The record-union., 1896-09-22
THE JUDICIAL OFFICES.

It has long been the conviction Of the
lection Of the judiciary ought to be ef-
fected outside Of the range Of political
partisanship. But to that ideal we
have not attained, and do not seem
likely to in the near future We choose
our Judges as we do our political Off
cials. In rare cases parties agree upon
Judges regardless Of political faith.
This has several times occurred in this
community in the State we can now call
10 mind.
But we do not believe that there has
been quite SO raw an instance of intro
ducing political trade and bargain into
the matter Of the selection of Judges
as in the present campaign in Sacra-
mento County. We have here an in
stance of bald, bold and unblushing
trade between two parties by which
they divide the judicial offices as part,
if not whole, consideration for the par
ceiling of other offices among nominees
on a fusion ticket.
The result Of this coalition is that the
Republican party stands in Sacramento
County as the only political organiza-
ton that has placed it's nominees for the
Superior Bench upon the party ticket
without trade, dicker or bargain. In
fact, we are justified in going beyond
this statement and saying that the
choice of candidates reflected less Of po-
litical spirit than is true in the vast ma
jority of cases.
The Republican nominees for the Su-
perior Bench are Judge A. P. Catlin,
Deputy Attorney-General G. ". Post,
and ex-senator z. c. Hart. Upon but
determined assault Mr.. Post is hon
ored by the Office Of deputy to the Attor-
ney-Genera1 Of the State, a choice due
to his acknowledged ability. his work.
ing capacity, his studious habit, and his
knowledge Of the law.
These qualities have recently been
most strikingly illustrated in the dis
patch Of this State law officer to a dis
tant county to prosecute band of
criminals Of desperate character, the
case being involved and intricate and
reckoned of first Importance Judge
Post came out Of that long and arduous
trial where he represented the People.
after being opposed as seldom occurs,
of justice, and with distinguished honor
to himself as a lawyer and an advocate.
That he will fill a position upon the
bench with ability is conceded, and that
gants will be safe In his hands is chal-
lenged by NO man
E. G. Hart comes of q family of law
yers, SO to speak. He filled the difficult
position Of City Attorney for the city of
Sacramento for a number Of years, and
has served the county in the State Sen
ate He has a judicial mind, is cool, i'm
partial, fearless and dignified His
knowledge Of the law and his expert
ence at the bar fit him for the judicial
office He is popular because just
merciful and kindly, according to al
men regardless Of social or other posi-
ton, consideration and courtesy, ac-
cording to their merits
Judge Catlin alone Of the three nomi-
nees is confronted by special and direct
opposition. He was chosen not because
he was a Republican alone, but because
Of his eminent and demonstrated fit
ness. his long service on the bench, his
high legal attainments and his unques-
toned probity.
And Judge Catlin was nominated with
uaanimity. His overshadowing fitness
his eminence in the judicial world. his
integrity, his model citizenship. his de-
votion under all circumstances and a.
ALI times to the interests of Sacramento
County during a period Of forty years
made his selection for the office he al
ready fills q tribute to the man and ths