.
operation"
Gov. Warren of California, who
was Coy. Dewey's vice presidential
running mate in 1948, refused
comment. He was at White
Sulphur Springs, w. Va, to attend
the Governors conference. Gov.
Dewey. accompanied by his wife
and two sons, left last night for
that conference.
Senator Millikin, of Colorado,
chairman of the Republican Con-
ference Of the Senate. commented
on Gov. Dewey's withdrawal:
"New York is losing fine public
servant"
Republicans here took it for
granted that Mr.. Hanley will be
the choice of the State convention
to succeed Gov. Dewey Mr.. Han
ley has already been indorSed for
the nomination by Oswald D.
Heck, Speaker of the Assembly.
It is understood, too, that j. Rus
sell Sprague, Republican National
Committeeman and leader of the
Republican organization. has in
dorsed the Hanley candidacy.
Decision Forecast 2 Weeks Ago.
Mr.. Hanley is a former clergy
man and Chautauqua lecturer,
veteran of two wars. He is widely
known throughout the State and
was Republican leader Of the State
Senate before he was elected
lieutenant governor in 1943. He
again was elected lieutenant gov
ernor on the ticket with Gov.
Dewey in 1916.
Gov. Dewey'S decision not to
run for Governor again was fore
cast several weeks ago when he
told Republican leaders he did not
want to run again and would not
be candidate. He agreed at that
time, however, to talk it over with
the same leaders when he re-
turned from his vacation which
had been ordered by his physician.
His health, his own desires and
those Of Mrs. Dewey, are believed
to have tipped the scales against
his accepting the nomination for
a third term.
While Gov. Dewey said yester-