Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
No Attack on Judiciary.

JbtASiaiy.
Il do not intend to make the slightest
comment upon this letter. But feel at
liberty to inform the public that Judge
MORRISON Is today a member of the su-
perior bench of Pennsylvania and that he
reached that high position either through
his ability and integrity or through his
familiarity with gas and oil.
our company, as Mr.. Archbold
phrases 1t, had interested itself in other
judges before. Yes. indeed. The oil and
gas interests in the western part of the
state were SO important to our COM
pany' that 1t needed several judges.
Mr. Archbold had written other letters
to Gov. Stone, and here is one of them:
Another Judicial Recommendation.
"26 Broadway. September 5, 1900.
Hon. William A. Stone, Harrisburg,
My Dear Governor: Will you permit
me to say that If 1t seems consistent for
you to appoint Judge John Henderson of
Meadville. Pa. to the vacancy on the
supreme bench caused by the death of
Judge Green 1t will be a matter of in
tense personal satisfaction to me. l am
sure / need not occupy your time with
any argument as to Judge Henderson S
fitness either as to character or legal
qualification. With high regards am,
Very truly yours.
JOHN d. ARCHBOLD.'
I'VE observe from this letter that any
discussion of judges character or legal
qualifications is a waste of the governor
valuable time. What our company is
interested in is his familiarity with gas
and OIL
Here. again. it may be remarked casu-
ally that either because of his char
acter' and legal qualifications or because
of his familiarity with gas and oil
Judge Henderson also occupies a position
on the superior court of Pennsylvania.
I'VE now finally come to a batch Of
correspondence of much interest and Sig
nif1cance. l will read it without COM
ment:
Personal Commentator.
"'26 Broadway, September g. 1899.
PersonaD
Hon. John P. Elkin, attorney general,
Harrisburg, Pa.
"'My Dear Mr.. Elkin: Responding to
me pleasure to Enclosure you herewith
letter of Introduction from Mr.. William
Rockefeller. Mr.. j. w. Weaver to Mr.. H.
NICK. Twombly. We hope the letter will
be of service.
Very truly yours.
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.'
Telegram.
March Is 1900
"'Hon. John P. Elkin. Indiana. Pa.
Telegram received. viii do as re-
quested.
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.'
Fulfllment of Understanding.
personal.
% Broadway, March Is. 1900
Hon. John P. Elkins. Indiana, Pa.
MY Dear General: In accordance with
your Geographic request of today. I beg
to inclose your certificate of deposit to
your favor for 5000. in fulfillment of our
understanding. Very truly yours,
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.'
20 Broadway, February 5. 1900
my Dear General: In accordance with
the request In your telegram of today,
deposit to your favor for 10000. kind &C
acknowledgement of which will oblige,
Yours, very truly: ,,,o,n,
"Hon. ]. P. Elkin, Indiana. Pa
90 Broadway, May D, 1901.
my Dear General: inclose copy of
measure pending l am not sure whether
in the House or Senate. Being an act to
amend an existing statute, as stated. For
reasons which seem to us potent we would
greatly like to have this proposed amend
ment killed. Won't you kindly tell me
about It. and advise me what you think
the chances are? Very truly yours,
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.
Hon. John P. Elkin, Attorney General
Harrisburg, Pa.
Mr.. Hearst's Conclusions.
IT submit this correspondence to the
citizens of the United States in the con-
yiction that they are amply able to draw
their own conclusions.
II will state. however. for the informa-
ton of the citizens that John P. Elkin
is now a supreme court justice of the
state Of Pennsylvania.
It do not know whether Mr.. Elkin OBJ
tanned this honorable position because
of his independence of corrupt influences
and his loyalty to the people, because OF
his personal ability and lofty integrity or
because of his familiarity with gas and
OIL
MIR Elkin was elected at the last cleo
ton, but in the state of Pennsylvania
a nomination by the machine is equiva-
lent to an appointment.
Il am opposed to the appointment of
judges, and am opposed to combinations
between the bosses of both the old par
ties to make one Judge the only candi-
date offered the electorate"
Ex-Gov. Stones Statement.
PITTSBURG, Pa, October A.-Wiliiam
A. Stone, former governor of Pehnsyl-
vania, when shown a copy of the letters
made public tonight by William r..
Hearst made the following statement to
the Associated Press:
II have no personal recollection what
ever Oh TeC6iNllS the ietteIs MT.
derson was not appointed to the supreme
bench by me. therefore the letters did
not influence me in that appointment. l
had known Judge Morrison years before
] appointed him. He had been judge
in Mexican and Potter counties and had
made a splendid record
Il knew him personally and knew him
to be a very able lawyer. That Is what in
fuenced me in appointing Judge Morri-
son, and his splendid record on the bench
since his appointment justifes it. If such
a letter was received by me from Mr..
Archbold 1t would not have prevented me
then from appointing capable man, and
1t would not prevent me now were / gov
ernor of Pennsylvania. 1t is very Gus
tomary for people who have appointments
to make TO receive letters recommending
persons. / know Mr.. Archbold. / do not
know Mr.. Hearst, but l cannot recall
either of the letters to which you refer"
( Judge John p. Elkin Of the supreme
court OF Pennsylvania was reached at his
I home in Indiana, Pa, tonight by tele-
phone When the letters were read to him
the judge said to the Associated Press:
Il have no statement to make at the
present time. l have nothing TO say until
] have seen the letters