This division appears unfortunate. We have sent Bro. Richards word ^by telegraph^ to day (as we thought, perhaps, you
might be in New York) giving him the views of our
attorneys here and leaving the matter for the decision
of the attorneys at Washington. Under the circumstances,
we think this the best we can do, as time is so short.
There is another question underlying all
this, which we have had forced upon us, and that is,
If No. 5's view is correct concerning the probable decision
of U. S. Supreme Court respecting the constitutionality of
the law, is it a wise thing for us to push our case
to such a decision? Some attorneys here favor doing
this, even if the decision should be adverse. But it is
a matter that should be very well considered in all its
bearings, and on this account we telegraphed you the
other evening to hear from you what the united wishes
and views of yourselves and our friends would be upon
this question.
Respecting the employment of Shellaberger
This division appears unfortunate. We have sent Bro.
Richards word by telegraph to day (as we thought, perhaps, you
might be in New York) giving him the views of our
attorneys here and leaving the matter for the decision
of the attorneys at Washington. Under the circumstances,
we think this the best we can do, as time is so short.
There is another question underlying all
this, which we have had forced upon us, and that is,
If No. 5's view is correct concerning the probable decision
of U. S. Supreme Court respecting the constitutionality of
the law, is it a wise thing for us to push our case
to such a decision? Some attorneys here favor doing
this, even if the decision should be adverse. But it is
a matter that should be very well considered in all its
bearings, and on this account we telegraphed you the
other evening to hear from you what the united wishes
and views of yourselves and our friends would be upon
this question.