Evening star., 1894-02-17
THE VACANT JUSTICESHIP
House Democrats Gratifi,d at the Reiec-
tion of Peckham.
Gossip rs to the Next Selection to be
Made by the President-Some
Names Mentioned.

n large nuInDer OF democrats In both
houses of Congress made no attempt 10 con-
ceal their qualification at the srejection Of
Mr. Peckham. Many even who are not
personally in sympathy with Mr. Bin in
general are pleased at the defeat of Mr..
Cleveland in a matter in which they believe
that he was controlled largely by a feeling
Of personal resentment
There is a great deal of talk concerning
the proba bilities of Mr.. Cieveland's further
action in this matter. 1t is, hoWeya- purely
a matter OF speculation as to whose rame
Will be sent to the Senate next The belief
Is. howeve-. that If Mr.. Cleveland persists
In using the Supreme Court justicaship as
a club with which to beat his enemy ha
Will find that the Senate will perslstently
resist him.
There is almost a universal desire that
Senator Gray of Delaware should receive
the nomination, and if his name were
sent In he would be confirmed i'm
some other will be selected and pos
sibly that the nominee will be some
unknown man. Among those prominently
spoken OF for the position are Judge E. III.
Cady Herrick. Judge Patterson, W. Is.
Choate and Rufus K Peckham "a brother
of the man just rejected), all of whom are
prominent In the judiciary and at the bar
In New York state.
The New York Delegation.
The New York delegation is moving
quickly as result of the rejection of
the nomination of w. H. Peckham for the
Supreme bench. They do not want the
recent discords over Hornblower and
Peckham to result in sending the appotnt-
ment outside of New York state Already
three prominent New York names are be-
ing actively canvassed.
Representative Tracey was at the White
House this morning and saw the President
concerning the nomination of Judge D.
Cady Herrick of Albany, n. Y. Lead
ing democratic members of the Brooklyn
delegation are urging the selection of
Judge Edgar NJ. Cullen of Brooklyn,
judge of the supreme court of the state,
and steps will be taken to formally pre-
President. A third New York name is that
OF Judge Lacombe. one of the judges
of the federal court in New York, who is
especially urged because of his freedom
Of party and fdctIonal entanglements.
Representative Quigg. the republican
member from New York, says Judge La
combe could be confirmed without delay.
Representative Hendrix of BROOKLYN
speaks in the highest terms Of Judge Gull
len. HE would undoubtedly be con-
firmed.' said Mr.. Hendrix. And the sore
spot in New York politics would be healed
without either side feeling a sense of dis
appointment. Judge Cullen is man of
high judicial talent, in the prime of life,
soldier in the war, of exceptional schol-
arship and unimpeachable character. He
Is not identified with either the Hill or
known as an able, courageous and talented
citizen"
Talk of Members.
Representative Coombs of Brooklyn says
that Judge Cullen's nomination would not
be opposed by Senator Hill, although the
latter has not counted the Brooklyn Judge
among his friends or adherents.
Representative Strauss of New York in
talking on the subject said he was taking
much interest in the outcome OF the strug-
gle. He discussed the subject today with
Secretary Gresham and will later see Pres
ident Cleveland.
kilograms from Albany have been rcceiv-
ed urging the choice of Herrick. Some CT
the New York city members say that Judge
sistance than either Hornbfower or Peck
ham, as he is the leading exponent Of the
anti-Hill sentiment at Albany, the home
of the Senator.
The name of Judge Lacombe is drawing
strong support from influential democratic
members of the House. who do not, how
ever. wish to openly espouse the cause Of
any candidate.
The belief that he would receive united
republican support in the Senate, and would
not be antagonized by Senator Hill. leads
to feeling that his choice would be the
best means of overcoming the friction thus
far created.
In case the selection goes outside Of
New York state the name of Representa-
tive Wilson, author of the Wilson bill, is
mentioned, although his friends say he
would not subject himself to the charge
Of receiving a reward for his tariff work
by accepting any office in the gift of the
President.