The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-05-14

Unqualified Endorsement was given
today by the heads OF the three rep
reseLtative commercial organizations
in Washington to The Times project
for a ferry. opening Potomac Park
/ to the children OF south Washington.
Z This development marked a forceful
addition to the list Of supporters Of
! the movement.
! Today's Endorsements of the move
ment started by The Times for the
operation Of a ferry across Washing
ton channel, connecting Potomac Park.
with its shade and Fairgrounds, and
I the southwest section, came from w.
T. Galliher. president OF the Board
OF Trade: NJ A Leese. president OF
the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association, and 4. Lefawtch SIN
clair. president Of the Chamber OF
Commerce.
These commercial leaders, familiar
with every phase OF civic and indus
trial life in the National Capital, are
a unit in declaring that appropria-
ton should be made at once to Sc
cure this ferry, which win prove a
God-send TO poor children and their
mothers this summer.
Total Cost $4,000.
The ferry can be built and operated
for $4,000. according to an estimate
by Col. Charles F. Ri5,ey, officer in
charge OF the public buildings and
grounds in the District. a request
for this amount has been before the
House Appropriations Committee for
two years, but no action has been
taken upon IL.
The magnificent grounds and shade
Of Potomac Park are not rendering
the city much good so long as they
are accessible to only those who have
automobiles or other private convey
Anres to reach these cool spots, &C
cOrdinE to Mr.. Sinclair. president Of
the Chamber OF Commerce.
Views of Sinclair.
His Endorsement OF the project was
expressed in these words:
"If Potomac Park is not to be made
nnTe accessible than Il Is now, IL will
DO the people OF Washington, who
should enjoy it, little good. l strongly
favor the establishment OF a ferry IN
accordance with the suggestion made
by The Times. and will support the
movement TO bring this about, with
great satisfaction.
Il shall bring the matter 10 the at
tcntion Of the Chamber Of Commerce
at it's meeting TO he held tonight. and
am satisfied that the chamber ~iIl do
all in its power TO make this ferry a
reality"
Trade Board to Aid.
Mr.. Galliher. the new head u the
Board Of Trade. has the following 10
say in regard to the project:
The Times movement to establish
4 ferry acI Oss from South Washington
20 the eastern end OF Potomac Parl. Is
10 be commended heartily.
The Board or Trade and its individ
ual members can be counted on a.
being thoroughly in favor Of the plan.
Some time ago tho movement was
sugsesteu and al that time tn" people
- Washington seemed as a whole de-
lighted with the idea.
"Of course, ! do not know whether b
The plan is TO have the ferry operated
by the Government. or by private en- .
terprise. but the residents Of the city
need ferry from South Washington .
20 the park. So far a. ] know ferry
would be the only feasible plan.
Il am glad to see The Times take .
this movement up"
hacked ny Iecse.
What Mr.. Lcese. tho president OF
the Merchants and Manufacturers As .
sociation, thinks OF the plan. Is shown
by the following statement:
Il have been in favor Of the Propo-
sition advocated from the first. Those
who need the use OF the park most
cannot get 10 II.
with all its natural advantages
and beauty, Il is a shame that Poto- u