The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04

control OF the ten miles square
he needs representation in accord
ance with American principles in the
national legislature which exercises
this exclusive control, and which NAV
dispose Of his property, his liberty, his
life. This right. 10 secure which a con
sututional amendment is held to be
necessary, Will be granted by the nation
slowly and gTudgingly But when
granted Ii will not necessarily weaken
IN the least the nations control of the
National Capital or reduce I'm the slight
est its obligation to participate finan-
cially in the Capitals development: and
II can hardly be denied when the Dis
trict attains a half million population
OF inteiilSent. pubnc-Splrited America ms,
the goal toward which it is now speed
ing
Old Friends Tribute.
After selection by the Marine Band.
with cornet obligato by Arthur s
Whitcomb. William T. MattlngIy, an
old friend and associate OF Governor
Shepherd, spoke OF Shepherd and His
Time Mr.. Mattingly told in detail Of
the bold and courageous steps taken by
shepherd in carrying out the plans OF
L'Enfsnt. and or the bitter feelings
which his efforts engendered among the
citizens He told also of the great pub
lie demonstration given in his honor
upon the occasion OF his visit to Wash
ington in October, 1857. when his work
was at last recognized.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. MattinglV' &
address. the formal unwilling took
place, and the memorial was presented
TO the District by Brainard II. Warner.
Presentation Speech.
Had Crosby 5. Moves, the lifelong
friend OF former Governor Shepherd,
who originated the plan Of erecting this
statue, and was the original chairman
Of the committee, survived, ne would
have performed the duty, which this
day devolves upon me" said Mr. War
ner.
To-day we present to the Nations
Capital the statue of hero Of Peace.
one who, undaunted by opposition, la
bored for its regeneration and re-crea-
ton, and this bronze of Alexander r
Shepherd is. in the coming centuries. to
say 10 the world that a grateful people
appreciate his patriotic public services.
Nature gave him not only unusual
ability but a physical presence which
commanded respect and admiration He
was born organizer and leader Of men
and when The opportunity came. enthu-
siastically lifted Washington from a
small municipality 30 the rank and place
OF the Capital city OF "A powerful, pros
porous and wealthy nation. To accOmp-
lish this. he expended vast sums Of
money IN a brief space OF time set
aside his private interests in an earnest
and loyal devotion TO the cause upon
which he had entered, projected plans
20 comprehensive that they lave even
yet not been fully carried OF
Washington, with its rapid.5 inCreas-
ing attractions. is his chief memorial
His name and fame are permanently
connected with its future. Time has
vindicated his prophesies and the ami
mosities which confronted him have
beer O0liteTated. His enc 3ies have be-
come his frends.
Let this statue forever remind II ose
VINO look upon II and who are proud of
greater Washington, that Alexander r
Shepherd, next 20 the Father OF his
Country. was its chief Jenefact1r
And now. NJ. Commissioners or the