Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27
ROSS MCFARLAND
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no matter how humble, has a right to be
sssas ssa III Is es sSer Of
brought before him the fullest cohsidera-
wherever possible, the wishes Of the people
of the District and giving them an oppor-
tunity to be heard He is a very prominent
member of the Masonic order. MI Ross
has two sonsf in the army. the elder. Ten
ney being a first lieutenant in the Sd In
fantry. and the younger Lee, member of
| a cavalry regiment Both young men are
now with their regiments in the Philip
pines. .=.
Officials and congressman.
The Presidents announcement of his Sc
lection of Messrs. Mcfarland and Ross as
District Commissioners was commended by
the cabinet officials today Secretary Hay.
| who Is a District man. particularly ap-
proved the selection of Mr.. Mcfarland.
AT the White House today Senator McMii-
ian. chairman of the Senate District of CO.
lumbia committee, said: Il regard the selec-
ton OF Mr.. Macfariand as most excellent,
and 1t gives me pleasure to know he will ac-
cept L have known Mr.. mcfarland most
!aVorabiy Tor years. am surprised that he
mas accepted the position. 1t also gives me
pressure TO commend the denomination of
Commissioner Ross. He has made an ex-
cellent officer" Senator Burrows joined in
these sentiments
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip of the
an able man in any position of the govern
ment. and think the District should feel
highiy satisfied with his nomination. 1 look
| upon the new Commissioner as one of the
apiest young men in the country"
assistant Postmaster Madison Davis, in
discussing the appointments to a reporter
of The Star, said:
I'm the selection of Mr. Macfarland as
Commissioner the President has made a
| very satisfactory appointment. I do not
know man who is better equipped for
Iy,f;. L.
| ance with him extends over some years.
during which time l have ever found him
| everything capable and good. For some
| time ne mas given his time and influence to
the work or charities, and has done much
| TO advance the interests and relieve the
| suffering OF the poor. Commissioner Ross ia
perhaps better known among Washing
| satisfactory
| Representative Livingstone of Georgia. a
| member OF the committee on appropria-
| tons, Is very much pleased with the idea of
| farland
| Mr.. Ross has the experience" of
| course, said Mr.. Livingstone. I'VE all
| past. l know Mr.. Macfarland and have
| confidence in his integrity and sincerity as
Wen as his ability to perform the duties of
| II think they will make a good team"
! MT. Dalzell of Pennsylvania said he knew
| Mr.. Ross and commended his reappoint-
| ment He did not know Mr.. Macfarland
intimately, he said. and could not express
| an opinion upon his appointment.
Representative Latimer of South Caro-
| Ina, member Of the District committee,
SAID ne approved the reappolntment of Mr..
| Ross. whom he knew and for whose char
| acter and abilities he had high regard. He
| did not know Mr.. Macfarand, but had no
| case.
Expressions of Approval.
i
with universal appreciation around town
| today. Among the many expressions were
the following; 80
Mr.. John Joy Edison. president of the
! Washington board Of trade, said II think
the District is to be congratulated on the
| reappointment of Commissioner Ross and
| the selection of Mr.. Mcfarland. Mr. Ross
| long service and experience, his honorable
| career and his always courteous treatment
| of those who have official business with
! him makes him specially fitted for the COM
| miss1onership- and4to render good service.
| Mr.. Macfariand / have known well for
| many years, and have been associated with
| him In different charitable movements and
| similar affairs, and have always found him
| an earnest, effective, man. possessing ever
| clear judgment and furnishing good coun-
| sci. No one stands higher in mis- profess
sion tnan Mn. Macfarland, and good news
| public official"
/ Stf Wy OH hcT L lie dppO1ntf
| are both excellent ones. Mr.. Ross we have
| tried, and we know just what he is. Mr.. Mac
farland is an able and conservative man
| and should make the best of Commission
| ers. He is not allied to any factions, po-
litically speaking, or otherwise. and should
| be impartial and satisfactory in the admin
| istration Of District affairs. His contac.
| and experience with public men in his
newspaper work OF the past will be of great
| value to him in working for the affairs OF
| the District. He Is valuable man for the
| place. There Is one thing l want to add
| and that Is that hope Mr. mcfarland. in
| the distribution of District patronage, will
ct least be fair in the treatment of republi-
cans. something we have not had in the
| past three years.
Mr.. H. A. Willard: 1.-The appointment of
| Mr.. Macfarland and the reappontment OF
| Mr.. Ross are both most satisfactory. 1 dc
| not know Mr.-Macfarland personally. but
| have heard of him for number Of years
| and am sure he will prove wise, Just and
1 able in the administration of his office"
| Mr.. Charles ]. Bell, president of the
| American Security and Trust Company-'I
| consider Mr. Macfarland an excellent mSu
for District Commissioner. This is indeed
| one of the few cases wherein the office
| sought the man. From my personal knowl-
| edge I state positively Mr. Macfarland
had not the slightest idea his name was
| even under consideration by the President
| until he was called to the White House
| last Monday and rendered the office. MIR.
Macfarland's close connection for many
|
| Congress Will add to his own personal
| value in the position especially in the mat
| ter of securing District legislation and
| prompt action He is eminentiy fit in every
| way to take charge Of District affairs In
| this connection It might be stated that at
| the White House this morning the first
person to greet and congratulate Mr., Mac
| farland after the latter had had an inter-
| view with the President was Senator Nc
| Milan chairman of the Senate District
| committee. Along with great many 9TH
| ers regret that Mr.. Wight could not have
| been reappointed, but am, like the others,
more than pleased that the selection should
| have fallen to Mr.. mcfarland. 1 have al
| ways admired Mr.. Macfarland as a news
| paper man, for he invariably has published
| his matter over his signature and has al
| ways stood by anything that he may have
! said I believe he will carry this same
| courage with him into the office Of the
| Commissioners.
Mr.. w. v. Cox-'Mr. Macfarland is a
man of character. His work for charities
and the poor of the District has made him
| well known. He, will undoubtedly make a
| good CoInmissieIlsr, and l know that Mr..
| Wight's followers are well pleased with the
| selection of Mr.. Mcfarland. Mr.. Wight,
| I must say. has done mighty good work
| for the District. during his term Of office.
| He was fife champion of the police and