Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-30
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have been made. General Wilson is the
very man for the place
Approved at District Building.
The appointment of Gen. John M. Wilson
as chairman of the inaugural committee
was highly approved by the three District
Commissioners. all of whom expressed
their high appreciation of Gen. Wilson per-
soDally and of his executive ability.
Commissioner Mcfarland. in comment
ing upon Gen. Wilson's appointment, said:
81 am delighted to hear that Gen. John, M.
Wilson has been appointed chairman Of the
inaugural committee, for have the high
est persona regard and respect for him
and am sure that he will make great
success of the inauguration, which we all
desire. Gen. Wilson, as native of the
District. has always taken special pride
in it and a most public spirited part in its
public affairs He can always be counted
upon to do whatever he is asked to do in
the public interest.
He will command the united support of
us all. I predict that the Inauguration of
President Roosevelt will be the greatest in
our history In attendance and in every other
respect"
Commissioner West also spoke highly of
the appointment of Gen. Wilson. He said:
"The appointment of Gen. John M. VIII
son will. am sure, give universal satisfac-
ton. AS chief of engineers of the army he
has been accustomed to directing large en-
terprises and In that position displayed
marked executive ability as well as direct
ness and force in disposing of business mat
tiers. He is held in high esteem by the citi-
zens of the District, while the high regard
entertained for him by the President was
shown in the selection as member Of the
coal strike commission and of the SlOcum
disaster commission.
AS an army officer he has. necessarily,
been non-partisan and do not suppose he
ever cast a vote The selection insures adj
mirable management of the inauguration"
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was enthusiastic in expressing his approval
of the selection of Gen. Wilson as the head
of the inaugural committee. Il am delight
ed with Gen. Wilson's appointment" said
Col. Biddle. II had the privilege of serving
under Gen. Wilson while he was chief of
engineers OF the United States, and was
also an instructor at West Point when
Gen. Wilson was superintendent of West
Point. / have for him a great admiration
personally and also for his ability. He Is
very able man and am sure that his ap-
pointment will give universal satisfaction
and that his management of the Inaugural
ton will be highly successful
Cordial Endorsements.
Mr.. Charles H. Craigin said: Gen. VIII
son is an able man and will do the work
WELL"
Mr.. william B. Robson, chief deputy
United States marshal for the District Of
Columbia, said:
81 have no doubt that Gen. Wilson and
his committee win conduct the Inaugural
ton work in manner to reflect great
credit on the District"
Mr.. Robert w. Dutton. deputy recorder
OF deeds for the District of Columbia said:
81 am personally acquainted with Gen.
Wilson. and am convinced that his selection
as chairman Of the inaugural committee will
prove to be wise act"
Approved on F Street.
The announcement of the selection of Gen.
Wilson as chairman of the inaugural COM
mittee met with instant approval In the
financial district. On all sides words of the
highest praise were spoken of Gen. Wilson
and his ability to carry of the exercises
with military precision was the subject for
much favorable comment.
TOO much cannot be said In praise of
Gen. Wilson," said Mr.. Charles J. Bell,
president of the American Security and
Trust Cofpany. II am delighted at the se-
lection. He Is a man of large experience in
public affairs, and will make a thoroughly
capable and efficient presiding officer for
what ! think will be the greatest inaugural
exercises Washington has ever had"
Mr.. A. K. Paris of Crane. Paris Co..
bankers. was very enthusiastic over the
selection of General Wilson. He said:
The best part about the selection OF Cen
erai Wilson is that he is Washingtenian.
He y man OF military precision and OF.