Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-24

rience and ability and a citizen OF
the highest rank in every relation of
life l have nothing more to say ex-
cept that l feel that the country has
lost great Chief Justice, whose
place, | fear, cannot bel easily filled. "
AMONG MEMBERS OF 1.-THE HOUSE
Expressions of regret were general
There was disinclination to say any
thing upon the subject of the successor
to the late Chief Justice, and the only
expressions of opinion tbuching upon
the matter came from d few Southern
members, who suggested that Speaker
Carlisle is eminently fitted for a posi-
ton on the Supreme Bench, and that
it would not be unacceptable to him.
Breckenridge, of Kentucky, said
that he greatly regretted the death OF
Chief Justice Waite, whom he looked
up to not only as high and illustri-
GUS Judge, but an unusually wise and
sensible one, who had secured
aud maintained the entire conf
dence of the bar and country.
In speaking of Justice Waite's prob
able successor, Breckenridge said
that, without giving the subject any
thought, he would like to see the
President appoint Justice Field to the
Chief Justiceship, in recognition of
his services on the bench, and Mr..
Carlisle Associate Justice, or if Justice
Fields age was considered bar to
his appointment, he would like to see
Carlisle appointed Chief Justice. Dur
ing the conversation Breckenridge
said that if the President would not
90 west of the Alleghenies in making
the appointment, then his preference
would be Senator Gray, of Delaware,
which he thought would be a most
admirable appointments
Representative Phelan said that
Chief Justice Waite had always been
popular with the lawyers of the
South because the reputation he had
as a jurist was made after the war.
JUDGES CALLED ON.
The sudden death of the Chief JUS
tice was sad blow to the members oi
the court, by all OF whom he was re.
garded with warmth of affection
that has constantly increased with
years. TIE Judges were SO deeply
moved by the announcement OF his
death that they asked to be excused
from making any statements with re-
spect to the high estimation in which
they held him.
Justice Miller said: "Chief JUS
tice Waite was dearly loved by
all the court, and they had the
highest estimation of his ability
and fitness as presiding officer. One
of the ablest opinions he ever deliv-
cred was that rendered in the tele
phone cases on Monday"
Justice Harlan said: "His loss is
very great one to the court, and is q
personal bereavement to all those who
associated with him. He was man
of great strength and an eminent
lawyer. His place will be hard te
fill"
Judge Kelly said: 'I have known
Chief Justice Waite from the day
when he first came to the city to fill
the honorable position he occupied.
and have been on terms of familiar
friendship with him. He was unas.
sumingly great man. His temper
new saw ruffled by any circumstance,
no matter how annoying. He was q
man whose learning and judgment
have never been suspected of being al
| fault.
AMONG THE OFFICIALS.
Secretary Bayard said: 81 had the
highest respect and warm personal
regard for the late Chief Justice, who
filled his great position with honor to
himself and usefulness to the coun-
try"
Secretary Fairchild said: "Our
acquaintance, while purely social
was exceedingly pleasant, and l had
a very high regard for him."
Secretary Endicott: II had the
greatest respect for the Chief Justice,
both as law yer and as a man, and /
think he inspired general confidence.
His death is a great loss to the profess
sion and to the country
Secretary Whitney: "The death
OF Chief Justice Waite is great shock
and a source of great regret. His
great quality, in my judgment, was
his judicial temper and evenness and
fitness. aud fairness Of mind, which
was natural to him."
Postma General Dickinson: "He
was kindly, able man, just, doing
his duty bravely and con n:cientiously. "
Secretary Villas: ''For fourteen
years presiding over one of the three
greatest judicial tribunals of the
earth, he has so borne the functions
OF his great Office that, under
the sharp observation OF interest
and feeling, the reverential respect
of the country for our ministers of
Justice has been maintained and ad-
vanced in his administration"
Attorney-General Garland: re-
garded him as most excellent law
yer, fair-minded and just and almost
uneuualled in the discharge of what
may be called the executive duties OF
the presiding officer of the court. He
was one of the best administrative
judges l ever saw"
4 A MEMORIAL MEETING.
Shortly after the adjournment Of the
House to-day the Ohio delegation
held meeting in the room of the
Commission on Banking and Currency
to take appropriate action on the
death of Chief Justice Waite. There
was also present at the meeting Hon.
S. S. Cox, of New York, and Judge
Jones, of Delaware, an old friend Of
the Chief Justice, both of whom made
an address on the sad event which
had brought them together. A COM
mittee to prepare suitable resolutions
commemorative Of the Chief Justice
was appointed.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
1t is the intention Of the members
of the family to have the interment
take place at Toledo, the old residence
of the Chief Justice, unless Mrs.
Waite should signify different de-
sire. In case the interment takes
place there, it is probable that the re-
mains N III lava here IN "Wednesday