Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-15

Parker's appointment ''It h nrss-class one. ~
he remarked, ''and believe that Mr.. P.rker
will make most desirable Commissioner.
He is thoroughly identified with the material
interests Of the District. he 10 fully acquainted
with its needs, and will be found 10 be fully
able to advance them in every direction"
CAMPBELL cARRISeroS.
"Mr. Parker is man who Possesses every
quality necessary to make him excellent maa
for the place for which he has been selected, y
said Mr.. Campbell Darlington. q per,
sonal friend of the nominee. "Hs
is an able. active and energetic
man, whose private business is enough to thor
oughly demonstrate his fitness, and he lie a mar
who has done more to enhance the value Of res
estate in the District than any other man
Besides the business qualifications he Is
perfect gentleman in every sense OF tbs
word. He 10 polite and approachable and is :
these qualifications he cannot help but make q
good official for the District"
EDWIN FORREST
II have known Mr. Parker for long time,
said Mr.. Edwin Forrest He and graduated
from the same law school together. He is q
fair minded and thorough business man.
and when he makes up his mind
that a thing is right he sticks TO it. Judging
from what know Of him know he will make
first-rate Commissioner"
AN ADMIRABLE APPOINTMENT.
Mr.. George Truesdell said that he considered
the appointment an admirable one. Mr..
Parker, he said, had ability, he was energetic
and active and Was thoroughly Familiarity with
the needs of the District
Mr.. r. H. Goldsborough said that he heart
iiy Endorsed the nomination a. one of the best
that could be made.
MR.. A p. PARDON.
Mr.. A P. Pardon said: ''Of course. was
candidate myself. and, consequently, was for
myself. 1 have known Mr. Parker, however.
for fully twenty-five years, and esteem him
highly L think he will make an admirable
Commissioner"
DIR. z. I. Sewers seemed overjoyed at the ap-
pointment. Mr.. Parker is better suited for
the responsible position OF Commissioner than
any man L know. His knowledge of the Dis
tricts interests and his regard for it's welfare
make the appointment one of universal good"
Mr.. PERRY CARSON.
Mr.. Perry Carson said: Its q hard matter
FOR me TO express an opinion. Commissioner
Douglass has been one of the best friends ever
had, and of course hate TO see him 90 out Of
Office. His interest in the colored people of
TINS District has been great On the other
hand, Mr.. Parker is good friend of mine and
stanch republican. I know he will make a
good Commissioner"
WELCOMED By EAST WASHINGTON
Mr. NJ. l. Weller, when asked by a STAR re-
porter what he thought Of Mr.. Parker's ap-
pointment, said: 81 shall not oppose the con-
firmation Of Mr.. Parker. for the reasons that /
believe he will prove to be thoroughly COM
Petent Commissioner and that, judging him
by the experience of the last fifteen wears,
he will act justly by all sections / bear
hum no ill-will, notwithstanding our little spat
during the recent heate term. when we mutu-
ally INDUCED In acrimonious remarks. which
are now forgotten, L presume, by both of u.s.
have known him personally for a good MANY
years, feeling a kindly interest in his
career, sympathized with him during his
troubles, and rejoiced over his success; in my
opinion he is certainly the peer OF any Of his
predecessors. As far as East Washington ia
concerned. while we would naturally have pre-
ferred one OF our own immediate citizens, still
we shall welcome him in the friendliest spirit ~