Evening star., 1897-02-09
MR.. DAVIS ENDORSED
The Northeast Citizens Association Favors
His Confirmation.
The Work Of the Civic Center Ex-
plained-QuestfOn of Opening
Congressional Library.

The features Of the regular meeting last
evening of the Northeast Washington Citi-
Zens' Association were an address by DIR.
John NJ. Gregory, president OF the Civic
Center, and the Endorsement of Henry f.
Davis for district attorney. DR.. Gregory
was present in response to an invitation
extended by the association at its January
meeting, and he was greeted with enthus-
astic applause. after a glowing Introduction
by President Evan H. Tucker
At the beginning of his remarks DIR.
Gregory stated that he had read of the
deeds of the Northeast Citizens Assoca-
tion, though not personally acquainted
with its members. He then went on to ex-
plain that the Civic Center is an organiza-
ton of good citizens not affiliated with any
trade interests. but intended to serve a. a
central agency to cooperate with all other
organizations workfng for the general
good of the community. The Civic Center,
| the speaker went on to say is by no
means a novel organization because for
| fifteen years past there has been a move
ment In England and the United States for
municipal betterment.
Continuing, DIR. Gregory stated that the
attention of each committee of the Civic
Center is specially directed to four points.
The hrst of these is to make careful
sociological survey of the entire field of the
city to ascertain what is the condition Of
| the city as regards the scope of each COM
| mittee. The second is the taking of
census OF the forces already at work or the
societies engaged in promoting intellec tual
| and moral well being. There are over 100
OF these organizations in existence. The
third point is the bringing to notice, If such
Is found, the neglected territory, and the
fourth, by all methods of publicity TO
| arouse the attention of the public.
The movement for municipal betterment
| rs in the air, DIR. Gregory went on TO say.
| He called attention to the fact that public
| interests he tod
interests, and further stated that Wash
| inston stands alone the federal city
| OF the country. 1t has conspicuous posi-
! ton, and 1t is impossible to change its in
| nuence. Here, according to DIR. Gregory
| the entire country should find something
| worth copying. The boldness with which
| the great cities of England have taken hold
| of the matter of reform was described at
| some length.
In conclusion, DIR. Gregory remarked that
he was present at the meeting particularly
10 urge that there is in the air of the
nineteenth century that which will bring
| about needed municipal reforms. All mum
| icipal privileges that needed for the
public good will surely come. Dr. Gregory
| paid glowing tribute to the women as
| workers for reform, and added that the
| molecular forces of society will in the end
| bring about the desired result. He wanted
to see Washington the model city Of the
| Union and of the universe.
| On motion of Mr. Martin unanimous
| vote of thanks was rendered DIR. Gregory.
communication from the East Wash
| ington Citizens Association was read, re-
questing cooperation in the effort 10 secure
| the opening of the Congressional Library
| each week day evening. Mr. King Dr.
| Kirby and several others spoke in favor of
urging that the library be opened Sundays
| as Well as evenings. 1t was voted, by a
| harrow margin, to adopt a memorial to
| Congress To that effect. The question of
| sustaining the memorial was referred to
| the committee on proposed legislation and
| the secretary cd m ba
| East Washington Association of the action
| taken.
| Mr.. Davis Nomination,
| The matter of the nomination of Henry
| e. Davis for the office of United States
attorney in and for the District of Column
bia was brought to the attention of the
association by Mr.. H. H. Martin, who
offered the following memorial, addressed
to the Senate of the United States:
| Your memorialists, the Northeast Wash
| ington Citizens Association, respectfully
| present to your our Endorsement of the
| nomination of Henry E. Davis ESQ., for the
ONCE OF United States attorney for the
| District of Columbia. Having confidence in
| Mr.. Davis as man of supreme ability
strict integrity and dauntTess courage and
energy, we feel assured that every interest
| of the government and of all the residents
| of the District of Columbia would be faith
fully served by him. We therefore most
earnestly pray your honorable body to con-
| firm his nomination
Mr.. ChappelI in indorsing the memorial
| attempted TO review the political situation
as regards Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Carver arose 10
a point of order, and Mr.. Chappel re-
| marked:
AS usual. I'll sit down il L am so ordered
| by the president
The speaker was permitted to conclude
DIR. Kirby questioned the propriety IF the
resolution. Its adoption would arouse SEN
Nments, he thought, that would not be fol-
the advancement of the association. Or
Kirby moved that the memorial be laid on
the table, but it failed to carry.
After general discussion. Mr.. Davis re.
ceived the unanimous Endorsement of the
association for the local United States dis
tricr attorneyship.
The special committee on charities. con-
| sisting of Messrs. John b. Algate, John r.
Colvin and A. II. F. Holster. reported tina,
| it found its occupation was gone by reason
OF the fact that all contributions for the
relief of the poor had been disposed of, that
the sources of supply had become exhaust
ed. and that no funds from any source
were available.
for the poor from this section of the city
were distributed to the poor of the sec
| ton, the report read, your committee
had no means Of verifying such statement
| The committee recommended the adop.
ton of resolution setting forth that all
contributions. of whatever nature made by
| the people of the northeast section OF the
city should be under the control of and dis
|
| tee of its citizens, to the end that such con.
tributions may not be diverted from an6
made of no avail for the needs of those fol-
| whom they were intended. The resolutions
suggested that the president of the assocfa
ton be empowered to appoint such a com
| mittee the one mentioned. 1t Was pro-
| vided that the proposed committee shall
| have power to solicit contributions and
expend the same to those who are found
to be needy, and to formulate such plans
for the procuring of such Supplies as they
i I,p1 from, ftyrna to lima fDv l,z
of the suffering poor.
After the transaction OF other business
of routine nature, the association ad
| journed.
HE GAVE OUT THE QUESTIONS.