The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-29

PROF. BIGGS IN ERVIEWED
lie is VERY MUCH INTERESTED
IN THE MOVEMENT.
SETS FORTH OBJECTS AID ADVANTAGES
The Call Which Has Been Issued is Signed by
Sixty Prominent Lawyers of The State.
They will Meet Here Feb
ru3ry 10Th.

ruary 10Th.
A movement has been inaugurated to
organize State Bar Association in
North Carolina, and to this end, a call
signed by sixty prominent lawyers, has
been issued requesting the members of
the bar of the State to meet in Raleigh
ON February 10th, 1899, at 7:30 o'clock
p. m, for the purpose of organizing such
an association. This was published in
the News and Observer several days
ago.
Mr.. ]. Crawford Bggs, who is very
much interested in the formation of the
association, is in the city and discussed
the objects and advantages of it to Il
News and Observer reporter yesterday.
What is the object of the associa-
tion?'' he was asked.
1.-The object Of this organization" he
replied, ''as set forth i'll the call will
be to promote the administration of
justice throughout the State, advance
the science of jurisprudence, maintain
the standard of honor in the profession,
establish cordial intercourse among the
members and cultivate more intimate
relations with national and State Bar
Associations.
THAT its formation will supply a long
felt want is evident from the expression
of approval and hearty cooperation. |
have received not only from the signers
of the call, who are representative mem
hers of the profession from every section
of the State, but also from letters re-
ceived from and conversations with
many other prominent lawyers and
judges. since the issuance of the call"
What will be the advantages de-
riyed%'
THE advantages that can come from
such an association are manifest
"Whether it fulfills the mission of its
promoters depends upon the interest
taken in it by the members of the
Bar"
do you think it can be made a sue
cess?'
THAT it can be made a success and
he potential factor in our profession
for upholding the standard of courtesy,
integrity and honor by the fearless eX-
posture of all unprofessional and dis
honest conduct of the members Of the
bar is certain That. it can accomplish
much for the administration of justice
by suggestions and urging needed re-
forms is apparent. But these results
cannot be attained without the support
and aid Of the lawyers of the State"
DO you think that an organization OF
this character can be maintained in this
State?'
North Carolina, with her one thou
sand attorneys should maintain an asso-
citation that will be the pride of the
profession, and an honor to the State. )"
What is the status of such organiza-
ton in other States?"
"In more than 50 States of the Union
similar organizations are i'll successful
existence, eXerting a powerful influence
in their spheres. In Virginia the Bar
Association has been organized since
1888: its present membership is nearly
500, and it's annual meetings are inn
portant events in the legal and social
life of the commonwealth. The same
can be said of Georgia and the other
States. If the lawyers of nearly every
State of the Union. if the doctors, the
dentists. the druggists, the editors, the
bankers, the hotelists, and in fact al
in the borders of our State can success
fully maintain similar organizations and
derive much benefit therefrom, does it
not follow that there is a place for this
organization in the legal fraternity, in
whose ranks are found those men who
draft, interpret and construe the laws
ard constitution of the commonwealth
What is the present planW
"The plan, as outlined, is to effect an
organization on the 10th of February,
by the election of the necessary officers
and the appointment of the various COM
mittees, and the adoption of constltu-
ton and bylaws, and discussion of
the future policy Of the organization.
How often and where will the meet
ings be held, and what will be the gen
eral programme"
sit is suggested that the first annual
meeting be called for the summer, when
the courts are not in session, at a time
and place to be agreed upon
THE association will doubtless meet
annually in the East, West and centre,
alternately.
"At each annual meeting, it is pro-
posed to have an address by a distin-
guished resident jurist, and papers by
members on current legal topics.
apart from the practical benefits to
he gained and the work that will be ac-
complished by the association along the
lines indicated, it is confidently expect
ed that the annual reunions will do
much good by cultivating more cordial
intercourse and fellowship among the
members, and the social feature will not
be neglected. 1t is hoped an annual
banquet under the auspices of the as
ISOLATION will be given each year
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