The news & observer., 1901-01-06
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of our bar seen expressed the opinion
that Russell should leave the matter
open as he is only defacto Governor until
Aycock goes in on the 18th. Most OF them
said it would be disgracefuI for Russell
to practically appoint himself to the
place. W. .. 1hRDht' =
REPUBLICANS SAY HE is UNFIT.
Waynesville, N. c.. Jan. 5.-If political
emergencies require the Republicans to
FIJI the vacancy caused by the death of
Jndee Faircloth. the Governor must as
sumo and answer for the responsibility
of giving the State an honest and capable
judiciary. The Democrats have as little
to do with assuming the responsibility as
they are helpless in the matter. The Re-
publican members are opposed to Rus
sell. They say he is unfit for the place
(signed.1 w T. LEE.
ABSURD AND RIDICULOUS.
Asheporo, N. c., Jan. 5,-Have seen
nearly all the members of the Asheboro
bar and every one expressed himself as
emphatically opposed to the appointment
O; Russell They regard the suggestion
as absurd and ridiculous.
E. L. MoFFITT.
PUBLIC SENTIMENT AGAINST HIM.
Salisbury. N. c., Jan. 5.--A poll Of
ali the members Of the Salisbury bar
who could be seen show that two are
favorable to the suggested appointment
of Gov. Russell as Chief Justice, while
ten are opposed to it, and one non com
initial Public sentiment here is decid-
edy against Russell.
JNO. NJ. JULIAN.
A DISGRACE AND PUBLIC SCANDAL.
Wilson, n c., Jan. 5.--The bar of Will
son say that the appointment of Russell
would be a disgrace and public scandal.
"If Mansfield were Governor and should
elevate himself in the manner purposed
il could be none the less a scandal .
said a leading member of the bar today.
ONE IN FAVOR.
Newbern, ~ c., Jan. 5.--The members
of the Newbern bar are taking very lit
tie active interest in the contest over
the Chief Justiceship of the Supreme
court. All of the bar with a few exceD-
tions are Democrats. Consequently they
have no desire to take part in fight
which they recognize as being purely Re-
publican. At least one of their number
is unequyocally in favor of Russell ac-
cepting the office, while two others re-
gard him as being the least of the sew
eral evils proposed. The remaining mem
bers OF the bar far from endorsing Rus
sell, absolutely decline to interest them
selves in the fight.
(Signed.) JAMES e. CARRAWAY.
FOUR TO TWO.
Fayetteville, N. c., Jan. "a canvass
of the members of the bar today result
ed in four declaring against Russell; two
for him. as between Republicans and six
who said they would have nothing to do
with it.
H. L. COOK.
EQUALLY DIVIDED.
Mt. Airy, n. c.. Jan. 5.-The bar of the
county is about equally divided Person
ally / am opposed to Russell.
w. +. CARTER.
REGRET SIGNING PETITION.
Lexington, N. c., Jan. 5-The Lexing-
ton bar is divided on Russell. Part Of
those who signed the petition deeply re-
gret it. Fl. B. WARMER.
OPPOSE ANY ACTION.
Rockingham, N. c., Jan. 81 do not
think the Democratic lawyers of Rich
mond care to advise the Republicans
about the vacant judgeshIp. We are OPP
posed to anything they can do.
CAMERON MORRISON.
WANT FURCHEs.
z statesville. NJ c.. Jan. 5.-For Chief
Justice, the Statesville bar is unanimous
for Judge Furcnes, second choice Gov
ernor RUSSELL except one for Judge Rob-
inson and one out of town.
]. A. HARTNESS.
TAKE NO POSITION
Marion, ~ c., Jan. 5.-The Marion bar
present are waiting with curiosity to see
what will be done in the Chief Justice
matter, but take no position one way
or the other. E. J. JUSTICE.
MAJORITY INDIFFERENT.
Asheville, N. c., Jan. 5--Some strongly
favor Russell as the choice among Re-
publicans but the majority are indiffer-
ent. cHAS. A. WEBB.
CONCORD DIVIDED.
Concord N. c., Jan. 5-The Concord
bar divided. Some favor Russell. others
oppose the precedent thus set Are not
inclined to take interest in the case.
d. ]. HURLEY.
MONROE IN FAVOR.
Monroe, n. c., Jan. 5.-The majority of
the bar favors Russell, with no opposi-
tion.
R. L. STEVENS.