The Washington times., 1925-10-06
BY Richard Hotter

A clear note Of cheer regarding
business conditions in Washington
during the fall and winter is struck
by John NJ. Riordan, cashier of the
Bank of Commerce and Savings,
when he says:
II believe that business in Wash
ington this fall win be better than
even the most optimistic predic-
TONS"
Mr.. Riardan is in a position to
estimate local business conditions
with especial accuracy and that his
judgment and conservatism is to be
relied upon is indicated by the fact
that he was selected by the District
of Columbia bankers to represent
them upon the nominating commit
tee in selecting candidate for
president and first and second vice
presidents OF the American Bankers
Association at the annual conven-
ton Of that organization recently
held at Atlantic City, M.
Bank deposits said Mr.. Rior-
dan today, ARE generally a criterion
posits in the District of Columbia
are steadily growing. Our own in
stftution has registered a substan-
tial gain in deposits and other banks
make the same report"
The business men Of Washing
ton, continued Mr.. Riordan, ARE
wide awake to the vital necessity OF
cooperation in the interest Of the
city and this uniting OF effort al
ready is showing encouraging re-
suits. There is apparent at present
a real desire upon the part of a
very large class Of people here to
unite for the betterment of the city.
NTrade organizations have seen
the. wisdom Of concentrating their
efforts and unifying their programs
to the end that there be the. closest
cooperation in all matters effecting
the business progress Of the city,
Mr.. Riordan has recently covered
a large section of the country on an
extended vacation trip, and, ever
mindful Of the interests Of his home
city. he took occasion to survey the
sentiment Of other sections in re-
gard to the National Capital. In re-
gard to this. Mr.. Riordan said:
There is a general feeling
throughout the country that Wash.
ington is one Of the best cities In
the United States. There was a
time when this city was more or
less belfttled by the people OF our
greater industrial cities. This time
seems TO be past, and In Duluth,
Chicago. Atlantic City, and. many
other places found that Washing
ton Is now considered a city of inn
nOFf0nRn IN haIo
as because 1t Is the seat Of Gov
eminent.
Interest In d. C. Grows
The interest in Washington is not
confined to big business interests.
but is very general among ali
classes. Washington is, today ma
tionally in the public eye 1 have
met people this summer from prac-
tically every State from the At.
lantic to the Pacific and, without
exception, they are all interested in
Washington and expect some day
to pay 1t a visit, many OF them
hope, eventually, to make this city
their home. With a growing senti-
ment Of this kind throughout the
country the prospects for future
development cannot be other than
bright"
The exploits Of the Washington
baseball team under the manage
ment Of "Rucky' Harris were
praised by Mr.. Riordan as a con-
siderable advertising asset to the
city.
1.-THE whole country" said Mr..
Riordan, us interested in the Wash.
ington team and this interest is a
splendid advertising asset to the
city"
Reiterating his belief that there
would be a brisk fall and winter
business season here this year, Mr..
Riordan said: Washington Is now
an all-the-year-around city with an
especially prosperous winter popula.
ton which is growing larger each
year. The outlook for good business
everywhere is bright. but, I believe
1t Is brighter in Washington than
In anV other oifv In fha coYu4vs,