Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-04-16

ment and remain its property
For the purpose of protecting and
caring for plants. flowers and shrub
berry from the southern states. IL
would not be inadvisa BILE to erect
greenhouses on the grounds.
To show state Resources. r'C-
These buildings. in contrast 20
those erected by the different states
at the worlds expositions in the past
would be permanent and substantial
and the exhibits lasting and far reach
ing in effect and value. In these
buildings there would he set forth
in a most attractive way all those
things which the state and its people
feel proudest of. but too numerous
to mention here, and which would
, present the states resources as a
whole in the most favorable light.
as well as a permanent but constant
ly changing exhibition where neces-
Sarv or desirable
Such display would he a financial
advantage to tho state. and no less so
to the federal government. and should be
encouraged by both. II would present
in a practical way how many states Of
the wr-t have moved forward. step by
step. from barren prairie or desert IN
wealth and the most fertile and pro-
ductive agricultural land There could
be- shown by illustration how. by irrica-
ton. this has been accomplished. The
federal government could show the valu-
able work in the forestry service, both
In development and protection, as well
as its theory and practice carried out in
soma states on this line.
In addition to the above, il would he
place where the historical progress OF
zach state could be recorded. as well
the records of men OF each state who
have contributed to the history of the
world and this republic: also the achieve
ments Of men who have given to science.
etc
We do not think it advisable TO dis
cuSs at this time more than the prin-
ciple or theory in view, as il will re-
quire action by Congress as to the do
nation Of the ground. and the legisla-
lures OF the various states for the ap-
preparations to erect the buildings.
I'm my judgment. arrangements
should be made at once to call a con-
ference in this city of the governors
of each state for the special purpose
Of discussing the subject.
Details to Be Formulated.
! TT would be impossible to set down
the entire necessary details as to how
this great movement should best be
started, as there are ramificationS
which are sure to develop and cannot
be foreseen in all OF its phases and
must be worked out in practical
shape. When the combined wisdom
Of national and state legislators is
, brought together in conference to
discuss a question OF such magnitud.
and Importance. details will naturally
! be brought out and formulated in
practical way. at least broad enough
| for the purpose of drafting a bill foI
Congress and the legislatures upon
| which the foundation may be laid.
There is no place where these build
| ings can, with the same advantages
be located with better effect than. or As
1 good effect as. at the nations capital,
| for il is neutral ground. and the one
| city which everybody within this coun-
try and abroad desires. at some time,
| to visit.
II believe IL this movement takes
shape with the enthusiasm it deserves
I by our states 1T will be only a shori
publics will seek a similar display IL
| this city for their resources.
II desire to repeat that it would
be bordering close to destruction OF
the movement to have the details
to the location a part of the move
ment. Let US indorse the broad prin-
ciple of state buildings for perma
nent exhibition at the nations capita
through concerted movement OF
Congress and the state officials. When
this is accomplished, committee rep
resenting all interests can be appoint
ed in a proper way to work out ali
details necessary.
the contract of donating the grounC
have the understanding that it ca
be used only by the state for its eX-
hibitS. and if not taken for that pur-
| pose within a specified time. or if !
| should be discontinued or not kept up
to a standard by the state. it shout
| by condemnation revert to the fedora;
government. The object for this. in
| my judgment, is obvious. and needs
] no argument"