Evening star., 1932-10-11
FINAL SETTLEMENT
OF GLASSFORD-BURKE
FIGHT IS DELAYED
Continued From First Page.)


the Commissioners, Gen. Glassford to-
day continued his inspection of the po-
lice precincts making a careful eXami-
nation of the condition of the stations.
equipment and personal appearance
OF the men.
Inspector Burke remained at home,
awaiting a call from the District Build
inc if the Commissioners decided to
take up his case. Tuesday is Burke S
regular day off duty
Gen. Glassford and Inspector Burke
were guests of the Public Order Com
mittee dinner last night. One sat to
the left OF the speakers table and the
other to the right. More than score
of members and guests made short talks,
but there was no airing OF the details
of the controversy.
At the close of the session Gen. John
A. Johnston, u S. A, retired. forme:
District Commissioner, engaged Gen.
Glassford in a private talk and then
did the same with Inspector Burke. He
said later he had nothing to say for
publication.
Gen. Glassford said after the meet
ing he could report no change in the
situation and Inspector Burke said only
that he had had no notice to appear
today before the Commissioners at their
board session.
Debate Is Not Held.
Whereas. some observers had expected
members of the Public Order Com
mittee last night to engage in debate
over issues in the case, the body ad-
hered to its traditional practice of con-
siderlng principles Of police admins
tration, but not the affairs Of indi-
viduals.
The meeting developed rather into
an occasion of honoring the long public
service rendered by John Joy Edison.
charter member and veteran leader OF
the Board of Trade, now an octoge-
marian.
Each OF the long list Of speakers
lauded the many types OF work
rendered by Mr.. Edison. In response,
Mr. Edison made an inSpiratlonal talk,
urging concerted work for preservation
OF t!,c highest ideals in government. He
urged that residents of the District be
given national representation.
He declared Washington is the best
CITY of the country in order, peace, quiet,
citizenship and social character.
Dramatic Touch Given.
A dramatic touch was given the meet
ing when Gen. Glassford and inspector
Burke arrived to take their places at
the speakers table.
Odell S. Smith, committee chairman,
opened the session with statement
that a delicate situation prevailed,
but that he hoped there would be no
discussion of personalities.
wallace Robinson, member of sub
committee directed to make study OF
the cost of the Crime Prevention
Bureau of the Police Department,
moved that the matter be postponed
since the number of men assigned to
that bureau had been reduced. This
was approved.
PAY Tribute to Edison.
When Chairman Smith presented
Gen. Glassford and quoted friendly
remark about his height, the chief OF
nolice replied as he arose that he was
very happy to unfold myself for the
benefit Of Mr.. Edison" He said his
height served him we'll during parades.
but did not help when he had to sleep
in a Pullman.
When Inspector Burke was called on.
he said he was happy to join in a trib-
ute to Mr.. Edison.
Martin D. McQuade started the har-
mony talk by declaring he believed the
man at the head of the Police Depart
ment will do right by the men in the
department who do their duty" He
said he held high respect for In
spector Burke and that there was need
for officials to pull together"
Il hope Gen. Glassford will take care
of the men who have worked hard and
faithfully for the department. I think
he will" he continued.
Plea Made for Peace.
Later Chairman Smith said: 1T is
the hardest job in the country to be
District Commissioner or a chief OF
police l wish we could find some way
to always have harmony between the
police and the citizens and between
members of the department. I hope
peace may come and that the depart
ment will go forward better than ever
before"
In closing the long session, Mr. Ofutt
drew vivid picture of how Gen. Glass
ford, while brickbats were flying at the
Avenue site of the bonus riots, tempo
rarily quieted the situation by calmly
calling halt for lunch. He referred
to Gen. GlaSsford as "a stalwart leader,
who is not afraid of the devil, himself"
Then he praised Burke, telling how
he worked his way into the respect of
the city and to a high post in the de-
partment through many years of serv-
ice. He concluded the harmony plea
with the statement:
God knows, We need the services Of
both these men,"