The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1906-05-18
Lar FEDERAL JUDGES TO BE
|p,r,ctsEp IN CONGRESS?

,srs OF the federal judiciary
attracted widespread attention.
y the senator's of his own politi-
nth. Mr.. Bacon, of Georgia, con-
A "A q on the ground that II is
[ound policy to hold up to public
n ,he shortcomings OF the judici-
md that condemnation Of judges
4 70 strengthen the hands of the
In, forces in this republic. Mr..
I, Of Texas, a conservative, took
-,,,ons 10 the opinions of Mr.. Ba-
H. speech Of singular grace, as
as force.
Y y lesson to be drawn from Mr..
.,an,s frank discussion OF the ju-
.rv is obvious. No man should be
.,nted 20 the bench who is not
heed by integrity, judgment and
ling 10 discharge the duties Of a
late and exalted position. If this
always been the standard the
In Carolina senator would have
ss Of commentator only for judges
LA of bitter censure for some
.hers of the federal judiciary. II
Ia be impossible for him, from
Leaf I'm the senate, TO arraign judge
4 Judge for acts which he declared
~ be in keeping with the dignity
nice sense of honor which charac-
u the best types of men who wear
ermine. That Mr.. Tillman was
saed in speaking with such great
eor about the shortcomings Of
kes Is a question upon which there
Ina be little difference of opinion.
members OF the judiciary of the
Oh States are nominated by the
.ident and confirmed by the SEN
Since the nominations Of judges
by the senate. it is con-
lea that the character and ability
h. nominees ought 10 be subjected
Iearching scrutiny by the senate in
Executive sessions. but that after
Nominations is confirmed and the
Judge enters upon his duties crit
Is should cease. unless there be
eachment by the house. Mr.. Till
holds that If Judges are public
halls they are no more immune
n comment upon their official acts
\ are senator's or representatives or
president OF the United States If.
be past the president and the SEN
had displayed wiser judgment and
been more eXacting in regard to
qualifications Of men nominated to
Judges. there would be fewer
rgeS against the federal judiciary.
Ia years ago a man was nominated
,e federal judge in New York. An
hediate protest was filed by the Bar
IDciation Of the state Of New York.
gas alleged that he was an active
tlcian. and that his appointment
lld be obiec tionable To every law
who practiced i'm the court over
IN ne would preside. Still his nom
bon was confirmed. The New York
aiors desired him Ia have the
geship on the ground of past use
less 10 their party, Appointments
le for such reasons are indefensi-
They rob the office of Judge of
dignity and Of the sacredness which
h; to attach To IT, So long as fit
} in every way is not the chief
lihcation for appointment to the
raj judiciary. plain-spoken sena-
like Mr.. Tillman will probably
Z occasion 10 criticise judges who
below the proper standard of eff
ey and usefulness.
objecting to Mr.. T'llman's con-
nation of certain judges, Mr.. Ba-
OF Georgia. advocated a policy of
nce IN such delicate matters, SO
the people may not have reason
suspect that the judiciary is not
II should be. II consider it," said
Bacon. "the highest duty of the
We 10 so act and speak! not only
% avoid stirring up the people and
'roying their faith I'm their govern
y and those called to administer
put II h our duty TO go to the other
'eme, If need be, and inspire even
Y confidence than their individual
MS may entitle them to-" Appar-
y the Georgia senator would speak
public officials with the same gen
ess and appreciation which the
N maxim prescrfbes i'm the cases
hose who have passed over TO the
NJ majority.
ms would put all federal Judges
The same level Of integrity and
liy without regard for the facts.
learned. the fearless. the upright
= would be ranked with the Judge
mad not proved himself worthy
pAole confidence. The standing of
oihclals OF inferior character and
NY would be fixed at the expense
N Official Of superior attachments.
~ honesty and courage had been
'oilsaed to the peoples satisfac-
fhls would be wrong. 1t would
unjust TO the public and To the
'es. The people are entitled to
I" what judges are their protectors
corporate encroachments. who
The Judges, If THERE be any such.
are not jealous I'm serving the
''e and defending them As he
81 Mh BacOn's policy Of reserved
'0neyed words and Mr.. Tllman's