Evening star., 1897-04-15

West. Mr.. Ross / have known for a num-
Der Of years, and like the great body of
Washington people, I think he will con-
tinue to make a good Commissioner. So
far as Mr.. Wight is concerned, l have no
personal acquaintance, but from what l
have heard of him 1 am certain he will
make creditable Commissioner"
MY personal friendship for Mr.. John w.
Ross, as well as my appreciation Of his
thorough fitness for the position to which
he has been again appointed, makes me
for the appointment" said Mr.. Campbell
Darlington. Mr.. Ross has combined with
his marked ability in the discharge of his
duties, uniform courtesy that has charm
ed every one that has come in contact with
him on business matters. No one should
know the needs of the District better than
Mr.. John b. Wight, President Mckinley
has been most happy in the appointment
know the Districts needs, but who will en-
deavor to protect and promote the welfare
Of the District"
Lawyers Are Pleased.
Gen. William Birney said: "The appoint
ments are excellent Mr.. Ross has all the
qualities of experience, ability and legal
knowledge. He has the further quality of
an integrity never questioned. l do not
know Mr.. Wight so well, but he is a native
Washingtonian, comes of excellent stock,
has a large knowledge of District affairs
and, as we'll as / can judge, Is a man of
first-class business ability. He Is, to be
sure, young man, but will get cured OF
that in time. l don't know that the Presi-
dent could have done better. In the selec-
ton of Mr.. Ross, whose residence has been
for some time on Capitol Hill, the bad Gus
tom Of appointing nearly all the Commits
sioners from a small central portion of the
city has been departed from, and this l
think will be satisfactory to the citizens
associations in East and South Washing
ton"
Judge O. B. Hallam: II regard the selec-
ton of Messrs. Ross and Wight by the
President for the two District commission
erships as excellent. They suit me in every
particular"
Maj S. H Walker: In my judgment, the
appointment of Messrs. Ross and Wight
will give general satisfaction to the entire
city, and the people may look for q busi-
ness administration"
LAWYER E. F. Arnold: II have been most
heartily in favor Of the reappointment of
Mr.. Ross all the time, and of course his
selection by President Mckinley gives me
great satisfaction. l have known MIR. Ross
ncst intimately ever since I was admitted
to the bar, and 1 know of no one better
qualified for the position. The appointment
is most excellent and do not believe there
are any persons resident In the District
who will be dissatisfied. 1 am not SO well
acquainted with Mr.. Wight as I am with
Mr.. Ross but am sure, from what have
heard about him. that he will be a first
class Commissioner.
Excellent Appointments.
Attorney A. A. Hoehling, jr.-"Excellent
appointments. Mr.. Wight Is a fine man,
and will undoubtedly give great satisfac-
tion. Mr.. Ross we all know, and his re-
appointment will be eminently pleasing to
the people"
Clerk r. j. Meigs of the District Supreme
Court-'I have not the pleasure of a per-
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Wight, but II
he is a chip of the old block he will be all
we could ask. Mr.. Ross 1 have long known.
and no better selection could well have
been made"
LAWYER Tallmadge A. Lambert-'I have
known both Mr.. Ross and Mr.. Wight for a
lcng time and very well, and am delighted
of Mr.. Wight we should feel particularly
well pleased, for he is native Of the Dis
trict. Both men will give the greatest sat
isfaction, l am sure.
President has selected two very excellent
men. and feel sure his choice will meet
universal approval.
Attorney VIM. G. Johnson-"Mr. Ross has
given satisfaction heretofore, and will,
am sure, in the future. Mr.. Wight have
merely met, but he appears to be very high
ly regarded. / am pleased to know that the
President has so early In his administra-
the right of the District people to home
rule"
Lawyer VIM. F. Mattingly-"Mr Ross Is
all right. and from the slight acquaintance
have with Mr.. Wight Judge he will make
a good officer. The Presidents selection of
a native Of the District is particularly graf
flying"
Mr.. w. Herbert Smith, know both Mr..
Ross and Mr.. Wight very WELL and I be-
lieve the latter will come to be as highly
regarded as a District Commissioner as Mr..
Ross is. and that is a high Endorsement. -
Attorney Peyton Gordon-"The reappo1
ment OF Mr.. Ross Is an excellent selection.
He has. think, made less mistakes and
fewer enemies and more friends than per
haps any other man who ever filled the Of
fee. Mr.. Wight I do not know SO inti-
mately, but l know him to be a man of
excellent business qualifications"
Business Men.
w. Riley Deeble-''There could not have
been a better man selected for the place
than John B. Wight. He will be q Commits
sioner for the whole people"
Oscar w. White-"Mr. Wight will make
a fine Commissioner. He represents IN the