The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-06
PROSPERITYS WAVE
IS NATION WIDE
Charles F. Wallraff EnCour-
aged by Trip Which Dem
onstrated Progress.

s-Washington's progress in the next
ten years will be greater, in my belief,
than il the past twenty years. Moth
ing will prevent 1t from being what its
makers intended IL should bo-the
greatest capital in the world"
This is the prediction Of Charles T.
Wallran, secretary and treasurer Oh
Moore 4 Hnl. who sees in the present
revival OF trade conditions. In tne re-
markable growth OF Washington IN
decade. ana in the nberallJy OF the
Federal Government toward It's Capital
enough 10 Justify his optimistic declara-
linn Just returned from an extensive
trip through the West IN "hicn NJ
travcrsod ali the States linked by the
great inter-conunental railways MI
NVauran says it was a reNelatioh u
him how people everywhere displayed
not only an affection for Washington
hpt also a strong desire to see It Tore
most among the worlds cities
Pride in Washington.
r,-,v, talks with residents of Chicago.
Dt3l,rau<ee. Minneapolis. st. Paul, 81.
ouis Kansas City. salt Lake City
suite Los Angeles, San Francisco
11o~tland. seattle, spokane, and Tacoma,
this washington business man heard
gratifying expressions OF sincere inter-
eat and pride in the welfare OF the Ma
tional Capital he heard not one ex-
pression begrudging what has already
beeu spent by the Government In ae-
velopinE this city; but, on the otner
hand, there were many VINO declared 10
Ar. Wallraff that Congress should give
NTH an open hand and without stint
when that giving was concerned IN the
upbuilding of the Capital
The impression gathereu' says
Mr.. Wallrarf, was that the man IRON.
anywhere and everywhere seemed eager
10 do hts part in putting washington oii
a plane OF magniucent distinction.
furthermore. Mr.. MallraM heard not
4 few business men, now Sarnerliis
wealth in the golden West, declare tnelr
Intention TO make Washington their ulti-
mate home. This ne regards as sIrlk-
ing evidence that the interest IN the
C-snital Is not merely based on lew
pleasing phrases falling from the hps
or outsiders. but that III ere does eXiSi
throughout the country q sincere aho
unseIfSsh desire TO boost this city on &c
future greatness.
Trip Reassuring.
ANY one who doubts this country e
feelius the impetus of prosperity and
that washington is sharing in this pros
perity should take trip across tns
continent right now says Mr.. wall
ran. my route took me through the
Middle West, to the Pacific coast. and
then I'D TO the Northwest, and every
where I witnessed those inspiring signs
of this country's greatness, its talent
and visible wealth, and the ABILITY
energy, and strength of its people IN
the misunderstanding cities through which
I passed hands were busy machinery
was in full motion, and IN the agrl
cultural country the harvest was ire
lnendous and farmers were on the guInI
from dawn till dark The great Yves
picture OF thrift and enthusiasm, witt
a background OF plenNS-
Whatever washington Is doing o.
will do for herself IS going to be ire
rnendously aided by the friendly dis
position OF all Westerners toward tn
CAPITAL. The most pleasing eXperienc
of my trip was that in every city o
community / stopped was made tn
object of friendly interest when IN
person to whom 1 was talking learne
that I was from Washington.
Congress Should Provide
- There is 10 reason they would te
me, why Washington should not be ID
most splendid and prosperous Capita
in the world. We have enough pride I
the city TO say that Congress shout
provide sufficient money to make II $,
This is a rich country and II shout
have a correspondingly magnificent Car
ital,'
'.It was interesting. too, TO hear me
OF wealth and position in several {
the cities / visited declare their d.
sire TO some day make Washington the
home. This strengthened my belief I
the future OF my own city ard made m
feel that, after all. I was exceedingl
lucky to cave established myself IN sue
q community"
Business Men Active
Asked what, in his opinion, was Nh
greatest factor in Washington's develoI
nent, Mr.. Wallrsff replied that ther
were many factors to be considered, bt
the principal one was perhaps the d,
termination Of local business men
make the most OF the great oppor1ur
tiles presented 20 them. Nowhere is
more stable population TO be found tina
right here. he declares
''In reckoning our business outlook
iE well TO remember that the never-faI
ing Government gives employment
moro than 5000 progressive worker
who are as much concerned IN the 4
ture prosperity OF this city as are I
merchants. This army OF workers
being each year AUGMENTED. the CITY
boundaries are being pushed back IN
the suburbs. our banking wealth is 4
creasing, the policy Of the Governme
toward US IS far moro liberal than
the past, and all our prospects. prese
and future, seem 20 point toward
greater goal than we ever expecte
Unlike IN the old days Of Washingto
when everybody regarded the city
useless except for the brief residence
Congress, our trade lines are eXtendin
NE can purchase here anything that :
can elsewhere, and as permanent nor
city, guarded by efficient police and q
absence OF that turmoil that mar
many manufacturing communities,
have many Of those advantages IN
put us far above other American m
inequalities