The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20


 "Hundley continued on the bench and there eventually grew between him and Judge Thomas G. Jones, a man known throughout Alabama for his broad intel lect a difference in the matter of the ap- pointment of the referee in bankruptcy. am informed by Judge Jones that he en- deavored to have a conference with Judge Hundley with a view of settling the diff ferences in the matter of jurisdiction, and he never succeeded. This should have been done before it was allowed to create a public scandal. The squabble offended the good taste of the members Of this bar.
 Skill In Political Intrigue.
 Now, gentlemen, am compelled to say that 1t seems to me that Hundley mas shown more skill in political intrigue than in the management of his court. More scandals and more discussions have been raised during his short term than our- ing the 23 years of my practice at laW' His conduct in the appointment or re- oeivers of the Southern Steel company for one thing, was grossly improper
 "1-his man is now before us for con flrmation and I believe the bar snoulu 20 on record that 1t will not stand TOT tie enpointment of receivers as nattel ot nersonal interest and patronage. want to say that SlllC6 JhNoS been on the bench l have had occasion ii to fry several cases In his court, put It is my opnion that he does not measure mn either in judicial temperament or lear ing to his position. He likes to piay poi- ,tics too well I am personally appre- hensive that if he is confirmed he IS goihs to be autocratic in his court
 q am not opposing the connriiia s'. of Judge Hundley because Of the lac' that primarily l want somepoog e The members of the bar have felt rom tha erat a distrust of his ability and l hal,ava that this distrust has grown believe that Judge Hundley should no. he confirmed. and can not help 1eeiihs that if you do not have fight over HIS appointment that you Will laVer h"'o '" fight over his impeachment.
 '"rhe question may arise as to whether ar not his confirmation can De oelea.eu I believe that if large proportoh ot this body concur in the idea that 'uuso Hundley should not be conilrineu lna' .'o Senators from Alabama will listen to tne ,a ,,-S,ers as to who Is best for the judgshlp os the Northern district of Alabama. ta,,eva that a. committee should go before tbe President and withdraw thelr ac- o,,iescence in the appointment Of Juoee Hundley.'
 WOOQ oQCdNo tOi
 After Mir. Percy. Sterling A. Wood was recognized by the chairman NIT. "ovu stated that he was special master In the Southern Steel company case anu he s''> issue with MT. Percy
 50 far as the Southern Steel matter is concerned 1t is closed DOOR, sa4u MT. Wood. ''If 1t was a discretionary matter. Judge Hundley certainly put MT Adler on the list. MT Thompson IS man of big affairs, and Judge Hunoiey certainly knew him well enough .o hno" that he could look after a steer p,afl'' The receivership worked out III en months and that certainly Nihuio"'e' Judge Hundley's selection. , ,.,sro
 "It seems that early In life, Judge 1J,,nd1ev and Judge Richardson crossed swords and that is raised against nm even to this day I worked for MT. C.n,nbe,, ,,ntil I learned that with two denocratic judges in Alabama, IL was impossible for us to get third
 MT Wood added that he had always found Judge Hundley fair and that ne worked hard to keep the dockets clear
 chisoIm Says He Is Unfit.
 Robert Chisolm gained the floor and voiced his sentiment strongly ln very few words. .u., tho Arst said MT Chisolm, and say that he is absolutely unfit for the 1udg- shin he now holds. If Judge Jones had worked as hard as has Judge Huholey we would not have needed the second man. hut fudge Hundley's work has been un- satisfactory, so it seems we nave Junpeu out of the frying pan into the lire.
 Mr Cbisolm then offered resolutions skiing that Judge Hundley be not con- firmed.
 Gen. Fred S. Ferguson spoke In favor of Judge Hundley and offered supsti- t1te to MT. Chisolm's resolution calling on tho United States Senate to confirm the nomination.
 Should Be Above Reproach.
 Capt. Frank S. White was then called upon by one of the members of the bar.
 "We have before us. said Captain White, "a question of the greatest im- portance. We are advising on the selec- lion of a man for a position which holds as long as the appointee conducts him self with judicial proprlety
 "I know nothing personally Of the charges which have been made against Judge Hundley. Our relations have all ways been the most pleasant and l do not know but that the charges are true or but that they may be false, but am convinced that judges character, like a woman's character, should be above re- proach and am convinced that judge should not only have the confidence of some of the people. but of all of the peo- ple For one, I want men of the highest character.
 Tt seems to me and I regret to say for I like him and would like to ad- wise his confirmation-that whether we are defeated or are triumphant we should -~I,,x SntN fn fa1rlaQdlU and I do say that we should, because of the distrust we should pause before placing Judge Hundley on the bench
 TomIlnson Asks for Delay.
 John W. Tomlinson then took the floor and stated that owing to the fact that Judge Hundleys character had been at tackled the bar ought to defer any action on the matter under consideration. He stated that there wss no need for haste and suggested that on January ( a vote of the bar be taken on the ques- ton of Judge Hundley's confirmation. He put a motion to this effect. which was withdrawn to give opportunity for further discussion.
 G. R. Harsh Speaks.
 Tn reply to MT. Tomlinson, G. R. Harsh said; NOW is the time to act.'
 ''The fact thae Judge Hundley has grown up in a community where there are Intelligent white men to juIge." said MT. Harsh, "the fact that lis integrity and truestworth hiness have hesn attacked Is sufficient When grand old heroes like Senator Pettus and Senator Morgan went face to face with the Presii feat and said that Judge Hundley was not ihe man for the position wfict he now hoiis it seems to me that thet was significant"
 A. G. Smith said: "Ths thing that