The morning times., 1896-10-15

Major George II. Harries was elected, yes
terday afternoon, president OF the Metro
poIluap Railroad Company There was a
fuil attendance OF the directors at which
this action was taken and IL was stated
tnaJ lne Choice Of Major Harries was unanl-
nous.
That Major Harries would De elected Is
not news IL had Deen, however, stated
that he would have opposition ana the
rumor that Mr.. Phillips, ex-president, de-
sired to name his successor, alter tne sus-
gestion OF Major Harries for The place, Ied
TO the impression that perhaps Mr. fhiiips
had candidate in opposition 10 the gentle
man, who was elected There was, now
ever, nothing in the proceedings 10 Yeniy
such rltmor, and, In fact, IL was stated thdt
among Jhose VINO rendered their sincerest
congratulations was Mr.. Phillips himself.
The only other change in Che government
OF the road up TO date was the selection
of MIR. X. u. Weave- as vice president, in
place of MIR. "A. A. Wilson, who had re-
signed from that position.
Thee expression OF the board To Mr. Phillips
Is contained in the following resolutions,
which were unanimously passed:
CoMPLlMENTED MR.. PHILLIPS.
Resolved, That the board accept the
AColShdtiOh Va MI cdHlUtl L.
presldenG of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany, with great regret.
when Mr.. Phillips became, on the 18th
or September, 1884, president, this COM
pany was by act or Congress compelled,
under forfeiture of It's charter, to build
aud operate It's north and south line with
au underground electric railroad, within
ten and IL half months, and the east and
west line within one year thereafter. AT
that time, although IA number of attempts
had beeu made To build such a road, none
in the judgment OF the directors, had proved
either physical or financial success.
In the midst OF doubt as TO what
system should be adopted, Mr.. Phillips
assumed control or the affairs of the
company, and, under his administration,
both lines have been built within the time
prescribed by law, and the com pany
pos sesses today twenty-five miles of
underground electric railroad, which is
pronounced by American and foreign ex-
perts To be the finest street railroad In
the world.
The great work has been done in the
most substantial manner, without mis-
takes, with great economy, and til e
soundest Integrity"
The directors take plea sure In certi-
flying these facts, and order that these
resolutions he spread, suitably engrossed,
upon the minutes.
rS..sussesi. rnat as testimonial of these
services, the directors hereby vote Mr..
Phillips free pass on the cars of>this
company for bis life"
IEsTIMoNlAL FROM EMPLo YES.
During the meeting of the directors i
committee OF the employees of the road
called and desired 70 present their testi-
moDial 10 the retiring president. The
testimonial was handsomely engrossed
document, containing tsese words:
From the employees OF the Metropolitan
Railroad Company, Washington, ID. c.,
october L, '96, Mr.. Samuel E. Phillips,
president. Sir: We the undersigned en-
ployes OF the Metropolitan kaiiroad Com
pdDy, learn with deep regret OF the con-
templated severance of your official Ie-
lalion with this company and We take
tnIs method oil expressing our high esteem
for you personally and 10 thank you for
the interest you have taken in our behalf
especially WIN reference 10 the 'estabnsh-
ment OF the relief association which has
been OF great benefit to many or US al
ready. We one and all wish you peace,
happiness, and prosperity in your we'll
earned retirement"
Tuis statement was signed by about
200 of the employees OF the road, their
signatures being attached individually
The relief association has accumulated
about $500. They ased for the best
method OF investing this and on Mr.
Phillips advice they would buy certifi-
Gates OF indebtedness of the Toad.
The board OF directors unanimously in
dorsed this advice of Mr.. Phillips and has
agreed TO ttud 500 To the $3.50 for the
Investment.
Major Harries has, of course, already been
the suUIect of much CnngratuidIion from
many people. TIE election of that gentle
man to tue post of president is the material
commentary ON his fitness and capability
to Giroct tue affairs OF The company. lie
said yesterday that there would be no
changes in the establis hment until oc-
castor made them necessary.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
The plans OF The Metropolitan haiiroad in
the northw est are well known from the dis
cussion of them last year when the exten
Sions were being urged and opposed, 1t wal
said, by tue Capital Traction Company
wn,s>t. dmbi ions and territory are about
identical with those OF the metropolitan
Raiirold IL is not unlIkely that the fight
will be renewed at tiiis session OF Congress.
There have been many presidents OF the
Metropolitan Railroad Company. The first
was s. 2 Brown. Then came in the order
named, John ". Thompson. MIR. Clephane,
George W. Pearson, W j. Stevenson. A A
Wilson, ae;ing president for short term,
and Mr.. Samuel Phillips.
The storage battery system was tried
under tue cInanaSefnentoiI OIL iITe>iueutf estfsoh
but, Us stated in the resolutions above. IT
was under Mr. Philips hat the success in
electricity W as achieved.
Several outbreaks on the part OF en-
ployes have occurred under the manage
ment of Mr.. Phillips, the most conspicuous
being the tie-up in the winter of '94-
1t has been stated that these outbreaks
have been the cause of the retirement OF
Mr.. Phillips On the contrary, 1t is
stated that Mr.. Phillips had long ago
notified the management of his intention
to vacate the office after the road had
| been placed on its present electric basis.
Supt. Coleman has recently published in
one OF the electric journals an article to
show that all these ruInors were without
| foundation.
The new president appeared before the
board last night In response to an invita-
| ton, conveyed by Committee consisting
of Messrs- C. r. Spencer, Judge Grunw ell,
and W.. B. Gurley, and pledged the board
his best service In the interest of the
! company's affairs.
Victory for Mckinley Electors.
Denver, Col, Oct 14.-The supreme court
this morning decided that the Mckinley
electors were entitled to the Republican
anblerD IN the State Ticket thus nypr