The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-07

Washington is sounding the praises OF
President Taft.
The Chief Executive. IN answer TO the
public demands. sent TO the Senate yester-
day the nominations OF Cuno H. Ru-
dolph and Gen. John A. Johnston 70 be
District Commissioners.
They will iii the vacancies created by
the retirement OF Hon. H h. F. mcfarland
and the Hon. Henry l. West.
Il seemed to be a sentiment almost
unanimous that the names would be con-
frmed early next week.
a majority Of those Senator'S on the
District Committee who were interviewed
on the matter anticipate no opposition 10
President Tafts selections. 1t is the gem
eral opinion that the new District rulers
will be able to take the oath OF Office
within q few days.
Nominations Are Favored.
The appointments decided upon yester-
dav by the Chief Executive meet
with favor. and citizens generally are OF
the belief that his long and painstaking
search has been successful in filing the
vacancies with the two men most de-
sirable
Commissioners Macfarland and West
who are soon to relinquish their duties.
were among the first to publicly express
their satisfaction with the President 5
selection.
Men prominent In the professional and
business activities Of Washington spon-
taneously congratulated the District upon
obtaining the services OF Mr.. Rudolph and
Gen. Johnston. and predicted they would
prove capable successors to the outgoing
officials.
Although Mr. Rudolph had been already
decided upon as Commissioner, It was
not known until noon yesterday who
would be selected as his colleague
It was said the President had narrowed
the list of possibilities down to Gen.
Johnston and Greed NJ. Fulton. He chose
the former. it is reported, because Of his
reputation while In the army as a man
who did things" with a dispatch that
obtained results.
Wide Personal Acquaintance.
Another factor that Is believed to have
entered into the appointment is the gen
erals wide personal acquaintance among
Senators and members of the House OF
Representatives. This influence is re-
garded as a benefit to the District in
affairs of legislative Importance.
According to those in close touch with
the situation. not single word of oppo-
sition was heard by the President after
his virtual selection of Mr.. Rudolph.
The latter's friends regard Il as a singular
tribute that his Endorsement was unan-
imous
Mr.. Fulton was the second choice had
Gen. Johnston declined the Commission
ership, and although impressed with the
formers attainments. the President felt
obliged to finally fOrego his desire Of
placing a lawyer on the board.
While it is understood Mr.. Rudolph
and Gen. Johnston are both Republicans,
little significance is attached to this
phase of the situation. their friends as
serting that they are Independent and
little inclined TO pay regard 10 political
matters.
Mr. Rudolph has been a leading busi-
ness man Of the District for years. and
Gen. Johnston. since he resigned from
the army, in January. 1903, has also
been prominent In business in this city.
Callers at the White House after the
news had been spread were unanimous
in congratulating Mr.. Taft on his choice
and predicting successful administrations
for the new District heads.
Commenting on the appointments. Com
missioner Macfarland said
I congratulate the District Of Columbia upon the
new Commissioners I am sure that they viii
serve our interests faithfully and successfully.
am particularly pleased that men so thoroughly
identified with the District have been chosen.
have congratulated them personally. and have
assured them that shall be glad 20 be OF service
to them as they enter upon their new duties. They
are both my personal friends. and / am therefore
personally pleased by their selection
l shall be glad 20 be relieved in order TO begin
my practice, as ! had hoped to do before this
West Pays Tribute.
Commissioner West expressed his salts
faction in the following terms:
The selection Of Mr.. Rudolph as Commissioner
Of the District Of Columbia win Hset sitA uni