The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-11-11

of Appeals of California was ratified by
the people at Tuesdays election by a
splendid majority. The returns so far
received, and these are from the largest
voting centers of the State, show that
the amendment was supported by a
vote of almost three to one. The dis
tricts vet to be heard from could not,
it is maintained, throw sufficient
strength against the amendment, even
if they voted solid, to overcome the
majority in it's favor that has already
been recorded.
The ratification of this amendment
throws the responsibility of organizing
the first courts for the term of two
years upon the shoulders Of Governor
Pardee. At the conclusion of this term
the appellate judges will be elected for
twelve year terms by popular vote.
Governor Pardee will not be handicap
ped for lack of aspirants, and it is
highly probable that the present Su-
preme Court Commission and the va
rious Superior Courts of the State will
be called upon to supply jurists to fill
the entire bench, with the possible ex-
ception of ex-Judge NJ. T. DOOling, who
was defeated by William G. LOrigan at
Tuesdays election for the office of As
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court
for the unexpired term.
PLACED IN LINE.
When Judge Dooling was nominated
at the Santa Cruz convention it was
announced by his friends that while
they appreciated the fact that nothing
short of a Democratic landslide would
carry him into office, the nomination
would at least put him in line for ap-
pointment to the Appellate Court. His
friends are prepared to make the
strongest representations in their pow
er on behalf of Judge DOoling when
Governor Pardee takes up the work of
organizing the new tribunal
Court Commissioners n. p. Chapman,
]. A Cooper, d. H. Smith and r. G.
Harrison are also on record as candt-
dates for appointment to the new
court, and although they have not yet
formally announced their desire for ap-
pointment to the higher office it is said
among the politicians that Judge
James NJ. SeaWell, who has just been
reelected to the Superior Bench Of
this city; Judge NJ. G. Sloss, also Of the
Superior Court of San Francisco, and
Judge Thomas Lennon OF Marin, are
among the aSpirants for the Appellate
Court, whose desires for judicial pro-
motion are being considered by the ap
pointing power.
If the contention of the central COM
mittee that the amendment has passed
proves correct it is incumb bent upon
Governor Pardee to Immediately make
his appointments, that the new court
may take up its work without delay.
Under the amendment he is empowered
to appoint six men from one party and
three from any other or others.
THREE DEMOCRATS.
1t is hardly probable, however, that
any but the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties will be considered in the
formation Of the new court. and in
view of the politics of the present ap-
pointing power the court will doubtless
be composed of six Republicans and
three Democrats, one of the latter faith
on the bench Of each of the three dis
tricts into which the court will be d.
vided.
But the Appellate Court is not the
only object of interest the passing Of
the election developed. Though its ses-
sion is yet some weeks away the Leg
islature is already In an embryonic
state Of organization The question
as to who will be president pro tenn. Of
the Senate is csusing some discussion.
Thomas Flint Jr., who served in this
office from 1895 to 1903, failed Of re-
| nomination at the late Santa Cruz con-
vention, so a veteran of the Senate
must be found to take the place he
| filed so long and undoubtedly would
have filed again had he been returned.
G. w Pendleton of Los Angeles is a
candidate for the office, but the north
| erners are pointing to the fact that
with three candidates for the United
| States Senate in the fleld-Bard, Flint
and Oxnard-the south will be suffi-
| GENTLY under the limelight even If
| Pendleton's aspirations should fail of
realization. Frank w. Leavitt of Ala
media has also let it be known that he
would not object to presiding over the
| Senate, but San Francisco will file an
objection to his candidacy on the
ground that Alameda has been too
strong in her demands in the past
WOLFE IN THE FIGHT.
"San Francisco should have this Of
| flee" said a leader of the party yes
terday. 1T is almost certain that F.
1. Wolfe of the Twenty-first District
will receive the support Of the entire
/ San Francisco delegation and In all
been returned to the Senate for the
! third term, which makes him the
senior Senator from this city, If not
from the State, and this city is going
tc fight hard for the office. This makes
| Wolfes chances very bright"
Frank ]. Brandon, who has served
| the Senate for many terms in the ca
| pacity of secretary, will be reappoint-
! ed, it is said, and Lou Martin will
again fill the position of sergeant-at-
arms in the upper House.
! The question of the organization of
| the Assembly is hedged with more un-
| certainty even than that of the Senate.
| Up to date but two men have been
mentioned as aspirants for Speaker OF
the Assembly. These are Philip M.
| Walsh of Alameda and A. NJ. Drew OF
!, Fresno. How close either will come to
realizing his ambition remains to be
seen, as it is evident that before the
| Legislature is ready to go into session
many other candidates for the Speak
ership will enter the fight that as yet
| has not fairly started. 1t is said that
] Clio Lloyd will be reappointed chief
; clerk of the House and that Jack
! Stafford will again I'LL the office of SER
/ geant-at-arms OF that body.
! The question as to which Of the ten
! Republican electors will carry the vote
of California to the national capital
| remains unsettled. George H. Puppy,
| president of the Union League Club.
| would like the honor and he is not
| meeting with any particular opposition
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