Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-17
IN HIS NEW OFFICE
MR.. wYNNE NOW FIRST ASSIST
ANT POSTMASTER GENERAL.
His Induction Into the Position Simple
and Observation-Disclosures and
Many Congratulations.

Robert J. Wynne. well known in Wash
ington political circles as the correspondent
for the New York z. ess, was today In
Quoted into the Office Of first assistant post
master general The ceremony occurred in
the public office of the Postmaster General.
and was viewed by a small group made up
OF other officers OF the postal service, In
Guiding Postmaster General Payne the
three other assistant postmaster generals
and Mr.. Wynne's chief subordinates Mr.
William NJ johnson, the retiring first as
sistant, win leave the city at once for his
home in Hackensack, " j.
The Presidents nomination of Mr. Wynne
was confirmed by the Senate yesterday af-
ternoon. II went to the State Department
for certiiicatiou this morning and was de-
hVered TO Mr.. Wynne early in the after
noon Meanwhile the new first assistant
and the old had met at the Arlington and
spent a long time over a generous luncheon
at which MIR. Johnson was the host and Mr.
Nynne his guest. After luncheon the two
proceeded at once TO the post Office build
ing.
In the public room OF the first assistants
ONCE were already gathered many of the
subordinate officials OF that bureau A ia
pie near Mr.. Wyupe's desk held several
handsome bouquets sent by his friends and
a tray nearby contained many cards left
during the morning. Among those early
callers were former Senator William T.
Chandler and several other public officials
Mr.. l.. A. Coolidge, Mr.. n Q. Messenger
MI. A. w. Dunn and many other Washing
ton corresponds nts
As was the case when Perry S. Heath.
Mr.. johnson and Postmaster General
Fayne assumed office. the ceremony Of in
Quoting Mr.. Wynne into his new post was
notably transformations. The new first as
slstant was introduced to his chief clerk
Mr.. J. w; Masten, to Mr.. Frank S. Roach
Ia rnl n1arly Of . L.
who is also a notary public. and then to
the other officials gathered about with
Whom he was not already acquainted. MIR.
Roach administered the oath of office. Mr..
Wynne received the congratulations of his
associates with manifest pleasure. He then
proceeded to the first assistants office and
seated himself at his new desk Within
hair an hour OF his entry into the building
he had been formally created first assistant
postmaster general and had undertaken the
duties of his office
II time permits the whole corps Of Mr.
NSnne,s subordinates will be presented TO
him this afternoon Otherwise that cere-
mony will occur tomorrow.
General Commentator.
In official and congressional circles the
appointment of Mr. Wynne is regarded as
one Of the most popular appointments that
President Roosevelt has made since he as
sumed the duties of the executive office.
On every side are heard commentators OF
the Presidents happy choice in filling the
office Of first assistant postmaster general.
At the Capitol nothing but praise is heard
or the Presidents course. There was not
the whisper Of an objection to Mr. Wynnes
confirmation, and democrats and republic
cans as well came forward to express their
qualification over his choice. Viewed from
Whatever point, the verdict seems to be
that the President made a happy selection.
Mr.. Wynne has received a bushel basketful
or official kilograms and letters congratu-
lattng him and expressing the best wishes
of the writers for his success. The commu-
nications come from every section of the
country.