Evening star., 1923-07-29

SdlnSt the property owners DenentcQ.
| ton. Immediately. 1t is a necessity
Representative Nathan l.. Strong.
pennsylvania, prominent on the
rivers and harbors committee: IF
given an opportunity I will vote for
an appropriation to give the business
section of the National Capital high
pressure water supply. In fact, I am
In favor of anything that will inn
prove, beautify and protect our
Capital City"
Representative Elmer Thomas, Ok
lahoma: II am not familiar with the
necessities of the city regarding high
pressure water service. but In the
event this matter is considered by the
p1 oper committee and is approved and
is referred to the House for action. I
! shall be glad TO support the PROPOSE
ton"
Representative Edward c. Little of
Kansas. chairman of the committee
on revision of the laws: Il am in fa-
vor OF appropriations for a high
pressure service to keep the District
OF Columbia safe from fires"
Representative w. w. Larsen, Geor-
gia: "I have never considered the
question of high-pressure water sup
ply for our Capital City. but II IT ap-
pears necessary and advisable to In
stall such system in order to ade-
quately protect the interests of our
government, and the city, l shall. of
Regardless of Cost.
Representative Louis w. Fairfield.
Indiana, who, as an active member
of the committee on reform in the
civil service, is thoroughly familiar
with the fire hazard in government
buildings: Il shall favor any neces-
aary fire protection for the city and
believe that there should be as ade-
quate Il supply as provided for other
cities in the country. If 1t appears TO
me, after investigation, that this
high-pressure supply is needed / shall
most certainly support the measure.
even though il may cost 81, 500. 900.
Representative Frank c. Sites.
Pennsylvania: Il am strongly in
favor of the installation of high
pressure water system In Washing-
ton as an adequate safeguard against
fire Even If so per cent of the
necessary funds would have to be
furnished by the federal government.
this would. in my opinion. be well
spent in the additional protection
that would be afforded government
buildings and property worth mil
lions and millions of dollars. and in
valuable records which could never
be replaced. Should any legislation
providing a reasonable appropriation
for such a system come before the
house at the next session, and the
bill carrying the appropriation does
not include any Objectionable fea-
lures, / will certainly vote for it.
Modern Washington requires up-to-
date fire fighting service"
Representative Emanuel Celler.
New York: II am unfamiliar with
conditions in Washington. particular
ly concerning the business section.
but from my knowledge of municipal
affairs in New York and elsewhere.
no up-to date city should be without
a high pressure water supply. With
out such assistance, life and property
would be seriously jeopardized in the
event of fire. You may tell the peo-
pie of the District that l am in favor
of this project"
Fnvors Adequate Protection.
Representative Laurence H. Watres,
Pennsylvania: II know nothing what
ever of the conditions which apply
locally. but 1 will favor anything
within reason to give the city ade-
quate and proper fire protection
service
Representative J. NJ. Magee, Penn
sylvania: 1T would seem to me high
ly improper to say how / stand on
something l know nothing about. 1t
sounds reasonable enough that Wash
iEgton should have high-pressure wa
ter service in the down town section.
However, 1 can only reply that the
question will have my very careful
consideration when presented"
Representative H. H. Peavey, Wis
consin: Il am loathe to promise. in
advance, on any unknown matter
particularly one as important, carry
ing an appropriation of a half million
dollars. Should the congressional
committee recommend this proposal.
think / could safely assure the peo-
pie of Washington that / would sup
port the recommendation"
Representative George c. Perry
Virginia: II would not want to def.
nitely commit myself on the PROPOSE
. tion until I have acquainted myself
with all the arguments for and
against. I assure you the matter will
have my careful consideration, and II
rather appeals to me on first impress.
sion."
Representative Luther A. Johnson
Texas: Being a newly elected mem
ber of Congress, and having made nc
investigation of the subject, of course
l could not, in advance, commit my
self on the proposed measure. How
ever, Will say that the clear state
ment laid before me is persuasive
that some such relief should be
granted. II such a measure comes
before the next Congress, I shall be
glad to give the same very careful
and EarfnnQ do