Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-14

rect personal knowledge OF the man.
what was doing when named him
for the highest and most responsible
tribunal OF tho nation.
PRESIDENT LAUDS
EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY
or his extraordinary ability as law
yer no man who is competent to judge
can speak with anything but the high
est admiration. You will remember
that In the opinion OF the late Chief
Justice Fuller he was the ablest man
who ever appeared before tho Supreme
Court OF the United States. "He Is
also" the chief justice added "abso-
lutely fearless in the discharge OF his
duties"
Those who have rcsorted to him for
assistance in settling great Industrial
disputes can testify to his fNirness and
love or justice. Ia tho troublesome
controversies between the garment
workers and manufacturers OF New
York CITY, Tor example. lie gave Il
truly remarkable proof Of his judicial
temperament, aud had what must have
been the great satisfaction of render
ing decisions which both sides were
| Wiling to accept ns disintcrcsted and
even handed
MI. Brandeis has rendered many
''H.''i' Scl wees 10 tne city ana state
with which mis- professional life has
been identified. lie successfully dj-
rected the difficult campaign which
resulted in obtaining cheaper gas for
the city Of Boston. II was chiefly
under his guidance and through his
cItorts that Legislation was secured in
massachusetts which authorized saw
inrs banks to issue insurance policies
lor small sums at much reduced rates
Ana some gentlemen who tried very
nara 10 obtain control by the Boston
Elevated Railway Company OF the
sub~ays of the city for period of
ninety-nine years can probably testify
as to his ability as the peoples ad
| Vocate when public interests call for
an effective champion He rendered
| 'hcse services without compensation,
and earned. whether he got il or not
.he gratitude OF every citizen OF the
state and city he served These are
put g. few OF the services of this kind
ne mas freely rendered. 1t will hearten
iriends or community md public
rights throughout the country to sec
MS quality signally recognized by his
Elevation TO the Supreme Bench. For
the whole country Is aware ~ bia
quality and is interested in this an.
pointincnt "P
ana not in making choice OF Mr.
St'ihdeis ask Tor or depend upon in
io:seihchts acted upon public
nno"!eoge and personal acquaintance
WIN the man. and preferred n nave
a lawyer for this great offce 49,
ao'ilti"s and character wnre 60 ,,i,,a
~ recognized that he needed mn in
horSeinent ! did. however. nnrso,,II,
consult many men in which judgement
hau great confidence and am hannv
20 say was supported in nv se,ert;ppv,,
by The voluntary rccomnnnd,,, ''o',
,he Attorncy-Geaeral OF tha I-ni.aa
states. who urged Mr.. Brandeis rno,,
'nE consideration independently of az,
suggestion from me- "''
me say. by way OF summing IN
| my dear Senator. that nonjr.,nS t, p
Brandeis for the Supreme cn,,rt M''
cause IL was and Is NV deIibora,
Judgment that or all tho men now .,
the par whom II has been NV nriyi,aaa
u observe, test, and know. he is az
sp''onany ualified. cannot sneak
700 highly OF his impartial. ,mnerS
sonal. orderly. and constructive n,ind
MS rare analytical powers, his der
human sympathy, his profound ac
0uaintance with the historical roots
OF our institutions and insight, Into
,'e'L spirit or or the many evidences
he mas given OF being imbued, TO Tho
very heart. with our American ideals
| OF Justice and equality Of opportunity.
| OF his knowledge OF modern economic
conditions and OF the way they bear
upon the masses Of the people. or OF
! e"' '' SettiHB persons TO unite
IN common and harmonious action and
look With frank and kindly eyes into
each others minds who had before
been heated antagonists
! This friend OF Justice and of men
VIII ornament the high court of which
we are al! so justly proud l am glad
70 have had the opportunity to paw
! him this tribute OF admiration and or
confidence: and ! beg that your com
inittee Will accept this nomination as
coming from me, quick with a sense Of
public obligation and responsibility.
WIN warmest regard. Cordially and
sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON
The Hon Charles A. Culberson, United
states Senate.