Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
Brandeis' Fifteen Years on
Bench Viewed as Time of Change

Comment on Supreme Court Justice
Louis Brandeis' 18th birthday anniveT-
Sarv stresses his part in the develop
ment Of intellectual liberalism in Amer
lea which has paralleled his Is years
of service on the bench. 1t is pointed
out that Justice Brandeis at first in
the minority in his emphasis on human
rights in Supreme Court decisions,
finally found himself in the majority
through changes in the membership.
His mature judgment is one of the
strongest forces for liberty and pro-
gressive action in public life today
says the Cleveland News, while the San
Francisco Chronicle recalls that lin
certain epochal decisions the courts
shaped their opinions on the reasoning
of Mr. Brandeis," especially lin cases
involving the protection of women and
children in industry, the readjustment
of the relations between capital and la
Dor and between the people and utility
corporations" The Roanoke World
News asserts that "his fine courage and
his ceaseless championship Of the weak
have won the admiration of the Ma
ton The Hartford Times observes
that he has grown steadily in Judicial
stature and is held in affectionate es-
TEEN for his keen, just and humane
tartan Judgment on the issues that
come before the highest court
His sanely progressive decisions In
important matters brought before the
Supreme Court" according to the
Schenectady Gazette, learned unstint-
ed praise Like Justice Holmes he has
won the admiration Of the Nation. 1t
is an old saying that it is only neces-
sary to clothe one of radical or ex-
tremely progressive views with author
ity and responsibility and he imme-
diately becomes more conservative.
Perhaps the earlier views of Justice
Brandeis on some questions were too
far advanced, in the opinion Of many
Yet we have found that his elevation
to che highest court Of the Nation has
proved distinct addition TO that
body; that his presence has had a lib
eraliZing and humanizing effect. The
United States is the better for the is
years OF loyal service he has given"
"Few men, at any period Of their
lives" declares the Chicago Tribune,
have enjoyed so dramatic vindica-
ton as has come to Mr.. Brandeis in re-
cent decisions Of the court, and he has
wol. this victory at an age when the
recall the struggles and successes Of
their early manhood. At rs Mr.
BrandeiS finds himself on the threshold
Of what may well be the period of his
greatest usefulness to his country
From being the leader Of a minority
he has come to be leader of the ma
jority. The voice which long spoke
dissent Is now establishing presidents
for the future. His fellow CountTymen,
no less than Mr.. Brandeis, are TO be
congratulated.
The Houston Chronicle describes him
as "a fighter for human rights" and,
recalling the storm OF opposition to his
appointment to the Supreme Court, OBJ
serves: The pillars of society have not
fallen since Louis d. BrandelS took
his place by the side OF Mr.. Justice
Holmes. His undoubted learning and
capacity for the position have been
proved beyond all doubt The Buffalo
Evening News eXclaiIns: How well he
has justified the confidence Of those
who stood sponsor for hinal" and the
Jersey City Journal offers the COM
ment. His age and his youthful zest
for solving difficult problems. his devo-
ton to duty aud his ability entitle him
to the esteem Of the Nation" The
Dayton Daily News pays the tribute;
HE has built one Of the most dis
most useful, most admired
careers in the history OF the court"
The youngstown vindicatoT gives the
analysis Of his influence; For years