New-York tribune., 1910-04-26

I but his action Is a great surprise"
When asked what effect IL would have on
politics in this state. Mr.. Woodruff said:
Il am not prepared to say. The Gov
ernor's action is such a surprise to me that
am not prepared TO express an opinion on
I its effect"
Of course. il is a great loss to the Re-
publican party and the political world in
general said Lloyd c. Griscom. president
Of the Republican County Committee II
feel strongly, hswever that the ideals for
which he fought and the vigor which he
injected into the organization in this state
will be an asset Of which no man can de-
prive the party.
Fight Will Still Go On.
we shall all regret greatly that he will
rot be able TO assist US in the coming cam
paign, but the fight will go on. under his
banner and the party will benefit by the
virility that he has injected into it, by
the enthusiasm for the cause that he has
aroused and by the ideals that he has set
before us
Although We must feel his loss. we must
acknowledge that he is entitled to go on
the United States Supreme Court bench 10
his inclinations are in that direction, after
the noble service he has rendered the party.
/ He brings fine mind TO the bench and
this state Is honored by his selection.
Governor Hughes was without question
the greatest campaigner IN this country,
and the party will feel his loss keenly
along that line. But the Supreme Court
will benefit by his clear mind and vigor-
Gus expression"
Otto T. Barnard, former treasurer of the
county committee and Republican candi-
date for Mayor last fall, declared II was a
splendid appointment 1t Is too bad 10 take
him out of active political life" he added.
( but his elevation to the United States Su-
preme Court will increase the confidence of
the people in that bulwark of the country's :
liberties. He won't have to leave the Gov
ernor's chair until the fall and he had AL
ready declared he would not accept a re-
nomination
! Norman F. Mack, chairman Of the Dem
ocratic National Committee, said last
might: H -t
President Taft by the appointment of
/ Governor itughes has removed from New
&, sHork politics the only asset of the Re
4.publicaR party. The appointment will be
! gratifying TO the old guard as it will en-
4 able IL to some extent to renew its at
tacks on the treasury. However. 1 think
Governor Hughes will make good Judge q"
Ex-Judse Hatch Pleased.
Il congratulate the country I think
everybody is to be congra tuiated." ex-
claimed ex-Justice Edward W. Hatch. Of
the firm Of Parker, Hatch & Sheeban.
when he heard the news. Ex-Justice Hatch
was formerly on the Appellate bench in
the I'd Department, and has listened to
arguments Of the Governor Il know of
no man in this country" he said. who is
better equipped for the United States Su-
preme Court. believe he is entirely right
IN the view he has taken OF the proposed
constitutional amendment providing for an
] income tax. The Governor would never he
snDserVlent to any influence except what
he conceived to be right end his duty.
| I have no doubt that the Governor couId
have made at least $l0OOOO a year In nrivate
practice had he chosen TO return TO II II
must have been a great temptation 10 him
and he deserves all the more credit because
he has determined to follow what he con-
ceives TO be the path of duty"
This is splendid exhibition Of patriot-
ism on the part OF the Governor" was the
comment of ex-Mayor Seth Low. the new
president of the Republican Club. The
country, is to be congratulated on the ap-
pointment."
Judge William II. Wadhams, who as
president Of the Direct Primary Association
OF the State Of New York has worked with
the Governor for the passage of the Hin
man-Green bill, said: 1T is a fine thing
FOR che Supreme Court The Governor has
the finest legal mind in this country. II
Will be great blow to the party, how
ever.
Il am delighted" said Louis Stern. for
mer president Of the Republican Club. His
acceptance Of the appointment is a great
loss 10 the party and the state but don't
think it will have any serious effect on
affairs at Albany, as he will not retire from
the Governorship before the fall. To sit in
the United States Supreme Court is one OF
the highest honors in this country but
believe it will be a credit t0 the nation 10
have a man of the ability OF Governor
Hughes In that court"
Tribute from Judge O'Brien.
Ex-Judge Morgan J. O'Brien, former pre-
siding justice Of the Appellate Division OF
the First Department. president of the
Manhattan club and one of the organizers
OF the Democratic League. paid a higf
! tribute To the Governor. 1t is a splendid
/ appointment" he said. He is singularly
fitted by hts ability and attanments. both
] d a pi pid'iAolib lawyer ana "A tedcner Ol
law. 10 fiji this position.
Many grave questions. in consequence
. will De brought before the United State.
Supreme Court, and the determination oi
these questions requires man Of the un.
usual calibre Of the Governor He will b,
an acquisition TO the court and the Judge.
and the entire country, Irrespective ot
politics. will look up TO and have conf
dence in him."
From a political point Of view ex-Judg,
) O'Bricn thought the retirement OF GOV
ernor Hughes from the councils of the Re
publican party would be distinct adyan
tage 10 the Democrats. The Republica N.
VIII lose ono OF their greatest assets n.
said. His retirement makes the outlook
brighter for our party next fall IL he hac
consented 20 take another nomination l d,
|, not think IL would have been possible a,
practicable for the Democrats To hay,
found man To beat him.
Darwin Il. James tr OF BROOKLYN. who
a. one Of The original drafiers OF the Hin
man-Green bill. has been close 10 the Gov
ernor safd he believed that i'm time thu
country would can the Governor TO s,il
further hanors. In the Presidential chair.
Mr.. TAFT has selected the best man in
the country for the United States Supren,