Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-05-18


at an early date. Mr. Barron wal
consulted by Attorney general Nc
Reynolds and his assistant, Mr.
| Graham. A list is being arranged.
The name of Palmer Woods a.
United States marshal was held NJ
because of the tremendous influence
brought to bear in behalf of Cyrus T
Green, Texan who seems to be en-
dorsed by nearly everybody Of con
sequence. Mr. Wood continues in the
J lead but his name was suspended
when ready for recommendation tc
| the president.
An emphatic protest was filed by
! Mr.. Barron against the retention in
office Of Harry H: Holt, who took the
| oath as marshal, following the death
of Mr.. Hendry. The protest was
based alone on the fact that Mr. Holt
is Republican. and there are moi
sufficient offices to supply all the
hungry Democrats.
The president and Secretary Nc.
Adoo have determined that Collector
Stackable must go. An early request
will be made for his resignation. His
successor will be chosen from the
large waiting list. +. ~. (.
The same is true OF Collector Cot.
trell. His shoes will be occupied by
a Democrat when one can be found.
Porter Boyd heads the column OF
those considered likely to be named
for the place.
Postoffice Inspector knight viii be
sent to Honolulu to succeed Mr. Hare.
Postmaster-general Burleson called
William F.. Young, the new postmast.
er of Honolulu, and Mr.. Barron into
his private Office. He expressed an
earnest desire that they work togeth.
er in perfect harmony and accord. He
said it was desirable that all minor
positions be filed upon the recon-
mendation of Mr.. Barron and the
county committee. I'LL
This recognition was extended be-
cause of the fact that when his
chances of becoming postmaster en-
tireiy disappeared, Mr. Barron ac-
cepted the inevitable with good grace
and approved the selection OF. Inspec-
tor Young. He took that course after
the acknowledgement explained to.
him the necessity for having an ex-
pert as postmaster at Honolulu.
The letter of endorsement written
by Mr.. Barron to acknowledgements
Burleson follows: 81 81. .t.,
j., Washington, D. c., May /, 1914.
Hon. A. s. Burieson. 81.
4 s.'Postmastergener
& My Dear Sir: In view of your ex.
PLANTATION that it is necessary to have
an expert In post Office matters, one
that can reorganize the postoffice at
Honolulu so that the highest state Of
efficiency can be attained and service
Of the highest possible standard be
given to the public of Honolulu and
through the postmaster Of Honolulu
to the different post offices through
out the Territory Of Hawaii, and as
] have every confidence In the DENT.
craey of Mr. VIM F. Young OF
Washington, D. CI, and of his ability
as an expert in post Office matters
and from his past record Of "a years
of service in the post Office depart.
ment that 1t is to the best interests
of the public of Honolulu that Mr..
VIM. F. Young be appointed post.
master of Honolulu Mr.. Young has
had a wide experience In the reorgan.
izatfon and Standardization of post
offices throughout the United States
and / fully believe that the public will
be benefited by Mr.. Young's appoint. |
ment to the position. / therefore re-
specially ask that you appoint Mr..
Young to the position of postmaster
Of Honolulu, L beg to remain,
Yours very sincerely, ~. =, |
CHARLES BARRON,
"Vice-chairman, Democratic County
Committee, City and County of Ho. |
nolulu." -e-. -
This approval was given by Mr.. |
Barron on the theory that having lost
The loaves and fishes he would grab
off a few crumbs for the faithful in |
He reasoned that the best
course to pursue and took prompt |
steps to nail down anything left |
after the selection of Mr.. Young ast
postmaster.
Incidentally, Mr.. Young announces
that he will assume his new duties
May 81