Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-29
Believed by Some Williams
Was Endorsed Through
Fear by Attorneys.
RUMOR FAVoRS P. C. WEST
Although Nothing Tangible
Given Out, Frierson's Visit
Thought Significant.
NOMINATION IS EXPECTED
Assistant Attorney General
Arrives at Washington To-
night-May Recommend.

W l.. Frierson. assistant attorney
general. went back to Washigtor
yesterday after surveying the situa-
ton in oklahoma with regard 10 the
vacancy on the federal bench caused
by the resignation OF Judge Ralph
l.. Campbell.
Even before Mr.. Frierson reached
Tulsa from Muskogee, there was
gossip among attorneys to the effect
that N judgship matter was soon to
be seSftd and that the assistant at
tOrney had come to Oklahoma for
the purpose Of deciding finally
whether or not Governor Robert L.
Williams could be appointed without
displeasing the Oklahoma bar even
though his appointment is urged by
the oklahoma delegation In congress
After interviewing n score OF more
OF the leading attorneys OF the state,
in Oklahoma City. Tulsa and Mus
kogee, It is believed that Mr.. Fricr-
son is carrying back 70 Washington
report which may convince At
torney General Gregory that another
than Governor Williams should be
appointed to the federal bench. 1t
was argued that while scores OF at
torneys sent In their endorsements
!, Of Governor Williams at his request,
Il was in a spirit OF fear more than
OF favor that a great many COM
piled. No attorney, IL was pointed
out, wants TO incur the disfavor OF
The bench and when it became ap-
parent that the drift was toward
Governor Williams. IT would have
been deemed anything but polite
FOR an attorney whose endorsement
was sought to withhold such an en-
dorsement. Especially did this hold
true with those who know Governor
Williams temperament.
1T wouldn't haven't been safe for
me to appear In his court IL | had
Jailed to endorse him" one attorney
said several weeks ago.
But talking graveyard" with the
assistant attorney general, many
lawyers who had endorsed the gov
ernor, under duress so TO speak, are
believed to have expressed their real
sentiments and in many cases 1t is
known, these sentiments are that an
other than Governor Williams should
receive the appointment. But at the
same time. II is pointed out that
with the endorsement OF both Sena-
toTs Gore and owen and the others
OF the Oklahoma delegation stuffed
away In his pocket, Governor Will
hams should have the best of the ar
gument from every standpoint.
In spite of such talk, there has
oeen persistent rumor in Tulsa
during the past few days, that Pres
ton c. West, one OF the best known
attorneys in the state, Is being serl-
ously considered in Washington. in
spite OF Mr.. Vests declaration that
ne does not care for the place and
asked his friends not to bring up his
name for consideration
1t was regarded as significant yes
terday that Mr.. Frierson, during his
atay In Tulsa, was the guest of Mr..
west at the latter's home and that
ne spent much time with Mr.. West
while In the city. Neither Mr.. West
nor his friends would discuss Mr.
Friersons visit yesterday and II was
pointed out, in answer to inquiries,
mat Mr. West has previously stated
mat he does not care to be consid-
cred an applicant for the vacancy.
IL was learned last night that Mr..
west name was mentioned fire.
quenty in Mr.. Frierson's meetings
WIN various attorneys here and in
MusKogee. Among those with whom
me assistant attorney general con-
Sured here are A. J, Biddlson, Gray
GSarroll, Jesse Hill. Flint Moss and
william S. Cochran. n. A. Gibson
OF Muskogee, who was in Tulsa We'd
hesday, also conferred with Mr.. Fri
erSon. In Muskogee Mr.. Frierson
talked with Judge Malcolm T.. Ros-
and Colonel S. NJ. Rutherford. Colonel
rutherford is known to have strenu-
oously opposed the appointment OF
Governor Williams while Judge Ros-
ser Is known TO be very friendly with
West. u
From a political standpoint. It wasS
uS,,Sed last night that II Governor
Nt!!lams Is not to receive the app
pointment, the president would nate
uraily select some man who wiipI
prove acceptable TO the delegatio'ai
whose endorsement has already gon ei
10 Governor Williams. Mr.. West, 10
'hough consistent democrat, is nj ue
a politician. ell has been a vel oI
urn supporter Of President WilsO
ana proof of the high regard In
which he is held in administrAti
lFcIes was shown when Mr.. W.
vas appointed solicitor to the inter
department in 1913. lie rcsigf
several months later to resume
private practice of law in Tulsa. IN
-, Mr.. Frierson should arriven di
washington tonight, There ia an
strong likelihood that when her re
'Nes there. he will recommend AZ tn
only Governor Williams and Mr. ,st ca
oe considered for the vacancy orhe co
EASTERN Oklahoma federal bench. nd TO
rom what some attorneys haveien m
gwen 10 understand, 1t would n be VI
az All surprising il the nomirion We
Vi MI West would go before then
ave next week, II the appotntmt is an
not ammo IN Washingt to- t'r
morrow be