The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
MANY SEEK PLACE
ON FEDERAL BENCH
Leading Democratic Lawyers
Urged for Successor to
Judge Golf.
MAY BE 100 CANDIDATES
Meredith, Patterson and Byrd
Suggested by Friends i'll
Richmond.
MAY BE 100 CANDIDATES

1t is predicted that anywhere from
fifty to 100 attorneys will he advocated
by their friends for appointment to the
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
to I'LL the position soon to be vacated
by the resignation OF Judge Nathan
Gof. There are five States in the
Fourth judicial Circuit-Virginia, West
Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and
South Carolina--and it is safe to say
that there will be possibilities in all
of them, including North Carolina. al
though the other circuit Judge. Jetcr c.
Pritchard, is from that State.
Richmond Will furnish a full quota
of men whose adhcrents believe they
would adorn the Federal bench Eff
forts. as told In The Times Dispa tch
yesterday. will be made in behalf Of
Henry II. Pollard, now City Attorney
OF Richmond, who is well known
throughout the State.
Want c. v. Meredith.
Much sentiment came to light yes
terday for the appointment OF Charles
V. Meredith. of Richmond. to the judge
ship. The fact that ne has many
friends was speedily shown. for efforts
were soon In the making to have those
supporting him organize their forces
and bring his name to the attention of
the incoming President
For many years one Of the city's and
I, Il.
Meredith can command many indorse-
ments He is a native of Richmond.
and was educated in private schools
and at Richmond College. He was City
Attorney from 1856 TO 1898. and since
that time has devoted himself to prt-
vate practice. Mr. Meredith was one
Of the members OF the Constitutional
Convention OF 1901 from his city, TAX
Ing leading part In its debates and
deliberations.
Friends Want Patterson.
movement was begun Yesterday
morning in behalf OF Archibald w. Pat
terson. Richmond lawyer of long
standing at the bar In addition to the
claims of eminent legal ability which
his friends will advance in his favor.
Mr.. Patterson has the added advantage
OF having been n member of the law
class at the University Of Virginia at
the same time with President Elect
Woodrow Wilson, who has twice been
entertained by AIR Patterson while
his degree Of bachelor of laws. MIR.
Patterson won the degree of bachelor
of arts at the university.
The name OF Richard Evelyn Byrd
or Winchester and Richmond. now
Speaker OF the House of Delegates
has been suggested in connection with
the honor. He managed tho prc-con-
vention campaign OF the Jersey Gov
! ernor in Virginia, and is high in his
confidence. His friends hail him AS one
of the ablest Nirginians OF his time
While II is improbab bic that any quail
ned attorney in good health and not
making q fortune year I'm his prac-
tice. would decline such an honor which
would place the recipient for life on
the court next to the highest in the
world. those close to Mr.. Byrd do not
believe he would engage in contest
Ia,
not think IL is n place to be sought
with many names before the Presi
dcnt, the Endorsements in behalf OF any
one candidate would be OF little avail.
since the support of the bar would be
much scattered. And this seems like
Tess some man comes forth upon whom
large proportion OF attorneys would
agree. or upon whose announcement
! his opponents would retire
Con to Resign In March,
Judge Con left Richmond YESTERDAY
/ Tor his home at Clarksburg. w Va. He
was the recipient of countless tele-
gran of congratulation. most of them
thinking the congratulations should go
10 the State and to the United States
| Senate.
In his statement Friday to The
Times Dispatch, Judge GoT said he
would resign about the middle of
March. after he has completed his de-
clslons Ill several important cases now
Delore him. BY that time Woodrow
! wilson Will be President, and will make
the appointment OF a successor. so that
the discussion regarding the possibil-
! itF or the Senate's holding up a nomi-
nation II made by President Taft is
not practical question. Unless Judge
Goif changes his mond about the time
/ OF his resignation, Mr.. Taft will no
longer be President when the vacancy
/ occurs.
As stated in The Times Dispatch YES
terday. Judge Con- determined FRIDAY
morning to accept the senatorship
t1Huereu MN over repeated protests
! He so;wired his friends and supporters
at Charleston. His formal acceptance
may be prepared tomorrow.