The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-27

Among the suggestions under confederation ares The cree
ton Of huge general Assembly church; magnificent Pres
hean cathedral; church building suitable for all sorts Of
religious and educational work.
And it urged that the building should conspcuousy
lecated and courageousy and generously financed"
The Lutheran Church Of America has under favorable
liberation the establishment here Of 100000 college for
Lutheran women.
The Catholic Church Of this country has millions Of dollars
Invested in the Capital Of this nation Its property holdings
III Brookand have been increased from year year with
steady construction Of additional buildings to accomplish the
faere
Georgetown University Of the best known educational
institutions Of the United States under Catholic auspices
snd much Of which has been subscribed for
sniversty buildings.
Episcopal faith of America is building here cathedral
VIII rank in grandeur and with any Of the
famous cathedra Of the Old World This cathedral where the
President Wilson is buried, viii be religious shrine Of
the Episcopal church that will attract every worper 81 that
faith and bring here thousands Of visitors
There many other activities here that represent ma
onal religious aternal and other bodies which it would
axe TOO much space to mention in detail The true
reat business organizations. The Chamber Of Commerce
the United States is example It's national headquarters
the country have their national headquarters The Ameri
an Federation OF Labor its building in this city In
aS sne INST might De lengthensd almost ntermnab
ana proper development Of this Federal City have just
slndsd their annual convention here held in their build
ing tine American Institute Of Architects.
Federal Government which controls this Federal ter
rtcr and Of which Congress is such an important part
ought 70 be deeply interested than Is il its own 0ap
al but in the last years small cotee Of House mem
on the House Appropriations COMMITTEES
doing everything possible to hurt and retard the welfare
the city in which every citizen Of this nation is part
owner and regards with patriotism than the Congress
scna keepers who would to punish local people, sacrifice
duate appropriations.
Before Congress adjOurns June there is to be test Of
me attitude Of Congress toward the Federal Capital loved
and admired by American organizations and individual The
District appropriation bill in conference Of the two houses
WITH the House committed to policies that can mean nothing
more nor less than retrogression in community in which
millions Of Americans vitality interested through prop
efty investment and patriotic regard
The Senate and House should both put drastic Stan ~
dsaprova continued House experiments that are harm
III to the District The Federal Government as represented
Congress should always bear just and equitable portion
O the expenses Of the District II will not do SO under the
Ofaton amendment apprOpratng lump sum Of 100000
Tor the next fiscal year. It is time that the District aupro
priaon bill shall speak language that spells more beaut
fM Federal City and full and fair participation by the
Federal Government in the upbuldng Of that city