St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-02-03
NAMED 4 DEMOCRAT.
president Harrison Nomi-
mates a Successor to-
Justice Lamar.
His Choice Is Circuit Judge
Howell E. Jackson, Of
Tennessee.
fhe New Appointee a Demo-
crat of High Ability and
Character.
Anti-Optjon Will Be Vigor-
0usIy Opposed in the
House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Howell Ed
munds jackson was today nominated to
be associate justice of the supreme
court of the United States. He is a
Democratic ex-senator, and at present
Judge of the United States court for the
district embracing Tennessee. Inquiry
about the capitol shows that the APP
pointment is considered from a judicial
and not political view as splendid
one. About the supreme court it is
said that President Harrison has shown
once more a great deal of judgment i'll
his selection of man for place on the
bench of the highest tribunal in the
land 1t is stated that Mr.. Jackson has
made a fine circuit judge, and that no
doubt is entertained as TO his making
good justice. The appointment was a
great surprise to the Tennessee delega-
ton in the house. The two Republican
members felt sore over the selection of
a Democrat and a states rights man,
but when asked as to Mr.. Jacks0n's per
Sonal fitness. conceded that his character
and abilities were all that could be de-
sired. The selection was politically no
more pleasing to some of the Democratic
representatives, who recall the fact that
Judge
Jackson Was Leader
of the up-school Democrats of Tennes-
see. an element which made warm,
but unsuccessful, fight within the party
in favor of the payment of the state
debt dollar for dollar, substantially as
demanded by the bOndholders. These
men said, however, that the new judge
was strong. clean and able.
Representative Houk. of Tennessee,
when asked about the appointment,
said: II think President Harrison has
followed his inclinatiOnS, and has be-
trayed the Republican party and COM
mitted a crime against the constitution
by appointing man who by birth and
schooling is states rights Democrat,
believing in strict construction of the
state over the nation. have nothing to
say against Judge jackson as man.
He is just, able and humane"
Representative EnlOe said: ''It is an
excellent appointment. Judge Jackson
is able, industrious, pure of character
and a good judge. | have never heard
his Democracy questioned"
Representative Pierce said: ut is a
fine appointment. The nomination
came as a great surprise on the senate
side, and was received while the senate
was in executive session. There was
no comment made on the floor, but the
Republicans gathered about in little
groups and discussed it. With the ex-
ceptiOn of a few who think the presi-
dent should have appointed Repub-
lican. the nomination was well received.
There is said to be little if any Opposi-
ton to his confirmation"
He Will Accept.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 2.-Judge
Howell e. jackson is at home, and is
holding court in this city. Soon after
the news Of his nomination reached the
city he was seen, and said he would ac-
cept the appointment if confirmed.
He further said he had no information
from President Harrison that he would
tender him the appointment. Judge
jackson has been the recipient Of con-
gratulations from citizens, irrespective
of party, as soon as the information
reached the city.