The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-08

rive here tonight or tomorrow morn
ing TO tell Mr.. Tart whether he Will
accept the important place II be takes
ii he will quit the race for the Re.
publican nomination for governor 81
Michigan.
If Judge Montgomery decides 10 ac-
cept the offer western Michigan will
have but one candidate for the gov
ernorship-Amos Musselman, who
was of noticeable assistance in Sen
ator Smiths senatorial campaign.
Senator Smith, when a young man,
studied law in Judge Montgomery
office. and they have been close
friends FOR long time. It has been
the particular desire Of the senator 10
secure a place on the federal bench
for the Michigan jurist Should Judge
Montgomery accept the place as head
of the customs court he will receive
not less than $1,000 ana Mrs Mont
gomery, whose health is not the best,
could spend great deal OF her time
in Washington. where the weather is
better suited to her condition.
While Senator Smith was i'll from
appendicitis his friends were surpris-
ed TO learn that Senator Burrows was
working TO secure the position as
head of the customs court for Judge
Sessions, of Muskegon. They say Bur
rows had never secured the consent
OF his colleague that the Muskegon
man should get the position Senator
Smiths friends told him about the
matter and the senator Immediately
sent a message TO President Taft Mr.,
Taft Immediately authorized Senator
Smith to tender the place 10 Judge
Montgomery. II he declines 10 &C
cept, the place will probably so 10
Judge Sessions.
Justice Montgomery stopped in De
troit Monday morning, spending his
time while here In the Office OF VIII
liam l.. Carpenter. He would not state
definitely as to whether he will accept
the high position rendered him by
President Taft. The place comes 10
him entirely without application IN
his part.
Since the announcement has been
made from Washington. | am at lib
erty to state that this appointment has
been rendered ME" stated Justice
Montgomery. THE position is one or
such Importance and dignity that I
think courtesy demands that | give II,
at least. consideration | am on my
way TO Washington for the purpose OF
comforting with the president IN the
matter.
mo decision Will be reached by me
until have gwen the subject careful.
consideration"
What complicates the situation in
Justice Montgomery's case is the fact
that his campaign for the guberna-
torial nomination has progressed 10 the
stage where a great many Republicans
OF influence all through the state have
declared Tor him. His abandoning the
cubernatorial contest at this time
would leave his supporters isolated
and without candidate.
This fact is believed TO have muca
20 do with his reluctance 10 announce
n decision at this time.
Just what effect Justice Montgom-
ery's withdrawal would have upon the
eubernatorial contest at this time Is
hard TO determine. Supporters OF
Chase L. Osborn declare that the re-
suit would be TO make the nomination
certain for him II Is hardly likely
that much benefit would accrue 20
Patrick H. Kelley. except In the dis
tricts Were Kelley is now strong.
There are elements in the Republican
party which are now supporting JUS
tice Montgomery and are opposed %
both Osborn and Kelley. These might
make a last.staGd fight in behalf Of
Nusselman, or even bring out "a ne~
candidate.