Evening star., 1923-07-22

Congress would act favorably upon
Commissioners through the budget
bureau for authorization of a high
pressure water system for the bust
ness section of the National Capital,
with an initial appropriation of $780,
600 next year to start the work, ac-
cording to the first returns received
by The Star in poll of members of
Congress upon this question.
OF the first thirty eight interviews
in this poll-with republicans and
democrats, new and old members
without any Observation-Disclosures
nine were emphatically in favor of
installing the high-pressure service,
nine of the more conservative mem
bers, who hesitated to go positively
on record until they have. given the
subject careful consideration. indi-
Gated that they will probably vote
for it, and not one spoke in opposi-
ton to the proposal
Zihlman for Project.
The subject was discussed at
length in an interview by Repre-
sentative Fred y. Zihlp.an of Mary
land, who is expected 10 be chair
man of the District committee in the
next Congress, in The Star on
Thursday. Representative Zihlman
proposes to father this legislation
and argues that it means as much
for the protection of more than
S113, 100000 worth of government
owned buildings and priceless rec
ords as for the local business houses.
The Star has already printed brief
interviews with Representative Clar-
ence MacGregor OF New York, chair
man of the House committee on ac-
counts. and Representative Roval H.
Weller of New York, both strongly
urging the passage of this legisla-
tion. Thirty-five other interviews
are printed in The Star today and
others will be printed from time TO
time as the poll progresses.
Senator Bruce's View.
Senator William Cabell Bruce Of
Maryland emphatically supports the
proposal for a high-pressure water
system in the downtown section of
the National Capital. He says: I'm
less something should arise to alter
my prepossessions. 1 would assuredly
favor appropriations not in excess of
$1,500,000 for the purpose of giving
the business section of Washington
igh-pressure water supply. As a
general principle, having witnessed
the frightful destruction worked in
Baltimore by its great fire, even large
sums look small to me when set off
against the supreme Importance of
preserving a city from the havoc and
loss inflicted by fire."
"The National Capital has never
been treated fairly by the Congress
| of the United States" says Repre-
sentative Thomas w. Harrison OF
winchester, Va, in emphatically de-
claring himself in favor of high
pressure water service for the down
| town section of the District.
Sees Capital Neglected.
Congress Is really too much oc-
cupied with matters pertaining TO
the several congressional districts to
give proper consideration to the mu-
nicipal affairs of the city Of Wash
! ington," he explains. Il have always
favored granting the requests of the
city which come from the city au-
| thorities or from the organizations
which reflect the progress, develop
| ment and welfare of the city.
"I have no doubt of the propriety
| of installing the high-pressure water
| system, indor sed by all the business
organizations" concludes Representa-
| tive Harrison.
Another prominent member of the
| House who Is outspoken in his con-
yiction that Congress should deal
more literally with the District is
Representative Calvin D. Paige of
Southbridge, Mass, who says Il am
| in favor of the government appro-
priating money for a high-pressure
| water supply for the District of CO.
| lumbia. 1 don't believe the District
| Of Columbia should he Obliged to fight