Evening journal., 1895-09-07
MOORE FOR THE VACANCY.
DELAWARE MAN MENTIONED FOR
THE SUPREME BENCH

John Bassett Moore, Who Studied Law ia
This City and who Enjoys the Friend
ship OF BaSard, May Succeed Justice
jackson.
WAsHISGToN. Sept. Professor John
Bassett Moore, OF Columbia College, New
York. who has been mentioned for the
vacancy on the Supreme Bench Of the
United States created by the death Of
Justica Jackson, has a remarkable record
for efficiency Of public service as well
rs OF rapid Advancement in his profes
sion. He Is, moreover, notable
example of the opportunities afforded
by the civil service system TO bright,
ambitious young men to make csreers
for themselves without the aid Of
political Influence Mr.. Moore Is only
80 years Of age, bat he is recognized as
one Of ih3 authorities in this conu-
try on international law. He
10 native of Delaware, and
enjoys the warm friendship and esteem
OF Ambassador BAysrd, who. as Secretary
OF state, WAS quick to recognize his
exceptional abilities as a clerk in the
State Department and made him his
third assistant secretary Rt the age OF
27 Mr. Moore took The academic course
at the University Of Virginia. studied
law in Wilmington, Del. and 10 1885
passed the civil service examination and
Was appointed a clerk In the State
Department at salary of ST. 200
Within little more than year he was
advanced to the position of third
assistant secretary, and, bscsuse OF his
great useiulness to the department., va.
retained In that position though 9
Democrat. by Secretary Blaine la Feb
ruary, 1892 he resigned to accept the
professorship Of international law at
Columbia College, New York, which he
still dds
While in the department Mr. Moore was
an. n.indefatigsbe.Worker, showing marked
executive ability, and In addition to the
discharge Of his official duties he wrote a
large work In two volumes. "Extradltion
and Interstate Rendition, which Is OF
highest rank IS an authority, and led to
his being chosen as the representative OF
the United States ia the "1ustitute Of
international Law" He also rendered
valuable assistance to DR. Francis
Wharton, solicitor of the State Depart
ment, In the compilation Of the Inter
national Law Digest" and after Dr..
Wharton's death having been named his
literary executor, was authorz "a by
Congress 10 complete the editing Of the
Diplomatic Correspondence OF the
American Revolution Congress slso
authorized him to prepare full history
Of the arbitrations 10 which tho United
States have been q party, a work now
practically completed.
Mr.. Moore is one Of the editors of the
Political Science Quarterly, TO which he
has contributed many articles on legal,
political aud historical subjects His
latest contribution to current literature
10 temperate and able review OF "rhe
Monroe Doctrine. published in psm
phlet form, which brushss ss away the
sophistries which have collected about
that famous principle and presents IL In
its true intention. Notwithstanding the
immense amount Of work which he has
accomplished during the past ten years.
Mr. Moore, who has great reserves Of
ply steal strength. Is IN vigorous health
and would prove a most efficient member
Of the Supreme Court. He is a man OF
essentially judicial temper and OF strong
common sense, as well as laboIiouH
student.