New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
ANDREWS GIVES UP TASK.
Resigns as Commissioner to Take
Testimony in Jerome Case.

Albany March 3o-Charles Andrews. formerly
Chief Judge Of the Court of Appeals has resigned
commissioner take testimony for the Gov
ernor in the matter of charges against District
Attorney Jerome.
Following is Judge Andrews's letter of ressna-
ton. given out by Governor Hughes:
My Dear GOVERNOR was, you know. reluctant
jerome 20 ae pom WITH which III You honored me
L also stated in my interview with you that
When I accepted the appointment I did not ap-
preciate the amount Of time and labor involved III
menced on Thursday March % of the
twenty-three charges has so far been the subject
written pages of testimony. exclusive Of exhibits
Oh this charge has not been entered upon.
1t seems probable. in view of the numerous charges
viii occur that the investigation viii not be com
rleted in time to enable me to prepare my report
stances / think ought TO resign my office COM
missioner, and therefore send YOU my resignation.
confidence implied in my appointment and to ex-
press my regret that circumstances prevent my
tlnung to discharge the duty confided to me
am: my dear Governor. with sentiments Of the
7''|'' '@0''''' ''''' cHARLEs ANDREWS.
Both William F. King, chairman Of the commit
tee which brought the charges against Mr. Jerome
and Franklin Pierce counsel for the committee.
expressed regret yesterday afternoon Judge An
drew's resignation. Mr.. Pierce said he was not
surprised. however. he thought Judge Andrews
found that the detail and tedium of the hearing
would he far too much for his years and strength
He added
He is eishty-one years old. you know: and l
think he discovered the hearing was likely to be
long continued and hard I think that is the ex-
planation for the delay in the hearing because
when Judge Andrews announced that he would put
the hearing over for week had my "ltnesSeSs Is
and my testimony all ready to go ahead But In
him we lose one of the most able jurists IN this
state
will be able to read from the previous record
right into the new record much Of the testimony
that has been given at the present bearing olt as
the matter lies before me row think shan re-
call one or two of my previous Witnesses one OF
them will be the witness Tillinghast- He teIis a
pretty hard tale. and should like very much 10
let the size up his story from personal rea
ton. have heard nothing more about the mater
and | have no idea whom the Governor will dp-
point in Judge Andrewss place
Mr.. King said:
l considered Judge Andrews an ideal man for the
position. His GOODNESS. calm consideration or an
evidence as submitted and the quckness witt when
he arrived at his decisions. combined with his
acknowledged great legal reputation convinced me
and the people of this city. His health is
nevertheless. the paramount consideration. other
The whole country is watching this trial to re-
move Mr.. Jerome. and | satisfied Governor
Hughes realizes the importance OF the issues at
stake
that Louis f. Julian had shown personal aninus
against him at Saturdays hearing because he had
had Julian arrested in 1906. 1t was learned yester
day afternoon that Julian made affidavit to the
effect In 1906 six weeks before he
arrested Mr.. Mcintyre had him arrested in
March. 1906. charge of giving false inforna-
tion to newspaper. On February preceding this
Julian made statement in the office of A. Ed
ward Woodruff No. Ill Broadway. setting forth
the same things he testified Saturday. This
statement sworn to February 13. 1906,
several weeks before his arrest.