The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-30

kOn Pacific exposition.
The appointment OF Wappenstein
will be made BY the directors ~
the exposition In spite OF the 81.
forts q Prosecuting Attorney
Macintosh, Mayor Miller and Dep-
uiy Prosecuting Attorney vander,
veer 70 prevent the choice OF the
former police chief.
Wappengtein's record as chief Of
police OF Seattle has led 10 h.a
selection by the board, and the ef-
forts Of the Macintosh Mllfer
people 70 prevent bis appointments
has been without the slightest ia.
fiuence.
Speak Well Of Wsppensteln.
"Wappenstein's opponents" de-
clared an official Of the exposition
this morning. admitted 10 us hat
wc could probably secure no man
In the country who could serve 10
better. One Of them made this
statement: SO long as wappeu-
stein 10 IN charge OF the exposition
police there will be no criminal acts
performed in the fair grounds.
Any that are found In the fair
grounds will be put out OF the
gates and viii prey upon the city.
WAppenstein won't do anything 10
keep them out Of Seattle"
Weren't Hiring City Chief
Z told this gentleman" contin,
ued the official. that we were MOI
hiring chief Of police for the city
OF Seattle and that all we desired
was ia engage someone one Who
would keep thieves out OF the fair
grounds. ! further told him thai
We had a right to assume that
Mayor Miller would have a chief ok
police and police force who
could look after the city"
As an argument against the
selection OF wappenstein. the sx.
position officials were told that
neither the mayor nor the sheriff
OF the county would give the an
pointees OF Wappenstein police
power. II was thereupon pointed
out 10 these gentlemen that as the
grounds OF the exposition wers
private property the exposition Of
flcials had a perfect right TO en-
gage men 10 preserve the peace
who would by virtue OF their ap-
polntment have police power In
side the grounds.
Would Refuse Warrants.
II was stated also that I'm eaas
OF the election OF vanderveer 10 the
office OF prosecuting attorney that
ne would refuse 10 issue warrants
Tor Wappenstein or any Of his en-
ployes at the fair grounds.
In view OF the fact that the only
opposition to Wappenstein Gomez
from politicians, and that the bust.
ness community is almost unani.
nous In support OF him. the direo-
Tors have concluded that no AT.
tention should be paid 10 the for.
mer and for that reason this after
aeon formally appointed Wappen-
stein TO the office.
Wappenstein will be in fun
charge Of the policing OF the
grounds, both as 10 uniformed
guards and plain clothes men.
What wsPpenstsln says.
IT viii be my aim" said Wan
this morning, lin case Of
my appointment 10 work with the
police department OF Seattle and
he sheriff OF King county. Not
Inly viii ! keep the fair grounds
rec OF the criminal element, but
VIII see that all criminals caught
n the grounds are turned over 10
ne police. The statement that /
iesire TO embarrass the police de.
'artment is absurd. Such con.
iuct on my part could only injure
ne, The opposition 10 my ap.
continent Is an outgrowth OF the
asst mayoralty campaign In which
took active part on behalf of
Mayor Moore Il doesn't seem 10
ave been effective. however. and
understand that | am 10 secure