Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-09

Gathering Of the Members In This City rhi
Morning.

CALLED TooErHER BIZ MR.. cALDERoN cARLrsLE-
VARIOUS REPORTS MADE AND pIscUssEp-LrvrLY
DEBATE on PROPOSITION 10 MEET PER-
MASESrLY IN THIS CITY.
The National Bar Association Of the United
States began its fourth annual meeting in the
law lecture room Of the Columbian University
this morning. There was q smaller attendance
than was expected, and the meeting was not
called to order for over an hour after the sched-
uied time. Mr.. Calderon Carlisle. the chair
man Of the local committee of arrangements,
raped on the table at lilo and made few ex-
plantations. He stated that the committees
had succeeded in interesting a number Of as
sociations and individuals in the objects Of the
association, and he cited several such in
stances. He stated that the New York City Bar
Association had voted not to vary from its regu-
lar rule-1ot to affiliate with any other organi-
cation. The association of the state of New
York, however, Ind decided to affiliate and
had appointed three delegates, Messrs. Jas. c
Carter. Frederick r. Coudert and Matthew
Hale of Albany. to consult with the national
association al this meeting. Mr.. Carter
Is In the city and in thorough
sympathy with the objects Of the
association. Tie Boston Bar Association. after
ton to confer with the association, Messrs
sherman Hoar and George Frederick Williams,
both OF whom are il the city. The Delaware
Bar Association had, by telegraph and mail
signified Its acquiescence with the purposes Of
the national body, aud had accredited the fol-
lowing delegates: Hon. Thos. +. Bayard, Mr.
VIM Z. Spruance and Senators Geo. Gray aud
Anthony Higgins.
LETTER FroM JUSTICE BREWER.
A letter was read from Mr.. Justice Brewer
accepting the invitation of the committee to
be present at the banquet and commencing the
plan for permanent home for the association
IN Washington. He deprecated the idea OF es-
tabiishing large law library. but suggested
the accumulation of portraits, speeches, reports
OF bar meetings and other relics of
the growth OF the legal profession. thus max
Ing the association an a way an historical body.
lie thought that 1t was a cheering sign of the
times that the GO 0G0 lawyers OF America are
beginning to appreciate The advantages of a
national body, and he predicted success for the
OBJECTS OF the association.
A letter from Justice Bradley was also read
approving tho plans and acknowledging the
courtesles extended.
MIR. Carlisle concluded by saying that he be-
heved tie way has been laid for lightning
a movement that will be historic in its
character. He predicted success, but as
sured his colleagues that il would re-
quire the exercise of all their courage
and energy. He announced that telegram
had been received from Judge Marshall of Bal
tlnlore, the president of the association stating
that he was confined to his bed By illness and
would be unable to attend the sessions OF the
association.
MR. REGINALD FENDALL ELECTED CHAIRMAN.
Upon the suggestion of Mr.. Carlisle the
delegates unanimously elected Mr.. Reginald
Fendall, the president Of the District associa-
ton, as the chairman of the meeting
The reading of the minutes was dispensed
with and the chairman upon motion. appointed
a committee on credentials, consisting of
Messrs. Cook of Pennsylvania. Richie of Balti-
more aud Davis of Washington. This commit
tee then Withdrew. The address of the presi-
dent was called tor and Mr.. Carlisle explained
that the committee had taken the liberty to
change the order of business and that the
presidents address had been postponed to this
evenings session. The address OF welcome by
Justice Harlan will also be delivered this
evening.
The secretary, Mr.. VIM. Reynolds of Balti-
more, then read his report and stated that
there Was no report from the executive CON-
mlttee. Attention was called to the printed
copies of the report of the committee on uni
formity Of laws. prepared by Judge Doyle. that
had been distributed to the delegates This
report will form the subject Of discussion
later.
MR.. r ROSS PERBY's REPORT.
Mr.. R. Ross Perry of Washington made
verbal report from the committee on bar asso-
Citations. stating that good deal of missionary
work had been done. The committee. he said,
was satisfied that the small attendance upon
the meetings was not due to the lack Of interest,
but to the difficulty OF the delegates in recon-
CLING their professional engagements with
their desire to attend the sessions.
The committee or credentials made its re-
port at this time, and the official list of dele
gates was read. Upon the call for the report
of the committee on law reform Mr.AS. Worth
ington of Washington stated that he had no
report to make, but that be wanted to call at
tention to a serious defect in the constitution,
which provides for standing committees of nine
members each from different states. Such
committees cannot have annual meetings. said
Mr.. Worthington, and he gave notice of an
amendment to the constitution.
MIR. Bond OF Baltimore made report from
the committee on legal ethics. He said that a
movement had been inaugurated to learn the
status OF the legal profession with regard TO in
Quiries INTO the moral character of applicants
for admission to the bar. 1t had been found
that provision to this end had been made in
all of the states, with slightly varying methods.
but they amount to nothing, and tie
committee is unable to recommend any meas
ure as it seems to be simply impossible to
conduct practical inquiry into the character
OF applicants.
No report was presented from the committee
On legal education and admission to the bar.
REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL LAW.
The secretary read a report from the CON-
mittee on international law that was presented
at the last meeting of the association and
which urged the formation of a congress of in
ternational lawyers at Chicago during the
worlds fair. A committee was appointed
at the last meeting TO consider
this subject, and a report from that
committee, signed by John W. Elan. WAS read
by the secretary. report was also read from
MIR. ii. III. ngersoll, chairman of the committee
on the Evarts bill.
The election of officers was announced as hav-
ing been postponed until the session of tomor-
row morning and it WAS voted that the chair
should appoint committee on nominations,
consisting OF one member from each state rep
resented ut the meeting.
The association then devoted itself to a con-
sideratioE - constitutional amendment pro-
posed some title ago, fixing upon Washington
a. the permanent place for the sessions of the
organization. The original amendment
fixed the Wednesday after the first
Wednesday in December as the time for
holding the meetings. An amendment to this
amendent was offered changing the time to the
Wednesday following the second Monday in
January. This was seconded by Mr.. Carlisle.
WHY IT SHOULD PERMANENTLY MEET HERE.
Mr.. Calderon Carlisle explained that one pur-
pose of having the association meet perma-
nently in this city was that this place was
appropriate for holding the sessions Of a ma
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