The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-06-20
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weeks.
He does not intend to retire. nor
does he believe the District Commits
sioners desire him to leave the serv-
ice, it was said today.
The police chief win not talk
'.shop'' at home. his family said
over the telephone.
10 questions about changes In the
department. Major Sullivan. through
his family. answered that he is not
actively in charge of the police de-
partment.
Any attempt to Dust Major Sulli-
van is expected to meet with vigor-
Gus opposition.
Friends Are Aroused.
The chief. who attained his pres
ent post after more than forty years
of service in the department, has
made many friends in Washington.
and has several times been compli-
mented by President Coolidge for
his management Of the police depart
ment on various occasions.
Commissioner fleming still COM
plans for the police department.
Nevertheless, al sorts Of stories
are creeping out at the District
Building, reports that Inspector
HeadIey's demotion is only the be-
ginning Of q series Of sensations at
the District Building.
Jennings Statement
Commissioner Fenning today said
he had no other changes in mind at
this time.
"of course. I cannot say what
the future win hold, he said. 81
am leaving tomorrow for Maine for
q two weeks vacation. During my
absence, VIII be In constant touch
with the District building"
He was asked whether any
changes would be made during his
vacation.
"I do not know at this time, but
I hardly think there win, the
Commissioners replied.
However, the two weeks during
which Commissioner Fenning has
held office has been so full Of SER
sations that high police officials
viii not be surprised at anything
that is done.
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Commissioner Fenning admitted
today that he has received a mum.
Der Of letters urging the appoint
ment Of certain officials Of the do.
partment to Major Sullivan.S post.
To all Of these requests the Com
missioner said he replied there was
no vacancy in the office.
The Commissioner is known to be
making thorough study of the
personnel OF the Police Department.
particularly officers.
He is investigating the records Of
every official Of the department and
il continually visiting police sta-
tons throughout the city inspectin :
each house and interviewing Off
GERS in charge.
Acting Superintendent Evans has
been in active charge of the de-
partment since Commissioner Fem
ning's appointment and he is said
to have been demonstrating to the
Commissioner his ability to handle
the post.
Commissioner Fenning has had
little contact with Major Sullivan.
He visited him at his home several
days ago, but did not discuss the
Superintendency.
Many Seek Promotion
It is believed that Immediately
after Major Sullivan's return, prob
ably within a month, Commissioners
Fenning will confer with him re-
garding quitting the service. Ill
ness OF Major Sullivan Is believed
to be preventing any action at this
time.
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sioner Fenning has been flooded
with requests for promotions OF
privates, sergeants. lieutenants and
captains in the department. Milton
d. Smith, a private and president
Of the Policemen's Association, is
reported to have an active drive
under way to gain promotion.
Congressman Thomas Blanton OF
Texas is reported behind Smith
He is said to be nlystified over the
failure Of police officials in the past
to promote Smith. Policeman
Smith,, the smallest policeman in
the police department, has been
very active in the department and
was recently made head OF the
policemen's organization.
Scramble is Expected.
II there is a vacancy son in TIE
superintendent office, milo
scramble for the post is expected.
Before Major Sullivan was ap
pointed there were more than g
score Of aVowed candidates. Sena
tors and Congressman were backing
a half dozen or more men loca
political leaders weer backing hal
a dozen others and the White
House was reported to have several
men for the post.
There was much criticism today
of the manner in which Comrnis
sioner Fenning reduced Captain
Headley. The Bureau chief wal
given no advance notice OF his de
motion, being notified after tn
Commissioners acted. The reduc
ton cuts his pay more than $40
year.
Bureau Shake-Up Looms.
Inspector Ernest w. Brown, Cor
merly Of the First precinct, tol
active charge Of the traffic bureau
at 8 o'clock today. He Is said t
Be contemplating shake-up a
the Bureau.
A dozen or more men are expect
ed be transferred within the mex
several weeks, their posts to
filled by other men, some from tn
First precinct.
The appointment Of Inspecto
Brown was regarded today as