New-York tribune., 1910-04-26

two great pending cases.. the STANDARD
on and the Tobacco lcauses-except Of
course. that his generally progressive
views will incline him at least TO lend
a favorable ear TO the arguments Of
counsel for the government.
"spIendid Appointment"
lnasmuch as members Of the Senate
sustain a quasi-judicial relation to ap-
pointments Of this character few Of
them cared to make any extended COM
ment on the nomination.
II am very much gratiied at the ap-
pointment Of Governor Hughes" said
Senator Root.
1t is a splendid appointment" was
the comment Of Senator Depew. who ad-
ded that inasmuch as he was a member
OF the Committee on Judiciary. which is
70 pass on the nomination. il would be
improper for him 10 say more.
Even Senators Who have been inclined
TO criticise Governor Hughes on account
OF his attitude toward the proposed in
come tax amendment 10 the Constitu-
tion spoke to-day in the highest terms
OF the ability. character and public sers
vices Of the New York Governor.
1t is a splendid appointment" said
Senator Borah. one Of the principal ad-
rocates Of the income tax amendment.
Governor Hughes viii do credit 10 the
court"
Senator Bailey said: Il believe il is a
very excellent appointment. The only
objection I could have is that Governor
Hughes has indicated a view Of the in
come tax which. In my opinion. is wholly
unwarrsnted by a sound construction Of
the law"
The New York delegation in the House
Is unanimous in the conviction that the
Supreme Court bench receives a note
worthy addition in the appointment OF
the Governor. They rejoice too. that he
viii remain in the state until October.
Representative Hamilton Fish said:
The appointment Of Governor Hughes
not only rejects credit upon the state
but also upon the judgment Of Presi-
dent Taft in selecting so capable a jurist.
There is little question that the people
OF the state viii view the departure Of
Governor Hughes for Washington with
great regret but there will be few. Re-
publicans or Democrats. who will not
feel personal pride in his selection"
Many Express Pleasure.
Representative William s. Bennett
said: I know Of no man who can be
more safely trusted with the Important
legal problems Of the nation than Gov
ernor Hughes. ] am delighted that his
his retirement TO private life. II would
, have been impossible for the President
4 10 have made more fitting selection"
Representative J. Van Vechten Olcott
said. 1t viii require some spirit Of self
sacrifice on the part Of the people of
Kew York TO spare the services Of Gov
ern0r Hughes The state needs him and
the Republican party in the state can 81
spare him, but ] am certain that he will
prove as valuable 20 the nation as he
has 20 his own commonwealth. It would
be difficult TO find his equal as a lawyer
and I am convinced that he VIII make
an exceptional Judge"
Representative Francis Burton Har-
rison. Democrat, said: Members of both
parties should be extremely gratifed az
the appointment Of Governor Hughes
There can be no question Of his honesty
his ability and his patriotism. President
Taft and the country are to be con-
graduated on his acceptance"
Some Of the Presidents friends believe
that il is his desire 10 see lGovernor
Hughes Chief Justice Of the Supreme
Court and that he VIII nominate him
Cor this position II a vacancy happens
in the chief jUsticeship during his term
as President. The New York Governor
is in the prime OF life. with many years
before him in which 10 make a record
OF high judicial attainment II goes
without saying that a Republican Presi-
dent. other things being equal, would
seek a member OF his own political party
upon whom 20 bestow the most i'm
portant appointment within his gift
Chief Justice Fuller was seN-enty-seven
years old IN February and has served
as chief Justice for nearly twenty-five
years. and is in feeble health II is be-
iieved that the New York Governor
possesses an the elements of The Taft
standard Tor the highest judicial Office
a The nation