New-York tribune., 1910-04-26

aspire to-. said Senator CODD, HldJOi ~
leader. IF that was the Governors am
bltiop I am glad It has been gratihed-
regret that this state must lose his SER
vices"
II feel sure Governor Hughes VIII
make a splendid Judge. refecung honor
on the court" said Speaker wadsworth.
And I hope that the opportunity may
come for his promotion to the place OF
Chief Justice"
Lieutenant Governor White would
make no comment. 4
This means a great gain TO the bench
but a great loss to our state. said
Senator Wainwright.
William Barnes, jr.. was asked what
effect the Governors retirement would
have on the political situation.
II am wondering what the effect will
be on the Supreme Court" he retorted
like a flash.
Earlier in the day, before the appoint
ment was announced, he had said in an
editorial in his paper:
Governor Hughes should never be ap-
poiuted TO the Supreme Court bench
Governor Hughes Is an advocate. not
Judge: a fighter, not an interpreter.
Governor Hughes would rather make
laws than say what they are. II would
be CALLING 70 him to interpret the mean
ing Of Congress when he would have
positive ideas as to what Congress
should have done.
Those who are loudest In their ap-
plause of Governor Hughes as a public
character and as smiter Of the wicked
dragons of politics do not In their hearts
believe that he is judicially minded. We
trust that for the Presidents own good
he will not make the mistake Of making
this tender"
Senator Hamilton said: The accept
ance Of the appointment by Governor
Hughes confirms what his friends al
ways have maintained. that he puts pub
lie duty above material considerations.
Senator Davis's Views.
Senator Davis said: Il do not think
that by going on the Supreme Court
bench Governor Hughes will surrender
his right as an American citizen 70 ex-
press an opinion on men and things IN
this state. The appointment is most ad-
mirable New York deserved the honor.
Moreover it does not seem to me that
by becoming a justice Of the highest
court in the land the Governor becomes
unavailable as a Presidential candidate.
II seems TO me he will be most available
there"
He will make great Judge, but IL is
a matter of regret that he is To be lost
10 the state" said Senator Newcomb.
Senator Hinman said: The Governor
is exceptionally we'll qualified for the
honor. I cannot zee how this nOmina-
ton by the President will have any effect
on the Hughes legislative programme
AS to the effect Of his retirement from
active participation in the political cam
paign it is impossible to say now what
it will be-"
Il do not look for any change in the
legislative programme as a result Of this
appointment The President could not
have made a more admirable appoint
ment," said Senator Meade.
Senator Schlosser said: L am sorry
that the Governor is to leave the state,
as I think he ought to have run again
for Governor. OF course he will make
a great Judge"
Assemblyman Frisbie said: Governor
Hughes did a most wise thing in accept
ing this appointment. He is forever re-
moved from the TURMOIL of a Presiden-
tial battle He win Occupyfa most ex-
alted office for life. I believe it is the
office President Taft would prefer"
The majority leader. Mr.. Merritt.
thought that ii was an excellent appoint
ment and that Governor Hughes would
be a credit 10 the bench. II extend him
my hearty congratulations" he said.
Governor Hughes" said Assembly
man Bennett. Of New York. will make
a fine Judge and a great addition 10 the
Supreme Court He has demonstrated
that he has fine. analytical mind and
a judicial temperament"
Assemblyman James S. Parker, Of
Washington. said he considered that
Governor Hughes would be as competent
Judge as ever graced the Supreme
Court bench. Il would. however, feel
sorry he said. IF his acceptance of the
position would interfere with his taking
part in the next GOvernOrship campaign.
I think the party would materially suf-
fer. in fact. if he did not take an active
part in that campaign"