The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

derGd him the nomination for reappOint-
ment asl,ing IL such action would be agree
able 10 him. Mr Ross replied to the Presi-
dent that he was highly appreciative Of the
confidence reposed in him by the tender Of
the appointment and that he would accept
the office.
Ai7. Ross stated. also. that ne had found
The duties Of the Office Of Commissioner eX-
acting laborious aud at intervals unpleas-
ant But he said that the support Of the
people Of the District. respective OF party.
had been so generous and cordial that he
had really no alternative but to remain in
office 81 deeply appreciate the loyalty OF
the people of the District in giving sup
port 10 me in the matter" he said, and
the satisfaction OF knowing that my efforts
have won the approval Of the residents,
property holders. and taxpayers Of Wash
inEton is an honor indeed
OF Mr. Macfarland Mr.. Ross said that
he had known him for several years and
was satisfied that he would make q good
Commissioner He expressed the opinion
that Mr.. Macfarlsnd had been trained in
the best OF schools that of the press, ana
that his habits Of investigation and. better
still. his intimate acquaintance with the
press OF the country. would be OF great
advantage TO the Board Of Commissioners.
Organization in the New Board.
The new Board of Commissioners Will be
organized early in May. The terms of Mr..
Ross and Mr.. Wight will expire on May
s. Il is believed that the nominations Of
the President will be confirmed by the
Senate without delay. There is much in
terest at the District Building concerning
the complexion Of the new Board and the
duties that will be assumed by the two
civil Commissioners. It is thought pos
sible that Commissioner Ross viii be made
President Of the Board for a time. as he
was when Mr.. Wight was appointed. II
is also supposed that Mr.. Ross will con-
tinue in charge of the school system and
the other departments over which he has
exercised immediate supervision hereto
fore. and that Mr.. Macfarland will as
sumo control OF the Police and Fire De-
partmeuts and the others that have been
under Mr.. Wight
Among the people who expressed com
plimentary opinions regarding Mr.. Mac
farland and Mr.. Ross and their appoint
ment as Commissioners. yesterday. were
the following:
John JOY Edison. President Of the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company: The
reappointment Of Commissioner Ross and
the nomination OF H b f. Macfarand
for Commissioner must meet, l believe,
with general. sincere approval Mr.. Mac
farland is one Of our best and most useful
citizens, and stands high in his profession
as a journalist / have the pleasure OF
knowing him we'll. and have often aszo-
ciated with him in different public organi-
zatiops charitable and sociological. He Is
man Of such excellent judgment and
sterling integrity that he will render I
am sure. the highest character Of public
service as a COMMISSIONS. Mr.. Ross we
1 Aos -i M,l lls io sg a,,T viii
he a rroaf advantage to the District.
have fba very highest regard for him,
norsoral1, and officially and / am conf
do,t -+bs+ te. .-rio,s Tho same regard from
~ -. -.,ar,lI,- .,
~ U-oo51.srd bI1eipass man s.I have
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"a -, ,,5,.,.,+o5 bis raannoi1tnaDt
siz,s,-e 7 b.s15,,.a tbst il is TO- tho hest
i-,+..,st. Of tb. Disfrir+ And also I have
The bfrbsst oniuinp of Mr.. Mcfarland
from, a very nlsasanI Darsonsl srausiut-
.nra believe thar his training and ay-
pe-iepce win prova Deculiarlv valuable 10
hin, in his raqr work and IN the District.
re 10 scc7,si1ta5 with legislative methods
and Win fbs Legislators and will be able
~, r.,rae-rt ,he sff, bsfor. tbe commit
+,,. s,,.,-ssf,,1l, In ad5itiop to mat ba
~ ~ -,a-.--,si ,.s1..,i-, ~ Tho pregi5ant
and viii H.. yerv close 10 him.
Ds,-f8 = Pa-ry corre.Don,terf New York
sun Il have very high opinion Of Mr..
Nacf,r1srd lie Is man Of ability. he
il rborrrgrl. homes ard nc is free from
b1,si-e.e sutar,,lerrsnfs Of srv Kind LAT
niqht irir-e nj. eficierf, on has his u1g-
mer+ o,
N,.;t,. ,i,-. ,.cr,r,I s,,isr,ction
Jt4ss Se-e '- N-i7~N' Si' MI" '-i'
Ross. and ] believe are al satisfied WIN
his appointment have known Mr.. Mac
farI8ud good many years and / consider
his selection an excellent one"
+. Il. smith. real estate. Il Havs krosn
Mir. Ross since he has been in office. Re
is especially well liked everywhere. I do act
know Mr. Macfarland so well, but from all
know ] believe the President could Tot
have made a better selection. His pei
soual and intimate acquaintance with
viii be valuable 10 the Dis
trict."
Iohn y. Iarrer. attorney. II don't know
OF ANYTHING in public affairs that tas xiv
en- me more satisfaction than the appoint
neut u Mr. Macrsflaud. lie is a nan OF
sterling character and high moral prin-
ciples. ] believe he VIII make thoTousl
9,I ,'. ,,s. %. " H., H Ia - .l,.,.i
vim he rsanpo5rfn,err NJ Mr. Piss ar5
believe that it will meet with general
favor. Together they viii make h-e
team.
Raymond rat'ersou.of the Chicago Trlb-
une. Mr. Naei'riand is not only Oh
newspaper correspondent but good man
as well lie i7 at1.ated with 40 cCrpo.-
alcus or c'tqHes. has lived in the LisIic;