Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-09
Tie Poiisieol MN
Exit Of Dewey Leaves
Wide Cop in 6. O. P.
Many New Workers Voice
Sincere Disappointment

Many New Workers Voice
Sincere Disappointment
By Gould Lincoln
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's withdrawal
from public life at the conclusion Of
his present term next January will
leave great gap in the party whose
nominee for President he was In 1914
and 1948.
He has been a great Governor OF
the country's most populous State. In
deed, it is difficult to envisage major
gathering of the G. O. P. without his
dominating personality. AS "Mr. Dewey.
private citizen" he will still maintain
his interest in politics, and he may
again be sought to take office in the
future. BY virtue of his two nomina-
tions for President. he was titular
head of the Republican Party for eight
which were in large part responsible
for the nomination Of President Eisen-
hover in 1852.
His statement, announcing his de-
cision. broadcast by radio and tele-
vision throughout the State, was un-
equivocal. It was so accepted by the
Republican State Executive Commit
tees, although some Republicans con-
tinue to insist Gov. Dewey can be
drafted" His decision not to run for
a fourth term as Governor was made
last year. Since that time he has been
importuned by many of the party
leaders. in New York and in the Ma
ton, to reconsider. and he gave their
requests careful consideration.
Great Strides Made.
Twelve years of Dewey administra-
ton of the States affairs. years in
which great strides have been made for
better government and improved laws,
have made an indelible impress. The
regret Of large segments of the people
of New York at his decision has been
expressed editorially in many of the
States leading newspapers. The New
York Times, for example, said: 1--WE
again express our regret that Mr..
Dewey will not be o candidate. Yet it
must be acknowledged that after "a
years in public Office (first rs prose-
cutor Of rackets and district attorney
and then as Governor he has earned
the right to lay his burden down. The
Governor says it was a hard decision
to make. 1t Is also q hard decision to
take"
The New York Herald Tribune said:
"He will surely have the understanding
and sympathy of all those who have
admired his devotion to public service.
The natural disappointment will be
Tom orod NV he
man has shown what a holder of the
States highest office ought to be. 1t
was an impressive record the Governor
reviewed. Gov. Dewey has been an ex-
ample and inspiration to his party.
His service Is certainly not over now,
just because he withdraws for a season
from the fierce glare of the public
STAGE"
The Rochester Democrat and Chron-
icle commented: IF words mean any,
thing, Gov. Dewey will not be candi-
date for an unprecedented fourth term
this fall, but he has left the door open
to pop back into active politics in the
future. The cynical will say the
Governor wants to be drafted; that
this is strategically an excellent posi-
tlon from which to run once again.
But we will take him at his word that
ne won't" The Syracuse Post-Stand-
ard looks forward to future political
activity by the Governor, saying: 1--WE
shall not tell Tom Dewey good-by.
either today or next January l. This
ndomltable fighter for the right will
1ot long remain idle"
Still available?
Gov. Dewey is only So years old. He
vas only SO when he made his first try
Tor PRESIDENTIAL nomination, and only
70 when he was nominated first for
Governor. Twice, during "a years of
public service, he stepped back into
private life for brief periods. Many
arguments were made to him that If
he now steps out of public office, he
VIII lose his grip and his political in
luence. Some have suggested he still
etalns an ambition to become Presi-
ent. The fact remains, however, that
I there is a need for him and his
ollltles IN the future, the call will come
MIN in no uncertain tones. Gov.
)eWey probably has confidence in him.
ELI, no matter what task may con-
ront MIN, either in private or public
ne. 1t is this confidence, doubtless.
men has caused him to turn a deaf
ar to suggestions that If he now steps
nut OF the full glare of public life, he
MI, IN effect. be through for life.
IN the last dozen years, under his
New York became Repub-
can State-which it had not been for
years before. The final measure
as the overwhelming vote for a Re-
ublican presidential candidate in 1852
nd reelection of Senator Irving Ives,
Republican. The Republican Party
ives him much. Senator Ives, If he
ecomes the party's nominee for Gov
rnor, would continue the record made
y Gov. Dewey.