Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-16

here, 1.-The good Lord deliver U.S."
Thompson, j. Ford: I think the restora-
ton OF suffrage to the District would be
disastrous to the future of Washington.
Taylor, j. D.: 1t would be better for the
city and better for the country to let the
status be and remain as it is
Tappan. NJ. A.: do not advocate a restor-
alton of suffrage. / was familiar with its
workings when under the old regime.
Let well enough alone. We are happy
now, even II We have passed through two
years of reform government" there
fore, do not want to plunge into Others
We know not of.
Veerhon, w. H.: By asking for suffrage
we VIII have to expect the withdrawal
OF the support of the United States gov
eminent; this would force the care OF ALI
the property in the District on the Shout
ders of the individual overs
watson, c. J.: believe the present form
OF government the best in the general in
winner, J. B.: If could conceive of good,
compromising the entire community, to
result to us from the restoration of suf-
frage, would not so emphatic lly op-
pose. say no. let well enough alone
Woodworth w. S.: am opposed to any
tning that tends to ring rule To restore
SURFACE here would mean to create an
AIro-pohtical oligarchy and commit the
interests of the District to INCOMPETENT
demagogues who might happen to be in
power as federal officers
wt,aalcomoe, i. W.; | am opposed to suf-
Irage, as am satisfied We have the best
government on the face of the globe. It
seems there are only a few who are
camoring for Office that desire suffrage.
wight. John B.: To give up a form of gov
eminent which has proved itself to he so
economical and satisfactory for one
Wnich mas been abundantly proved to be
eAtravagant and vicious. would in my
OPINION, be most unwise
whitaker, A. J.: While the present form nj
government Is not perfect, it is far su-
Perior to that We had twenty years ago
PEOPLE OF refinement and wealth follow
the one and ward "heelers" 'sburnmers''
and political strikers the other. If we
must have suffrage let it be limited.
"ood. e; am opposed to a restoration of
Suffrage most emphatically
Winslow, Caroline B.: The present form NJ
government in the city of Washington is
INFINITELY superior to the former elective
system.
Williams, H. W.: By an act concerning the
~ Distr;ct OF Columbia, approved February
-, lool, congress assumed complete iuris-
dlcuon over the District as Contemplated
by the trainers of the Constitution. Let
1t SO remain. And the District is better
been tried.
Wagner, VIM: Let well enough alone. I
am satisfied with present way.
wheeler, r. A.: One reason is that fear
our local government might fall into bad
hands as 1t once did. Another reason, IT
might ALLEVIATE national sympathy and
assistance.
West. VIM. H: The present government is
the best we have ever known and is good
enough for me.
Woodward, w Redin: 1 believe that a
commission should be appointed, which
should have charge of all District an
preparations. as well as local legislation
taking these matters out of Congress,
where the District does not now get a
fair hearing.
Woodward, S. W.: We are now criticised as
having the best city government in
the United States. 1 believe our best in
terests demand its continuance.
Wimsatt w. A.: The administration of our
affairs is now in the hands of three men
appointed on account of their ability to
conduct and manage the business of the
community in an intelligent and business
like manner. With suffrage we should
place our interests in the hands of poll
ucians. generally ignorant and often cor
rupt
Weser, Edward: The present form of gov
eminent suits me.
Wilson, Robert: The present form of gov
eminent we have now l prefer
Young, w. p: II you would make tfia
District a home for owls bats and coons
restore that ineStimable boon to free
men,, the franchise. Property values will
be best preserved by letting it severely
alone.
Those who voted against a restoration of
suffrage without making any remarks