Evening star., 1921-11-06
c. A. BAKER HEADS
Citizens BODIES
Conduit Road Delegate Elect
ed on Second 6aIIot at
I warm TING. ~ -

L Sp4sfss bssSsdkass the
conduH R6ad Ccitissnss iAsi6ciation
last night was elected president OF the
Federation Of Citizens Associations.
succeeding W. B. Weatlake, at the an
nual meeting in the District building.
In his speech Of facceptance he pledged
his administration to the cause of
suffrage for the District.
Warner Stutler Of the Benning As
ISOLATION was elected vice president,
succeeding Jesse c. suter. The fed
Grafton reelected Leland r. Athcrton
secretary and George ". Evans treas
urer. -h-... ~'-, -, .-
President Baker declared the fed
eration's mission will not be per-
formed until Washingtonians have
been Americanized. He urged the
delegates to work in harmony for the
welfare of the city. 4......
Appeals for Co-Operatton.
let US more and more strive to
cooperate with Congress in a con-
structive way" he appealed. There
has been too much criticism. Com
gress wants our assistance in framing
legislation for the benefit Of the Dis
trict. Ours is golden opportunity to
do constructive work.
Two ballots were required to give
Mr.. Baker a majority. Despite the
fact he had declined a nomination,
William NICK. Clayton received II
votes on the deciding ballot. with 10
votes going. to Mr.. Westlake and Z
votes to Mr.. Suter. Thirty votes were
cast for the winning candidate.
|, westlake Warns Of Influences.
While the tellers were at work, Mr..
Westlake. the retiring president. de-
livered his swan song to the fedora
tion. He cautioned the delegates to
be on the lookout for sinister in
fuences. e.. 4.:f<- .,.... o.. -
with its great and acknowledged
power in District affairs, it is nat
ural," said Mr.. Westlake, "that those
who have interests which are affected
by the actions Of this body of united
citizens dnd it desirable to influence
the course of action which we take"
The meeting, which was better at
tended than any previous session of
the federation, got on to a fiery start
but developed in the end into love
feast. Resolutions were passed prais-
ing all the committees for their work
during the year and commending the
administration Of the retiring presi-
dent, William NICK. Clayton ALSO
Yves given special vote OF thanks
for his work as chairman Of the pub
lie utilities committee, =. 80,
Iowa Circle the issue.
The fiery part Of the meeting grew
out Of an effort made to admit the
Iowa Circle Citizens Association to
membership in the federation. Nearly
every delegate spoke for or, against
the proposal. The Mid-City Associa-
ton delegates vigorously objected to
admitting the ). association. which, II
claimed. had APPROPRIATED for its ter
ritory the very, heart Of the district
controlled by. the. .Mid-Cfty body. a
resolution was adopted authorizing
the appointment OF special commits
tee to canvass. the situation. Presi-
dent Baker appointed marry q. SpeSts
man, Prof. Mitchell Carroll and Prof
Allan. Davis as members OF the com=
mittee. .r ..sasS
Another committee named Will pre-
sent to Congress aapefitton q for the
placing Of District statutory en-
ployes upon the same bssts as fed
eral employees In the matter Of pay,
william NICK. Clayton. William 81
Torbert and wv. II. Richardson COM
pose the committee. Mr.. Clayton told
the federation there are St2 District
per annum. and 100 emiiloyes who are