Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
INAUGURAL AFFAIRS IN ABLE HANDS
Expressions Of Opinion by Leading
Citizens Of Washington.
SUBSTANCE OF INTERVIEWS


exception it was declared that Mr.. Edison
duties he has been called upon to perform.
All believe that he will bring about an
Inauguration ceremony of imposing dig
nifty and many brilliant features.
The Appointment n Splendid One.
District Commissioner John w. Ross said:
The appoint nent of Mr.. Edison is a splen-
did one. He has shown in other lines of
work his capacity to manage big enter
prises. and think that the community and
the national committee are to be felicitated
upon the happy solution of the problem re-
gGrding the selection of proper chairman
TO arrange for the inaugural ceremonies.
Captain Lansing II. Beach, Engineer
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
Everybody is we'll pleased with the selec-
ton of Mr.. Edison. The appointment is
more than satisfactory to every one who
knows the man. His career in the past and
the positions he holds give evidence
of what may be expected of him as the
head of the inaugural committee.
Mr. b. Fl. Warner said: Il have known
Mr.. Edison ever since he came to the city.
In all positions he has been painstaking,
persistent and able. He has fine executive
ability and a capacity for getting work out
of others which will aid him very much in
his duties chairman. He is also good
republican and thoroughly identified with
the development of the city. The appoint
ment Is good one
Mr.. Edison comes to the place. said Mr..
Chas. ]. Bell 'eminenty well qualified for
the discharge of the many and trying duties
which will devolve upon him. He has eX-
ecutive ability and in addition has eXpe-
rience in the management of such large az
fairs. Altogether, the appointment reflects
great credit upon Mr. Hanna
Committee to Re Congratulated.
1.-The inaugural committee, said Mr.. M.
NJ Parker 'is to be congratulated on the
selection of such an excellent and efficient
chairman. No better man in my judgment
could have been appointed
THE appointment has my unqualified in
dorsement," said Mr.. A. M. Lothrop. Il
know no man who is better adapted to fill
this important place. ! am much pleased
with the selection. and the result will JUS
tify the wisdom of the choice of Mr.. Edison.
ecutive ability.
In the opinion of Mr.. W. Clarence Du-
vail. the appointment is a tirst-class one.
Mr. Edison has extensive business ex-
perience,' observed Mr.. James NJ. John
ston. ''and his being accustomed to the
management Of large affairs will make his
services of special value as chairman of
the inaugural committee. He is a man of
capacity.
The appoint ment," said Mr.. J. Il. Winner,
TO such an important position of man
so eminently qualified for it as Mr.. Edison
is in every way a credit to Mr.. Hanna's
good judgment and his keen perception of
the right man in Washington for such
position Mr.. Edison has been chosen to
fill. l believe he will discharge the duties
of inaugural chairman with better ability
than most any man that could be selected"
The Selection Wise One.
Il think the selection of Mr.. John Joy
Edson as chairman of the inaugural COM
mittee is an extremely wise one said Sen
ator Mcmillan, chairman of the committee
on the District Of Columbia, to Star re-
porter today. Mr. Edison has every quail
fication for making the inaugural ,cere-
monies a complete success in every way. l
think that every who is interested in
seeing the second Inauguration Of Mr.. Nc
kinley accomplished In appropriate way
Mr. Edison has consented to take charge Of
the work Of making the arrangements
Mr.. Edson's Ability.
MIR. Samuel Ross of Barber & Ross sad
that it is ar excellent appointment and In
his opinion it could not have been improved
upon. He had a high opinion Of the abil-
ity of Mr.. Edson as we'll as Of his tact,
quality which is SO necessary in such a
place.
AN admirable appointment, said Mr..
NJ. Dyrenforth. the president Of the Bust
ness Mems Association MIR. Edison is
just the man for the pace. He is quail
fled In every particular. AS soon as /
saw the announcement Of the selection l
felt that the general verdict would be one
Of approval
Mr. Henry B. F. Macfarland president of
the board OF Commissioners of the District
of Columbia: The appointment Of Mr. Ed
son guarantees the success of the Inaugural
ton plans. Mr.. Edison has demonstrated
repeatedly that he has the executive ability
necessary to manage successfully large af-
fairs and his personal popularity and wide
acquaintance will give him the cordial sup
pert OF all our citizens. l hear many ex-
pressons Of satisfaction that he was will
ing and able to accept. AS one of our most
public spirited men he well deserves the
honor involved, and any other that would
show the high esteem in which he is held
Mr. Andrew b. Duvall attorney for the
District Of Columbia: Il have known Mr.
Edison for mlny years, and / consider him
our foremost citizen. He is just the man
for the place. He has exhibited executive
ability of the highest character in connec-
ton with many of our public enterprises and
l believe him to be equal to any duty that
may devolve upon him.
Mr. r. Harris: The appointment Is 4
thoroughly good one
Mr. Gus Lansburgh: 81 regard the APP
pointment as excellent, and it affords me
much pleasure TO so express myself through
The Star
Mr. William Eallantyne: II think 1t would
have been impossible to have secured "a
better man for the place
Delighted With the Selection.
Mr.. +. Kline. manager for Hecht & Co.:
Il am delighted with Mr.. Hanna's selection,
and 1 am proud that the honor has been
conferred on so excellent a citizen
Mr.. f. Eberly: Il consider the appoint
ment as good as could be made. MIR. Ed
son is universally respected by the business
men Of Washington, and he will perform
the duties of the office with credit"
Mr.. Johnston of Johnston Grocery Co.:
Mr.. Edison IS in all respects capable of
performing the duties of the Office. His Sc
lection suits me exactly
Mr. Harry King of Kings Palace: THE
selection Of Mr.. Edison is a grand appoint
ment."
Mr. P. Grogan: THE appointment is
first class 1 do not think it could have
be en- improved upon" - ~
Mr. William Hahn-"I consider Mr.. Ed
sons selection for the important office he
is to occupy In connection with the ar
rangements for the next inauguration as
very excellent one"
Mr.. G. f. Lineer-"Mr. Edison is well
qualified for the place."
Good Executive Ability.
Mr. Clarence A. Brandenburg, assistant
attorney for the District of Columbia-''It