New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-01-21

be, II he knew the nature Of his act
when he committed IT he can't be ac-
quilted on the ground OF insanity" iFi-
pulses don't count"
Applause greeted this explanation Oh
the law. which comedies with ths rec
ommendation of the committee OF the
association appointed TO consider the
commitment and discharge OF the GRIM
inal insane. Laughter followed "hen
Justice Riddle said;
I'VE don't have muchitrouble WIN OK
pert witnesses"
Then, when he had finished his az
dress the association elected him an
h norary member by acclamation' as II
had done the day before In the case Vi
both c vernon Baldwin Of Connectcu'
and Secretary Knox.
The rest of the afternoon session was
chiefly devoted to a discussion of an en-
ployers' liability amendment 10 the
state constitution and tho need LOT az
ton on the part of the association.
Francis Lynde Stetson in the morning
had introduced resolution, already
adopted by the Bar Association OF the
City of New York, calling for con-
stitutional amendment of the above
character. This was referred to spe-
cial committee of the state association
which reported at the beginning or the
afternoon session a resolution providing
too he
and that It be empowered In draw up
and propose to the Legislature an
amendment meeting its approval.
Amendment Arouses Discussion.
William r. Hornblower objected say
ing no such power TO recommend
change in the fundamental law should
he delegated to committee. The
friends of the resolution Contended, how
ever. that already three amendments had
been introduced In the Legislature. and
that unless the association acted I'M
mediately II would probably miss An OPP
portunity to influence the action of the
LEGISLATURE on this most important ques-
ton. The association as whole could
never come 10 decision. they said.
Justice Riddles address interviewed
and then the discussion was resumed
with more heat than ever. An amend
ment to the resolution striking out the
paragraph giving the committee power
10 propose legislation was offered This
was withdrawn on tho substitution OF
another amendment that the committee
be empowered to draw up proposed
amendment and submit II in n report TO
the association at it's next annual meet
ing. but this was withdrawn moment
later on the objection that such action
would probably come after the Legislat-
ure had actually passed an amendment.
So the original amendment was re-
newed.
A voto on the amendment showed a
majority against IT. which in turn easily
carried tho unamended resolution. Then
some one suggested that Mr.. Hornblower
be added To the committee, which was
dcne amid much laughter and applause,
despite Mr.. Hornblowcr's audible objec-
tons.
These papers were read in the morn
ing: Appeals" by Everett F. Wheeler.
Of New York; Satisfaction Of Judgment
and supplementary Proceedings" by
Henry A. Forster. Of New York. and
Special Actions and Special Proceed
ings," by J. Newton Fiero Of Albany.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, William
Nottingham: vice-prcsidents. William
G. Choate DIST District James ID. Bell
cd DISTRICT. ID. Cady Herrick I'D Dis
tricO. Francis A. Smith 9th DISTRICT,
Jerome l.. Cheney 9th DISTRICT. Michael
II. Kiley 18th DISTRICT, Richard f..
White 9th DISTRICT. Franklin d. Locke
18th DISTRICT. John +. Brennan 9th Dis
tricD; secretary. Frederick l.. Wsdhams.
and treasurer. Albert Hessberg
resolution was unanimously adopted
embodying the appointment Of com
mittee to investigate and tabulate the
records Of Judges on the bench of the
state. including hours spent. number of
jury cases heard number Of cases with
! out juries decided and percentage OF con-
victions or judgments as compared TO
dismissals, reversals, etc.