The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-26
EXTRA SESSION FOR HOOKER.
NAY ne NECESSARY FOR FINAL
ACTION on THE JUSTICE.
Assembly Committee Preparing Report
witch VIII Probably Recommend RE-
mOvaI-- Minority TapeW0rn statement
Looked FOT--He'n Re Heard Again.


Witch VIII Probably Recommend RE-
mOvAI--NlinOrity Tapew0rin statement
Looked FOr--Hen BE Heard Again.
ALBASY, April 25.--The Assembly judi
riary Committee wrestled this afternoon
and tonight with the evidence taken in
the inquiry into the conduct Of supreme
court Justice Warren Is Hooker
The committee Is now preparing a state
ment Of facts 20 be presented in the report
to the Assembly. The facts are oil con-
cedctl but they must 30 IN shape for the
house TO act upon whom tho report reaches
that body. 50 that In the event Of the re-
noval being recommended there will be
charges TO be served upon Justice Hooker.
What the report sill be i indeed proble-
maticaL But for one thing Il would be
taken for granted that the committee would
report almost unanimously for tho re-
inoval Of Justice Hooker To-niaht's ~
baHg EroRing Jo1trndi published the speech
made by Attorney Lewis T. Carr in behalf
Of Justice Hooker. That speech Is headed
Judge HOOker's clean record on the bench
Lewis Y. Cars strong presentation Of facts
before the judiciary Committee no wrong
il shown testimony shows his upright
motive, and stainless judicial career.
The Albany EreHiaJ journal il tho prop
ctty OF William Barnes. Jr Mr.. Barnes is
a member Of the famous Tape worm club
~ which Justic Hooker Is also a member
On the Assembly Judiciary & mmittee are
Me-sers. Mead d Albany ami Nemple OF
Schenectady They ore in the Congress
district OF Representative George y. South
wick Of Altriny mother member Oi the
lapeworm Cub.
Tire attitude OF Meszrs Mead and Wem-
pie throughout the entire inNeStig ton
has shown that they have been friendly
10 Justice Hooker. but despite the efforts
Il the TaUey orm club il h. conceded 10y all
that the committee will report 10 the AZ
semby TO remove Justice Hooker. The
Republican leaders Of the Legislature have
g. much ~ intimateG that such will be the
course
Messrs. Fish, the chairman, Steele OF Her
kimer STANDARD Of Erie MOTeland Of
Chemung, Republicans, and Calm and
Bhanahan Demo rats are conceded to
2 for removal Messrs. Cunningham Of
Ulster, T. q Whitney Of Osvcgo and Scho-
eek OF Syracuse will be guided by the facts
in the case. They are inclined 70 believe
the evidence shows sufficient cause for re-
movHl, but have not expressed decided
opinion, 1t h said
A minority report il looked for 20 be 3
signed by AesSIs. Meadl and Wempe
IL Il not believed that the report can he /,
composed by thursday, TIE DAY PROVIDED, !
but will likely be submitted on Saturday, !
which Is to be legislative day this week. !
At that time the report will be made a /
special order for action by the Assembly /
for some day Of next week After that /
the procedure i uncertain. However, .
one Of the leading members Of the Legs I
lat ure eRys that the probable az, ion will he /
The reference TO a Joint legislative commit ,
lee Of the charges which are to he presented |
70 Justice Hoo keT 80 that he can answer /
hem.
There is some talk of the matter then ,
being referred to the next Legislature. but |
"A s:'hlic sentiment demands Il the Legs
lature will convene in extraordinary SEES
ziOn and take action. Doubts are ex-
pressed as to the right OF the next Iegisl- |
turO acting on a matter investigated and |
brought out before this Legislature. 10 that |
the conclusion in Albany in legislative |
oirolss IL that undoubtedly GOV. Higgins |
viii b called upon TO call an ext Tao rriinary !
session.