Evening star., 1896-12-07

longtime sinner. and l did not .:i"d do
not think it fair to do more for a gold
whose loyalty to the party has been un-
wavering. The appointment of Mr.. Bell
is in every way satisfactory to me rs an
Individual as president of the NatioLa.
Union Republican Club. 1t is directly i
line with a suggestion that l made TO Mi
Hanna when l called upon him Sat'ird"
afternoon. He asked me what l thcGSf
the best solution of the diff Guilty, a..
told him that l thought the best thini,
vas for Mr.. Woodward to wi.hdr.t" ana
decline the nomination.
But Mr. Woodward did decline the ap-
pointment and as long ago as 2sth of last
month. He lever did accept the appoint
ment so far as l can understand.
We'll. we'll Is that SO? Then. If that's the
case, what have Mr.. Hanna and Mr. Parker
been doing with us all these lays: fiaVe
they been playing with u.s.?
Representative Babcook, chairman OF the
District committee. said today:
THE selection of Mr.. Bell Is IN ever
way a good one. He is a man of marked
executive ability and thoroughly eompe-
tent to conduct the preparations for the
inauguration
Oflcfuls and Citizens.
Commissioner Truesdell-'I know 'Mr.
Bell very well. I think it is an excellent
appointment He is admirably qualified In
every respect"
Commissioner Powell-"The selection of
Mr.. Bell is a good one and 1 think will be
generally satisfactory. He is eminentiy fit
ted for the position.
Mr. T. A. Lamhert-"The appointment IS
frst-class Mr.. Bell is a good man for tie
trying position
Mr.. Frank Hume-"While 1 know MIR.
Bell. l am not acquainted with his politics
If he is republican, am thoroughly sat;s-
fled with the selection. My opinion is that
the ceremonies attending the inauguration
of President Mckinley should be in the
hands of republicans. OF course, we demo-
Gratis can and viii help all We can to make
1t success.
Frank p. Madigan-Mr. Bell is peculiarly
fitted for the position, and no man could
have been selected who is better fitted for
1t. He Is certainly man of great ability,
who has worked himself to the top Of the
ladder in business circles, and WILL nc
doubt, make the Inauguration 4 complete
success.
James L. Pugh, jr.-The appointment is a
most excellent one, and certainly could rot
have been better. Mr.. Bells high charac-
ter and splendid business abilities makes
him fitted for the responsible position. In
der his management the people may expect
an inauguration which will surpass any
thing of the kind In past years.
District Attorney Birney-"Evcrybody
knows Charlie Bell, and every one likes
HIM. He is fine fellow, and will be sure
to make great success of the matter. l
am sorry that MI. Woodward has declined,
for he Is most successful business man.
ard think his selection was most proper
one"
Mr.. Isidore Saks: Il am very sorry that
Mr.. Woodward declined to act as chair
man of the inaugural committee but 1 re-
gard Mr.. Bell as in every way fitted to fill
the place. and am sure he will leave moth
ing undone to make the event of which he
is to have charge entirely successful
Mr.. G. Lansburgh: ''Mr. Bell is entitled
10 any position to which he may be ap-
to be the chairman of the inaugural COM
mittee.''
Mr.. James E. Fitch: The appointment is
first-class in every respect, and the citizens
should be glad that the services of such
man as Mr.. Bell have been secured
MIR. c. Maurice Smith: While l have the
highest regard for Mr. Woodward | have
always thought the chairman of the inaug-
ural committee should be republican The
appointment, 1 believe will give satisfac-
ton not only to the republicans of the
city, but to every one interested in making
the inaugural ceremonies a success.
MIR. Andy Gleeson: l am glad to see that
straight-out republican has been selected
as the head of the inaugural committee.
Mr.. Woodward was good man, but would
have been very much better had he been
a republican. The ceremonies attending the
inauguration of a President should certaiu-
ly be in charge of representatives of his
party. ..-e
Mr.. Charles L. Gurley: 1t is a good ap-
+.
Bell will make the Inauguration a success.
Chief of Police Moore: l am pleased with
the appointment. Mr.. Bell is one of the
solid men of Washington, and is no doubt
qualified in every respect to fill the po-
sition.
Alexander r. Mullowny: Mr.. Bell is a
man Of extraordinary executive ability, and
better selection could not have been
made. In order to make an event such as
an inauguration a success it is necessary
to have an energetic business man in
charge. Such man has been selected, and
certainly 1t is a case of the right man in
the right place.
Mr.. William J. Frizzell. secretary of the
American Building and Loan Associa ton:
ITO the victors belong the spoils. Mr. Bell
is splendid gentleman. 1 regard him as
eminently qualified for the position to which
he has been appointed
Richard Sylvester: Mr. Bell Is an afYa-
BILE gentleman and a thorough business
man in every respect. He is a man who
will conduct the affairs on business prin-
ciples. His experience in matters pertain
ing to executive business has been large
and he IL certainly well fitted to conduct
the inaugural affairs"
Samuel r. Bond: II have known Mr.
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