The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-10

classed as residents but constituting
considerable element in the total activity
of the city.
at becomes us, then, to give an account
of ourselves and to the ever present crit
les of all such action as to why we urge
Industrial activity in special and some
what relatively new sense, among us,
while confident that our city. our home.
will have such normal growth as may
generally satisfy reasonably civic pride
in this matter.
The explanation to be given may be
very briefly put in this way; that most
of us are likely to have children and that
we are concerned as to their welfare.
The thousands of children who are pre-
pared in the most excellent schools for
the battles of life and for its opportunities
must turn elsewhere than to the vocations
which their fathers follow and which have
drawn here an unusual diverse, and an
unusually intelligent population.
The speaker noted the fact that resi-
dents OF the District of Columbia are
largely barred from Government service
in the various departments. He referred
to the lack of opportunities in any of the
other classes for the employment of young
men.
Mr. Crosby dwelt at some length upon
the necessities of providing for the fu
ture careers of the children of the citi-
zens. He spoke of their needs for special
opportunities within the city to obviate
the need of their seeking elsewhere for
employment.
Taking up the objections usually pre-
sented as arguments against manufacture
ing plants within the District, he said of
the smoke nuisance that high chimneyS
usually obviate the trouble and that
smoke consuming appliances provided or
should provide adequately for a complete
abatement of the smoke nuisance The
District of Columbia, he declared. com
pared more than favorably in the matter
of natural power advantages with hun
dreds of large manufacturing centres.
Mr. Crosby's frequent reference to the
need of self-government within the Dis
trict of Columbia elected general APP
plause and the popularity of the idea was
plainly indicated.
the Standard Butterine Company, who
noted the experiences of his plant in Sc
curing an establishment within the Dis
trict. While meeting with general Oppo-
sition the establishment was finally To-
Gated, and he presented this as a demon
stration of what could be effected. He
advised that the business men offer to
manufacturers cash advantages to locate
here.
Americans have every right to be proud
of America, said Mr. Powell. and Wash
ingtOnians have every reason to be proud
of Washington-save one, and that one
its civic growth.
Mr. Woodward who followed Mr. Pow
ell. advocated the establishment of light
manufacturing plants within the District.
and spoke of the necessity to provide for
the future careers of the boys of the city.
MIR. Hume spoke Of the advantages of
Washington. with five great trunk lines
and unlimited water power, as a manu-
featuring centre. He referred to the pro-
gress Of Japan within a few years on
account of the impetus that has been
given to her manufactures. Mr.. War
ner and DIR. Farden spoke along similar
lines and applause was freely accorded
each speaker The following r. = luton.
offered by John Miller was adopted by
the meeting without dissenting voice:
Resolved That it is the sense of this meeting
that the location Of manufacturing plants in the
District OF Columbia be heartily encouraged and
that anything tending to induce manufacturers
to locate their plants here receive the earnest
| support ard approval Of our citizens.