The Washington times., 1919-05-06
Some of the Comment.

government OFFICIALS were LAVISH ~
their praise OF the plan advocated by
| Mr.. Low. - .a.'
Some of the Comment.
Some OF the expressions were:
COMMISSIONERS. BRowNLOWG II
am in hearty sympathy with the idea
of inviting the States of the Union to
establish here in the National Capital
permanent exposition which will
adequately represent the interests
and resources of the whole country.
l had the honor OF Endorsing similar
proposal before a meeting of gov
ernors a few years ago, but the
movement then initiated. was inter
rupted by the war. Mr.. Low should
receive general support in his efforts
to revive this plan, and am sure his
detailed proposals will receive the
careful and sympathetic considera-
ton Of every patriotic Washing
! tonian."
CHARLES J. BELL, president Amer
lean Security and Trust Company:
Il am heartily, in favor Of the plan
as outlined and believe that IL it
were properly presented to Congress
and the States in the Union il would
meet with a favorable reception.
The George Washington Memorial
| Association already has raised a
! large sum of money toward the erec-
ton of a building for the holding of
large conventions and Congress has
donated a site In this proposed
building could be held joint meetings
of the States, and State gatherings too
large to be accommodated in the indi
vidual' buildings. The two plans,
s,.l7 n
ington the ideal city Of the county for
holding conventions of every descrip-
ton other than those of a political
nature, which, in my opinion. should
never be held in Washington"
Compliments Low.
LESTER LANSRURGH, of Lans-
burgh G. Bro: ut is with extreme
satisfaction that 1 have just. read the
article on the suggested plan for the
development of Washington as a
year-around exposition of the re-
sources Of the United States.
First, 1 want to compliment Mr..
Low on such philosophical
thought coming from a man who has
so recently become a resident of the
District of Columbia. 1t is just such
a man with thoughts for big things
that every community needs in its
midst.
1T seems to me that the plan as
laid out by Mr.. Low is feasible, and
could not be carried out at a time
more OpportUne than the present.
Naturally, the most necessary thing
to make the plan a reality is FL
NANCE. If a definite idea is OBJ
tanned OF how much money might
be raised for the project, 1 see no
reason whatsoe er why the plan
could not be carried to success.
"In conclusion, desire to state that |
for the past few years the citizens of |
Washington have ably demonstrated |
that they are heartily in accord, both |
in heart and money, with any good |
project toward the development OF |
their city" II
Would He Of Great Value.
HENRY b. F. MACFARLAND, for
mer Commissioner Of the District
For years I have favored the per-
exposition OF the resources |
and products of the States in the /
National Capital for the inspection |
Of the people from all over the coun-
try and all over the world. ! am |
not welded to any particular plan.
Whatever building or buildings are |
jcct to the approval as to character
and location, Of the Fine Arts Com
mission. But there could be no doubt /
that such an. exposition would be OF
great value to the States, to Wash
ington, and to all our visitors.
CUNO~ II. RUDOLPH, president Of
Second National Bank-This project
Jught to be brought about and Wash
ngton is the logical center. Such an
would not only be
advantageous to Washington but |
also TO each individual State repre-
sented- / believe the present time to
De mPst propitious for the accom-
olishment OF this movement.
CHAPLIN BROWN-This should be
adopted without delay, for it would
be perpetual benefit TO both States,
,ity, and TO visitors here. I have |
always advocated this idea since its
which, I believe, dates
back several years.
IndOrSes Idea Heartily.
DIR. WILLIAM c. FOWLER, chief Il
II the District Health paftment-
( ii could be brought about. con- 4
'ider this an excellent idea. I believe
hat II would add materially to the.l
attractions OF Wash
nGton.
COL. CLARENCE 8. RIDLEY, ser
etary Of the Commission of Fine
Arts-The idea is admirable, which 1
an most heartily indorse.
MELVIN c. HAZEN, District Sur
'eyor-Adequate national quarters
hould be erected in Washington by
ach state. 1t would bring about a
'ettcr understanding of our country.
would suggest that the buildings be |
ocatcd around the Union Plaza, near
he Capitol Building. which every
isItor TO Washington views during
is or her stay here.
These buildings should be used for
he headquarters OF the various
tate societies that are now existent
! Washington. Thus actual repre-
Of the different States would
G on the spot all the time and see
nat their States were justly repre-
ented."
CHARLES W. FAIRFAN, real es-
tie broker: Through the States
lhibit building plan, Washington
,uld be made the location for a per- 2
anent national exposition Of the re-
,urces of all the States Of the nation.
he plan is very feasible. and I be-
eve the hearty cooperation of the
ateS will be forthcoming. once the