Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-28

parties outside Of the local bar All the
members OF the Virginia constitutional con-
vention supported his candidacy, and
among others. the following sent letters to
the President: Governor A. j. Montague OF
Virginia, Lieutenant Governor Joseph E.
willard Of Virginia, Senator A. B. Kit
tredge of South Dakota, Senator John kean
of New Jersey, Representative John Dali
yell of Pennsylvania, Representatives Fran
els r. Lassiter, William H. Rhea and John
Lamb of Virginia, DIR. Arthur T. Hadley,
president of Yale University, and a num-
Der of well-known judges In Virginia, Con-
necticut and Ohio.
Among the well known members of the
local bar who Endorsed Mr.. Beach's candi-
dacy were Messrs. r. Ross Perry, William
G, Johnson, A. A. Hoehlng, McCammon q
Hayden, e. s. McCalmont, Edward L.
Morse, George H. Lamar and others. A
large number of lawyers in New York and
Boston, eleven lawyers from Alexandria
and number throughout the state of Vir-
gInia also wrote letters to the President In
support of Mr.. Beach's appointment to the
position.
Mr.. Beach Pleased.
Mr.. Beach was seen by a reporter for
The Star shortly after he had received
word of his appointment to the position.
He stated that he had not expected the
decision would be made so soon, and for
that reason the appointment came to him
as very agreeable surprise. II had no
assurances that 1 would be appointed,
said Mr. Beach. 'Of course, as an applf-
cant for the place / had hopes that my
candidacy would be successful. yet l was
not looking for the filling of the vacancy
at such an early date. | received the an
nouncement OF my appointment at just
Gold Democrat.
Mr.. Beach was gold democrat. voting for
General Buckner in 1896.
Some Opinions.
Mr.. Charles Maurice Smith II have moth
Ing but praise to speak of Mr., Beach, and
feel sure that his conduct Of the office will
Justify the Attorney Generals selection
Mr. Henry E. Davis: II had not hoped to
be called upon to say anything about Mr..
Beach as district attorney, but candor and
justice. to him require me to say that he Is
a cultured and polished gentleman, highly
educated both generally and in his profess
sion. and will make an excellent officer"
AS is well known, my preference was
for the appointment of Mr.. Smith, whose
qualifications L earnestly pressed upon the
Attorney General and whose nomination
deeply desired, but 1 am constrained to say
that my intimate acquaintance with and
friendship for Mr.. Beach enable me to say
that the choice has fallen upon an ad-
mirable man and lawyer, who will meet all
the requirements of the place.
Mr. A s. Notwithstanding. Beach Is a
good lawyer and will do credit to the APP
pointment."
Mr.. Louis A. Dent register of wills for
the District of Columbia-"Mr. Beach Is a
gentleman of attachments and ability, and, !
am sure, is eminently fitted to fulfill the du-
ties of United States attorney In manner
more than satisfactory. and his appoint
ment will meet with the unqualified ap-
prevail of the bar"
very pleasant acquaintance with Mr.. Beac
for many years and entertain a very high
opinion of his legal attachments. He is
finely educated, a thorough student of the
law and conscientious gentleman. I am
sure that he will successfully administer
the affairs of the very important office am
leaving