New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-16
T E CHIEF JUSTICESHIP.
CARTER AND HoADLY STRONG FAvoRITES
IN THIS CITY

TALKS WITH MORE LOCAL LAWYERS WHO PHAO-
TIsE BEFORE THE UNITED sTAIES suthsM|
CoURT-MIN1sTER PHELPS. Mr. PUTNAM
AND JUDGE JACKSON MENTIONED
FAVoRABLY
The article published in . Hk TRIBUNE on Mon
day last giving the preferences for Chief Justice
of leading lawyers of this city whose practice
takes them before the United States Supreme
Court has increased the already deep interest taken
here in the subject. by members of the legal pro
fesson The drift Of opinion here is STILL as VIII
be seen from additional interviews, toward James
G. Carter arG ex-Judge Hoadly Republican law
yers express in many instances preference for Mr.
Carter, although saying that if he is not SUI
fciently out-and-out Democrat, because he voted
for Mr.. Tilden and Mr.. Cleveland, having been
Republican previously, then ex-Judge Hoadly would
be good enough choice for them. Democrats
naturally want thorough going Democrat al
though the best lawyers deprecate political lines
in the choice of the Chief Justice.
Following are additional opinions on the sub
ject
THE QUESTION OF Mr. CARRIERS HEALTH
Grosvenor p Lowrey said that if MIR. Carter
and his physician could be left to decide whether
Mr. Carter were physically strong enough to take
the position MIR. Carter would be his choice he
continued:
Mr. Carter is man OF perfect culture splendid legal
abilities and untirng industry do not know Governor
Hoady personally but from what the profession knows
could be better man for the position Al
though Mr.. Phelps is lawyer on the highest plane
should Judge that too old man who cannot be
surpsssed as Judge In country is Judge Howell f.
Jackson He possesses In eminent degree that judicial
balance and benevolent mind which characterized Chief
Justice Waite 1 could well speak OF these two In the
wsmest terms because both Of them have recently decided
against me in important Judge Jackson would,
fully believe, distinguish himself the great CHER
justices of the counry's history. would wish how
ever, Justice Miller or Justice Field might be pro-
NOTED the position Either would fill the position 10
the satisfaction OF the country and In accord with the
great requirements Of the high Office.
THERON C. sTRoNG's CHOICE
Theron G. Strong who is a partner OF Ellhu
Root and who a candidate for the supreme
Court Bench not long ago, said that he would
like to see James c. Garter chosen, but as there
were doubts about Mr.. Carriers being full-iledged
Democrat, there was probably no use in talking Of
him Mr. Strong added:
and will tell you why. He is most able lawyer ana
he is what we call good man," And will tell you.
why You remember that he did not hesitate to casti-
gate at Cincinnati for the election frauds
perpetsted by them That shows the character OF the
man. would like to such man, as able jurist as
Governor Hoadly, chosen Chief Justice 90 not De
lieve in promoting Justice for as soon as
such precedent is established disturbing element Is
introduced into the court 1t opens the way to amoi
ton and intrigue where there should be none All IN
ALL Governor Hoady would be choice under the con-
dtons
Stephen p Nash declined to express an opinion
have an idea," said he, that the Cher justice
Will not come from New-1ork n
Ireadwel Cleveland of EvartS Choate d Bea-
man. gave Charles K. Southmayd as his preference
lie would be equally pleased with James =. Carter
ARENAS H. Holmes pronounced his unlestatlng
opinion in favor of James Z: carter because OF
his breadth and depth of mind and character. The
only question was whether his health would permit
him to accept the position. Mr.. Phelps was most |
able man. but too old for the position.
William w. Mcfarland would only say that III |
was pity that Allen @. Thurman was too DID, LOT |
the old war-horse would make model Chlef
Justice" 49,
he wanted a stay of proceedings to give him time |
TO think over the matter.
FOR Mr. PUTNAM. OF MAINE
H. II. Anderson said that he had seen one name
mentioned which fully satisfied him, William L. |
Putnam, Of Maine He went on
MIR. Putnam is of the best lawyers IN New-Eng- |
land man Of great dignity and Of that force OF character
and mind which make what is called solid' man. He
is about fyour years old and is neither too young nor
too the position He would be man VINO wouia
make an admirable Chief Justice.
John NJ Bowers said that his choice was Pre-; |
siding Justice Van Brunt. He has WondGriuI |
faculty for dispatchng business Said r, pow
Washington is behindhand Justice van BrunI |
is an able lawyer, and has always been noIhhS |
else He is the man Of all men, TO my nina;
s F. Kneeland prefers Presiding Justice Van /
Brnnt because of his wonderful ability in the dis
patch Of business. lie added'
When Justice Van Brunt began sitting it took year |
%, case TO be reached cleared up the docket
so RAPIDLY that now only two months are required
Business years behind In the supreme court al
washington and have doubt that within four years
Justice Van Brunt would get 1t down to one l&JuuHe
Hosdly would be acceptable to any one who knows
him and he certainly would be my next choice Repuo-
lean though am ~,
Everett p Wheeler said that MIR. Hoadly, Mr
AZ Mn
isfactory TO any one who knew them. MI Fhelps
was an extremely able man, in the full nae OF
his faculties Mr. Putnam was TO MG foT the
position Il think, however said MIR. WheeleT'
that the appointment Will come from me o WNess
and Mr. Hoadly is certainly identlhed win Ohlo'
GENERAL WAGER swAYNES VIEWS.
General Wager Swayne was strongly in favor
Of the promotion OF an associate justice lie
said
The President with his training as lawyer and his
experience at bar, is not going to appoint an expert
nent He will not risk happening on another Marshall
or Tsney or Waite He viii undoubtedly choose lawyer
OF tried trained eminent abilities I would favor the
choice Of Justice Miller or Justice Field. man
Younger than Nj Phepswho that he is out OF the
aed-wtll undoubtedly be chosen Should the Presi
dent not make the choice from associates know Of
no one more fitted for the position than Chief Judge
Ruqer think Of no one Of New York State who
has been mentioned who possesses the great mind ana
ega knowledge to III him for the Chief JusticeshD
William n. Cromwell, of Sullivan d Cromwell
said:
The Chief Justiceshp is associated in our minds with
,n that honorable, learned and just and parssnshp
silent In tke presence OF such solemn duty is laid
upon the President No higher test OF lawyers at
tainments can found than be seriously considered
Tor exalted ONCE Governor Hoadly has been prom.
nent my thought in this regard No higher compli.
nent could be paid him than be mentioned by his
new fellow townsman ard better selection could be
made. Having occupied the bench, and the Governor
ship and for generation having led the bar OF Ohio he
peculiarly equipped He IS broad and generous In his
views Of and OF legal questions His thorough
legal training and ripe scholarship fit him in every way
FOR the chair made vacant by his old friend The West
and the East could both be satisfied in his appointment
NV contact with the Governor has frequent since
be came here, and 1 him also IN Ohio.
Charles B. Alexander said that he had heard
only three names mentioned, Presiding Justice Van
Brunt, Wheeler IL. Pcckham and Frederic r.
Coudert ANY one of these would be an excellent