New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-08-05
A JUST TRIBUTE.

We reproduce an extract OF the
minutes of the District Court
LOSING session on Saturday last.
# paws a glowing and merlted
to our distinguished
fellow-townsman, Chief Justice
JOS A. Breaux. Allied with this
Parish from the day of its crea-
ton the Chief Justice has always
enjoyed the highest respect and
the esteem Of our people; ana
knowing the eminent qualities
which adorn his life, it is but nat
ural that our citizens in common
with the Bench and Bar, should
be deeply concerned in his sue
cess ia the approaching campaign
1t is unfortunate that anything
ike a campaign for the high office
of Chief Justice should have beer
even suggested at this early date;
but the impetuoslty of other aspl-
rants would not hold them IN re-
straint. and the Bar of Iberia did
the graceful and opportune thing
when it declared what its sentl-
ments are in the matter
1t is more to be regretted that
there should be any opposition
though born alone of the desire OF
other gentlemen to occupy Office.
The people should appreciate the
fact that long judicial service
gives an experience to the Judge
which is a valuable asset to the
State and her citizens; and when
that experience is at the service
of the public it is folly to set it
aside. The frequent changing or
Judges. unless for good cause.
does not in the higher Courts. en-
sure a fixed Jurisprudence; and
surely the desire Of other gentle
men to occupy high position, is not
good cause for change, in so Tar
as public interests are concerned.
Another consideration comes to
mind. If Judge Breaux is en-
entitled TO retire upon a pension
at the expiration Of his term. but
prefers to give his services to the
State, will the State be made to
paw the salary of another Judge
that private ambition may be
gratified? We hope not. We say
these things now in perfect kind
ness and only because others seek
to precipitate the fight, but we
prefer TO suggest to them that they
think the matter over. and may
haps their course will be differ
ent:
"The closing term Of court was
made felicitous by l.. @. Hacker,
ESD, who arose to call attention OF
the court and the entire bar as
sembled to the fact that our dis
tinguished fellow-townsman, Chief
Justice Joseph A. Breaux. had an
nounced that he would tender him.
self for reelection to his position
on the Supreme bench. Mr.,
Hacker made a happy address,
suggesting that the court and bar
extend their congratulations to
Chief Justice Breaux because OF
this conclusion: Notwithstanding
the fact that his long and hon.
orable public services and the ac-
emulation Of years entitle him
to retirement upon the expiration
of his present term with the we'll
earned pension which the State al
lots members of her highest
tribunal. he still prefers to tender
the continuance Of his valuable
services to the State. His learn
ing. long judicial training, un-
compromising probity, all super
1added to untiring energy and
well-preserved strength Of mind
and body. Mr.. Hacker said, made
him the typical judge whose con-
ltinuance in the public service
would rebound to the benefit OF
fthe State. as well as to the honor
1of this bar, to which Chief JUS
tice Breaux belonged.
Messrs. Andrew Thorpe, A. J.
Cammack, L. T. Dulaney and
Walter j. Burke made fitting
comments seconding the sugges-
! ton of Mr.. Hacker. Expressive
of the cordially with which the
suggestion was received, the bar
with unanimity and by rising vote
requested the court to cause the
clerk to convey to Chief Justice
Breaux these sentiments Of friend
lv appreciation. AS well as those
of loyalty to his interests. The
court declared it's concurrence in
these sentiments and directed the
clerk to convey them to Chief JUS
tice Joseph A. Breaux.
Judge Breaux will be entitled
to withdraw on pension OF
$1,000, on account of age and
service. just before the expira-
ton of his present term, but be-
ing able to fulfill the duties Of the
office he is willing to continue in
the service Of the State and re-
'ceive the $1,000 as salary and not
as pension. a clear saving to the
State Of $1,000 per year."
NEW SECRETARY or STATE.