New-York tribune., 1898-10-22

This year months ago. when I. became whispered
that Judge Daily 10 he turned down, ana tna'
uniricd. unknown and unfit men were TO De ln noin
mattel for high judicial stations there was general
demand from all both Democrats and Republicans
that this committee should act
ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE.
II did act wisely. moderately /, was an ad-
nirable committee. composed OF the wisest ana
most judcious members headed by one whose
commanding position at the bar as well as ms
sound Judgment and discretion. pointed MIN M out
as the fttes man for the place. Thorough paru-
Republican only in that field which belongs OF
right TO the political parties ard VINO mas &haS NJ H
pendence which all good citizens ought 70 exercise
In relation to those matters which ne OUTSIDE oi u
Transcend ordinary partisan concern. 1900. 80
That committee took action action mos mos re,
thing /, Went to the whole body of the bar. in,
side and outside of the association ana procEnpSu E
sand names Of lawyers without distinction OF
nartv renresenting what might be called the unani-
nous voice of the har petition addressed TO the
nominating conventions Of both parties respecuuly
urging them to renominate for the Tacant places
those Judges whose terms expiring and who
had demonstrated their fitness by their actual con-
duct on the bench. That committee had confer
enoes also with the party committees Of each
party. They sought at those cohietrenceSI is naG
whose terms were expiring and who had demon
strated on the bench their capability and integrity
new candidates those only should be selected whose
regulations and characters gave afiirmatiy ana
case they were elected
on the part OF the Repubi;ans these Iequests
are due to them II may be SAID that they W9uIu
do this as matter OF course because ,ney M o no,1o ~
OF that. nor impute wrong motives 10 men VIII VII
their action is right Wnen tney nave aT far as Tbe
Bar Association is concerned th'y VIII pe CON-
You know the action of the Democratic leaders
They utterly rejected this unanimous Eolce & =. ,h ,i
Supreme Cour; candidate OF wnof;i n ei,raSre MrI
here nothing except that we haVe me in his
P'Pt FtIIoW Citizens. why was Judge DAILY. after
twenty-five years stnl in the prime Of i iife ana 1
usefulness. with character foI aoyi te@ '''l1 hy
long and honorable life-why was he dismissed ana
this other nomination made ,. .. hooo,so
The reason stands admitted u was oeO Us,
Judge DAILY refused from motives Of duiy TO f%m
ply with requests TO make ms GiclG 1 hrantage
Contribute to the personal ana pohtioai auNa"''e'
1-pon that conduc, let us one and all on the
nexi election DAY put cOndemnation MS Is
no personal matter. We should be Elad inqetpi ."
personal grounds. TO see. Judge DAILY siIl emo
past but if This We're all there were 10 'Inh & aUou s
this movement would not have begun; Two ast gus,
lions have been thrust upon US when we Canhuo 20
cvaGe. We must meei them ne t nrsI rs, mr.
The Judges of courts 70 undcrstahI tn'' t ovtI
continuance IN Office depends upon theT aCqu,c
escence in the personal or potica. oeS'TS me iSoes
partv machine leaders? Is tie true te.t OF @ @nlmeso
for judicial nomination sin to he ,hSt f,T
witch is afforded by established rhaaCIei LII rn
ability and integrity. is 70 be me meLG dtrc WI,
ana pleasure Of hs eder for hr in5S of Ss neiG ciT W
on Election Day thunder out their answer 10 'neS'
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions prepared for the consideration
Of the meeting were then read 10y W'lham -
Crthrie They commended the closest attenNoh
from every part Of the house. and the enthus!-
asm they called forth left no room for oouo'
that they expressed the firm conviction of me
big audience The resolutions were as fohoWS'
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved That citizens Of the County OF ,e. N.w
York we unite irrespective OF parry, iE, 10 ~ Pf -
against the attempt 10 lower me uieHlH -. tho
bench Of the Supreme Court ana 10 ucSmOi nv nv
independence Of the judiciary ana we S"'''''' INV
bn determination Of the leader OF Tammany
Hall TO punish nrlsom,naon T Of justice Daiy notwith
Standing tweny-cight years OF consilcu0usIy HU'. %
ese az oSea,l, mon the administration Of justice
and menace 20 the personal rieh,S dnG ddnnDdenf
md,ciary - which all may appeal for justice win,
ouf fear or favor of any man is the fundementai
aisn, n o. f i s When led 70 the Revolution that
King George III had made the 1udees ffrne
Eo self-respecting people can submit TO cohHi-
ton under which one man. assuming 10 S dges yes
dependent solely upon his will alone for ne con- con-
tuance Of their ofhfeS or 4I6dia Gfad' fYnco6s This
Is not question qf parties or OF facu2ns rs II Hw [isss
Workers the issue Is of more vital importance man
any state or National question now pending for !,
djrectly affects the security Of our homes
II a lust judge is to be punished for refusing 70
Sos Smpyb be we Grn2 ng Of PfUPY tho bench must Be
lowered and its indepsndence para,yzfpe prord and
cardozo The ultimate fruits Of Crokersm will be
Judges chosen from meGer OI 's for a onv those
willing TO pledge obedience to MIN can De hon''-
Win shameless efrrontery it is proclaimed that
the essential qualification Of judge is 10 De ser
witty 70 political III boss sse ana n to MAKE By this de-
fant proclamation Mr. CROKER mas coinp,eh,H } hed
aside the retition Of over three thousand lawyers
asking. irrespective Of parry ihai 5uSIce I h, Se
Sl9 Cd the people Of the county and has boasted
that as long he is tolerated as Iesder % no man F
a iudgesh,p unless prepared 10 pledge hnseh 70
act as lis leader may demand In taking this posi-
Of OF leadership and invited distrus and defeat Of "a
great party AccorGng 10 ser ms an nbex his corr
science 10 administer justice according 10 ms oltn
hold the scales mpariay 6e,Wefm man man 1i1e Inc
weak and humble sutor and the powerful poll
ticisn or corporation. It Is no longer character
tbat is % secure a nomination for the bench. but
servltv: no longer integrity. but subserviency or
the most ignominious kind; no longer ability IN the
procession and fidelity to political principles. but
service TO the leader Of faction. Ley thls polcy
f rght his WTonss With any confidence of securing
justice: the weak and the poor VII hnd thelr
rights trampled on and redress denied whenever
they are opposed by any power which the political
boss may favor or with which he may be inter
ested
We therefore unite citizens Of whatever po-
rtioal affiliations. that may protect our rights
and defend the independence Of the bench. We
urge all honest and patriotic men to vote Tor me
election Of Justices DAILY and Cohen We assert
that the crisis demands the defeat OF the Tammany
judiciary ticket in order 70 show that the people
will not tamev submit to assault upon the ad-
minis,ratlOn of Justice We appeal 10 the virtue.
pubic spirit intelligence the decent sentiment and
conscience Of The community. We invoke the can
did and thoughtful Judgment Of the people OF this
CITY of all parties confident that. II they appreciate
the true issue they will defeat this attempt 10
fntjni6ate the courts Of law. and teach political
bosses that interference with the judiciary will not
be tolerated. When the Constitution Of 1916 made
the judiciary elective. the fsamers. n protest
against political and personal apDointments TO the