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

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suffrage would 5e a very serious mis-
fortune to the national capital.
Dagger, Louis: On general principles am,
of course, in favor of suffrage. But the
! peculiar conditions of the District Of Co
| lumbia are such that do not believe suf-
frage in our case would advance the pub
lie good. When I was managing editor
of the Patriot. We had a trialEthe So
called 'feather-duster" legislature. Dc
| you remember it? No more of that for
me.
Byram, Jas. H.: have lived under all the
diHerent kinds of governments of our
| city. and believe this present form is the
best for taxpayers; even If the rates are
q little high.
| Barker. Richard: Let those who want sui.
| frage go to the states.
Brooke. Richard NJ: Whatever the faults
OF the present system, the interests OF
Washington were better committed to
| Congress than to such politicians as
under an extension Of suffrage, would
inevitably gain control
| Bliss, George H: We now live in peace
and quiet, are not worried by elections
every year, We have an uncorrupt and
good city government and should be sat.
ished and let well enough alone.
Benzler, Herman: / believe in letting good
enough alone.
Bryan. J. B.: I think our form is the best
mat can be had If the President selects
Bryan, Samuel M; Nothing but OWL an,
Peared to result from suffrage in this
District. Commissioners are not at all
times what they should be, but they have
never been, to my knowledge. SO thor
oughly Questionable as the representa-.
yves OF the proletariat at the time when
suffrage prevailed in this District,
barker, r. W.: No negro rule for me,
onc isg J. W.: Theoretically I favor
UNIVERSAL suffrage with certain qualifica-
IONS. But practically 1 consider Wash
ngIon better governed than New York
Philadelphia or Chicago.
ka TNr
competent Commissioner better than
three.
Clephane, Walter c.: At present We have
the cleanest municipal administra ton
IN the country. Suffrage would be apt to
expose US to all the evils of '.bossism'
and Tammany Hall
Chandiee. w. E.: l think the present sys-
tenn mas given US the best government we
nave ever had In point Of economy and
smooth sailing. l believe a return to the
suffrage plan under present conditions of
citizenship would be an expensive expert
ment for the taxpayer.
Church. e. B.: My f1fty-four years of ex-
perlence as a taxpayer fully satisfies me
that the present form of government Is
the best we ever had in this District.
cutter, T.. c.: Our last experience in this
respect Is sufficient to convince me that
the existing connection with the general
government in the affairs of the District
and in participating in paying part of
the taxes are much better than could be
Coues, Elliott: We have a better govern
ment than We should be likely to secure
by restoration of suffrage.
Calian, B.: think the present form of
government is the best for the people CT
the District.
Church. Melville: Suffrage means a great
zeal OF wranslfng and commotion 10 elect
perhaps three or more representatives in
congress. who will take no more per-
sonal interest and secure no more IA
vorable legislation than the members of
the District committees at present. Suf-
frage may cause Washington to cease to
be the ward Of the nation, which would
| be deplorable.
Clark, T. Edw.: I have seen enough of sUf-
frage In the District of Columbia to salts
fy me that its restoration would be little
short of a calamity. The present govern
ment is far from perfect, but is infinite
ly preferable to an elective system
Crane, j. NJ: With suffrage we would
largely lose the support and sympathy
OF Congress. which we now receive. We
are the best governed city in the country,
and free from political pulls.
Crosby, w. H.: 1 am very well satisfied
with the present form of government but
do favor District men to fill District
offices. =
Cochran, Geo. W.: From the conceded cor
ruption in municipal affairs of all the
large cities of this country, and its at
tending demoralization Of the people, l
am firmly of the opinion our present form
OF government is the best for all inter-
ests. The Commissioners being appoint
ed by the President, and responsible to
MIN for their official conduct should have
tho appointing Of all subordinates. And
,, as all their financial transactions are re-
viewed and passed on by the Treasury
DEPARTMENT there appears to me very
little chance Of corruption. My opinion is
the present form of government is the
best for territory that belongs to the
United States, and must for all time re-
main subject to government authority.
Collins, r. j.: l consider the equities as
now existing on part of general govern
ment toward the local government as be-
Ing mere important than suffrage, with
the full responsibilities attached thereto
Cray Cecil: The seat of government should
be, as far as possible free from the dis
turbing influences of local politics The
excellent working of the present system,
calling for no investigations" sufficient
ly answers any call for change
| Cissel E. E.: According to the present
law OF voting am in favor of the pres
emf administration Of affairs.
Darlington, Jas. Med: I think the Dis
trict was intended to be, and is, the ward
Of the nation. I think, for its best in
terests, this idea should be encouraged. /
think suffrage tends to estrange this feel
ing, and makes 1t somewhat of an indie
pendent state, which would diminish ma
uonal interest, and would ultimately en-
DANGER Washington as the permanent
capital Of the national government. /
think this idea in all it's bearings might
nc uVSCioPcu Will great force.
Croissant, ]. D.: Every property interest
in our city would seriously suffer by a
change. The national capital would he
come localized in it's administration. Let
us let well enough alone
Copp. Henry N: No human government
is perfect Our District government is Is
near satisfactory as any can be under
our American system
Crissey, s. L.: 1 wildly recall the time
when we had suffrage and think onr
present form of government in every Way
better. ""'
Cox, NJ. S.: A restoration of suffra pe
would be suicidal folly
Cabell, VIM. D.: I decidedly oppose a re-
storation of suffrage. Nothing but evil
would come of it in the family, in bust
ness, in society, in politics. Let well
enough alone. Pray more for continu
ance of the blessings now enjoyed.
Cralle, Richard K: / cannot imagine a
greater misfortune than the restoration
Of suffrage to the District of Columbia
Let we'll enough alone.
Clark, VIM. D.: think the present form
much better than would follow a restora-
ton of suffrage.
Carver, Frank N: The present form of
government for this District suits too
well to want change at present
Deane, L.: Our District Is the best gov
erned municipal community that I know
of. We have better order, better enforce
ment of good rules and regulations; bet
ter police, better department service,