Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-21

there is no doubt that Mr. Hanna will ap-
prove the recommendation, which was
made by National Committeeman Myron
NJ. Parker Senator Proctor of Vermont.
and the other members of the conference OF
national committeeman which was held iE
New York yesterday to consider this i'm
portant matter. Mr.. Parker was offered
the craftsmanship of the general committee
himself, but declined it.
A Talk With Mr.. Parker.
In conversation with a Star reporter to-
day, Mr.. Parker, who returned last night
from the conference in question, said that
a chairman of the general committee had
been selected, and that in all probability
Mr.. Hanna would shortly appoint him.
Mr.. Parker said he preferred not to give
the name. but would say that he was one
OF Washingtons most prominent business
men, and one who would undoubtedly be
acceptable to ell, and that he was a sound
money democrat.
Mr.. Parker said that he himself at no
time wanted the Craftsmanship. AS men,
Der of the national committee he had done
all in his power to aid in the election of
Gov. Mckinley, and that the result of the
campaign had amply repaid him for all
his efforts, and that now he proposed to
take a rest. When asked what further
recognition would be given sound money
democrats who had contributed to the
election of Mai. Mckinley. Mr.. Parker
said he had no doubt out tha; they would
te properly recognized 10y the chairman in
making up his committees. His cwn no
ton was that they should be given front
seats. 1t was 70 sacrifice, ne said, for
republican to support Mckinley, but it
was unselfish and patriotic for a democrat
to do 1t, AMI the sound money democrats
had given their influence and money with
cut expectation of reward. Referring to
the probable changes In the board of Dis
commissioners ho,ya
Gently the subject of public discussion The
star reporter inquired II Mr.. Parker was
still keeping a keen edge on mis- knife.
Mr.. Parker in. turn asked what his oues
toner alluded to.
In a recent interview printed in a local
paper and purporting to be with you," re-
pIed the reporter. lit was declared that
you would have an opportunity after Mai
Mckinley's Inauguration to take revenge
on certain, men who were supposed TO have
aspirations toward the Commissioners Of
nee ana who were said to have antagonized
you in the past"
Oh, said Mr.. Parker, that all originat-
ed IN the fertile mind of the reporter. 1t is
absolutely absurd to talk about revenge
Lie is too short and too full to cherish
animcsities, even if any exist With me
none exist. The few who opposed me for
national committeeman had as much right
to their opinions as my friends had 20
thelrs, ana l respect them for it,
The Chairman Chosen.
Later in the day it was learned from alb
sciutely reliable authority that the sound
money democrat chosen by Mr. Parker,
Senator Proctor and their associates Mt
yesterdays conference was Mr.. Woodward.
and that his name and his alone had been
sent to Chairman Hanna at Cleveland for
approval. The fact that Mr. Hanna calIad
the conference on the subject and gave If
complete authority to select the chairman
y. " tne general inaugural committee is be-
heved to prevent any possibility of his
Withholding his approval of the choice.
The action Is regarded as a mastery
stroke of good politics that recognizes in
very pronounced way the assistance
ward the election of Mckinley and Ho-
part and makes this recognition in a GER
tain sense natioI al without antagonizing
the ultra members of the republican party.
The qualifications which Mr. Woodward
possesses are generally recognized and are
TOO we'll known to need attention here. He
mas been foremost in assisting in all enter
prises which look to the progress and SUBJ
stantfal betterment of the national capI-
tai, as well as in charitable work, and has
tne profound respect of all citizens. Mr..
woodward was an earnest supporter of
Mckinley and Hobart during the last cam
palgn, and gave largely of his moral and
substantial support to the victory achiev-
ed In November. He will be clothed with
authority similar to that given Mr. A. T.
Britton when he was made chairman of the
i'is &c ho'ine III charge tne various de-
tails of the arrangements. 1t may be seen
that the recently published statement that
Chairman Hanna intended to have the
national committee take charge of The
appointment of the various officers and the
marshal of the Inauguration day parade
was an error, as the marshal is always Sc
lected only after the inaugural COMMITTEES
chairman has consulted with the Presidents
elect himself
The Grand Marshal.
1t is believed that Gen. Russell A. AL
ger, who organized the campaigning trim
Of the Union generals throughout the
country. will be selected as the marshal of
the Inauguration parade on the next 4th
of March.
Col. InEersOIrs Illness.
CHICAGO. November 21.-Colonel Robert
Ingersoll left for New York today, having