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

him. l have not the pleasure Of Mr.. Mac
farland's acquaintance, and my judgmen
is based upon what others have told me
but he is universally liked by those whit
know him
Commissioner John b. Wight: The
choict OF Mr. Macfarland is good one.
have known Mr. Macfarland for a goot
while and am satisfied that be will make :
good Commissioner
Dr. William Tindall. Secretary to thC
Commissioners: II am extremely sorry
that Mr.. Wight had to so, but / have
known Mr.. MaCfarland for several years
and | believe he possesses every qualiiica-
tion for the place
Charles J. Bell. President of the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company: Il hav.
always admired Mr. Macfarland as news
paper man for his courage and ability. an1
l believe he will exhibit the same qualities
in his new field. l consider him an eX-
cellent man for District Commissioner
This is, indeed. one of the few cases
wherein the office sought the man. From
my personal knowledge / can state posi-
lively Mr.. Macfarland had not the slightest
idea his name was even under considera-
tion by the President until he was called
to the White House last Monday and ten
dered the Office. Mr.. Macfarlands close
connection for many years with Representa-
tives and Senators and Congress Will ado
to his own personal value in the position
especially in the matter of securing Dis
trict legislation and prompt action. He is
eminently ht in every way to take charge
Of District AFFAIRS
Myron NJ. Parker: THE appointments
are both excellent ones. Mr.. Ross we have
tried. and we know just what he is. Mr..
Manf Ill l., oNI yat iyTt
man, and should make the best of Conf
missioners. He is not allied tc any fac
tions. politically speaking. or otherwise,
and should be impartial and satisfactory in
the administration of District affairs. His
contact and experience with public men III
his newspaper work of the past will be OF
great value to him in working for the af-
fairs of the District. He is valuable man
for the place. There is one thing | want TO
add and that is that l hope Mr.. Macfar-
land. in the distribution of District pa
tronage. will at least he fair in the treat
ment of Republicans, something we have
not had in the past three years"
Mr.. H. A. Willard: The appointment of
Mr.. Mcfarland and the reappointment of
Mr.. Ross are both most satisfactory. l do
not know Mr.. Macfarland personally. but
| have heard of him for number of years,
and am sure he will prove wise, just and
able in the administration Of his Office"
Rev. DR.. Alexander Mackay Smith: "Mr.
Macfariand's appointment is more than
pleasing to me, and am satisfied II is an
excellent one. He is a man of high char
acter; he is high minded, upright in every
way, and most honorable His appoint
ment, l am sure. was decided upon strict
ly through a sense of his fitness for the
place. Mr.. Macfarland will undoubtedly
make an excellent Commissioner"
Urged Mr.. Ross Rcnppointment.
Mr.. George Truesdell. President of the
Washington Traction and Electric Gonna
ny: Il strongly urged the reappointment
of Mr.. Ross, who know from my three
years association with him as a Commits
sioner to possess eminent qualifications
for the position, which he has already
filed SO ably and we'll. Mr.. Macfar and s
selection was a surprise to me. as | bad
not heard his name mentioned, but he is a
gentleman of high character and pro-
nounced ability and l regard his appoint
ment as an admirable one in every re-
spect."
Mr.. Henry E. Davis: 81 am delighted at
the reappointment Of Mr.. Ross. Like nearly
all the other citizens of the District,
would hayH been very much disappointed
il Mr.. Ross had not been reappoiLtsd. His
long experience, his comprehensive grasp
Of District affairs, and the admirable man
ner in which he has served in the rast ale
guarantees of his eminent fitness"
Arthur A. Birney. attorney Il
regard Mr.. Macfarland very highly in
deed His selection is an excellent one.
The Executive could not, in my opinion,
have made a better choice. l never en-
Yafa ,.l Ig,,,L ,l,.s NJ -,
resppointed."
Mr.. James L. Fitch: THE city should
be congratulated in getting the services Ct
such a man as Mr.. Macfarand. Ny ac-
quaintance with him extends over twenty
years, and l know he is thoroughly cam
petent 10 fill the position, important as it
is. The President was wise IN again ap-
pointing Sir. Ross"
John w Thompson: "I have known Mr.
Macfarland for many years, and knew his
father and mother before him. He is an
excellent man and will bring credit upon
the Office. l am gratifled at the selection
of Mr.. Ross to succeed himself and am
confident the two Commissioners will work
in perfect accord"
Commissioner Evans of the Pension Of
flee: While not a citizen OF the District,
| would like to bear testimony to the abil-
ity OF Mr. Macfarand and to predict for
him a highly successful administration as
District Commissioner. His excellent
training as a journalist, coupled with his
long Identification with Washington. spe
ciaily fit him for the important Office TO
which he has been called. The reappOint
ment OF Commissioner Ross is evidently
what the people want. | have heard moth
ing but pleasant things of Commissioner
Ross since have been in Washington.
Major GElyaGt or tsTt ie harfIy
for you TO enquire how District official
regards Commissioner Ross reappointment.
He understands us and We do him
H V. Boynton: Il congratulate the city
upon the selection of Mr.. MaCfarlard as
one Of its rulers. / have a personal ac-
qualntance with him of many years stand
ing. and regard him as one of the best
equipped men for the position. Careful
and conservative, honest and fearless. he
certainly has all the requisites for a Com
missioner As for Commissioner Ross,
never knew a more popular official, and am
satisfied his selection was an excellent
one"
Comment at the Capitol.
Senator Mcmillan, Chairman of the Sen
ate District Committee: Il regard the Sc
lection u Mr. Macfarland as most excel
lent, ana ); gives me pleasure to know he
will accept have known Mr.. Macfarland
most favorab for years. ! am surprised
that he has accepted the position It also
gives me pleasure to commend the renomi-
nation of Commissioner Ross. He has made
an excellent officer"
Representative Dalzell OF Pennsylvania:
Il know MIR. Ross and | consider his re-
excellent"
Representative Latimer of South Caro-
lima: y have the highest regard for the
character aId abilities of Mr. Ross. and
approye OF lis reappointment thoroughly"
Representative Livingstone OF Georgia:
Mr.. Ross mas the experience. We all
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