Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
]. Whit Heron.

dolph remarked.
In order that this end may be accom-
plished. he urged that Congress be
once more reminded Of the necessity OF
projects of Improvement. calling for
large sums and BETTING the future.
and current expenditures" He said the
Commissioners plan for financing the
Districts half Of the extraordinary ap-
preparations, heretofore repeatedly COM
mended by the Board OF Trade, must
be pressed upon Congress-. Under that
plan whatever might be appropriated
for extraordinary projects under the
estimates submitted by the Commits
Districts half is concerned by advances
from the Treasury, to be paid gradual
ly, with interest at q minimum rate.
leaving the rest of our revenues free
to pay our half Of the necessary cur
rent expenses, which must otherwise
be cut as they have been In the past.
Once more the suggestion that the
Inauguration date be moved nearer to
the summer was made. The president
then took up in detail the recommends
tions of the board to Congress. That
portion Of the report included re-
view Of the work of the various COM
mittees of the board.
Committee Recommendations.
Summarizing the recommendations of
board should ask for
A division Of activities OF the Board
OF Trade and the Chamber Of Com
MERGE.
The appropriation by Congress Of the
moneys asked for In the Commission
ers estimates.
That Congress advance for q term
OF years all moneys required for per-
manent improvements at minimum
rate Of interest.
Securing Of the land and use thereof,
as provided in the Hepburn bill.
A high-pressure water service.
new steel suspension bridge to re-
place the Aquedyct bridge.
convention hall
grounds for children and adequate
play space adjoining each new school
Modern bathing facilities in various
sections of the city and on the river
front.
A parole system for first offenders.
The speedy erection Of central po-
lice station and police department
building.
More policemen.
An armory for the National Guard.
The completion Of the tuberculosis
hospital.
The removal Of the workhouse and
jail from their present sites and the
A recreation pier on the river front.
Improvement of Anacostia fats and
the river front.
A channel to make the Anacostia
river Manageable to Benning bridge.
The construction Of Lincoln road"
and the proper observance Of the birth
day Of Abraham Lincoln.
A change In the inaugural date.
The Joining of all citizens for the
purpose Of celebrating the 4th Of July
T..
A proper bill for licensing builders.
and the many other excellent recon-
mendations made in the carefully pre-
pared reports Of our various commit
tees. :,
be ever watchful-
THAT the organic act OF 1878 Is pre-
served intact and justly interpreted.
THAT in our general government mat
tiers federal and matters municipal are
THAT new federal or municipal build
ings are not crowded into inadequate
area.
"That each department of the govern
ment has its own building SO that the
mistake of combining branches as In the
State, War and Navy departments build
ing Is not repeated.
THAT local men are given preference on
local work."
Need for Convention Hall.
President Rudolph had the following to
say in particular Of the proposition to
erect a large convention hall in this
city:
TT is not generally known that q
movement has recently been started to
revive the project OF building a large
convention hall. The committee of citi-
zens having this matter in charge will
soon have some definite proposition to
present to our citizens. When they do
I am sure it will be along lines that Will
appeal to every one and trust every
public-spirited citizen, humble or great.
will give his moral and financial support
to this laudable project"
For the Public Schools.
AS the Recommendation Of the commit
tee on public schools. the president of the
board read the following:
A total appropriation Of not less than
s.. 600 900 for all school purposes. OF which
an appropriation of not less than $3,OOO.OOO
shall be for buildings and grounds.
The purchase of reserve ground IN an
ticipation of school extension.
An appropriation of 100000 for the pur-
pose of additional ground for the extern
sion of the Mckinley Manual Training
School.
, Fireproof buildings.
as early a date as practicable.
A school architect.
Separation OF educational work ana