Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-11-16

the first and Judge John w. Rowen Of
Randolph, Judge J. NJ. Tyler Of Brattie-
boro and Judge ]. II. Watson Of Mont
pelier to the second district
In opposition to the proposition to locate
the new judge on the east side Ia the
claim that the second district has Chi"f
Judge Rowell. while Judge Powers,
though living IN the first district, Is very
near the much discussed mountain line
end can easily reach the northeast part OF
the state. Franklin county vii, present n
strong claim that Judge Starts place
should be filed by the appointment Of
another man from that county. II tho
judseship goes to the east side. however,
strong geographical claim will he made
by the counties of this northeast section,
Caledonia Essex and Orleans, which have
no representative OH the supreme bench.
Another consid grafton outside Of the
personality Of the man which has count
Ell to a considerable extent in connection
with the appointment Of a new Judge
Ia the part played by the office Of court
reporter. There Is an understanding,
though to what extent it Is we'll founded
car not tie stated for obvious reasons.
that the judges of the Supreme Court
of Vermont in selecting "a reporter have
in mind his availability as a possible
member OF the bench aud that the cx-
ecutivc is likely to take this into ac' cunt.
Then again it has been assumed that
II the governor could secrre as acceptable
a man N the cast side of the State IN
on the west side. he might prefer TO ia
vor his own district in view OF the pos
sbilitics Of the future. This being the
case he might be inclined to appoint tn
the judgcship the man WHO fas acted
us his judicial adviser in his executive
capacity.
These are the principal factors entering
into the situation, so far as we have
learned. outside of the question Of per-
son,,l qualifications Of the different
1spirants or those whose names have
been discussed in this connection.
Tuning to those discussed a Formidable
arrav OF available mon is presented. II
Franklin countys claim to continued
recognition is to be allowed st Albans
has possible judges in the persons OF
Col. A. A. Hall and the Hon. II. &. Royce
and the Hon. C. p. Hogan, whose nam,
has been mentioned. having announced
that ne is not a candidate. Another can
didate on the west side is Judge J. NJ
lrutler of Rutland.
On tho east side the name of Attorney.
General C.. c. Fits has been prominently
mentioned though his attitude toward the
matter is not known. II Governor Rel
takes a man from his own county. he may
appoint Harry Elodgett Of ST. Johnsbur,
or w. A. Dutton of Hardwick, who ha.
been his executive clerk.
II he goes outside of his county ant
| rect gnzes the demands OF northeastern
Vermont. he may appoint John ~. Red
| mond of Newport who ia the reporter Of
the supreme court, or lie may appoint
| w. W. Miles of Barton or r. Z. William.
VI Newport
Strong men are included in this list
and with such men to drawn from thu
governor is not likely to make any mis-
take.
| In the meantime Il IN worthy Of not,
that Governor Bell il not likely to an
nounce his appointment in the immediate
future unless, perchance. he has alrcad,
selected man for appointment. 1t il
announced that he has gone to Atlanti,
City, N. j., where he will remain tw'
weeks. During Governor Bells abscnc
Lieut.. Gov. c. II Stearns will he actin,
governor, and il he were like an coca
sional lieutenant governor he might TAX
advantage Of the opportunity to plac
bench AS the matter stands at the pres
ent time. however. II is safe to say tina
for at least two weeks. and there ar
| those who would have the executive
pause for somewhat longer period
Where the executive is clear in his Owl
mind as to the course to pursue. little
as rule. is to be gained by waiting. il
cases of this character.