New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-01

Mr. Hazel TO give reasons to why he
why he not fit candidate. In a single
word. the end of it all is this-nobody is de-
srous of appearing against him. He is in
position of power he is what is known in this
country good fellow. and had credentials.
but when the committee went beyond that and
asked the individuals who favored Mr.. Hazel,
How often has he appeared in court. what are
his qualifications and what makes him a proper
person to hold high office in the Federal court?
it practically resulted in this: Well. he has
not given his mind to these subjects. but when
he gets in the way of it he will do very Well
That is not unfair description of the as
1T was laid before the committee. We had
gentleman who had devoted himself to politics.
aspirant to become judge to try patents
and equity suits. and who nominated be-
cause he had influence Therefore the commit
tee forced TO the conclusion, Are you to
take gentleman Of reasonably mature years.
who has devoted himself to politics solely who.
so far could see. has not appeared in any
reported case in the Federal courts who was
absolutely ignorant. so far as the testimony
went. of patent. admiralty and trade mark
laws. or any matters which appear before
Federal court-are you to take that gentleman
because he has rendered political favors? Are
you TO take that man end elevate him against
ton fo- the rest of his life in courts?
That was the question submitted to the COM
mittee. The committee Gifted every bit of the
evidence which presented it heard
all the recommendations and all that to
be said. with the result that there no doubt
to what it's duty unless the association
was prepared to lower its standards Of what
should go to make Judge"
APPEAL TO BAR OF NETWORK
Benjamin F. Lee pointed out that the question
of Mr.. Hazels appointment was one which d.
rectly affected the bar Of New-York
1.-THE new Judge" he said. will sit in New
York great deal and will have large num-
Der of cases of great Importance coming before
him. I hope that member of this association
will shirk his duty in passing upon this Ques-
ton. because 1T is something which he thinks
concerns only the people of the Western District
of NewYork 1t does concern them of course
to great extent; but. far as the Federal
court is concerned. it is certain that the circuit
work done in New-York will be twice as great
the circuit work done in his district"
Franklin Pierce protested against the appoint
ment of Mr. Hazel, the ground mainly that
it would teach the young of the profession
that the highest positions were not necessarily
won by industry, honor and commendabIe effort
James w. Halves opposed the resolution He
regarded it unwise and ineXpedient He
urged that the association had enough to do In
this city without interesting itself in matters
outside of the metropolis. Mr.. Halves con-
demned the criticisms which. had been passed
upon Mr.. Hazel. for the reason, he explained
that nothing known about the candidate
except hearsay statements and what had been
published in the press. He closed by moving
that the resolution lie on the table
The motion put to the meeting and voted
down.
Amid cries of Question:" John Sabine Smith
him. he said to be cultured and scholarly
gentleman Mr.. Smith went on to charge by in
ference that the members of the association
were opposing Mr.. Hazel in the effort to strike
at Senator Platt. This is nothing more than
factonal fight" he said. "and IL Mr.. Hazel Is
defeated the most will be made of it. and If will
be exploited for political purposes"
The resolution was then put, and carried by an
overwhelming majority.
Another resolution was passed instructing that
the action of the association be conveyed the
Judiciary Committee of the Senate. and request
ing Mr.. Parsons TO name committee TO pro-
coed to Washington for that purpose
Mr.. Parsons named the following as that COM
mttee:
R0RERT W DE FOREST EVERETT p. WHEELER,
WILLIAM G. CHOATE. GEORGE l. RIvES
JAMES c. CARTER
Four other members will be added to the COM
mittee to-day. 1t will also be decided to-day
when the committee Will go to Washington