Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-27

\ fS0SS, VINO is TO De hOn0reu with at ieaSt q
| fourth term there is nothing new to be
| said. He possesses the respect of all. even
| those who had other candidates in their
| hearts and minds will join in congratulate
! ing him on presidential recognition of his
qualities"
| Approved Thoroughly.
| Mr. S. w. Woodward expressed himself
| freely this morning as being delighted with
the selection of Mr. Mcfarland to be Dis
| trict Commissioner and more than pleased
| at the reappointment of Mr. Ross. MI.
| Mcfarland has been associated with Mr..
| Woodward in a number of charitable and
Christian works. Mr.. Macfarland, Mr..
| Woodward declared, has the esteem and
| respect of the entire community. and he
| was sure his administration of District
| affairs would be most admirable.
| Mr.. A M Lothrop said: Both of the
| appointments made by the President are
very. very good. 1 have always liked Mr.
| Ross and he is unquestionably fitted to con-
| tlnue his good work as Commissioner.
| MIR. Macfarland is a thoroughly conscien-
tious. upright and honorable gentleman. He
| seems to have all the qualifications that fit
| called upon to fill. Mr.. mcfarland GER
| tainiy goes into the Office untrammeled,
and We look for an excellent administra-
| ton by him. Both of the selections are
all right in every respect
| Representative Mud of Maryland, a men,
of the District committee. said:
| in the case of Mr.. Ross, the President
| could not have made better appointment.
| MIR. Macfarland l do not know so well, but
| from all that / have heard of him I have
| no doubt he will make a good official"
Mr.. George Truesdell, president of the
| Washington Traction and Electric Com
| pany. was very much gratificd at the reap
pointment Of Mr.. Ross, and commended Mr..
Macfarlands appointment highly:
| Il strongly urged the disappointment of
Mr.. Ross, who l know from my three years
| association with him a Commissioner to
possess eminent qualifications for the posi-
| ton, which he has already filled so ably
| and we'll Mr.. Macfarland's selection was a
| surprise to me, as had not heard his name
| mentioned but he is a gentleman Of high
| character and pronounced ability. and re-
| gard his appointment an admirable one
| in every respect.
| Mr.. Henry Z. Davis expressed himself as
| being delighted at the reappointment of
| Mr.. Ross. Like nearly all the other citi-
zens of the District he remarked, Il would
| have been very much disappointed If Mr..
| Ross had not been reappointed. His long
| experience. his comprehensive grasp Of Dis
trict affairs and the admirable manner in
| which he has served in the past are guar
antees of his eminent fitness.
| In the opinion Of Mr.. Charles w. Need
| ham the selection of Mr.. Mcfarland will
prove to be one of the best appointments
| made by the President In again naming
| Mr.. Ross, he said the President had given
| voice to the public sentiment in regard to
| retaining a man of the experience of Mr..
| Ross.
| Arthur A. Birney. attorney-at-law-"I re-
| gard Mr.. Mcfarland very highly indeed.
If the President has decided to appoint him
| Commissioner the selection is excellent.
! The executive could not, in my opinion,
| have made a better choice. 1 never enter
tanned doubt that MIR. Ross would be APP
| pointed"
Commissioner Wight said, in speaking of
| his successor:
The appointment of Mr.. Macfarland as
my successor peases me very much. have
1 farla nd Gin
| and have high regard for him. He is
| clean, conscientious and capable, and in
my opinion will make efficient Commits
soner. 1 will be wholly satisfied to turn
| over the office to him, believing that the
District matters which have interested me
so much will be wisely administered by
| him"
OF Commissioner Ross reappointment Mr.
| Wight said:
THE President has evidently acquiesced
in the general expression of opinion regard
ing Commissioner Ross and the desire for
his reappointment by honoring him with
! fourth term. Commissioner Ross Is I'M
doubtedly very popular man in the COM
munity."
Captain Lansing H Beach, the Engineer
Commissioner of the District. in speaking
of the disappointment of Mr.. Ross. said he
is very much pleased to know that the
| people of the District will again have the
benefit of Mr.. Ross long experience in the
office. To this experience of Mr.. Ross,
! added Captain Beach, and to his invariahle
kindness he has been much indebted. With
| Mr.. Macfarland Captain Beach said, he
has no personal acquaintance, but from
those who have that pleasure he has heard
nothing but commendable things said Of
| Mr.. Wight'S successor.
Representative jenkins of Wisconsin, q
member of the committee on the District
| of Columbia, said:
II am very much pleased with the ap-
pointments. 1 think the President has
made a wise choice. Mr.. Ross has demon
| strated his fitness, and from what 1 know
OF Mr.. Mcfarland 1 feel confident that ne
will meet all the requirements Of the po-
sition.'
| Mr.. James e. Fitch said that in his opin-
ion the city should be congratulated in get
ting the services of such man Mr..
| Macfarand. My acquaintance with him"
he added, extends over twenty years, and
know he is thoroughly competent to fill the
| position, important as it is. The President
was wise in again appointing Mr.. Ross"
More Expressions.
John w. Thompson said he had known
Mr.. mcfarland for many years, and knew
his father and mother before him. He was
| an excellent man and would bring credit
upon the office. Mr.. Thompson said he was
gratified a. the selection of Mr.. Ross to
succeed himself, and was confident they
would work in perfect accord.
| Commissioner Evans of the pension office
said while not a citizen of the District, he
would like to bear testimony to the ability
of Mr.. Macfarland and to predict for him
q highly successful administration as Dis
trict Commissioner. His excellent training
as journalist coupled with his long iden-
LITIGATION with Washington specially fitted
him for the important office to which he had
been called. The reappointment Of Com
missioner Ross was evidently what the peo-
pie wanted. He had heard nothing but
pleasant things of Commissioner Ross since
he had been in Washington. and under
stood how the people felt He had made an
ideal Commissioner. and personally he was
glad to see his denomination.
Maj. Sylvester said: "It is hardly neces-
sary for you to inquire how District Of
fetal regards Commissioner Ross reap
pointment. He understands US, and we do
him.
! "Mr. Maefarland has for many years been
active in affairs of interest to the District,
and has given great deal OF study to them.
| While have not intimate personal ac-
quaintance with him. 1 have known him