Evening star., 1908-01-15
purposes by the wealthy of both north and

purposes by the wealthy of both north and
east
FOR all the above advantages for
Washington as a manufacturing center
the same argument can be made for her
as a jobbing possibility of no small i'm
portance.
Seat of Government.
Being the seat Of government of the
greatest nation on the globe. the leader
as a legislative and social center, gives US
a home consumption of unlimited import
ance.
.'The government pays out more than
s., 800 900 In cash each month to its army
Of approximately 5000 employees. Ihls
money passes into all channels or trace
AMI business generally. partial payments
on homes or the usual living expenses OF
ing a market for the higher grades OF
goods as we'll as those of a cheaper
nature
when other cities all over the country
were complaining of a scarcity OF cur
rency, when scrip and checks and other
mediums of money were gladly taken
when cash commanded a premium-W ash
ington was normal but prudent. There
was no pressure on currency here-every
depositor recognized that his money IN
bank was safe. and payable to him or his
order Immediately on demand or In cash.
There was no shortage in. or fear of a
pay roll not being met each month.
As to New Building.
THE recent conditions throughout the
country, of which this city shared in only
to the extent of a feeling of unrest. hav-
ing had, however, the effect upon our citi-
zens to make them of necessity more eau
tious as to new investments. prevents us
from carrying into practical operations
at least one of our very important propo-
sitions, which was looked upon as Of para
mount interest and Importance to our
future growth. 1t is my opinion. how
ever. from the energy displayed by so
large number of our members and the
Jealous work put forward by the commit
tee In charge. through its subcommittee IN
particular, that neither discourageme mt
nor failure can find resting place in the
determination of this organization when
the subject of permanent home Is again
taken up for consideration. Possibly be-
fore the next annual report Is read there
will be erected on some central corner. ac-
ceptable to all, the Washington Chamber
of Commerce building. standing as an or
nament to the city and as a monument to
the business energy and determination of
our people.
Improving Anacostia Flats.
"The necessity for improving the Ana
Anacostia river, should receive more than
passing attention by the Chamber of
Commerce during the session of Congress,
and the committee having this subject in
charge are urged to leave no stone un-
al acceptable proposition whereby the
reclamation and improvement OF the mats
may be Immediately begun.
mo one can doubt the necessity for i'm
mediately entering upon this most fmpor-
tant public work. both from a commercial
commerce grow, our wharfage facilities
will become inadequate. This improve
men. will provide valuable and abundant
to say nothing of approximate
ly 1900 acres of ground, which will be-
come most valuable for manufacturing
and other CONNIE rcial purposes.
Increasing Pay Of Clerks.
During the past year the Chamber of
Commerce has taken up with special in
terest and emphasis the subject of in
crea asing the salary of the government
clerk. both federal and municipal. This
subject is of great importance to COM
mercial Washington, and for Congress to
fail to deal with the proposition during
this session will be great and lasting in
justice to the army of such employees.
age household has greatly increased. the
pay of the government clerk has remained
as of old. It should have proper and
practical attention by Congress, and the
Chamber of Commerce desires to place
itself on record not only as favoring such
just legislation. but to urge it upon Con-
gress at this session.
Acquiring South Side Of Avenue.
mo little agitation has been INDUCED
in during the past year by the press and
likewise by individuals regarding the adj
visibility of the government purchasing
the south side of Pennsylvania avenue
from the Botanic Garden to the Treas
ury. and occupying the entire space by
buildings for government purposes, or
buildings erected by the various states
for the purpose of displaying in the
National capital their own natural
resources. The Chamber of Commerce
urges upon Congress TO take practical
steps to consummate such a proposition
for the identification of the National
capital and education OF our people.
"On the 18th Of June last the Chamber
OF Commerce visited Jamestown exposi-
ton. 1t specially chartered the steamer
Newport News, and about two hundred
and fifty of the members were in at
tendance.
Among those in attendance. besides
the members of the Chamber Of COM
merce. were the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia. Gen. John NJ. Will
son. president of the Washington Board
of Trade. the committee Of washington
citizens in charge Of the details of the
and many other Washing
ton citizens.
Work Of Executive Committee.
The executive committee in its report
11c
dered the foreign delegates to the Inter-
national Cotton Spinners' Association,
while IN the city, specially presenting
for their consideration the many advan-
tages Of Washington as a field for manu-
featuring.
THE committee also calls attention to
the work put forward by 1t upon q
petition received from the Retail Meat
Dealers Association of the District, and
also reuorts that a committee is now en-
gagged upon thorough study of the gov
ernments system Of stamping inspected
dressed meats.
Labor and Capital.
There are many conditions in WASH
ington most valuable to our commerce
and business interest, and one of special
Importance, which We have always
claimed particular prominence in being
free from is labor strikes
and similar difficulties. Recent develop
ments, however, lead US to believe that
some misdirected hand has been at work
in our midst, the effect of which, If not
adjusted by the principals.
will be to create unnecessary discord be-
tween capital and labor, damaging alike
to each. / touch upon this subject with
no little hesitancy and embarrassment.
and would not allude to 1t II l did not
believe that an amicable adjustment OF