Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-04

Commissioner Ross was at the Capitol
when the news of his appointment reached
the District building. When he returned
later in the afternoon he held quite a re-
ception with clerks. Mr.. Ross was visibly
affected by the ovation he received, and
thanked his friends again and again for
their kindness
The reappointment Of Commissioner Ross
will make no change at the District build
same and there will be no evidence on the
surface that there has been anything TAX
ing place out of the usual.
His Efficient Record.
Mr.. Ross was originally appointed Dis
trict Commissioner by President Harrison.
His first public office in the District was
that of school trustee. He served with eff
cheney in that place, and became president
Of the school board. When Mr. Conger's
term expired as postmaster of the city. Mr.
Ross was appointed to that office by Pres
ident Cleveland and continued in 1t until
President Harrison appointed him as a
democrat to be Commissioner of the Dis
trict. His administration of his present
office has given general satisfaction.
Speaking of MI Ross appointment. Mr. T. E.
Rossell said the reappointment of Mr. Ross
was not a surprise to him. He had conf
IDENTIFY expected it all along. 1t was the
proper thing. and the city is to be congratu-
lated.
Mr.. H. /. Gregory said the citizens of
Washington should set aside a day of
thanksgiving in honor Of the reappointment
Of Commissioner Ross. HE is q grand man:
fully capable, with the best interests of the
= Me-, AZ, ,LWeller said the appointment was
IN every way satisfactory. Commissioner
Ross was faithful and conscientious on
Ger and would carefully guard the interests
of the grandest city in the world.
Col Perry Carson said Commissioner Ross
Is one of Gods noblemen, and the colored
people Of this District should rejoice in his
black man a chance. Yes. sir. the colored
citizens Of this District should send the
President a vote of thanks"
Mr.. John Boyle of the democratic central
committee said: Mr.. Ross has made an
excellent Commissioner in the past and his
experience will be valuable to him and the
District during his new term"
More to Follow.
The Presidents action today is said to
have been the result of a recent ietermi-
nation to dispose of the question of ap-
pointments in the. District as rapidly as the
pressure of other business would permit.
The general local sentiment in favor Of
the reappointment of Commissioner Ross
appealed strongly to the President and, it
is said. moved him to act in the matter
sooner than he had originally intended
IL Is Sttu tudt ne took special SATISFACTION
in the appointment of Mr.. Ross, because
of his personal knowledge of his character
and ability.
Other AppOin fments.
The next local appointment that may be
looked for is U. S. marshal to succeed
Maj. Ransdell. 1t seems to be accepted
that ex-Marshal Wilson stands the best
chance for this Office. The President waiv-
ed the question of previous service In the
case of Mr.. Ross and he may do the same
in the case of Mr.. Wilson. There is all
sorts of speculation afioat in regard to the
Information obtainabe is that no change
will be made in these offices for several
days at least.