Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-01
JUDGE GRAY EXPLAINS
HIS CONNECTION WITH
CHANCELLORSHlP
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and so told him, that he would be-
justified in accepting an appointment
that would result in a thing so de-
sirable as a partisan bench. 1t
did not occur TO either him or me
that in so doing his action would be
misinterpreted by any whose opinion
he regarded, or that public sentiment
would be arrayed against him--a
sentiment largely due to the whole
some and justifiable feeling that
judges who had made good should
be reappointed. In an opinion of this
kind he and ] agreed. but, as / have
already said. this policy of reappoint-
ment, Senator Wolcott was informed,
was not TO be pursued.
"The manifestation of public feel
ing which took place Immediately
after the announcement by the gov
ernor of his proposed appointments
TO the bench was unexpected by
either him or me. Senator Wolcott
as you know, Immediately responded
in the letter which does him so much
credit, which was in keeping with his
high character and honorable sensi-
tiveness TO public opinion. He has
not violated those high standards of
honor and propriety that. to my
knowledge, have always governed
him, and he will, l believe. continue
to receive the admiration and respect
of all who know him..
Governor is silent.
Although Senator wolcott last Fri
day sent a letter to Governor Denney,
asking that his nomination be with
drawn. in Difference to a contrary
public sentiment. which had develop
ed. the governor, as far as could be
learned today. has not acted on the
request
A rumor was current here today
that the governor will send to the
Senate, when il meets on June / 5. in
extra session. the entire list OF ap-
pointees. including Senator Wolcott
for Chancellor,
Efforts were made by Every Even
ing Monday, and also today. 10 as
c, rtaln the truth Of this report, but
hs could not be located. II was said
today that the governor was in Reho-
both, but efforts 10 locate hin there
ol ii Dover failed.
The feeling here today seemed 10
be that the Senate will confirm all Of
tht governors appointments. Several
Senators met at The Hotel du Pont
last night. when they are said to
have conferred in regard TO the matter
II is believed that they agreed to con-
nrm all OF the appointees. Those in
conference were Messrs Murphy, and
lusley. Democrats and Palmer. High
field. short. Richards and Robertson,
Republicans
Notwithstanding reports to the con-
trary. friends or Chancellor Charles
NJ Curtis. who are working 10 have
him reappoiatgd, were exceedingly
hopeful today.
The petitions that are in circula-
ton in that behalf" one Of those in
tcrested said today, "are being largely
signed. You would be surprised AT the
sentiment in that behalf that is de-
velopine. The lists will be sent 10 the
eovernor, probably tonight"
II believe. he continued. that the
governor will grant Senator Wolcotts
request for withdrawal of his name
and will resppoint the Chancellor
He said large number OF prorni-
nent persons were interested in this
movement.
Besides the protest AGAINST the ap-
Chancellor, there is considerable OPP
position TO the appointment Of Will
liam Watson Harrington and Charles
Sudler Richards as associate judges.
Il was said today.