New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-01

come to Judge of his fitness for Chief Justice.
- In speaking Of the appointment to-day, Senator
Cullom said: :" have known Mr. Fuller for
twenty five years more. He is scholar, and is
possessed Of more than ordinary literary attain
ments. l regard him as an excellent LAWYER and
am sure he will make an excellent Chief Justice.
Senator Spooner said Z" / know Mr.. Fuller
quite well. He is man Of profound learning
and eminent respectability"
Representative Cannon said: Fuller has the
reputation Of being o bright lawyer and clever
fellow. No doubt his selection will prove satis-
factory to the people. have no reason to doubt
Representative Townshend was overioyed when
he heard Of the nomination. He is the very best
man who could have been appointed" he sald.
lie is one Of the ablest lawyers in the country
and most popular man in the Northwest. He is
In every way suited for the place. There Is no
better legal mind in the country. He is young
and vigorous, only ffty-four years old-a Demo-
cret Of dignity and character. against whom no
objection con be raised. He has held a position
at the head Of his profession and that has been
vate character. His appointment will meet with
general approval / do not believe there can be
any opposition made to his confirmation; They
cannot even accuse him of being an offensive par.
tisan, though he is Democrat lie is man OF
great suavity Of manner and every inch lawyer
and a gentleman. He. was not candidate HIS
friends suggested his name because they Thought
he was the best man in the country for the place
Everybody In our section OF the country lndorses
him; Mr. Springer "a and myself spoke to the presi, Pre-
matter OF pressure-merey suggestion OF good
man.
MR.. LAwLER ooNGRATULATEs HIMSELF.
Congressman LAWYER said |" l was the only
member of the Illinois delegation who stood out
against the selection Of Judge Schofeld and recon-
mended Melville w. Fuller The selection of
Fuller for Chief Justice by the President will
meet the approval Of the people He is a clean.
bright honest man and will fulfil the duties OF
the high office with credit to himself and the
country. There can be no opposition to his con-
G-fna ion ntAnc La anHC Vlln yno C
sured me that they will vote and work for his
confirmation. Judge Fuller has been in active
politics for many years but he was never bitter
partisan although life long Democrat. ! am
sure his selection Is gratifying to the people OF
Illinois, irrespective of politics. The President
has shown wisdom in giving the highest office IN
Mr.. Springer said The appointment OF MIR.
Fuller as Chief Justice the very best one that
the President could have made. Mr.. Fuller is
impcachable integrity. and his private
character is exemplary in every respect lie Is
about ffty-four years OF age II, IN good health
and gives promise Of long and brilliant career
on the bench lie is exceedingly courteously in his
manner, but firm and unyelding in his convictions
of right He is not partisan, but Democrat @
in the enlarged and better sense. Democrat from
principle. His appointment will give great sat
isfaction to the people Of Illinois and the North
west without regard to party, and to the entire
country soon as his character and great abil-
titles are known .
Senator Stocl<bridge expressed himself in the
highest terms on the selection mace py tne Iresl-
dent "Mr. Fuller is man OF character ana q
great lawyer"
Judge Cooley, chairman OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission said the appointment was was a
most excellent one. He telegraphed Mr. ruler
his congratulations.
MR. FULLERS CAREER IN ILLINOIS.
KNOWN AS GOOD LEGAL AND GENERAL SCHOLAR
LOYAL DURING THE WAR.
Chicago April 30 (SpeciaD. was group OF
49, tobr t,,% %ha Tront mol
Club including Melville W. Fuller, General Stiles and
Mr Green of the law firm OF Goudy &c Green, when a
reporter entered and Announced the news that Mr.
Fuller had been nominated Chief Justice OF tho United
States Tho announcement was received with hearty
applause which finally eliminated in ringing cheer
Mr. Fuller, however, seemed to be dazed, and was
scarcely able to speak from astonishment.
"Is this true7p asked the lawyer, when reporter
sought an interview.
"Undoubtedly0
"wcll, am too much astonished to mako any state
ment.'
"wln you accept1'
"Yes but don't ask me to say more 90 lot think
ought talk about it, and will only say am as
founded
The appolntmcnt seems to give general satisfaction
in Chicago the Judges and members of the bar being
especially pleased. w. c. Goudy, who had many sup
porers in the West for the Chief Justiceship said:
"I am much grated, indeed, to hear that Mr. Fuller
has received The appointment was certain tnat II
the President came to Illinois for Chief JUSTICE Mr.
Fuller was the only man upon whom the choice would
fall. He IS ripe scholar, able lawyer, fresh from
the bar. and man Of spotless integrity. He will I'll
the position ably
Judge Shepard said: at is tho best appointment
the President could have made. l am heartily glad
that Mr.. Fuller has been named'
"Thc Journal Rep.l says that tho appointment
will bo heartily approved by Mr. Fuler's host OF
friends In Illinois, where, for over thirty years. nc
hos been in active and successful practice Of his pro-
fesslon I'm which he ST." IDS among the foremost.
In personal appearance Mr.. Fuller Is unusually
handsome his hair and mustache sllvery. and bis
features clear cut and Intelligent In stature he Is
short and slight compared with his futur' associates
on the Supreme bench. He is man OF h!gn sohoiai
shin as well as legal talents, and brilliant orator
In politics he Is best described as an oiu ooh"oi
Democrat He loyal in feeling during inc war
is believer In adv anced doctrine OF STATES rsn'S
and an advocate Of simple government. lie Is
member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and has
been prominently identified with that religious DO
nomination and conspicuous In the Cheney and other
famous ecclesiastical trials. James W. Harlan.
son Of Justice Harlan, is in Mr.. Fuiiers law ONCE
hero. . ,,, -, .,o,,., . ,r.r,
tive practice and has distinction among the fore
most of this bar. In 1861 he was electea nenoer mem %
OF the State Constitutional Convention. In 1857 no
was chosen to the Legislature, and although Demo
crat, running each time In strong Republican DIS
tr.ct he was victorious by large malorites lie
was delegate to the Democratic National ConVeh'
items Of 1894, 1872 1876 and 1850. In le99 ne
was selected By the citizens to deliver the address
OF welcome to Stephen A. Douglas. In 1888 Mr.
Fuller married Casta O. Reynolds, and after her
decease. Mary Ellen, daughter Of the banker, "ilam
E. Coolbaugh He has eight daughters
QUALIFICATION SHOWN IN AUGUSTA
Mr.. FULLERs EARLY FRIENDS HAVE CONFIDENCE
IN HIM-HIs YOUTH.
Augusta, Me-, April 80 (speciaD.-Melvile weston
Fuller was born in Augusta on February IL, 1888 The
house In which hc born Is still standing In Elm
st. He came OF legal family on both Sides HIS
father Frederick A. Fuller, esq, was lawyer, the
son OF Judge Henry Fuller who Judge OF Probate
in Kenneec County for many years and dropped dead
in the streets of Boston In January, 1s41 Mr. Full
lcr's mother was Catharne Weston, daughter Of Judge