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The Chief Justiceship.
ME. SALOMONS EESIGNS THE POSITION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TROM GKEVILLE'S Co.]
Sydney, Friday forenoon 11 o'clock.
Mr. Salomons has resigned the Chiel Justiceship,
in consequence of his appointment not meeting the
approval of some of the Puisne Judges.
Eeceived 1.10 p.m.
In reference to Mr. Salomons' resignation the
Premier urged him to reconsider and withdraw his
resignation, but Mr. Salomons declined. In his letter
resigning he states ho had the approval of the public
and of both branches of the profession in accepting
the office, but it was distasteful to the two senior
members of the Bench. He writes also that to Judge
Windeyer it was not only distasteful but so wholly
unjustifiable as to have led to the utterance by that
Judge of such expressions and opinions respecting
his fitness to be Chief Justice as to make any inter-
course in future between Mr. Justice Windeyer and
himself quite impossible, either as a Judge or other-
wise. Mr. Salomons further states he accepted the
position principally on Mr. Darley's advice.
Eeceived 8.20 p.m.
The unexpected resignation of Mr. Julian Salo-
mons, as Chief Justice, caused much comment
to-day.
Mr. Justice Faucett and Sir William Manning
had a conference this morning, but it is said it was
not in any way connected with the appointment of
a new Chief Justice, but on a personal and private
matter.
No reference was made in any of the Courts to-
day in reference to Mr. Salomons' resignation.
A meeting of both branches of the legal profes-
sion has been convened, when a resolution will be
submitted asking Mr. Salomons to withdraw his
resignation, and urge him take his seat as Chief
Justice. The Chamber of Commerce is also con-
vened to consider the matter.
Tho Government do not intend for the present to
appoint Mr. Salomon's successor. It is said Mr.
Darley will most likely be "again offered the posi-
tion. The Hon. W. B. Dalley is also mentioned as
likely to have the opportunity of a refusal.
Eeceived 9.0.
It is reported on reliable authority that if the
Chief Justiceship is again offered to Mr. Darley he
will sink all personal considerations and accept it.
Tho correspondence between Mr. Salomons and
the Premier is not likely to be made known for
some few days.
At a meeting of the Bar this afternoon, Mr.
Darley explained that the senior judges, Mr.
Faucett and Sir W. Manning, had not made any
insinuations against Mr. Salomons, or expressed any
opinion that his appointment was distasteful to
them ; but on the contrary. After this a general
resolution was carried, asking Mr. Salomons to
reconsider his resignation.
At the meeting of attorneys and solicitors there
were forty presont. The feeling was unanimously
in favour of Mr. Salomons as Chief Justice, and it
was decided to aBk him to withdraw his resignation.
The. Premier will not leave to-night for Dubbo,
as arranged, but will go by special train at six
to-morrow morning.
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