Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-10
+HER|NG TAKES HOLD
AS ]. s. COLLECTOR
Formally Assumed His Duties
Today After Being
Sworn In.

Tho transfer OF the ONCE OF col
lector OF internal revenue for the dis
trict OF Delaware was effected today
under the direction of William c,
Shaw. who presented to John W. Her.
ing OF Milford. the new collector. his
commission after Clerk OF the United
States District Court II. G. Mahaffy
had administered tho oath, which
made him collector to succeed
Graham.
Upon the completion of the ad-
ministration- OF the oath. the retiring
collector, Mr.. Graham, congratulated
tho new collector In the presence OF
the joint office and field forces. Ac-
companying Mr.. Herring was Harry A.
Brown. who is to be the new deputy
Mr.. Graham reviewed his incum-
oency as the first u. s. collector for
the new Delaware district. He en-
phasized the credit which was due
rather TO the efficiency OF his office
force than 10 himself. And l know
the same pleasure will be yours, as
has heen mine" he stated. addressing
Mr.. Herring. You will have taxpay-
ers pleased with the administration as
we have had during three income tax
rushes. These men and women will
give you every assistance needed to
maintain the standard of this Office"
In reply 10 this. Mr. Herring was
quick 10 rise and thank Mr.. Graham,
stating that everyone concerned would
he given the same fair administration
of Office as he had heard was the re-
firing collectors practice.
Mr.. Shaw, the governments repre-
sentative who audited the accounts of
the revenue office, congratulated the
new collector upon the fact that he
was taking over an office whose rec
Crds are clean" I'm fact, in my SER
vice with the bureau, l can safely say
that i have never seen a better office
with cleaner accounts" he said. Il
congratulate you. Mr.. Herring, upon
your appointment 10 such an office"
The force was next reintroduced to
the incoming collector. congratulated
him and retired after having applaud
cd the remarks OF each speaker.
MIR. Herring was the recipient Of
numerous calls Of congratulation.
He announced. that the office force
will he retained without change. for
operation Of the public. the course Of
business VIII he smoothly maintained.
The Office force presented Mr.. Ora
ham With 4 fine walrus travelling bag
The presentation was made by Chief
Deputy Carey. who said it was an ex-
preston Of esteem and affection and
IN consideration Of the courtesy shown
the force al sll times. The gift was in
Gntic patton Of Mr.. Grahaln's proposed
trip abroad, Mr.. Graham expressed
his appreciation Of the thoughtfulness
the force and thanked them for their
loyal service. He was happy 10 see
the Office grow from small branch
office 70 an important collectors Of
fee.
When Mr.. Graham said when be
started three years ago less than TO-
600 income tax returns were nlcd
This year there were over 200. The
Office now Is paying more than sever
Southern States and FIVE Northern
States.
The change today was marked by
Sood feeling throughout
Mr.. Graham said much Of tho sue
cess OF the Office was due 10 the Co
operation Of the newspapers
Il have as yet made no plans fcl
my immediate future" Mr.. Graham
said. when asked about his plans. MY
good friends have been more thar
kind in what they have said. upon m,
retiring from the Office Of collector.
appreciate the honor OF having beer
the first collector OF the new Della
ware district. and ! can only say tina
the kind things that have been SAT-
about my administration Of the Office
and the Satisfaction that the bushes
people have expressed in their deal
ings with II, have been in very larg
degree due 10 the efficiency Of my Toys
deputies and office staff. The Office ha
a splendid force OF about 90 EN-
pioye.. every one Of them taking a.
interest in the service and giving the.
hearty cooperation, which made US q
feel Ike one large family. ! under
stand that the Office here is rated 3
one OF tho best IN the country, {
which fact am very proud indeed"