The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22

President that if not contrary TO statute
the change would be made, according
to his suggestion
Morrow Objects.
Major Morrow, on the otter hand, so
the story goes, did not view the pro-
posed change in this acquiescent light,
and his reply is understood to have
been couched in terms not so agreeable
10 the Presidential ear.
This letter is said 10 have gone to the
President Saturday. Major Morrows
removal took place late Monday after
noon. within twenty-four working hours
of the receipt Of the missive.
Another theory, but one in which less
credence is placed is that Major Nor
row did not lend his aid ia every way
possible to the Investigations now being
made OF the Building Inspectors office
by Labor Commissioner Charles p.
Nell.
The Board Of Education. which has
engaged in a heated controversy with
Major Morrow SIS TO school repairs and
Investigations, denies that il has ap-
pealed in any way to the President,
which disposes OF the suppOsition that
school affairs led TO the Commissioner
transfer.
President Not Pleased.
It is known. however, that the Presi-
cent has watched these controversies
and criticisms OF the Engineer ComnIs-
siOner's Office with increasing disfavor.
and Major MOrrow's rumored act OF
Saturday is thought 10 have been the
eliminating offensc.
The induction Of Major Cosby as En-
Eineer COMMISSIONS, VINO was named
by the War Department to succeed
Major MOrrOw, Was without ceremony
Accompanied by his predecessor. Major
Cosby arrived at the District building
about 1920 o'clock The army officers
went directly TO the Offices of the En-
glneer Commissioner, where they
chatted Tor few minutes, Major Nor
row explaining To his successor the
routine matters Of the department.
Daniel r. GargcS, chief clerk OF the
engineer department, was the first Of
fetal to meet Commissioner Cosby, and
a moment later Commissioner Mac: ar
land and Corporation Counsel i. n.
Thomas called to extend congr8tuIa-
lions.
Informal Reception.
Mr. GRrges, by direction Of Major
Morrow, arranged an informal recep-
ton TO Major Cosby The officials OF
the Engineer Department formed in
line AT the door Of the Commissioner
office and were presented to their new
chief by Mr.. GargeS. Major Morrow
stood next TO Major Cosby and extended
a farewell 10 his former Subordinates.
many OF whom plainly showed their re
greet at the severance of relations.
Ma jor Cosby said TODAY that he has
not had time to consider what changes
II any, ne viii recommend IN his de
Partment, and viii spend the next few
days in becoming acquainted with the
duties before him
The first official paper TO receive his
signature was the recommendation OF
Louis g. Wilson, diSbursing officer, thar
the Board OF Education be requested
to notify the supervising principals and
principals OF the high and manual
training schools TO cal at the disburs-
ing office on the first day Of each month
to receive checks for employees under
their supervision.
Major MORROW would only say today
in reference 10 his transfer that the
District is TO be congratulated on the
selection OF Major Cosby as Engineer
Commissioner. he being familiar with
the needs OF the local government.
Officials Comment.
There were many compliments paid
today by officials Of the District in re-
viewing the work Of Major Morrow as
Engineer Commissioner
Major MOTrOw," said Commissioner
West, has been identified with some
Of the largest improvements in the Dis
trict and notably the Union Station i'm
provement, the Connecticut Avenue
Bridge. the construction OF the new