The Washington times., 1901-10-17
RECORDS ORDERED HERE.
The Criminal Identification Bureau
Takes Official Action.
Board of Governors Adopts Precon-
certed Plans - Headquarters at
Chicago Directed to Pack Up-Sup-
erintendcnt PorteOus Removed.

ccrted Plans - Headquarters Mt
Chicago Directed to Pack Up-Sup-
erintendcnt PorteOus Removed.
The accomplishment of Major Richard
Sylvesters long cherished desire to have
the offices and records of the National
Bureau of Criminal Identification removed
to this city was assured yesterday as
result of the meeting of the board of
governors of the bureau in Major Syl-
westerns private Office at Police Headquar-
ters. resolution was unanimously
adopted directing the immediate removal
of the bureau to Washington. The sec
retary of the board was directed to wire
the acting superintendent of the bureau
in Chicago, to pack the effects of the bu-
reau for shipment, and to arrange for
shipment and the transfer of the office
force to this city at the earliest practi-
cable moment.
George NJ Porteous, who has been su-
perintendent of the bureau since its in
ception, and has had practically complete
control of its affairs, was by the unani-
mous action of the board of governors re-
moved from further duty for the good of
the service as was explained. Mr. Por-
teous apprehended some such action and
was in the city to look out for his own
interests. This was also accomplished as
result of a preconcerted plan. the vari-
Gus mem bers of the board having pre-
v.ously committed themselves to their
course of action. The purpose of the
meeting was to make official what had
been previously decided upon.
Edward Evans, a clerk in the Chicago
office OF the bureau, has been designated
as acting superintendent of the bureau
pending the selection of a permanent head
by a committee composed of Philip
Deitsch. of Cincinnati; Frank ]. Cassada,
of Elmtra. and Major Sylvester. of this
city. This committee was also directed
to draft rules and regulations for the
government of the affairs of the bureau,
and to submit them TO the full member
ship of the board of governors for ap-
proval. A committee was also appointed
to draft resolutions, thanking the mayor
and superintendent OF police in Chicago
for their kindness in the past in furnish
ing quarters for the use of the bureau.
and in other ways assisting the move
ment.
Although a free discussion of all mat
ters was indulSed in, the meeting yester-
day was rather lacking in spontaneity, as
ali of the questions that came up for
action had been previously thoroughly
considered and the line of action deter
mined upon. The board was unanimous
on all matters that were disposed OF. An
appointment had been made for the visit
ing chiefs to call upon the President at
12:45 o'clock. Shortly after noon an ad-
journment was taken until this morning
at 10 o'clock.
Carriages were provided by Major Syl-
vester and the party repaired to the White
House, where, through pressure of busi-
ness on the part of President Roosevelt,
the party was delayed for some time.
When the President was finally olsen
gagged the members of the board were ad-
mitted, and We're introduced by Major
Sylvester The President seemed pleased
at meeting the visitors. and expressed in
terest in the work in hand. He reminded
them that he was, at one time, connected
with the New York police department,
as one of the commissioners. and showed
familiarity with police AFFAIRS in gem
eral.
All the conclusion Of the interview at
the White House it was considered too
late TO call upon the District CommlS-
sipners, and the visitors repaired to their
hotels for dinner. This duty attended TO,
the party found automobiles awaiting
them, In which they were taken around
the city and shown some Of the principal
points of interest. In the evening they
occupied boxes at one OF the local thea
tres and returned to their hotels much
pleased with the days experiences.
The chiefs of police of nine cities at
tended the meeting. Philip Deitsch. Chief
OF Ponce OF cincinnati, anu PIC "a
the board of governors, presided: Ihe
entire board, with the exception of James
Quigley, of Indianapolis, and !. II. daaS-
er. of Louisville. were present, ana the Ioi-
lowing were those who answered 10 theiT
names: Philip Deitsch. of Cincinnati; M
KieIy, OF St Louis; William A. Pinkerton'
of Chica 90: Richard Sylvester, OF TINS
city; Frank ]. Cassada, OF ElmiTa' n. J.
min Murphy, of Jersey City; Henry Mnth
Of Allegheny, Pa, and Francis o'Neill. OF
Chicago.
nromntIv al 10 o'clock by President
I,eitsch. who stated that the purpose OF
the meeting was so generally understood
by the members OF the podfd no ~
pianatory remarks would be necessaf!
Major Sylvester extended welcome 10
the visiting members OF the Doaru anu
thanked them for their cooperation IN
| securing the transfer OF the bureau ~
this city He expressed the belief mat
the coming Congress would authorize the
adoption Of the bureau as in integral part
of the Department of Justice. -,
A short recess was taken while the
members of the board inspected the rooms
| that had been set apart for their use by
the District Commissioners. The two
rooms are located on the second HOOr or
| the Police Headquarters building. OPP
posite from those occupied by Major Syl-
| vestcr. 1t was thought that the rooms
| were admirably suited for the purpose,
and much pleasure was expressed.
| When the session was resumed, Chief
Murphv moved that the immediate trans
| fer nT Tho bureau offices from Chicago to
| This city be authorized. The motion was
adopted by acclamation. and following
| this action. orders were sent to Chicago,
and the work of transfer VIII be COM
| mqnccd at once y resolution was adopt
| cd directing that committee be ap-
| pointcd to draft resolutions of thanks to
| The JhlcagO authorities Tor their past
| c0nrtesics. aud Chiefs Murphy. Sylvester,
| and Corner were designated as the com
| nittee 1t was then. on motion OF Chief
| KieIy, that the resolution was adopted
| 5scIarins, vacant the Office of superinten-
| dent of the bureau. it being declared to
| be for the E>>dd OF the service.
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