Evening star., 1914-11-10

ticularly the Importance of putting
forth every effort to make Washing
ton the Convention city for our coun-
try. Aside from the benefits that enure
ferences and the benefit to many lines
of business as the result of their being
held here, a most valuable opportunity
is given us to impress upon these
representatives in the houses of Con-
gress affects them as citizens of the
United States in the same degree as
those who reside here: that if they are
desirouS of doing their share to make
ours the greatest nation on earth, then
they must see that the greatest capi-
tai city in the world is builded.
We should also direct our efforts in
organizations to this city. 1t is the
logical city for them. We have num-
ber here now. but let us work for
more. We should keep ourselves in
ton contemplates changing its Head
quarters, or might be induced to do so,
take vigorous steps to secure the Sc
lection of Washington for the same.
Makes Two Suggestions.
In concluding | want to make two
more suggestions. which have been
prompted by my desire to assist in
making the Washington Board os
Trade still mightier factor in the
movement for a better and grander
Washington.
FIRST. ! want to impress upon YOU
'hitt work done IN connection with
committees is but one way in which
members of this board can work for
the National capital. Another way in
winch YOU can assist = work which
t:ti he carried rh simultaneously with
Inr committed. activities i. iu ale. in
~
III FFadr. The effectiveness of our or
saiiIZatI"i depends ia u large aeGree.
upon III" ~AleIi and nature uf our
ln+iiheEshi The greater The HoarG III
ra"e u" ,":!!ss. Tie greater viii Ia its
Influence in all matters. BY helping to
make ihc board greater you will be work.
ing for the National Capital lust that
much more effectively.
THE Washington. Board of Trade is
not an Organization whose effectiveness
is measured H.. SO man! millions of dol
lars of capital invested and combined
pay rolls amounting to this or that fig
ure. In other cities the strength and
power OF trade bodies is usually measured
IN TINS way: But it is better that our
organizations effectiveness be written in
these words:
We have a membership of nearly
LOO business and professional men, gov
ernment officials and others, all of whom
are banded together for the purpose of
working for the upbuilding Of the Ma
tional Capital-laboring to eliminate mar
row concepts of economy and supplant
them by broad and practical policies,
winch Will place the National Capital on
moral and material plane compatible
with the noblest national expectations.
Alleges Misinformation.
Another matter to which I would call
your attention has to do with the educa-
ton of our fellow citizens in matters
pertaining to the District Of Columbia.
It is to be regretted that there are resi-
dens of this city who appear to be mis-
informed upon matters relating to the
National Capital Because of their fail
ure of knowledge of District affairs or
possession of misinformation concerning
them. they go about doing harm which
they do not intend, but which neverthe-
less is just as real.
''In the street cars, in stores and Of
fees. at gatherings Of various kinds and
nnumerable other places, We often hear
people discussing District affairs who are
basing their arguments on hearsay in
formation - or rather misinformation -
that is harmful to the National Capital.
Because of the lack of knowledge of the
come enlisted in the ranks of those un-
friendly to the District and their activi-
ties often impede the progress Of matters
Of great benefit to the community.
The District OF Columbia is. under