Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-08
VACANT JUDGESHIP
A Delegation Presents Mr.. Carusi's
Name to the President.
A DISTRICT MAN SURELY SLATED
The Names Of Some Younger Men
Are Asked For
NEW CANDIDATES NAMED

morning In behalf of Eugene Carusi for
judge OF the District Supreme Court Pres
ident Mckinley stated, without qualihca-
ton that he would give the existing va
cancy to a District man. He said nothing
about the necessity for unanimity.
The President added that the qualifica-
ton and fitness of both Messrs. Mattingly
and Carusi had been ably presented to him,
but that the drift of his mind was to find
a younger man. if possible. He then asked
the delegation to send him the names of
three or four young men who would give
satisfaction to the District bar and the
people. The President said that he had re-
quested the delegation which called upon
him a few days ago to do this, and ex-
pected to hear from the members soon.
Composition of the Delegation.
The delegation which the President
this morning consisted of District Attorney
Harry Z. Davis Judge Jere NJ. Wilson,
Mahlon Ashford. William ]. Miller. c.
Maurice Smith, Charles J. Bell. Lewis j.
Davis and Clarence F. NOrment.
The delegation told the President of the
high esteem in which Mr.. Carusi is held
and of the universal confidence in him.
Both Messrs- Carusi and Mattngly are
about sixty years of age. and if either
should be appointed would be able to retire
on account of age in a few years. The
Presidents intimation that he would prefer
younger man is thought at the White
change the whole situation.
What MIR. Davis Says.
In view of this, District Attorney Davis
was asked if he would allow his name to
be used. My name shall not be used by
anybody while Mr.. Caruss name is under
consideration" he said Il notice in the
morning papers that some one is circulating
petition in my behalf. This is without
my consent. and my name must not be
considered as matters stand at this min
ute
\ number of people are under the i'm
preston that Messrs. Mattngly and Ca
rusi Will instruct their friends to withdraw
their names, as neither has been active
candidate in the full sense of the word.
Should Mr.. Carusi withdraw, it is said to
be probable that much of the strong in
fiuence back of him will go to Mr.. Davis.
Nessrs. DuvaI and barnard.
1t is understood that the delegation of
prominent lawyers who presented the name
Of Mr.. MattingIy to the President and were
asked by him to suggest, in addition, the
names of some younger local lawyers who
would be fitted for the place, have decided,
without reliuquishing their primary advO-
caCy of Mr.. Mattingly, to submit also the
names Of Mr.. a. +. Duvall, attorney for the
District OF Columbia. and OF Mr. Job Bar
nard. This Endorsement or suggestion in
compliance with the Presidents request
may already have been sent to him. and
will. it is thought, place Mr.. Duvall and Mr..
Barnard well TO the front in the race for
the judgeship.
Mr. siattingIy's letter.
The President informed the delegation
that called upon him this morning in be-
half of Mr.. Carusi. that Mr.. Mattingly had
written him a letter stating that the dele
CATION which called in his (Mattingly's
behalf acted without his consent, and that
if the presentation of his name interfered
with Mr.. Carusi's selection he desired to
withdraw 1t.
Mr Carusi has informed Mr.. Mattingly
that he knew nothing about the newspaper
publications in regard to his own candidacy
for the judgeShip, and it is stated that the
friendly relations between the two men are
warm as ever.
The CarIsi delegation held meeting this
afternoon. and although, as stated. the
President requested them to present the
Eames of three or four younger men, it
was decided not to submit any other name
than that Of Mr.. Carusi.
At the City Hall.
When the information was conveyed to
the city hall this afternoon that Preside Mt
Mckinley had given positive information
that he means 10 appoint a local man as
successor To Justice Cox as a member of
the District Supreme Court general inter-
est in the matter increased manifeStly. Ac-
tivity added to the discussion by the
declaration that the new justice will very
likely be selected from among the younger
attorneys. and under the changed status Of
affairs marked impetus given the eff
forts OF the younger lawyers who would
like 10 occupy a seat on the bench.
VIII work for sir. Davis
1t was stated with emphasis by a score
or more Of the leading legal lights that
should he express the slightest willingness
to accept Mr. Henry E. Davis, United
States attorney for the District of Column
bia. could secure the appointment, beyond
doubt But MIR. Davis maintains. he has
done all along, that he does not want the
office. nor does he care even to have his
mentioned in connection with it.
Notwithstanding the attitude assumed Dy
Mr.. Davis his friends intend that he shall
change from lawyer to judge. whether he
wants to or not Therefore, the strongest
sort of fight is going to be made in be
half OF Mr.. Davis. After what occurred at
the White House today the Davis faction
believes that the appointment of their man
is almost certainty.
Apparently as energetic as are the fol-
lowers of Mr. Davis are the friends of Mr.
Andrew b. Duval, attorney for the Dis
trict of Columbia With Mr. MattingIy and
Mr. Carusi out Of the race. by reason OF
age. IL is declared and vigorously too
that Mr.. Duval is the only for the
place
mentioned prominently in the matter in
clude Mr. John b. Larner and Mr.. L. CabeI
Williamson. They have support of tbf
strongest possible character. and like Mr.
DuvalI and Mr.. Davis stand very high in
the legal profession
Others Suggested.
a decidedly important incident in con
nectIOn with what may now be spoken OF
rs a close race. was the entry this after
noon OF MT. 1diimadge A Lambert, senior
member of the well-known law firm O
Lambert x Lambert. Mr. Lambert, wht
has been away from the city for severa
weeks. returned last evening. During hi
absence his friends very quietly, but ener
EeucaHy planned TO make him membe
of the District Supreme Court, and thi
morning apprised him of that fact. Bein:
not more than fifty years of age he /
classed among the younger men.
The fight to secure the appointment o
Mr. Lambert will be no tame affair, so ia
as can be learned. 1t will be led by ex
Senator Arthur p. German, who will b.
actively assisted by several other senators
who stand very close to the President, an,
by some OF the leading business men an,
lawyers Of the city AS regards politics
Mr. Lambert is a democrat. but very de
cidedly of the Mckinley gold type
The name of Mr.. William II. Dennis i
also mentioned.