Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1922-12-27
WILSON TO QUIT Law PRACTICE.
Public Interested In Possible Return
to Political Questions.

Late dispatches from New York
and Washington give tho following
interesting facts and speculations
New York k.--Bainbridge Colby, who
was Secretary Of State In President
Wilson's cabinet, has announced that
his law partnership with the former
President will terminate Dec. 81, at
the expiration Of their copartnership
agreement. Tho announcement was
made from the local offices Of Wilson
| & Colby.
Beyond saying that the former
President IS turning his energies
long invited him." Af. Colby made
for the future. 1t was announced that
Mr. Colby would continue the prac-
ticc of law in this city.
''As Il result Of the steady gain in
Mr.. Wilson's health during the last
few months" Mr.. Colby said, (which
has been so gratifying to his friends,
he is turning his energies once more
to subjects which have long invited
him, and the Importance Of which can
not be over-estimated."
Termination Of The professional
relationship with 'Ir. Wilson was
with the keenest regret, he said, and
added:
"Mr. Wilson'S disciplined power
and effectiveness as 4 lawyer have
been veritable revelation, consid-
ering the long interruption Of his ac-
tive work at the bar. He has taken n
most active interest in the work of
tho firm and has shown the same eff
fectivcness that he displayed in every
field into which he turned his ener.
gieS.
Our relatinos are Of the most cor
dial character imaginable, as they
have always BEEN
Speculation in Washington.
Washington. Bainbridge Colby's
announcement Of the termination of
his law partnership with Woodrow
Wilson Is no surprise to Washington,
and is regarded as al added evidence
that the former President is again
turning his attention to politics, par
ticularly the fortunes Of the Demo-
cratic party in 1924.
What degree Of leadership Mr.. Will
son may expect to assume in his par
ty IS probably known to himself only
at this time, and it is doubtful that
even the few who are numbered as
his confidanls can venture to speak
with any authority on the subject.
Since the whole question Of the for
mcr Presidents political activities
depends largely upon the condition
OF his health, it may be said that his
physical condition is virtually the
same rs 1T was a year ago, and that
recent callers report his mind us ac-
tive rs it ever was.
When he left the White House in
far worse physical condition than he
Is to-day, it was Mr. Wilson's intcn-
ton to remain apart from politics.
But as the recent campaign drew
near he yielded to the suggestions OF
those close about him and took some
part by way OF writing letters, which
were introduced into the campaign in
various States. At the same time Mr..
Wilson renewed his activity in inter-
national affairs and began keeping
himself closely advised on develop
ments in Europe.
Various cOnjectures are advanced
in political circles as to how promi-
nent a part Mr.. Wilson may take in
The campaign Of 1914. His inten-
tions are undoubtedly known only to
himself, although it is known that he
is being urged to take a prominent
part, and that his more favorable
physical condition is being urged up
on him as one reason why he should
Tho fact that NH. Wilson has been
doing little better than holding his
own physically, however, has led to
exaggerated reports that he has been
walking about the streets OF Wash
ington unassisted, and that his dis
ability has almost entirely disap-
pcared. Although il can be stated
that the former Presidents physical
condition Is better now than it was
the day he left the White House, he
still finds 1t necessary to place a linn
italion upon the time he devotes to
callers and letter writing, and de-
votes the greater part Of his time to
rest and recreation.