The Washington herald., 1914-03-14

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OF the Chamber OF Commerce of the
United States, use their Influence with
the national body TO win its help in the
movement
senate Action PIesses.
The executive Committee was gratified
at the action of the Senate in sustaining
the Committee on Appropriations by
striking out the eighth section Of the
Boriand amendment to the District bill.
The COMMITTEES also directed attention to
its need Of the s2 assessment levied upon
earh member OF the big committee.
Chairman Macfarland announced that
the committee will meet again early next
week. by which time he hopes TO have
the Districts case squarely before the
whole country.
The executive committees report will
be printed so each member of the big
committee and each national association
can have q copy.
Secretary watrous. of the National
Civic Association. returned yesterday
from trip TO Florida. Commenting on
the general attitude of members Of the
tai. with special reference to--D District
legislation now pending In Congress. he
said: s
1T will not be the first time that the
attention of our members has been called
to Washington. and its needs. for this
letter will be in strict conformity, to the
established stand of the association since
its birth. We have always contended
that Washington should. by a wise and
generous expenditure. be made not only
the most beautiful city in America, but
eventually the most beautiful capital city
in the world. Our association was one of
the first to urge the creation, some years
ago. of the commission of fine arts. which
was a distinct step forward.
Addresses ON Washington.
AT our various conventions we have
as a rule, had special addresses on
Washington. the Federal City. and last
year at our convention in Baltimore that
address was made by Henry B. F. Mac
farland, of this city. At that time we re-
stated our belief that the development of
Washington should be along very large
and constructive lines and that by all
means everything possible TO be done
should be done to carry out the original
plan of Washington as provided by its
first President.
washington sets the only notable eN-
ample to all other American cities of COM
prehensive city planning, and this associa-
tion is constantly citing Washington as a
physical construction.
Because what is known as the half
and-half. plan. by which the general gov
ernment shares equally with the District
in the expenses of the District, has in the
past seemed a fair and equitable basis.
we are urging that that plan be continued
and that no departure be made from il;
surely not. at least, until, after very cara
full consideration and investigation by
competent authorities. il shal be demou-
strated that some better plan can be de-
yised.
We are glad OF the opportunity to be
of service to Washington at this time.
and because our members are all edu-
Gated to the Importance of large and
constructive things for Washington. We
feel that there will be a prompt and cor
dial expression by them right now, when
such an expression is needed.
Spoke in Five Cities.
During my trip to Florida it has been
my pleasure to make an appeal on be-
half of Washington to representative
bodies in five cities Of the State and in
each instance to State that l was making
an appeal to the real owners of the cap
ital and those whose influence was more
potent for results than any efforts that
could be put forth by those who happen
to be merely residents of the District Of
Columbia.
And il is always gratifying to note
the quick response that comes from
such audiences when Washington Is
mentioned asts
1T is very apparent that there Is a
national pride in the Capital City and
that the voters OF the far distant cities