The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-06
HAWKINS SENDS HIS
RESIGNATION TO WITT
Commissioner OF Revenue Vol
unfairly Retircs Because of
Grinding Work
TRESNoN NAMED FOR PLACE
Deputy 10 Fill Unexpired Term
on Recommendation OF
His Chief.

Greatly TO the surprise of the city
in general, o. ~ Hawkins, Commits
sioner OF the Revenue yesterday
morning rendered his resignation to
Judge S. B. Witt, OF the Hastings
Court. Mr.. Hawkins recommended as
his successor Henry T. Tresnon, who
FOR number OF years has been his
shief deputy Judge Witt stated last
expired term would be according to
Mr.. Hawklns's recommendation, and
that he would name MIR. Tresnon this
morning. The present term runs to
December 81, 1913
Too Hard Oh His Health
The only reason given 10y MIR Haw-
kins was that his health was menaced
by the grind of the office There was,
and never had been. he said the slight
est friction between himself and the
members OF his staff. or with any
other city officers. Since he was elect
ed to the office or November i, 1900,
rhe business has steadily increased,
and now has reached such proportion.
that his health will not stand the
strain.
since being elected to the Office in
1900, Mr. Hawkins has had no opposi-
ZION, having been appointed by Judge
WIKI for the present term Both in
MS work for the city and State ne has
always had the commentator of all
ofhcers with whom he has had to deaf
and is considered perhaps the most
efhcient and hard working commits
sioner in the State.
II has been his custom since first
elected TO the office TO pass on every
TAX bill and TO deal personally with
every taxpayer. In this way greater
revenues have accrued TO the State and
city, but has added much to the duties
OF the otsse. The people of Richmond.
ne says. arG the best taxpayers in
the country.
Trained for the Work.
MT Iresnon, who Will take charge of
the ONCE Immediately after his an.
po'htment this morning, also is well
known throughout the city and has n
thorough knowledge Of the office He
was appointed deputy when Mr. Haw.
k'hs was hrst elected, and has held
'he position continuously since tina,
"fhe' Having been trained in the pres
ent conduct OF the Office, he doubtlase
WI! carry out che successful method :
OF MS predecessor, So far as was
known last night there will De no Other
changes in the office, except that il vii,
ne necessary for Mr.. Tresnon To an.
point another deputy.
Inc once OF Commissioner of tine
Revenue is one of the most lucrative
IN the city government. and when /,
oeca me known yesterday that Mr.. Haw-
Kins had resigned there was consider
ab!e discussion. Many OF those NOT
knowing the manner OF selecting his
suecessof were nominating candidates
'or the place, and several proninen,
names were suggested
Mnny After the Place.
me aspirations OF would be con,r,is.
sioners were knocked out, boweynr
When Judge Witt announced thar -,
would be guided in his appointmen,
solely by the recommendation of NJ
hawkins II Is now certain that ,boss
VINO would like to get into the once
VIII have 10 wait for the expiration NJ
the present term. %
MI Hawkins states that he has naae
no arrangements for any future busi.
ness except that he VIII selec, so~os.
tning less exact!ng than COMMISSIONS,
ne revenue For the present he
WI! take much needed rest