Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-24
THE SUCCESSOR.
WHO WILL FILL TIE sUpREKE-CoURr
VACANCY
The names Brought Forward from the Diffe-
rent states-Virginia and
North Carolina.
From Our Regular corrsspondent.l

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The death
OF Chief Justice Waite opens the way
for a Democratic Chief Justice, and al
ready the probabilities as to his sue
cessor are being canvassed here. Should
the President adhere to the resolution
said to have been expressed by him at
the time OF Justice Lamsr's appoint
ment, the position would fall 10 the
Fourth Judicial circuit, over which Chief
Justice Waite presided in his lifetime.
That consists of Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina, and South
Crrolina. lit is TO go there each Of these
States will doubtless present one ormore
candidates. Already the Marylanders
here are discussing the lawyers OF their
State, and ex-senator William Pinckney
White is looked upon as the most likely
to receive the honor. All Nirglnians
would probably agree on j. Randolph
Tucker, and his appointment would give
universal satisfaction to The whole coun-
try. Talking with leading North Caro-
lima Democrat he suggested Senator
Ransom as an able lawyer and great IA
vorite with the President. The Indi-
anians think this Il splendid oppor-
tuniiy for Mr.. Cleveland to recognize
their State, and mention ex-senator Nc
Donald, Senator Iurpie, and Judge }.
G. Niblack as trio ont of which he
could not fail 10 make fitting choice.
There seems to be strong impression
that Mr.. Carlisle may be appointed, and
il is generally conceded that he would
fill the Office most acceptably. But his
presence IN the Speakers chair IS looked
upon as necessity, especially Just ut
this tariff crisis, aud it is felt that he
could not be spared from the helm OF the
House. But for the telephone scan
dal it is thought that Attorney
General Garland would stand a
good chance OF promotion, but his
nomination would certainly reopen the
food.gates OF abuse from the northern
press and pseudo-Democratic papers.
Mr. Bayard's name is heard as a possible
prize. His ability and purity OF charae-
ter are recognized, Int the physical OBJ
lection of his serious deafness IS con
sdered as incapacit7ting him for the
position. Secretary Villas is also spoken
of by northwestern men. hut it seems
hardly probable that the President
would care to take nim from the Interior
Department, which he is at
present engaged in recognizing
and in which he has already
shown extraordinary executive capacity.
Michigan Democrats express the hope
that Postmastcr-C General Dickinson will
be selected. They say he is great
lawyer who has exhibited the finest
legal powers in his fights against rail
road corporations and other monopolles,
and that the Supreme Court is badly IN
need of just such material as his APP
uointment would furnish. Bat there IS
strong impression here that the APP
pointment will 20 to New York in spite
Of the fact that the Empire
State is already represented on
the bench By Justice Blatchford.
The names Of several Democratic law
vers of that State are mentioned, and
among them that of Mr.. Cleyeland's eX-
partner. Mr.. Bisscll seems to be con
sidered the most promising. Among all
these speculations 1t Is well to remember
that the President sometimes moves IN a
mysterious way, and very often treats
the country TO ar unexpected blessing.
At any rate, with our experience Of his
appointments we can await his choice IN
confidence.
The adjournment Of the two houses IN
honor of the Chief Justice has put an end
TO all business at the Capitol to. day. In
the Senate Mr.. RiIdleberger had expect
ed to call uD to-day his resolution pro
viding for the consideration of the fish
cries treaties. That now must go over
until Monday.
find it very difficult to get any ex-
preston from leading Democrats on the
subject OF the tariff. They all seem to
think it impolitic to discuss it just now.
/ asked Mr.. McAdoo this morning If ne
could give me his views on the subject
for the Dispntch, but be cautiously de-
clined to do so, saying, however - /
have no doubt my views and those Of the
Dispatch are not very FAR apart, and Its
editor aud myself could agree upon a
tariff without much difficulty.