The Washington times., 1915-11-03

from now. I don't think II makes any
difference In this inquiry whether we
20 into the personal issues which are
developing here and for my part / am
will to let the record stand with my
brief and reply thereto"
Applications For Hearing.
Mr.. Browne said he believed he could
substantiate many of his Arguments by
the testimony OF hostile witnesses. such
as members Of the Board OF Trade and
Chamber of Commerce. represented by
the citizens committee. Nevertheless.
he added. II the entire assessment
record Ii to be investigated and wit
nesses heard on both sides the hearing
will drag along indefinitely.
Senator Works suggested that the
question 60 over until there was n full
attendance Of committee members.
Charles c. Lancaster notified the
committee at the morning session that
he desired hearing. and Louis =:
Shoemaker. president OF the Brightwood
Citizens Association also desired to be
heard later.
S. N. seibold insisted that the com
mittee name a time when he might
present his views Senator Works sus:
gested that he remain subject to call
In the committee room. but Mr.. Seibo'd
found this inconvenient.
A tentative arrangement was made
that ne might testify at o'clock today.
Mr.. Trundle Takes Stand.
II. Martin Williams. president Of the
Tax Reform Association. informed the
cornmittee that his organization had
another speaker, Charles 8. Davis. No
other witnesses gave notice today OF
their desire to speak. although the
committee suggested last Saturday that
everyone desiring to present views must
be on hand today to arrange for time.
In opening his extended argument.
Mr.. Trundle said he would present an
analysts Of how District money 10 spent.
lie had obtained such information. he
explained. through study OF approprta-
ton bills and the hearings accom-
panying them and a review Of Con-
gressional inquiries Of various kind.
Mr.. Trundle said he was convinced the
half -and-half system ought to be
abolished.
Speaks For Himself.
"A continued partnership between two
such great organisations as the District
Of Columbia and the Federal Govern
ment seems 10 me IMPOSSIBLE. said Mr..
Trundle. There must be a definite
sepa Of some sort"
Mr.. Trundlc was asked II lie repre-
sented District organization or desired
to present indiv dual views: He replied
thor gh he was a form'r officer Of tho
Dairymen's Association and held an
honorary membership In that organ
iZation.
Quotes Roots Words.
Mr.. Trundle quoted Senator Roots
allusion to District residents az
wards Of the nation" and then read
quotations from his address before
OF
ton In which he referred to "in-
visible government"
"Were you born in the District"
ask ed Congressman Gard.
MIR. Trundle said he was not.
"Then why did you come here?"
asked Mr.. Gard.
Mr.. Trundle said he came as a boy.
week. and did not have much time
to bother about politics.
Turning again to his brief. Mr.
Trundle tried vainly to find where
he had LETT or. He called for tho
aid Of the ntenographer and said he
was In the predicament Of a Con.
gressman making his maiden speech.
Tie began to read references TO the
"scrvitude" OF persons living in the
District
Refuses To Be Driven Out.
you could escape this CALLING servt-
tude by going back to Virginia.
couldn't your asked Congressman
Rainey.
| "I believe have done methinE for
this city" replied Mr.. Trundle. "apd
see no reason why I should he
driven out of It, The people of
Washington are lpyRl citinens"
THE people of Philadelphia refused
to defend the CAPITAL when It was In
that city said CONGRESSMAN Cooper
Wasn't that why the District OF Co
lumbia was created?"
| IT don't believe we have such citizens
here" said Mr.. Trundle.
| Again turning to his brief. Mr. Trun.
die read a passage criticising the mem
bers Of the citizens committee. and
concluded: "I shudder as they stand
here. overlooking the deprivation of the
citizens Of their inalienable rights fol
fear the Statue OF Liberty. as It over
looks the scene. may tumble. like {
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