Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-16
FROM WASHINGTON.

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Political circles agreed today that
President Taft will select progressive
as the successor to the late Associate
Justice Harland of tie Supreme Court
and that, in order to meet the political
situation, he will choose the most pro-
gressive man that he and his advisers
can agree upon.
One report vas that Louis D. Bran
deis, of Boston, famous advocate OF
the peoples cause and attorney for
L. R. CLAWS in the Ballinger-Piuchot
inquiry, might be chosen, as it was
argued that his appointment would
be the strongest possible blow that
Taft could deliver TO his progressive
opposition al this time. The personal
dislike of Taft for Brsndeis, which
developed following Brandeis' exposure
of the pre.dated report and the famous
Lawlor draft OF the Taft letter exon
Grating Ballinger in the Alaskan case,
however, it lie believed by many you'd
prevent Brandeis' appointment.
The strongest tip here today was that
Solicitor General Frederick w, Lehman
would be appointed. He is lifelong
friend Of Senator Cummins, the Iowa
insurgent, and trains in the progressive
camp.
Il has been the general opinion
that lehman did not come here
merely to be solicitor general, " said one
of his friends today. we believe that
he was promised place on the bench,
Just as Solicitor General Lloyd Bowers
was"
Numerous other names we're sus-
gested, comprising the same list that Is
usually put forward for the supreme
bench, but interest today centered
chiefly in the discussion OF Brandels
and lehman.
-' i! s 3 81 sl II
With the chair of the late Senior
Associate Justice Harland draped
heavily in black, the Supreme Court OF
the United States met for a brief session
at noon today when Chief Justice
White formally announced the death OF
the aged jurist, who for thirty-four
years sat on the beach.
Adjournment was immediately taken
10 respect to his memory and the court
will have no decision day until next
Monday.
It was stated emphatically that this
government is preserving the strictest
neutrality regarding the Chinese revo-
luton and will continue such policy
indefinitely. The only activities per-
mitted the consular representatives OF
tho Stale Department at HankoW and
other cities in the disturbed region are
those directed assuring the safety of
American residents.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon with the justices OF
the Supreme Court acting as honorary
pallbearers. After brief private service
at the house, q public ceremony will be
held in New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church aud the burial in Rock Creek
Cemetery will be private.
ID
Out OF respect for the memory OF the
late Associate Justice JohD NJ. Harlan,
of the United States Supreme Court,
the Interstate Commerce Commission
today postponed hearings scheduled for
tomorrow because OF the day of Judge
Harlan's funeral.
The shadow of the death OF Justice
Harlan hung over tho Supreme Court
today which held but momentary
session to enable the Chief Justice to a
nounce the death OF his colleague, and
then adjourned The announcement
was a brief one. 1T becomes my
painful duty" said Chief Justice White,
with voice shaken with emotion, to
announce the death of our brother, Mr..
Justice Harlan. This court will stand
adjourned without the transaction OF
business of any kind until Wednesday. :"
Miss Elizabeth Harlan and Master
John Marshall Harlan, who are grand
children Of the Justice, were the only
members of the family in the court
room. The chair occupied by Justice
Harlan at the right OF the Chief Justice
was draped in black and an unusual
air OF solemnity pervaded the chamber.
ISIS
A line of lighting ships extending
up the Hudson river opposite New
York City for five miles will be re-
viewed by Secretary OF tue Navy
Meyer October 81 and inspected by
him the following day. Secretary
Meyer today made this announcement
in connection with the plans for the
mobilization OF the Atlantic fleet. The
% battloships, will be in single column
formation beginning at 52nd street
and extending up the. river. The
smaller ships will be in double column