The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
FURTHER OPINIONS
Mr.. Benz. Young Offers a Suggestion
Of Great Value.
The City That Has rublie rarks Is AlNayd
Noted as Leading City--kaasas
city's History.

number OF prominent business men
yesterday were discussing the question
OF city park. and commenting upon
the various newspaper articles and COM
munlcatlons from citizens bearing upon
tho subject. The concensus OF opinion
was not only In favor OF n Dark, but in
favor OF Tongue Point as location. IL
was also declared most emphatically by
several. that the city could not too soon
take action In the matter.
BENZ YOUNG
Said that at the breakfast table the re-
marks In yesterdays Astorian. by "one
OF the kickers," occupied their attention.
THE gentleman Is perfectly right There
could not possibly be better site Sc
lected for Astorias public park than
Tongue Point From one end OF the Unit
ed States to the other. nature has never
made q better or more slightly place for
public amusement and recreation within
the limits OF any city. Little money will
be required beyond its purchase price.
TO beautify this lovely spot. Cathlamet
Bay TO the East, forms natural yacht
ing ground whore the pleasures OF boat
Ing In oil Its forms can be indllged in.
and the sight OF white sails over this
beautiful sheet Of water will be one of
the additional attractions to the park"
1T is not beyond the possibilities that
a college or seminary will be erected on
the heights OF Tongue Point. which ould
form an additional attraction and like the
setting OF gem In q ring, would prove
n crowning piece at the entrance Of AS
toria."
W. c. GossLIN.
Land agent OF the Astoria and Columbia
River Railroad, expressed hearty con-
currence In the various opinions for
public park in the city, and particularly
favored the Tongue Point location. Ev-
cry city, he said, needs its public breath
lnr snot from n standpoint of health. and
public morals.
FRANK PATTON.
The well-known banker, who is largely
Interested In Astoria's welfare, says that
he could think Of nothing which would
so materially advance the interests OF the
city as the establishment of park in
Il prominent location. 81 most certainly
favor Tongue Point. II is preSminently
the place for our park. We cannot too
soon put the matter In tangible shape.
think the public is a unit on the question,
now, for a practical solution of II"
r. l.. BOYLE.
"The board OF trade of Astoria ought
to take up the question Of park at once.
A body of business men. associated to-
gether as this one is, can do more, In
n practical way than all individuals
working in a disconnected manner. Let
them adopt some measure and refer 1t
to the city council with proper recon-
mendation. This, think, would give the
matter a good lift in practical way"
]. A. DUFFY
"I have heard great deal Of COM
question and Its location Personally
question the past few days, Personally
| am heartily in favor of the project,
ard will do all In my power 20 further
H. Wherever you see town or city that
is progressive and leader In commerce,
you will always find that place well sup
piled with parks. Look at Kansas City.
Yearly she sets aside a certain sum for
park purposes Large tracts of land
have been purchased and improved during
the past few years by that city, and to-
day everybody knows whore she stands
commercially and financially. I say, let
the good work so on"