The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-13
AppOintee Will Undoubtedly
Be a Democrat.
Mr.. Baker and Mr.. German Are
Most Frequently Spoken OF.
Ex-Congressman Lapham and Mr.. Miller
Talked Of-Mr. Jackson Is Willing.

Few positions in the gift OF the Presi-
dent OF the United States are more highly
priced than tnat of district judge of the
United States Court. The vacancy caus-
ed by the death OF the lamented Judge
Carpenter, who for many years ably pre-
sided in the United States District Court
in this State, has caused much quiet
talk as to who President Cleveland will
appoint as his successor.
The discussion OF the merits OF candi-
dates has been going on for some time,
but yesterday the friends of one gentle
man had pstition circulated. The i'm
preston among members of the bar lie
that the vacancy will be filed by the APP
pointment of Democrat.
The two first names suggested after
the death of Judge Carpenter were those
of Hon. DaviG S. Baker and United
States Distric. Attorney Charles Il. Cor
man.
The discussion OF The qualifications Of
these two prominent mem bers of the bar
has been very gratifying to their many
friends, for it brought out statements
that each of them had the knowledge OF
the law and the judicial ability to fill the
high office with credit to thems elves and
usefulness to the citizens of the district.
Mr.. Baker enjoys a large and profitable
practice and some doubts have been ex-
pressed as to whether or not he would be
willing TO relinquish it for the rather
moderate compensation, viewed from
professional standpoint, that the holder
of the judgeshiu receives. His success at
the bar has made him 40 enemies and he
is personally enc of the most popular men
in his party in the State today.
District Attorney German is one OF
tho best known Democrats of the State
and has had long and successful career
at.the bar. The fact that his party has
generally been out of power when there
were any offices, either political or other
wise, of permanent nature to be given
out has, many OF his admirers think,
peen the only reason why he has never
been elected to position on the state
bench. He is a remarkably well read
lawyer, has many of the qualifications
necessary for a judge, and those who
know his requirements and abilities do
not divide on party lines. While MIR.
German has made no announcement as
to his desire for the place, it is said ne
has strong friends close to the Presi-
uent who may be of great assistance TO
him should he desire the place. MIR. Cor
man has been often elected to positions
OF honor and trust In the State, and re-
Gently bad the degree of Ii. ID. conferred
ON him by Georgetown College, one Of
the oldest institutions OF learning In the
country.
The district Judge OF the Rhode Island
district has many patent cases to decid
and this is one Of the reasons why some
OF the friends OF ex-Congressman Oscar
Lapham, who has considerable OF repu-
triton as patent lawyer, think he
should receive the appointment. MIR.
Iapham Is a careful lawyer and while
I'm congress is said TO have greatly
pleased President cleveland by his OPP
position to the free silver heresey. Dur
ing his many years of practice ne has
shown his aDllity as lawyer anu sOho
who are posted on political matters e,'ss
him as a sure winner in the contest.
John Z. Pegram is another mem Der OF
the bar named for the petition, aud ne
has the confidence OF his fellows IN his
chosen profession. Years ago ne was
registrar under national bankrupt law.
but he has not of late years been scsiv
I'm politics, nor has he bcId politicsi
Office. but he has acted.as master.in many
important cases.
Among other gcntiomen tsvorao'y
mentioned Cor the position are Arnold
Green, who has been many times spoken
of for seat on the supreme bench OF the
state. but Dir. Green, II is SAID, prefers
Just at present TO devote his keen, 60
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