Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-12


PUBLICAN COMMITTEE, WITH AUTHORITY TO
SELECT HIS AssocIATEs-wHAr Is SAID OF THE
APPoISTMENT-THE POSITION OF THE REPUBLI-
CAN LEAGUE.
Mr.. A. 7. Britton to-day received the follow
ing:
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMIT
TEE.
NEW YORK CRY, Nov. 9, 1888.
Hon. A. T. BRIrToN. Washington, d. c.:
You are hereby designated by the executive
committee OF the republican national commit
tee to take charge Of the. forthcoming cere-
monies attending the Inauguration Of the Pre-
sldent-elect and all matters pertaining thereto.
You Will appoint such officers as may be neces-
sary, designate general and all necessary sub
committees, and serve as chairman Of said gen.
eral committee.
(SigneO M. 8. QUAY, Chairman.
J. s. FAssErT, Secretary.
Mr.. A. I. Britton has been a resident Of this
city for the last twenty-five years, and is a
member OF the law firm of Britton d Gray.
He has always been a radical republican. He
was president of the last board Of police COM
mlssloners, and has been connected with many
local enterprises. He Is vice-president Of the
Columbia National bank, and chairman of the
syndicate which erected the Atlantic building.
He also erected, and with his partner, owns the
Pacific building.
TALK WITH MIR. BRITTON
A STAR reporter found Mr.. Britton at his
Office, in the Pacific building, this afternoon.
He had just returned from visit to the Pen
sion Office in company with Mr. Geo. E. Lemon
MIR. Britton said that he was looking
at the hall of the Pension Office as
one OF the possible places where the inau-
gural ball could be held. He wanted to
see if any changes had been made prepare
tory to the removal there of the city post-ofice.
He found that nothing had been done as yet.
From what Mr.. Britton said it is probable that
the Postmaster General, who has authority to
remove the post-office to the Pension building,
will be asked to consider whether some other
arrangement cannot be made, SO as to leave the
great hall free for the inaugural ball
IN REGARD TO HIS NEW DUTIES,
Mr.. Britton said that he had just been noti-
fed of his appointment, and he had, of course,
not considered fully what was to be done. He
had to appoint the members of the executive
committee, but he would take no steps in the
matter until he had an opportunity to consult
with others.
I'VE want representative citizens as men,
bers of the committee" he added. THE
places are no sinecures. Men are needed who
have the ability and willingness to work. Then
the subcommittee must be appointed These
preliminary steps will be taken slowly, because
it is best to be sure you are right before you
go ahead. When everything is ready we will
go to work, and no effort will be spared to
make our share Of the inaugural ceremonies a
success"
Mr.. Britton said that no place for headquar-
tiers had been fixed upon as yet, but the owners
of the Atlantic building. on street, between
9Th and 10th streets. had offered rooms free of
cost and it was probable that this offer would
be accepted. There were on the top floor of
this building two large halls and number of
small rooms, and the accommodations offered
were considered to be excellent.
WHAT Is SAID OF MIR. BRIrToN APPOINTMENT.
Col. W. W. Dudley, treasurer of the national
committee, said: 1.-THE committee carefully
considered the selection of a chairman for the
inaugural ceremonies. and in my opinion have
made wise choice"
1T is a splendid selection" said Mr.. J. W.
Thompson, who filled a similar position eight
years ago, land don't see how a better one
could have been made. Mr.. Britton has ca
pacity, will, energy, and in fact all the require
ments necessary to fill the position to the salts
faction of everybody"
Il know of no one who stands higher in the
community or who is better fitted for the posi-
tion," said Mr.. C. G. Glover. "He is q worker
and an intelligent one."
Mr.. VIM. Dickson said: ''The appointment is
an excellent one. Mr.. Britton is a well-known
oughly competent to fill any position of trust
and honor"
VIM. NJ. Gait, who was chairman of the
inauguration ceremonies of President Cleve-
land, says: The appointment of Mr.. BrittOn is
an excellent one. No better man for the place
could have been selected"
Commissioner Wheatley said: s'The republi-
cans of this city couldn't have chosen better
man. Mr.. Britton is a well-known and reput-
able citizen and will fill the position as chair
man OF the Inauguration committee in fitting
manner"
Commissioner Webb thought the appoint
ment a good one, and one likely to make the
affair a success.
Mr.. James E. Norris said: II consider the
appointment of Mr. Britton an excellent one
He is first rate man and well qualified for the
position"
B. H. Warner said: ''The appointment is
first-class. Col. Britton is the right man in
enterprise"
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Parker said: ''with Col Britton al
chairman the Inauguration must be a success.
He is No. l man in every way
Capt Geo. E. Lemon says: "Mr. Britton's
appointment is an excellent one. He was O
large contributor to the success of the cleo.
tion, has an extensive acquaintance among
leading republicans throughout the country
and is a brainy, successful business man who
would creditably fill any Office. He will make
a great success of the Inauguration
Z. Kurtz johnson, vice-president Citizens
could be made. He is in every way repre-
sentative American" he said, "and will har-
monte all interests"
Louis d. Wine said: ''Mr. Britton has always
been my candidate. The national committee
has acted wisely"
Mr. Hallet Kilbourn says: s'The appointment
is frst-class. MIR. Britton is a man of force and
brains. He is a thorough American, good
republican, and has Jbeen large contributor
to the success Of President Harrison's cam
paign."
Mr.. Simon Wolf, who is a member of the
committee appointed by the national republic
can league to confer with other clubs respect
ing the Inauguration ceremonies, said to STAI
reporter that Mr.. Britton's appointment was
an excellent one. He had no doubt that there
would be harmony. 1.-THE league" he said
''has been misrepresented 1t appointed q
committee to confer with other clubs, and ex
pressed its preference for Gen. Beale, it,
honored president, for chairman of the inaugu
ration committee when appointed" Mr.. Vol
said he thought the members of the league
would be perfectly satisfied. They did not
however, like to see any insult offered to it,
president"
Col. Cook, when told this afternoon that
selection OF Mr.. Britton had been made, SAID
Il think / know that it is mistake 1t i,
simply Recommendation made by the execu
tive committee of the national committee.
know it from the dispatch and also from the
lips of one of the committee that it is not final
l am satisfied that the matter is not closed
yet"