The New York herald., 1921-09-24
ANDREWSNOM|NATED
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE;
BONUS ISSUE BEATEN
Guthrie Wins Convention
by a Ringing Rebuke to
Political COwardice.
MUST UPHOLD JUDGES
Calder Exposes Wilson Ex-
travagance and Praises
Harding's Economy.
N. Y. G. O. p. ENTHUSIASTIC
Fess Lauds Secretary Hughes
and Wadsworth Speaks on
Issues at Syracuse.
Y. Y. G. O. p. ENTHUSIASTIC

vote Of the Republican State Conven-
tion here to-day. became that party's
candidate for Associate Judge Of the
Court Of Appeals to succeed Judge
Emory A. Chase. who died early in the
summer.
William d. Guthrie president of the
State Bar Association, who. In second
ing the nomination as delegate from
Nassau. made the principal speech for
Judge Andrews. declared:
Let US have the issue. The result
will be an overwhelming victory for
the Republican party. There will be no
party division on such an elemental
question of constitutional morality"
The reference was to the opposition
that had been voiced in some quarters
to the selection of Judge Andrews on
the theory that his decision declaring
the soldiers bonus act unconstitutional
would make him weak candidate.
Not word of this opposition was
heard In the convention. but more
or less dramatic incident developed
when Mr.. Guthrie, thinking some clap
ping of hands was an anti-Andrews
demonstration. shot out hot retort.
Fess Arouses Enthusiasm.
Representative Simeon u. Fess Of Ohio
aroused the convention to enthusiasm
when he praised the achievements Of the
Harding Administration In the field of
foreign relations. Referring 10 the
growth Of outbreaks against our insti-
tutions and the Kissing OF a motion pic
ture showing American troops MARCHING
IN France, he exclaimed: IT am ready
to forcibiy dcport out of America ever,
man or woman who would hiss our nag
This scntind1t sent wave of en-
thusiasm over the delegations. causing
an outburst OF cheers that was distinctly
one of the high spots of the two day
convention.
The platform adopted reafilrrned the
State platform OF year ago. indorsed
the Federal and State administrations.
took definite stand on certain national
problems. but In accordance with the
ideas Of Gov. Miller did not do 50 In the
State. declaration was made favoring
the lending of Government owned
merchant marine" There was no men
tion of direct primaries or the traction
law.
Senator William NJ. Calder. as pernla-
ncnt chairman. dealt largely with the
achievements and aims OF Congress In
bringing the country back 10 "normalcy."
He paid high tribute TO President Har-
ding and Gov. Miller. In opening he re-
fcrred pointedly to the business In hand
by speaking of the high character of
the men who had been on the Court of
Appeals, who had willingly risked un-
popularity by maintaining the supremacy
Of constitutional rights and limitations .
and who had Sought TO, preserve among
US Government of laws and not OF
men"
Session Proves Inspiring.
Senator James w. wadsworth, Jr..
temporary chairman. opened tho second
day of the convention sharply at 10 80
o'ciock. All prospect OF contest hav-
ing faded the delegates were anxious
70 get home. Some already had left.
but the great majority remained for
what really was an inspiring session.
Bass were packed. however. and there
was great dash for afternoon trains
after adjournment at ] o'clock.
AS on Thursday. most OF the speakers
struck a popular note In giving thanks
for the return OF the State convention.
To-day we are 10 have a test of the
value of the calm and deliberate judg-
mcnt that can be given 10 nominations
ly a legal convention representing the
people," said Senator George X. Fearon
Of Ononoags county. taking the plat
form 10 present the name OF Judge An
drews when the principal business Of the
convention began.
I'VE want men who have the courage
or their convictions. high regard for
their judicial duties and the moral fibre
to carry out those duties without re-
gard to their political future"
In expectation OF q fight against
Judge Andrews on the floor because OF
his bonus opinion. MIR Guthrie several
days ago had prepared long speech
combating the Justice OF such stand
and the further objection that the cleo
ton OF Judge Andrews would give too
many tthree) members Of the Court OF
Appeals to Syracuse. Despite the fact
Il was known that no opponent would
be put before the convention. Mr..
Guthrie IN according the nomination OF
Judge Andrews stuck to his original
rcanuscrtpt.
lie referred 10 the high character OF
the court. It's tremendous Importance
and It's supreme requirements In the way
az intellect. training and fidelity. II
had been customary. he said. 10 promote
/, full membership of the court jurists
whose fitness had been proved BY tenn
porary assignment. or eleven justices
10 temporarily designated since 1900.
eight had been subsequently nominated
and elected as permanent members OF
the court. The three were Justice Lam
don. who retired because OF the age
limit Justice Miller. who resigned from
the bench to return to private practice.
and Justice Andrews. who had served
by assignment for more than four years.
by character and ability. as well az
by the quality OF his service" said Mr..