The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
THE Succession.

circumstances Appear o Indicate the Selec-
tiOn of Hon. John G. Carlisle
Special to the Indianapolis Journax
WASHINGTON, March % The shock to the
community by the sudden death of Chief justice
Waite has hardly been felt throughout the city
before speculation begins to who. win be his
successor on the Supreme Court bench. The
Star, this evening, commenting upon the matter,
says: POLITICALLY man of the other party will
20 upon the bench to fill the vacancy. AS to
who it is to be there is little speculation as yet.
There are many candidates whose names come
to the minds of everybody at once. Two who
were much spoken of when there was another
misunderstanding Bayard and Attorney gen
eral Garland-wlll not accept or desire the APP
pointment. Judge Jackson, Judge Sims. and
many others who were named III enawit again
be mentioned. What is thought to be most
probable, is that Speaker Carlisle will succeed
Chief-justice Waite the bench OF the SUI
preme Court. tits known that he was offered
the seat that Justice Lamar occupies be-
fore it was offered to that gentleman. He de-
clined it very reluctantly, and his destination
was reluctantly received. But it was agreed
between him and Mr. Cleveland. after talking
the matter over, that the political situation
party neceSsity-required Mr.. Carlise's pres.
ence in the House to organize it and to work TO
bring the party together for the passage of a
tariff bill. Mr.. Carlisle, at the same time told
trust would suit his disposition aud fit in
with his inclinatons as that of Supreme Court
Justice The matter was very seriously consid-a
cred and carefully weighed IN the balance one
consideration against another before itowas
finally decided that the COURSE should be
followed that was pursued eventually. The epo-
litical reasons that then interfered logger
in the way. The House is organized. and all
will be done that be done toward passing a
tariff bill and shaping the party policy before it
will be necessary to appoint Chief Justice
Waite's successor. There were several motfths-
of delay in appointing Mr.. Lamar Three
months delay from now, and the tariff bill will
have been disposed of in way and the
House will be the verge OF adjournment
The only Consideration that kept Mr.. Carlisle
from the beech last fall will have been removed
Hon. W. H Barnum. chairman OF the Demo-
cratic national committee, expressed the opinion
that Judge Thurman ought to be appointedzto
succeed Chief Justice Waite. It was probably
not quite the thing to discuss the matter of sue.
cession after the death, hesaid, but he
thought it would be wise and proper thing to
appoint Judge Thurman
The Michigan men discussing the chances
of Postmaster-general Dickinson for the ap-
pointment Judge Chapman says that should
he be put upon the bench he would make one of
the most briiian Chief Justices we have had 1t,
is known to Mr. Dickinsons friends that 1T has
been his ambition to get upon the Supreme,
Ben CHI at some time It is urged that the ap-f
pointment must go to the Sixth district, which
includes Michigan, Ohio. Tennessee and Ken
lucky. Carlisle, Thurman and Dickinson are
three in this district
1t was suggested that Justice Field might De
promoted and new Associate Justice appointed
in his place, but Democratic Senator, q level
headed politician, answered that sug
gestion by saying: NO; Justlce Field
will not be appointed. Not that
he lacks the qualifications. for he is eulinently
fitted in all except his lie u.s. as | under
stand, now beyond the age for RETIREMENT. He
could have retired at any time within the last
two years and while hope he may live and en-
JOY physical strength 10 serve for years 70 come
he must give way before great while Il would
not do for the Democrats to use their power ia
appoint Chief-justice 10 name man who in
the course of nature, must retire within q verv
few years We must place q there WIN
can give promise OF retaining the place for TWEEN
e. years at least. In Eny opinion the President