Arizona republican., 1894-03-08

hln if it failed to avail itself of the present opportunity to support him. At the conclusion of Mir. Cox's speech the question was put and carried, with single dissenting vote, that of MT. Heney.
 The chair then addressed the meeting on the question of endorsing Judge Williams and paid the highest tribute to hlm, both as man and lawyer.
 Messrs. Street, Chalmers and Ellin- wood were appointed 8 committee to incorporate the sentiment of the meet ing in set of resolutions and memor- ial to the senate.
 The committee reported the follow ing:
 WHEREAS, The president of the United States has nominated the Hon. M. H. Williams as associate justice of the supreme court of Arizona and sent his name to the senate for confirmation, and
 WHEREAS, His confirmation by the senate is being opposed by charges against his competency. Therefore be 1t
 "Resolued, By the bar association of Arizona in meeting assembled at the capital of the territory, that the follow ing testimonial of the character and ability of the said M. H. Williams be forwarded to the senate of the United States and to the senate judiciary com mittee having under investigation such charges:
 MEMORIAL.
 n ItI6i nio tIo4 States Senate:
 M. H. Williams has been practieing law in the city of Ph9nlx continuously since the year 1883. He came to Arizona from Texas having practiced law both in that state and in his native state, Louisiana.
 He is a man of mature years and since his residence at Phoenix has enjoyed legal prac- tiCe of worth and been both leading and as sO- ciate counsel in some of the heaviest and most important litigation in his district. He has held numerous positions of trust and dignity to the entire satisfaction of the people. He is now district attorney of Maricopa county and was elected to that office by 8 majority ln ex- cess of his ticket.
 We regard him as worthy and exemplary man. He is honest, fair and impartial, manly and courteous in bearing and department. He is industrious, scholarly, capable as a lawyer and possessed of judicial mind.
 We know him to be amply able to perform all the duties Of an associate justice of the su. preme court, as well as judge of the district in the trial of causes, and believe he would give eminent satisfaction to the bar and people, and reflect credit on the public service.
 We recommend him to the senate of the Uni ed States and earnestly hope his nomina- tion will be confirmed without delay.
 WILLIAM HERRING, Attest: Chairman
 Jos. u. CAMPBELL,
 Secretary.
 On motion of Judge Wright of Tue son, it was decided to telegraph the resolutions to the senate committee last night and the meeting adjourned until tomorrow afternoon.
 At a meeting of the local bar last night the following document was pre- pared, signed by every member who could be found, and telegraphed to Washi ngton.
 To the Senate Judiciary Committee, Washing
 We the undersigned members of the bar at | Phdnix, AriZ., understand that since the pres ident has sent to the senate the name of NJ. H. Williams as an associate justice of the supreme court of Arizona that charges have been filed to the effect that he was incompetent. We wish to refute those charges as much as lies within our power and we unhesitatingly recon mend him to the senate as lawyer fully com petent to fill she position to which he las been nominated. We have known him for long time and have practised law at the same bar with him and we pronounce him in every way a capable lawyer He is industrious, careful and well read in law. He tries causes with abi ity and has a legal mind and well fitted for the duties of judicial office of the dignity and importance to which he has been nomi mated. He is honest, upright, fair and impar- l tial, and is held in high esteem by the mem bers of the bar throughout Arizona and we urge upon the judiciary committee to report favorably the nomination and hope to see the senate confirm the same without delay Re- sppctfully submitted.
 Signed-webster Street, Frank Cox, Jerry M1llay, Walter Bennett, Thomas Armstrong, Jr., J. Moriarty, J. w. Crenshaw, J. NJ 1 Damron, F. Alnsworth, E. J. Edwards Porter W. Fleming, Frank H. Lyman, Joseph Campbell, Thomas Fitch; John c. Ke Ilu@, G. C.. Israel, Joseph H. Kibbey, J. B. karly, P. 9. Perley, B. J. franklin, L. H. Chalmers, Frank Baxter, Wade H Rulings, H. N. Alexander.
 We unreservedly concur in the foregoing statement.
 signed-W H Stilwell, J. Knox Doolittle, J B. Woodward, D. c. McDougal
 IN THE SUPREME COURT l TERRITORY OF ARIZONA [
 I, J. L. B. Alexander, clerk of the supreme court of the territory of Arizona, do hereby certify that the names appended to the fore l going statement and endorsement of M. H. | Williams associate justice of the supreme court of Arlzona are names of members of the bar in good standing of the supreme court of | the territory of Arizona.
 | In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
 hand and affixed the seal | [sEAL of said eourt this 7th day of l March, 1894. l J. L. B. ALEXANDER, Clerk. 1 Dated March 7, 1894, Phoenix, Arizona.