Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-13
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Further Extension of Streets,


This is without providing for further
| street extension, which, Of course must 20
on from year to year; the retaining of An
acostia flats the parks and other improve
ments How shall this amount or any con-
siderable part Of 1t be met? 1t cannot come
from current revenues; that Is IMPOSSIBLE
The only course, it seems, is to do like all
other cities in this and other countries do
!. e., issue low interest bearing bonds. 1t
is practical and favored by the honorable
Commissioners.
1t is the most direct way unless it is ad-
vanced by the government, it was done
In the purchase of Rock Creek Park, the
District half to be returned in annual in
stalments from the District revenues
These large and absolutely necessary i'm
provementS for the city, it would SEEM
should not be paid in full, If they could,
by the present generation. They are for
the benefit for all time of those who sue
coed us. The burden could be properly dis
tributed with the bond issue or money ad-
vanced as indicated
The subject should receive early atten-
ton and action of the board of trade.
Centennial of Removal of Capital.
In January last the committee at large,
consisting of the governors of the several
states, appointed by the President, and COM
| mittees the part of the United States
Senate and House of Representatives, to-
gether with committee Of nine OF the cit
liens of the District of Columbia, held a
joint conference in this city at the Ar
lington Hotel to consider appropriate plans
and arrangements for the centennial cele-
bration in the year 1900 of the first session
of Congress In the District and the eStab-
lishment of the seat of government therein.
There were twenty governors present and
a full attendance from the other commit
tees. Two meetings. were held and deep in
terest was manifested. Report Of their pro-
ceedings was made to the President and by
| him communicated to Congress.
1t was left to the citizens committee to
| perfect the arrangements general plans
| laid down by the joint committee.
| The date fixed upon for the celebration
was December u, 1900. There is every rea-
son to anticipate that it will be notable
| success, and in interest and dignity be-
| fitting the capital city of the nation.
The board Of trade, on behalf Of the cit
| liens Of Washington, extended the courtesy
| Of banquet at the Arlington to the joint
| ted to make this affair complete in every
respect. and 1t was pronounced the most
elaborate and successful banquet ever
known to have been given in the city of
were numerous. by the visiting governors.
| senators, representatives and members of
| the board Of trade were able and entertain
| ing, and manifested without an exception
| the highest interest in and solicitude for
| the future development of the nations cap
| ital. The banquet was a gracious compli-
| ment on the part Of the board Of trade.
| which was highly appreciated by its guests.
Improvements Desired.
The important and necessary improve
ments that should be secured this winter
| and which are enjoyed by all other cities
Of Like population. and about the need of
which there Is no question, are the follow
| ing:
lst Completion of the sewerage system
| ID. Filtration Of the water supply.
| Sd. Passage Of the code bill.
4th. Abolishing grade crossings on terms
| consistent with sound public policy.
| 9Th. A municipal building.
9Th. Reclamation of the Anacostia river
| fats.
7th. The extension Of all streets and
| other improvements in the country beyond
! the city limits that are demanded as necs-
| sary
Sth. A memorial or centennial bridge.
9th. Developing complete park system
isthrouahout 1.-The District which IL spRaeftca-
ble and properfor the national capital.
1 Let none Of these fail for want OF atten-