The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-18
L|PP|NCOTT GOES Up
The Judges Splendid Work
On the Bench Rewarded
With a Place In the
Supreme Court.
JUDGE HUDSPETH ALSO.
And This Appointment Creates
a Curious Question as
to the Corporation
Attorneyship.
CAN WANSER APPOINT NOW :
Kaleidoscope Phases Of the Busy
Days at Trenton-Abbett's
Courage and Dignity.
JUDGE HUDSPETH ALSO.
AN WANsER APPOINT NOW ?
Special to The Jersey CITY Ns,os.

SpectQt 10 Ire Jersey CJtu Nefoos
TRENTON. Jan. IS. 1S93-Judge Lippin-
colt and Robert Hudspeth arrived at the
Trenton Houss last evening. They.
hough different times, called upon the
Governor at Senator Blackwell's resi-
dence where he is stopping and had con-
ferences with him. This gave rise to the
rumor that the Governor would appoint
Judge Lippincott to the vacant seat upon
the Supreme Court bench and Mr. Huds-
peth would be given the Judgeship which
Judge Lippincott's deserved promotion
would cause.
This rumor was confirmed this morning
when John McMaster appeared at the
Bar of the Senate and announced
sealed communication from the Governor
marked nominations. The envelopes con-
tanned the names of Judges Lippincott
and Hudspeth. and the Senate went into
executive session and confirmed both at
once.
At one O'Clock Judge. .Lppincott received
his commission from the Secretary OF
State. He went to Chief Justice Beasley's
home wher he took the oath of oh1ce.
A NICE QUESTION.
The appointment of Mr.. HudspeGn 10
succeed Judge Lippiucott has given rise
bill taking from Mayor Wanser the
power to appoint Hudspeth's successor
and giving it to the Board OF Finance
was called up for final prssage before the
Governor sent inlM Mr.. Hudspeth's nomina,
ton. The object was to pass the Dill
AS quickly as possible. In order
to get it through the Senate, 1t was
necessary to suspend the rules. Senator
Rogers Republica q, of Camden, objected,
and the matter went over. The question
now arises whether the con firmation OF
Hudspeth as Judge does not vacate the
office of Corporation Attorney. and give
Mayor Wanser the spowsr TO appoint his
successor. Mr.. Hudspeth is not Judge,
however, until he qualities.
According to the decision Of Chief
Justice Kirkpatrick rendered some
years years, og9.n osg9 In who the w.s case aisek Of Of
Essex County and elected Un tied
StatesfSepator, 1t is unlawful for man to
hold two offices that are inco paiable
with each other, and from the instances
set forth by the Chief Ju srice, 1t is plain
that Corporation Attorn ey and Judge Of
the Common Pleas are in compatible.
Looking Into the Law.
The news of the confirmation of the ap-
po1ntment OF Judge Lippincott and City
Attorney Hudspeth caused considerable
excitement in political circles this morn
ing.
A JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter inter
viewed Mayor Wanser on the subject and
asked him If he would appoint Mr.. Hud-
speth's successor at once. His Honor
was not inclined to discuss
the matter, but said that he would defer
making any appointment until he had
Investigated mis- powers In the prem
Uses.
His Honor was of the opinioc that City
Attorney Hndspeth's resignation was
necessary before he could oppoint his
successor.
Judge Lippincott Resigned.
Judge Job H. Lippincott has resigned
has presiding Judge OF the Court OF
Common Pleas. the information was
conveyed to Judges Hoffman and Kenny,
this morning by District Attorney Win
field, who had received telegram from
Judge Lippincott. dated Trenton. The
telegram requested Mr.. Winfield to dis
charge the petit jury until Monday. In
addition to doing as requested. Mr.. Win
field volunteered the Information that
Governor Werts had Judge Lippincott's
resignation in his possession.
Judge Llppincott is the first judge In
this county who ever resigned his posi-
tion before being appointed or elected to
better one, and this act OF independence
on his part it characteristic of the man.