The National tribune., 1892-11-24
M,COMAS DRAWS THE PRIZE.
The Secretary of the National Republican
Committee Appointed 3 Judge:

| The Secretary of the National Republican
Committee Appointed Judge.
Hon. Louis f. McComas, of Hagerstown, Nd
| who was the efficient Secretary of the Nation al
| Republican COMMITTEES during the late canvass
| was appointed by President Harrison On Thurs
| day, Nov II, to be an Associate Justice of the
| Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia. He
| will fill the place upon tho bench made vacant
| by the resignation OF Justice Montgomery who
| was Commissioner of Patents during Mr.. Csve-
| lands Administration. The appointment Of
Mr.. McComas was not q surprise to the men,
bers of the District bar. it having been pre-
dicted that the Maryland ex-Congressman
| would receive one of the two vacancies upon
the District bench in the gift Of President Har-
risou.
Legal circles Of Washington were deeply In
terested in the news, and the burden of COM
ment upon the new Judge may be said to have
been very favorable, although it was somewhat
tinged with an undercurrent of disappoint-
ment that the President had not seen fit to
honor the very strong recommendations of the
District bar by the selection of man from its
ranks. The appointment, like every one that
has been made for years, is considered political
one, but everybody acknowledges that no bet
ter man could have been chosen from beyond
the circle OF the District bar. as Mr.. McComas is
familiar with tho District Court, besides having
an extensive personal acquaintance In WASH
ingtop. He is known as an able lawyer and
an upright man. and his efficient service upon
the House Committee on the District OF Colum-
bia in the 5lst Congress has placed him in
touch with the interests of the District.
Mr.. McConas called at the White House on
Thursday morning, and was in consultation
with the President for some time, bRt he stated
afterwgri that his call was in regard to the
National Republican Committees businessi
and had no connection with the Judgeship.
He also said that he had no knowledge OF Presi-
dent Harrson's intention in the matter of his
appointment.
The bar is antici patng That District Attorney
Cole or some other resident will receive the seat
to be made vacant by the retirement of Justice
James on the 1st Of December. Delegations of
prominent lawyers have called upon President
Harrison to recommend Mr.. Cole within the
past few days. urging his war record and the
ability which he has displayed in the conduct
of the District Attorneys Office reasons for
his elevation to the bench.
Mr.. McComas brings the qualifications OF
comparative youth aud energy to the perform
auce Of his new duties He is DC years DID,
and has spent his manhood in legal and legis-
lative work.
He is q native OF Maryland, having been
born in Washington County in October, 1885,
He was educated in the sci. ools Of Williams
port, and in st. James College and Dickinson
College, graduating from the last institution in
1863 After studying law two years at Hagers
town he was admitted to the bar. and soon
took leading position as lawyer, and
prominent part in politics. He ran for Con-
gress in 1876, when but 80 years old, but was
defeated by William Walsh. on a narrow mar
gin OF ii votes. He Was elected to the 48th
Congress-, and served for i've successive TERMS
being succeeded by the Democratic candidate
Mr. Mckais, in the canvass for the SID Con-