Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-02
As BVBRY ONE EXPECTED
Judge Mediation is Appointed
and the Republicans Howl
Most Vigorously.
The Democrats Jubilant and
Look upon the Appoint
ment as Proper.

From Sundays Daily.
Information OF the appointment OF J.J.
to the iudgeship OF the Second
Judicial district was received at Sherin
Lloyd's Office yesterday afternoon, about
8 O'Clock. News of the appointment was
wired over by telephone. 1t created q de-
cided sensation in Republican circles, az
the willy conspirators have Rugged to their
palpating bosoms the delusive hope that
Gov. Toole would not recognize the claims
OF Mediation, and would bsstow the ap-
pointment upon q man less obnoxious to
Republicans. Said one choleric official: Il
would have wagered 500 yesterday that
Mediation would not be re .ognizsd. I
didn't suppose that Judge Hamilton could
be induced to make such a fool of himself
az to make an unconditional surrender Of
his rights. l am aware that from the
first Hamilton received no support from
Republicans. He wanted to resign long
ago, but put off doing SO through pres
sure from interested sources. He felt that
| the legal business OF the county was sui
fering on account of the complicated
situation, and desired to assist
in Strengthening it out. However, in my
| opinion, he hau no business to tender his
| resignation without STIMULATING that Nc
| HaGton should not receive the appoint
ment. He could have lone this and the
Democrats would nave entered no objec-
ton, as it was the easiest way out OF the
dilemma for them. The Democrats have
certainly the best end of the deal, and are
justified in regarding us az q lot of inspired
chumps."
Another painfully grieved Republican ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with the appoint
ment. Mediation is too young and has
not the legal qualifications to fill the posi-.
tion. l cannot see how he could accept
the iudgeship after resigning. don't think
it is honorable" Having concluded he
called up the drinks and sought TO assuags
his grief by frequent irrigation and the
consumption of largo quantities of coffin
varnish.
Among Democrats, however. the news Of
Judge McHatton's recognition met with
general approval. They insist that having
accepted the candidacy and received
an election, out of which the Republicans
sought to swindle him. his claims
are just. Further, they say, with eminent
truth that Judge Mediation made large
sacrifices in his business in order to carry
the Democratic banner to victory and hay-
ing held the fort at a time when it required
nerve and high moral courage to force down
the conspirators, he is entitled to the ap.
pointment. They commend Gov.
Toole for his prompt and decisive action.
As a rule Republicans are reg ardsd as in
the consume, while the ~guileless Demo
Gratis are ~feasting ON pie and similar luxu'
ries.
The absorbing topic among attorneys,
officials and l~itigants is, whom will court
convene? The absence Of Judge McHat-
ton at Helena prevented an expression
from him last night, but giving their views,
Sheriff Lloyd and Sheriff Sullivan remarked
that an effort would be made to open court
early this week, probably Wednesday OF
Thursday. Sheriff Lloyd intimated that
he would commence the selection OF Jurors
Monday. just what Sheriff Sullivan pro-
poses to do in the premises he did not say,
but presumably be will also 60 cunning foI
jurors. The week promises to be pregnant
with interesting Developments.