Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-10-12

a strictly local man, but it has been rece
ognized that he could not have selected a
stronger, ADLER or cleaner man than Mr.
Robb.
AS heretofore stated. the President has
been reluctant to make the appointment
of Mr.. Robb, who is one Of the main
stays of the department of justice as as
sistant attorney general. He believed
that it would be difficult to fill the va
cancy in the department that would be
made by the promotion of Mr.. Robb. He
finally concluded, however that it would
not be fair to Mr. Robb to keep him in his
present position when he was entitled to
something much better.
Thanked the President.
Mr. Robb called ON the President, this
morning to thank him for his appoint
ment. He said that he did not know when
he would enter upon his duties. He would
do so at the earliest convenient moment,
so as not to retard the judicial business
of the district. Mr. Robb is the represen-
tative of the department of justice in a
case before the United States supreme
court involving about $S,000 900. II he
loses the case the government will have
to refund that much collected from various
persons. If he wins, the government will
retain the money Mr.. Robb would like
TO argue the case before the supreme
is set for next week, Mr.. Robb will not
enter upon the district bench for a short
time.
The case involves the legacy TAX law of
the Spanish war period. II the collection
. of the tax should have ceased July 1,
1901, the government must refund about
$4,000, 900 collected from legacies. II the
date was advanced to July l. 1902 as Mr..
Robb claims, the government will retain
the money. Mr.. Robb has conducted the
has, up to this time been successful,
despite the fact that it was regarded that
he had difficult problem.
How the Appointment Was Received.
Intelligence of the appointment by the
President of Assistant Attorney General
Robb to fill the vacancy on the bench Of
the district court of appeals was received
at the city hall with expressions of pleas
ure- from some, and of disappointment
from others. Members of. the district SUI
preme court spoke in terms of commenda-
ton of the selection and referred in COM
plimentary language of the qualifications
of the assistant attorney general. Several
practitioners before the district bar ex-
pressed similar feeling, but there were
many who, though declining for obvious
reasons to be quoted, were outSpoken in
their criticism of the Presidents action.
None of the numerous attorneys wno
voiced their opinion adversely to the Sc
lection had any unkind personal feelings
it was asserted, against the assistant at
torney general, but the complaint of each
was with respect to Mr.. Robb's qualifica-
tons for the position and the propriety
of his appointment.
Justice Stafford who was prominently
mentioned for the position on the appel
late bench, said to a Star reporter: Il
knew Mr.. Robb when ! was on the bench
in Vermont where he formerly practiced.
His appointment is no surprise to me.
He has stood very close TO the President,
and has doubtless performed his work in
the department of justice with great
faithfulness and efficiency. He is bright
man and a hard worker, and that makes
a combination which is pretty sure to
succeed. The appointment will delight
his friends in Vermont as we'll as his
friends here. We all wish him the best
of success. I am just sending my con-
CALCULATIONS"
noon today and was engaged in CONVERSE
ton for a considerable time with Chief
Justice Shepard and Associate Justice
McComas of the appellate court. They
talked about matters pertaining to the
duties OF the position and the business
of the court. The assistant attorney gen.
eral win appear in the court room Monday
morning at 10 o'clock, when he will be
sworn in. The oath will be administered
by Clerk Hodges of the appellate court.
While Mr. ROOD was at the CITY nan
he was congratulated by several lawyers.
His presence in the building, however,
was known to onlyra few people.
Other Justices.
Chief Justice Clabaugh expressed his
wishes for the success of Mr.. Robb as
member of the appellate bench. He said:
Assistant Attorney General Robb is well
qualified by temperament and attachments
for a judicial position, and / have no
doubt that his course as a member OF the
appellate court will vindicate the Presi-
dents choice. I am sure that he Is
hard worker, which, combined with his
legal qualifications, should insure sue
cess. He has my best wishes"
Justice Bernard said; LAS far as know
Mr.. RObb is an Industrious and bright
young man. I think he will succeed in
the discharge Of the duties of an appellate
Judge"
Justice Wright said: II first met Judge
Robb in Cincinnati, where he came to as
sist in the prosecution of some important
government cases. The Cincinnati bar
was unusually we'll impressed with his
ability and personality Since ! came to
Washington / have continued a very
friendly acquaintance with him, and be-
lieve that his appointment will be gener-
ally regarded as a most excellent one"
Justice Anderson said: II am person
ally acquainted with Mr.. Robb and have a
very high regard for his ability as a