Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-16
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Mann, B. Pickman: believe the vicious
elements of society tend to congregate
in cities, and that the moral tone of cities
is always below that Of the state at
large. I would. therefore, favor control
Of all large cities by state commissions
This would not exclude voting by citi-
zens for general state officers In states.
But the District of Columbia, being a
government reservation, its residents
should have no more voice in Its affairs
than any other United States citizens.
Mayer, Theodore j.: The District OF Co
lumbia is by far better governed at pres
ent than 1t ever was when Suffrage eX-
listed.
Mayse, VIM, jr.: Washington is now the
best governed city in the United States.
Moore. Frederic L.: 1t will be time enough
to think of suffrage when we have re-
covered from the effects of our last ex-
pertinent in this direction.
Mitchell, j. H.: The present form OF gov
eminent for local affairs Is the best we
ever had, and has proved to be such Tor
he best interest of the people.
Moore, Thos. P: If suffrage were restored
taxes would be much higher. Citizens
who live on line dividing would exercise
the franchise to our detriment. The pop
ulation Is too changeable and their inter-
ests different. Let well enough alone.
Meyers. ]. c.: oppose a restoration OF SUI
frage to the District of Columbia because
the District is composed Of floating
population, having no local interest, and,
together with a certain element lacking
discriminating powers. would necessarily
affect the vote Of those having the best
interests of the District at heart.
Miles, Henry R.: Having been a witness to
the abuses of suffrage in this city years
ago, I have no desire to make it possible
to suffer from it again.
Marble, E. M: think the present form OF
government in the District of Columbia
the best that could be devised under the
circumstances; far better than was or
could be secured by general suffrage.
Meads, Charles c.: am not yet quite pre-
pared pare II for nsEFo supremacy in the Dis
Murtagh. VIM I am in favor OF SUI
frage as a principle: but there are i'm
portant reasons why it should not pre-
vail in this District.
stances 1 think universal suffrage would
be destruction.
McGill, Thos: 1 oppose a restoration OF
suffrage to the District Of Columbia. be-
government would be detrimental to the
best interests Of the District.
McChesney, A. R.: If 1 remember we had
suffrage here once, and my impressions
are that 1t was a failure.
McArdle Thomas E.: have lived in Wash
ington forty years. and have seen vari-
GUS kinds of municipal government in
vogue. The present method Is the best.
Mckee. David R.: Experience has demon
strated that the exercise of suffrage In
this District was unproductive of good to
the people, and that in some respects 1t
was positively harmful. We have be-
come the most prosperous community In
the United States. and have seen Wash
ington transformed into the most beauti-
full city of the world under the existing
system of government. 1t has not We!
been shown how either rich or poor would
or could be benefited by a return to the
suffrage system. Therefore, why not "let
well enough alone?
McGill, ]. Nota: 1 oppose a restoration of
suffrage. Suffrage, however. Is prefer
able to nonresident Commissioners. Com
missioners should be identified with the
city.
Mueller, Geo. J.: If you get rid of the $4,000
negroes residing in this city am in favor
of suffrage. AS long as they are here
Moses. w. H: Suffrage here would create
q strong argument in favor Of abolishing
the so per cent clause in the act, where
Congress has said the government shall
pay one-hall of our city's expenses, or
words to that effect.
Macnichol, C.: Suffrage ought to be de-
sirable in the District Of Columbia. but
past experience and present conditions
Milburn. Jno. A: I opposed suffrage in the
District Of Columbia and continue to
do SO.
Morgan. James D.: Our government is the
cleanest and most practicable In the
country. My sole objection is, we pay
more into the United States treasury than
we get in return by appropriations.
Manning. ]. F.: Our present form Of gov
eminent is the best. as it is free of
chances of fraud. With our board of
trade our representation is all that can
be desired and serves the entire interest
of the District best.
Magruder, John H.: Let well enough alone.
Mcclure F. B.: oppose a restoration of
suffrage, believing we have the best pos
sible form of government for the District.
McElroy A. P: 1 believe suffrage would
be detrimental to business interests. prop
erty interests and to the welfare of our
good city in general. 1 hope it will be
many years before our form Of govern
ment is changed.
Mcdowell. S. c.: We have a clean, fairly
economical city government Why ex-
change, with every chance in favor of
getting such as New York, Philadelphia
and, indeed. almost every city in the
Union now has?
Mccartney, T.: lived here under the hood
lum government we were relieved of. We
suffered enough under that misrule, and
I know there is no honest citizen who
has the welfare of the city at heart who
wants return OF that law.
Noble, H. B.: Municipal authority Is bet
ter rested IN a few responsible persons.
The INSCRIPTIONS and vicious generally
control the ballot. 1 speak from expert
ence as an old resident.
should have a place to transact national
business. Congress should make the law
for this District. The national capital is
the Saint Peters of the American citizen
and the representatives should not be
incumbered by or hindered by local poll
ticians or statesmen. Those who want
to vote can move into Maryland or Vir-
ginia. Uncle Sam should have this Dis
trict absolutely under his control.
Ofutt. H. W.: Let well enough alone.
Obold, Charles M: am opposed to a resto-
ration of suffrage for the reason we had
1t once since have been a resident of the
city, and we fare better as it is now.
Oyster. Jas F. Very well satisfied with the
present form of government.
Orme, James W.: 1t gives me much pleasure
to have the opportunity to vote opposing
suffrage in the District Of Columbia.
Perry, r. Ross: In matters of municipal
concern I consider universal suffrage a
most ursafe guide.
Pairo, r. E.: There are some arguments in
favor of suffrage here, but personally,
perhaps from selfish reasons, oppose it.
If the Commissioners would pay more
attention to the rights of the masses In
the matter of encouraging cheap homes
and living there would be less agitation
of this suffrage question. If I were a
very poor man or a laboring man I should
certainly favor suffrage; as it is do not
Pyles, Geo. F.: do not favor a restoration
of suffrage. The peace and quietness we
have now would be so disturbed by suf-
frage the benefits gained would be more
than Offset by the political disturbances
brought about by office-seeking politicians
Parker Myron M: I believe the present