The Washington times., 1902-08-13
Times Editorial, Urging
That Action Be Taken,
Is Concurred In.
MONUMENT, TABLET, OR PARK +?
That IS a Question on Which
There Are Widely Vary
ing Opinions.
GLOWING TRIBUTES ARE PAID
GLOWING TRIBUTES ARE PAID
Words of Praise Come From Every
Tongue, and All Feel That Fitting
Memorial Should Be Erected The
Nation Is Interested.

The suggestion of erecting a memorial
in Washington TO the late Senator James
Mcmillan has met with the hearty ap-
proval of citizens of the District. The
subject was much discussed yesterday
among prominent men who were asso-
ciated with the late chairman of the
Senate District Committee for a number
of years, and know of the interest which
he took in affairs pertaining to the i'm
provement of the National Capital.
Expression was freely made yester-
day that the District has never had a
ator Mcmillan. and it is the general
feeling that his service in behalf of
Washington should be fittingly recog-
nized by the erection of suitable me-
mortal
As TO the character of the memorial
there is some difference of opinion. 1t
has been suggested that the family of
the late Senator should be consulted in
regard TO this matter II is urged that
whether a monument or the naming of
a park or reservation in his honor is
decided upon. it should have some con-
nection with the proposed parking
scheme, for which project Senator Nc
MILAN worked so hard
No decision has been definitely
reached as to the nature of the me-
,oor;oI - tho Ia,a Cor,micSioDer Iohn
w Ross, nut it is probable there will
be statue erected at the entrance to
the new municipal building. This
would operate against placing there a
statue to Senator Mcmillan. Many
sites for suitable memorial have been
suggested.
Commend Times Editorial
An editorial in The Times yesterday
morning met with the hearty approval
of the citizens of Washington. all OF
whom desire to perpetuate the name and
fame of Senator Mcmillan. Hon. Henry
b. F. Macfarland, President of the Board
of District Commissioners. who st pro-
posed memorial, is anxious that some
thing be done. When seen yesterday he
said he was glad that the suggestion had
been taken up, and he was in full ac-
cord with the sentiments expressed b.
The Times.
Il simply wanted to suggest a me-
rnorial,'' he said, 'in order to bring the
matter before the public mind and let
the people think it over. While the gen.
eral public knows that the Senator was
a stanch friend. few can appreciate what
he did for the District and what he de-
sired to do for il. He shared every as
piration for the development and en-
bellishment of the District, and it is but
Just and proper that movement should
be started to erect some kind of me-
mortal. A statue would be preferable,
although this is a matter which can be
settled later.
Subscription or Appropriation.
THE memorial might be erected by
public subscription or by appropriation
The pedestal could be presented by the
United States. while money for the
statue could be taken out of the reye-
nues of the District. Already several
gentlemen have called upon me and an
rcunced themselves ready to subscribe
money or assist in any way possible.
'I am glad The Times has taken the
matter up. for il is one in which the
citizens of the District are vitality in
terested. II might be said that the peo-
pie of the whole country take pride In
the Capital of the Nation and share our
opinion that 4 memorial Of some kind
ha "a
bored so hard in our behalf
There Are Numerous Ways.
Col John Biddle. the Engineer Com
missioner of the District. said: Any
thing that can be done by the citizens Of
the District to show their appreciation
of the work of Senator Mcmillan would
meet my hearty support, and | am sure
everyone would join in any movement to
this end. / have never given considera-
tion TO any plan for honoriag the dead
statesman. but there are numerous ways
in which this can be done.
while a memorial in the form of a
ptatue would be appropriate. il is posi-
bic that there might be tablet placed
in the new municipal building, or even
marking mapped out by the Commission.
named in his honor. His loss to the
District is irreparable, especially at this
time. when plans for beautfying the
city. originated by him. were about TO
be carried out There is room for me
TO Senator Mcmillan, as pro-
posed by The Times, and the movement
is bound to meet with success.
Friend When One Was Needed.
Mr.. Robert W. Dutton. Chief Ensin"e'
OF the Fire Department. said: Senator
Mcmillan richly deserves anything the
citizens of the District can do to honor
him. He was their friend when the Cap
ital City needed one, and he was ever
ready TO listen 10 appeals. 1t is unnec-
essary at this time to detail the many
things he has done TO aid all the depart
ments of Ghe District but those VINO
have been brought into contact with him
we'll know. There should be a memorial
OF some kind erected here in the Capital
City of the nation for which he labored.
am sure that everyone Will give cordial
support TO the movement started by The
Times for something along this line
Gen. George II. Harries, secretary OF l