Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30

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eral days. but four days ago was taken Win
severe cold, which he feared might result
in pneumonia. Until his health was better
he did not care to accept the position, but
yesterday he showed much Improvement
and today he thought he had far enough
recovered to warrant his acceptance of the
position. which will necessitate three months
of hard work. ss-. sssZ-s
II consider this appoiIi tment a call to
duty said Gen. Wilson this afternoen to
a reportersfor The Star. I'm former years
I have been called upon to, perform some.
public or semi-publ.c service, and have
accepted the calls, as a soldier sheoid = I
realize that my duties will. be arduous, but
when l, have appointed my staff We VIII
march right to the firing line.'
Who will be the other members of the
committee?" the general was asked
THAT cannot say today he replied Il
will say that l have selected The. gentle
men who will assist me,azbut lsshaye not
asked them if they will serve. Infft get
their acceptance l prefer not to mention
any other names ----s. .--..--- ~--.
''Win there be one or two vice chair
men, was asked. -7~ rse's-
Two said Gen Wilson, ..and enough
other officers to make the Roosevelt. .lnau-
gural a grand success. y" =
Where will the inaugural committee
make its headquarters was asked
''That is also tentative. have the ioca-
ton almost determined upon, but cannot
announce 1t for a day or two
General Wilson was very cordial, but NOT
inclined to admit anything further than his
acceptance of the appointment.
Mr. Cortelyou was equally non-commu-
nicative.
.I had intended keeping this announce
ment back little longer" said Chairman
Cortelyou to reporter for The Star but
now that General Wilson's health seems
assured, there Is no reason the public
when was the appointment tendered?"
you will have to get the rest from Gen.
Wilson" replied the chairman.
Have you any other announcement TO
make in connection with this appoint
ment,' was the next attempt of the re-
porter to obtain information.
"You will have to see Gen. Wilson here
after" said Mr.. Cortelyou, smiling.
Admirable Selection.
IAN admirable selection In all respects"
said Gen. George H. Harries. General VIII
son brings to an extremely difficult task
a remarkably fine equipment. He is an
organizer before all other things, and when
to that quality we add his intimate knowl-
edge of this city's men and affairs, a finely
balanced enthusiasm and the highest type
of intellectual and physical energy, We
have a combination that insures success.
General Wilson possesses the unquasined
confidence of the entire community ana
can command all ne uesiics Vi ois1
material support. OF his interest in local
affairs / have, as the secretary or the
Board of Trade. seen a great deal, and IL
was in the rooms of the Board of Trade
shortly after General Wilson's election as
a director that he declared to three or four
of us his intention to devote the remainder
of his days to working In behalf OF the
best interests of the District of Columbia.
Washington is to be congratulated upon
the good judgment displayed by Chairman
Cortelyou in the appointment of General
Wilson"
Favorable Comment.
Mr. John r. Young, clerk of the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia said;
1T is a good appointment. and very
proper one Gen. Wilson possesses the ex-
ecutive ability essential to make the inau-
guration gratifying success
IAN excellent appointment" said Mr. Ed
ward F. Droop, "and / am sure no man in
this city who knows Gen. Wilson viii ques-
ton his ability to make great success In
providing appropriately for the inaugural
ceremony Gen. Wilson Is well known 10
people of this city. He has always regard
ed this as his home, and bis choice must
community. He loves the capital city, and
is always ready to do what he can to pro-
mote every good project that is-advoeated.
1 am glad TO see that he has been given
this opportunity to again show lis fine ex-
ecutiye ability and am sure that no one
knows better than he just what should be
done to make such great event a success
TIfs long familiarity with the ceremonials
In this city in addition to his executive
ability mark him as just the right man for
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