Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
PO|NDEXTER IN FAVOR
OF DELEGATE FOR D. c.
Thinks Representation Would Aid
Both Capital and Con-
gress.
Washington Senator Delivers Adj
dress at Meeting of Brightwood
Citizens Association.

Senator Miles Poindexter of Washing
ton in an address before the Brightwood
Citzens Association last night expressed
himself in favor of the District having
representation in Congress. He said it
would be the duty of such repre- sentative
TO look after the interest of his constitu-
ents and be ready and fully posted at all
times to participate in debates and inform
Congress when matters affecting the vel
fare of the District are under discussion.
and be able to give such information as
would be desired when occasions arise.
his representative in Congress. ne said
should be elected by the citizens of the
National Capital and should be their rep
resentative in every sense of the word
tie should be thoroughly capable OF han
ding District affairs and he should be the
man who would voice the sentiments Of
the people he represented
His idea was that such delegate should
be a member of the House of Representa-
tives. He should he the man to whom
Congress could look to for reliable infor-
nation
While matters will go along whether
you have representative or not. still YOU
ought to have representative in the ma
tfonal body said Senator PoindeNter.
To Keep Congress Posted.
With such representative. continued
Senator PoindeNter, Congress could be
better informed and be better posted in
the making of laws for the District of
Columbia
% .,f h.
or ms observations of the meeting. which
ne hkened unto the old-time town meet
inss, when all of the citizens were pres
eht and expressed themselves on matters
affecting their interests.
lie told of how he had watched the
progress of cities in the far west from
mere communities to big commercial CEN
'ers. Ihese municipalities like Washing
ION. are not mere matters OF chance but
OF care. thought and foresight The peo-
pie OF this country. in his Judgment. he
SAID, had the most beautiful capital in
the world which was the result of toll
OF the men who laid it out and planned
its future
lie continued by saying that he did not
'hink mat the time would ever come
when the people of the nation womb
ever sever their direct interest and con-
troll over the District of Columbia. 1t
VIII always be as it was planned to be.
the home OF the federal government and
where the federal government will al
ways be at home. It is everything that
the name implies. he said
lie spoke or the many problems and
needs OF complex character which
ARISE from time to time remarking that
the people of Washington had all of the
needs that any other body of 3D0,ODo
citizens have. He said that he wanted
the people of the District to regard him
as one of their representatives.
Must Fight for Wants.
He believed in the citizens holdin.
meetings of the character which he at
tended last night. He said that it was
necessary to plan for improvements first,
go after them and if necessary fight for
them.
Senator Poindexter said in conclusion
that he had no fears that Washington
would be neglected. He said the people
of his state We're not only willing but
anxious. to make this the most beautiful
city in the world. Senator Poindexter re-
ceived hearty applause when he re-
ferred TO the people of Washington as
his constituents. At the conclusion of his
ADDRESS he was given Il rising vote of
thanks.
Other speakers of the evening were
Lewis Cass White. C. G. Lancaster and
Louis p. Shoemaker. who spoke on the
act of 1878 and the beauties Of Washing
ton.
Col. Benjamin Holman. George Francis
Williams and John A. Saul spoke on en-
cessive and unequal taxation in the Dis
trict.
George F'rancis Williams was announced
as the associations representative on the
committee to arrange for the exercises on
Memorial day at Battle Ground cemetery
Col. c. c. Royce of the Grand Army of
the Republic is chairman of the commit
tee, and has appointed Mr.. Williams vice
chairman. For the past twelve years
Louis p. Shoemaker has filled the position
as vice chairman.