Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-13
BRANO|ES RESOLVE,
MAINE FEDERATION

Walter c. Winn Of Lisbon Falls, presi-
dent of the Maine Federation of Labor,
is submitting the following resolution on
the confirmation Of Louis D. Brandies Of
Massachusetts as an associate Justice of
the supreme court of the United States
to the executive board of the Federation
for adoption, copies Of which, when APP
proved will be sent to Names representa-
tives at Washington:
The officials and members Of the execu-
tive board of the Maine Federation of
Labor have upon request Of their MEM
bership unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolution:
Whereas President Wilson in his wis.,
dom has seen fit to nominate Louis D..
Brandies for the Supreme Court of tho
United States, and there has developed
considerable opposition from a quarter
whose idea Of justice seems to be that It
shall be administered for the rich and
powerful, be 1t
Resolved that the Maine Federation of
Labor, whose members affiliate with all
political parties, commend our President
for this admirable appointment, and be it
further
Resolved that as confirmation is re-
quired for an appointment to the SUI
preme Court of the United States, the
secretary of this federation Is instructed
to send copy of this resolution to each
of the United States senators from Maine
with a letter urging that they use their
best effort to have the appointment of
Mr.. Brandies confirmed
We trust that those interests with head
N or
ingly refer to Mr.. Brandies in his favor
lite role of tribune to the people, cannot
influence the senators from Maine, but
that our senators realize that it is not a
question of Mr.. Brandies' fitness, but
that he used his great ability in opposi-
ton to those selfish interests.
Let US mention a few reasons for this
opposition:
The Ballinger case. preventing the
scheme to pillage the enormously val
liable coal lands of Alaska.
AS counsel for the Consumers League
in defense of limiting the hours of labor
for women workers, Mr.. Brandies prov
ing that such limitation in hours for
women is vitality essential to the preser-
walton of the health of the race.
Better control of public utilities, street
railways and savings bank insurance.
His contest in the courts and legisla-
lures. against the pernicious policies of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, and his many other activities
for progress and justice
Mr.. Brandies will bring to this position
not only great legal attainments, but a
profound. appreciation and regard for the
law as the organic instrument of civilized
society, and Mr.. Brandies will also bring
10th century mind to the interpreta-
ton Of 10th century problems of govern
ment. The question at issue in this case
Is clear cut one. A vote to confirm
Louis D. Brandies to the supreme court
of our land is for progress and Justice.
A vote against confirmation is for loot.
privilege and government by the wealthy
few.
copy Of this communication with
resolutions is being sent to all the Maine
representatives in Congress and an imme-
diate reply is respectfully requested from
Senators Burleigh and johnson az TO
their attitude on confirmation of the
above mentioned appointment.