New-York tribune., 1886-02-11
To the President
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON. D. c. Feb. O. 1856.
WILLING TO ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT.

WILLING TO ACCEPT THE APPOINTMENT.
MR. WALKER WILL LEAVE THE BOARD OF EDUCA-
TION-HIs PROB >BLE SUCCESSOR.
A TRIBUNE reporter called on MIR. Walker
yeste day afternoon in reference to his appointment
He is a tall Of about fifty years, with hair ana
mustache already frosted and gray. My hTst lntlna-
tlon OF my appointment comes from you,' SAID ne
Tbere has been no correspondence between the Pres
dent and my regard the matter but shall ac-
cept the position if the Senate confirms me-
Will the duties OF your office conflict with your
duties the Board of EducaiionT
"Oh, yes shall resign my position as president oi
that Board at once"
"Can YOU make any forecast regarding your prob
able successor VIII the controversy between the Grace
and anti Grace elements in the Board be renewed"
lean predict what the members Of the Beard Will
do who will succeed me-"
Mr. Walker is VermODter and was born AT PIttshelu
in the Green Mountain State educated at Middle
bury College and studied law In the olce OF Daniei L.
Dickinson BinghamtOn, N Y After mis- admission TO
the bar he practiced until the outbreak
of the War In the autumn Of 1862 he was appointed
paymaster the Army and served in that capacity until
the close of the Rebellion. He then came TO New1Ork
and been engaged in the practice Of his profession
until now. He nominated by the County Democ-
racy for Surrogate; DeanO C. Calvin was the Tam
many candidate and Daniel S. Rollins. the present in
cumbent was nominated by the Republicans. For ten
wears he has been a member Of the Board OF Education
and serving hts seventh term as its president
Mr. simmons ran against him his last election,
and it was understood that Mr. SmmOns's canvass
was In the interest Of Mayor Grace. Mr. Walker
was elected by a single vote. The name OF his firm,
whose office is Equitable Building. is Buckham
Smales & Walker. Mr.. smales died in 1881
Mr. Walker went 10 the Board OF Education Building
In the afternoon to I'LL appointment News OF his
nomination preceded him and he was met with con-
cratuatons by Superintendent Jasper and AudtorJohn
Davenport Commissioners Bell. Crawford ana otaer
members Of the Board came in few minutes TO Oner
their good wishes In reference TO his appointment ne
shoulder 1t, but don't know what Ednunus ana INC
rest the Republican Senai ors may think OF me-.
after the support that The TRIBUNE has given
SSaon SSa as Mr. Jasper be
doubt that Mr.. simmons will now be elected presi
"There was not a personal fight against him. Mr.
Walker and he were and are now friends Mr. simmons
snced by Mayor Graoes weight don't believe he likes
the Influence that be considered tool
of Mayor Grace Ishould be surprised he received
the unanimous OF the Board, all the members
have high regard for him" Isaac Bell OF the
Oldest members OF the Board, aud a friend OF Mr.
Walker, confirmed this yiew' and Comm,ssloncrs
mons were of similar opinion.
resolution was introduced by Mr.. Walker In Decem-
tTuses Of the schools should appointed by Board
of Education who held any other office under the
city state or United States This in reference 10
mis- with Mayor Grace. Several trustees who
had been appointed by the Mayor TO other offices were
candidates for reelection trustees Mr. Walkers
OlutiOn carried and the candidates Tor Reelection
The news of the nomination of Mr. Walker not
generally circulated at the Federal Building until
many OF the officials had gone home Those who heard
of N smoke OF Mr.. Walker favorably, who had been
Snoyn 70 ihaU ss nractstnc lawyer The opinIOn was
expressed that the selection OF Mr Walker would secure
ner case and the other important requiring
ton Some speculation was INDUCED IN as to the action
OF Walker. whose confirmation was expected. as to
the assistants in the DstrictAttorneys office. Mr..
Dorsheimer made only one important change In the
office replacing 8. b. Clarke. the first civil assistant
with Democrat