The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 24, 1930, Page 2

_ SUPREME COURT IS {sw SIDE GLANCES - + + By George Clark |, ‘PORTRAITS OF THREE FINAL ARBITER OF LAWS THAT GOVERN Vast Power Was Instituted by: John Marshall Policy Laid Down in 1803 BENCH HAS HAD TEN HEADS; History of Tribunal Told in Catechetical Form; Has Made Sensations Washington, Feb. 24.—It bas been | contended that, in the final analysis the real ruling power of the United States is not the president nor con- gress, but the supreme court. Thus, Charles Evans Hughes, the new chief justice of the United States. becomes one of the most powerful fig- ures in the nation's government. He heads the country’s highest tribunal— composed of nine gray - haired men, each appointed for life—who have the power to set aside laws enacted by congress and approved by the presi- cent on the ground that such laws violate the constitution. Yet, despite the vast power it wields over the lives and affairs of millions, comparatively few persons understand the supreme court and) how it operates. ee Here are some interesting facts) about the high tribunal. presented in| succinct questions and answer form: @. What kind of cases are heard) by the court? A. Only those involving federal questions—not appeals where only state questions are involved. Q. Does the chief justice decide cases brought before the court? A. No; he is merely a presiding officer and his vote counts for no; more than any of the others. Q. Who set the theory that the supreme court has the authority to Pass on the constitutionality of acts of congress? A. Chief Justice John Marshall, in 1893. Since then there have been approximately 50 such decisions and in eight of these laws have been de- clared unconstitutional by a five to four vote. Q. Are state and federal laws nul- lified by the supreme court automatic- ally repealed? A. No, they remain on the books, but are not enforced. Amendment Only Remedy Q. How may they be reinstated? A. Only by enactment of an amendment to the constitution, as was done in the case of the income tax law. Q.. How has the power of tie court to declare laws unconstitutional, dis- puted for many years, been attacked in congress? A. On the ground that it is an usurpation of power by one of the three co-ordinate branches of govern- | ment that was never intended by the constitution. Q. How defended? A. On the ground ‘agency must serve as an umpire to protect the public from ill-considered, unconstitutional legislation —_that would intefere with rights and prop- erty without due process of law. ‘What remedics have been sug- gested? A. An ‘amendment requiring at Jeast a six to three vote for declaring a law unconstitutional; an amend- ment to take from the court entirely the power to pass on constitutionality of laws. The Present Members Q. Who are the nine members af the supreme court and when did they take office? A. Chief Justice Hughes, just ap- pointed by President Hoover, previ- ously served as an associate justice from 1910 to 1916; Oliver Wendell claimed to be a killer. What they de- tpn rote, Leonean natal illis | manded was @ law placing a tax on all said in-a ale inpeech from Mendon Pierce Butler, Minnesota, 1922; ward T. Sanford, Tennessee. 19: Harlan F. Stone, New York, 1925. @. How chosen and what salaries? A. All justices are nominated (ay pointed) by the president. sub‘ect to confirmation by the sena' The chief justice receives $20,500 a year; the others, $20,000 each. Holmes, 89, Oldest Member Q Who is the oldest member of the court? A. Associate Justice Holmes, born in 1841, "He is a son of Oliver Wen- { | Jay for the unpopular Jay commer- | cial treaty with England. 1 @ What chief justice was appoint-! ed but never served? A. At a dinner one night. Presi-| {dent Washington introduced Associate Justice William Cushing. of Massa- jchusetts, as “the next chief justice of the United States,” much to Cush- jing’s surprise. Ill health, however, caused him to return his commission. | ‘The Greatest Chief Justice’ Q. Who is often called ‘t‘he great- | est chief justice”? | A. John Marshall. of Virginia, one} of the greatest legal minds in history, | “I want some cowboy stories; my doctor told me I need some outdoor interests.” | brother, FIGURES PRESENTED |"... DURING U'S PROGRAM and Paul Samuelson Are Honored ening " seature of Founder's day at the University « North Dakota here Saturday. Following introductory music the university band under the direc- tion of John E. ard tion by Rev. R. First Methodist church, the main ad- dress of the day was given by Judge Sveinbjorn Johnson, noted university graduate who served as a North Da- kota attorney general and supreme court justice before going to the Uni- ae” of Illinois as legal counsel in Presentation of the building by J. | E. Davis, chairman of the state board of administration, and its acceptance by President Thomas F. Kane, was the next feature. Prominent alumni were introduced. Acting in behalf of the Blue Key, Theodore Kellogg presented a por- trait of Dean Vernon P. Squires, head of the college of liberal arts. Announcement of elections and awards in various fraternities was made by President Kane, after which the university chorus gave selections with Richard Klein, Vernon C. Squires, Helen De La, and Margaret Olson as soloists. A memorial tablet was unveiled by | W. J. Church, member of the state one of the most notable performances yet projected on the audible screen. Kay Francis, who gave a fine per-| {formance with Clara Bow in “Danger- ous Curves.” creates her first sym- Pathetic role as the faithful wife of “Natural” Davis. Regis Toomey of “Alibi” fame is cast as “Natural’s” and Jean Arthur plays Toomy's wife. All three players are j well cast and give restrained, sym- | pathetic Destoemauices: most famous son and a graduate of the university, was presented by Charles Evanson, as was a portrait of Paul L. Samuelson, director of the memorial stadium campaign, present- ed by Charles Finch. POPE’E NIECE BAPTIZED Vatican City, Feb. 24—(4#)—The grandniece of the pope, Marie Pia, daughter of Count Ugolini, was bap- tized this morning at St. Peter’s by CAPITOL TH THEATRE Today is the day! “Hit. the Deck,” Radio , Pictures’ ‘good roads ment requests North Dakota to connect up with the two highways constructed. has urged that pressure be lg inh on North pelt the nite that stat connect up hways sireedy jConstructed, and that then they can | Dean Squires, Carl Ben Eielso: geen the provincial third te ney, for direct action — The Manitoba officials id | curately predicted the outcome of the Milwaukee Road Farm Body Has Conference Trip Through Dakotas _| Upset Not Serious If Huzhes is Head of Real Ruling Power of U.S | . As Chief Justice Manitoba Now Seeking | "3 Improved Connecting|=®. x shee mong With N. Dak.| sent, Lewistown, Cormick, agricultural Hall, agricultural agent, Aberdeen; W. iturai agent, Chi- ‘Noble, Mont.; C. C. Me- choose the one policy he favors: and strict enforcement of the Retry teenth Amendment- and law? 2. Do you favor a modifichtion of the Volstead Law to permit light Aah g Fv beers? Do you favor a repeal of the prohinition Amendment? To guard against tampering, fraud, and coun- terfeiting, a patent-processed card- board, which cannot be imitated, is used for printing the ballots. All spurious votes'can be detected im- mediately and destroyed. Mussolini Approves Bismarck Will Vote In Literary Digest’s Poll on Prohibition ‘Bismarck soon will cast its ballots in the nation-wide poll being con- ducted on the prohibition question by the Literary Digest, which has ac- Rome, Feb. 24.—()—Foreign Min- |ister Dino Grandi and Admiral Siri- anni of the Italian delegation to the London naval conference started back to London this afternoon after & week-end visit. 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