Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-08
BRANDEIS.
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Knows now 10 SAIL forward In the face
Of his enemies. l knew from direct,
personal knowledge OF the man what
was doing when | named him for
the highest and most responsible tri-
bunal in the nation.
"Of his extraordinary ability as a
lawyer no man who Is competent to
Judge can speak with anything but
the highest admiration. You will re-
member that in the opinion OF the
late Chief Justice Fuller, he was the
ablest man that ever appeared be-
fore the United States supreme court.
He is also.' Fuller added, alb
solutely fearless In the discharge of
his duties
Those who have resorted to him
for assistance in settling great in
dustrial disputes can testify to his
fairness and love OF justice. In
troublesome controversies between
the garment workers and manufac-
turers Of New York city. for example,
he gave truly remarkable proof OF
his judicial temperament and had
what must have been great satisfac-
ton in rendering decisions which
both sides were willing to accept as
disinterested and even-handed.
"Brandeis has rendered many no
table services to the city and state
with which his professional life is
identified. He successfully directed
the campaign which resulted in
cheaper gas for Boston. Chiefly by
his guidance and through his efforts
Legislation was secured for Massa-
chusetts authorizing savings banks
to issue insurance policies in small
sums at greatly reduced rates.
And gentlemen who tried their
hardest to obtain control OF the
Boston elevated and subway for SO
year can testify to his ability as
peoples advocate when the public in
terest calls for an effective cham
pion. He rendered services without
compensation and earned the graft
tude of every citizen Of the state and
city which he served.
1T will hearten the friends OF COM
munity and public rights throughout
the country to see such quality sig
nally recognized by his elevation TO
the supreme court. The whole coun-
try is aware of his quality and Is in
terested in his appointment.
II did not, in making the choice,
ask or depend upon any endorse
ment.' acted upon my public knowl-
edge and personal acquaintance with
the man. His name as a lawyer, his
ability and his character were so
widely recognized that he needed no
endorsement. did, however, per-
sonally consult many whose judg-
ment have the utmost confidence In,
am happy to say, and they support
ed the voluntary recommendation OF
the attorney general Of the United
States.
Let me say my dear senator, In
summing up. that Mr.. Brandeis was
nominated because he was and Is, In
my deliberate Judgment, OF all the
men now at the bar whom 1t has
been my privilege to observe and test,
exceptionally qualified.
II can not speak too highly Of his
impartial, orderly and constructive
mind, his rare analytical powers, his
deep human sympathy, his profound
acquaintance with the historical roots
of our institutions and his insight in
to their spirit, the many evidences he
has given of being imbued to the very
heart with American ideals OF justice
and equality OF opportunity, his
knowledge OF modern economic con-
ditions and their bearing upon the
masses, his genius in getting persons
to unite in common and harmonious
action and to look with frank and
kindly eye upon other minds, al
though heretofore they may have
been heated antagonists. This friend
OF justice and OF men will be an orna-
ment to the high court Of which VIC
are so Justly proud.
II am glad of the opportunity to
pay this tribute Of admiration and
confidence and beg your committee