Evening star., 1933-07-07

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there were reports that an investi-
cation might be made to determine
whether any action should be taken
against the resigned superintendent
Commissioner Reichelderfer denied that
such a move was contemplated.
DR.. Reichelderfer also denied reports
that the commissioners proposed to ask
the Department Of Justice to make an
Investigation of the Lorton rebellion. He
indicated that the problem was one Tor
the District to handle.
The action Of the Commissioners In
accepting the resignation OF Tawse met
with the full approval Of the Commit
tee on Penal Institutions of the Board
of Public Welfare at a meeting alter
noon. The action was unanimous.
Members Of the committee at the
session we're NJ M. Doyle, Frederick w.
McReynolds and w. w. MILAN. Mrs.
Charles A. Goldsmith the other COM
mittee member. who was not present,
sent her approval of the action.
Judge Doyle, speaking for the group,
expressed full confidence in the ef-
fectiveness of the open system" of
handling prisoners at the institution
and said the committee had not even
considered the question of any change
IN the nOIlOT system tlleIf
He said the committee felt the Com
nissioners could do nothing but accept
the resignation of Tawse in the light
of his statements concerning Capt.
Barnard. the general superintendent. and
because of the tone of Tawse's letter OF
resignation.
Several Years Of Friction.
Tawses resignation was submitted to
Capt Barnard late yesterday as the
climax to several years OF friction be-
tween the two officials. A few minutes
later Capt Barnard transmitted the
letter of resignation to the BOARD OF
Public Welfare with recommendation
that 1t be accepted. Wilson Endorsed
the recommendation and turned the
letter over to the Commissioners for
action.
For more than two years I have
urged YOU to make the necessary
changes in personnel here to remedy the
food situation, which gave rise to the
recent outbreak" Tawse said in his let
ter of resignation. The men had a
legitimate kick and when the situation
became tense. for which situation your
neglect to follow my judgment was re-
sponsible, 1 think I was responsible for
ouieting the matter.
however, III Ilte IcJUl 10 III tAlC ~ iScS
you claim entire credit for it and leave
me under the false charge Of incom-
potency.
Wanted Full Authority.
Under these circumstances I feel
compelled to say that unless I am given
full authority and control over the per-
sonnel in the management OF the insu-
tuition will have to submit my resig-
nation to take effect at once. Under
no circumstances will I permit myself
again to go. through such an ordeal as
the past few days. and my authority
must be equal to my responsibility.
Please let me know your conclu-
sions.'
Tawse had his letter of resignation
written several days before he presented
It to Capt. Barnard. A few days ago
he announced he intended to run the
Institution without interference "or get
out" He chose the latter course when
the Showdown" came.
The breach between Capt. Barnard
and Tawse brought to bitter close the
long period of friendship between the
two
Capt. Barnard openly charged Tawse
with disloyalty, Tawse retaliated with
the complaint that Capt. Barnard had
"hamstrung" him, and ignored his rec
concentrations.
Tawse Seeking Votes.
Even before the friction reached the
crucial stage, Capt Barnard said
Tawse had men going through the
dormitories getting the prisoners to
"vote for Tawse or Barnard"
Those who expressed favor toward
me-" Capt. Barnard declared. were