Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

which were removed a few years ago by
the District authorities; the widening Of
the roads in Rock Creek Park; improved
street railway facilities in the suburban
post office at Brightwood also came In
for encouraging words from Senator Gal
linger.
In the matter of substation, he sug-
gested that the matter be taken up with
the postmaster. as it was not necessary
to secure legislation to establish branch
post office. He spoke of the changing
of the name of 18th street and of his de-
sire to have the matter go into conference.
in order that a better name could be Sc
cured instead of 1t being a numbered
street. He thought this street should not
only be extended as far as the District
line. as urged by the association, but
that eventually highway would lead as
far north as Gettysburg.
Discusses Home Rule.
Senator Gallinger then touched upon
the question of home rule. II am not to-
day in favor of any change in the present
form of government. Congress ought to
continue to be the legislative body" he
said In the course of his address regarding
congressional matters. he said the Union
station case was held up by men from
remote parts of the country upon the
grounds that it was simply for bene-
fit of the railroad company. Then fol-
lowed two long years of fighting. We
were opposed In that great fight by man
who lived in a town of $50 inhabitants,
with but four miles of street car lines,
who held us up for two long years be-
fore we could get railroad facilities to
the Union station. and at time when a
President OF the United States was being
both houses of Congress, men who come
from small towns. and 1t is hard mat
ter for them to overcome the feeling they
entertain.
Some Of the most useful things for the
next fiscal year would have been
knocked out of the District appropriation
bill in the past few days if the cry of
economy had prevailed. Have faith. con-
tinue to work and some of you might
pray that the narrownesS and provincial
ism may be overcome and that those who
entertain large and broad views may CO.
operate with men like yourselves and
make this the most beautiful city in the
world
Tribute to Federal Capital.
He concluded by giving renewed assur-
ance that as long as he remained in pub
lie life his state and Washington would
be nearer and dearer to him than any
other country and city in the world. you
are not without friends; not without
champions. You will find men defeating
schemes designed to break the, promises
Of the government. who will continue to
build up, beautify and make this the
greatest capital on the face of the EARTH
President Louis P. Shoemaker offered
resolution opposing any change in the
present form of government, which was
adopted.
The association. on motion of Wilton
death of Justice Harry NJ. Clabaugh and
the association. George Francis William
presented a resolution, which was adopt
ed, urging the Commissioners to secure
the opening of 18th street to the District
line.
Senator Complimented.
The business meeting concluded with
the adoption of a resolution, presented
oy c. C. Lancaster. paying tribute to
Senator Gallinger.
Charles Aufenthie and A. w. Foster
we're elected active members of the asso-
.iation and Justice Anderson and Judge
De Lacy, honorary members.
Addresses were delivered by Justice
Anderson and former Judge De Lacy,
10Th of whom spoke on the growth ana
of Washington, which, they
aid. was and should be the most beauu-
ul and attractive capital In the werld.
At the conclusion of the speechmaklng
| buffet luncheon was served.