Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-11
TW ELVE PAGES
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Ii. ls9s.
NO TAMMANY IN VIRGINIA.

The Mazet investigating commission
In the city of New York, although a
partizan machine itself, has already
done some good in exposing party
abuses. and light shed. or renewed,
\ upon the Judicial connection, or COL
fusion. with the party machinery has
already done good in promoting nom
!. partizan movement to reform the judi
ciary, or Its elections. Discussing this
matter and the recent revelations, the
/. N. Y. Tribune says:
1.-THE point is merely that system of
I court patronage, founded on politics,
l6 exists, and, except when an effort Is
made to abolish it, is acknowledged to
4 exist by all men, including those who
are its beneficiaries."
The Virginian-PiIot said the other
day how these New York judges, from
the least to the greatest, had to pay
the Organization" roundly for nomina-
ton ind election; and further inquiries
IS Show how the administration Of the
5 courts Gas we have quoted) is under
the direction Of the party machine. The
Trlbune's remarks on this subject are
we'll worthy Of perusal in Virginia Just
now:
There is no mystery about It, It is
Inc common gossip OF members OF the
par. Ihe method of obtaining refer
me names of judges who are the best
patrons OF the system are passed from
mouth 10 mouth in private-rarely in
pubic conversation. for few lawyers
care to make enemies OF the men be-
1ore whom they must try cases. Mr..
Moss did not happen to ask all the
Judges leading questions, such as JUS
ice Barrett could answer so freely.
& Neither hns he sought the patronage
s agents and asked them if they ever
sought patronage from judges or knew
or Its being sought. All essay in that
K direction might accomplish something.
lie might ask Mr.. Quigg for the one
party and perhaps Mr.. Carroll for the
N other. II either Of them ever gave to n
Justice Of the Supreme Court u list of
eligibles for judicial favors, or ever
& knew OF such a list being made or
q handed up He might ask tho district
leaders II they had ever recommended to
their superlors In the organizations per-
y SONS as proper recipients of receiver
& snipS ana appraisershlpS. He might
\ nave lists OF receivers prepared show
ing their political and family connec-
Tons, as was done SO effectively to ey-
hibit The maladminstration of the Sur
rosaie ONCE, There are many ways in
attempt is made with thoroughness ana
WITH courage. No good will be accom-
plished IL there is any failure TO nush
nome the inquiry either through timid-
ny OF antagonizing powerful court in
iluence or fear Of interfering with wei,
laid political plans
Have we Tammany already among
X Vi? Ii is positively declared that we
4 have;2and be that so, or not. Il is cor
+ tain that steps have been tnkon anf,
Il 4. are now pursued looking directly 10
that end. We have no popular nomina.
elton and election Of judges, as vet (as
IS SIN New York;; but as tho "mocbino,.
3llas taken charge OF the election of II
Il S.SeIators. we may be sure that It will
81 lso assume control Of our iudiciarv-
q the Judges and u. S. Senators benc
non n,otmrrdnally chosen by the General AS.
4 slsesn1bly. How far 'the party" ms the
q machine or organization, and its min
& ions call It has already gone in this
Fsubjection Of the judges we do not
q know. as 1t makes no public reports
y and seeks to keep its doings dark and
e quiet but all men can see its aim,
s44Ess The Democrats or Virginia want mo
ssSaTanlmany, nor Croker; and they do M,
mean to have enc. even IT, 10 save the
81: DeIn9'cratic party of the State, they
q hoy i,ayeSgt to resume their entire indepen.
, fler,ce ms free people and rcnounce ali
ssallegiance TO the machine and its Or
Ifsganization, We do not want extreme
sfneasurcs No Virginia Democrat wants
bolt" the party organization and
& celia re e war was on It; but free Demo.