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a representative of the commission. We
have data running back at least l6
generations. with an unbroken chain OF
Washington lineage.
THE various States are asked to CO.
operate with the national commission
through State commissions, many OF
which already are appointed. Our MS
torian has linked up the American LII
brary Association, which is most anxious
to cooperate to make the occasion one
worthy of the day and man.
"The immediate purpose now Is 10 en-
list the entire American people IN
new interest in the Father OF Our Coun.
try. In this scheme will be embraced
the schools. the churches. the various
clubs and every association Interested
in American progress. 1t VIII 'ncluoe
all the patriotic organizations. :.
1.-The commission has recommended
and Congress has been asked 10 au-
thorize, the publication OF monu-
mental work to include washington
Works" in % volumes, and the wash
ington Series" in Is volumes. These
two publications will be the most COM
plete and valuable of their kind ever
undertaken. 1t will probably cost $3oo.-
900 as permanent contribution OF our
people to one of the worlds greatest
figures.
Plan to Stimulate Interest.
"The plan of the commission Is 10
stimulate Nation wide interest by series
of observances, beginning 1929 and con-
tinuing through 1890 1881 and reaching
a climax in 1882. The character OF the
1882 event Is to be outlined later. 1t Is
hoped there will be general co-opera-
ton, with each locality putting on some
form of celebration. each State conduct
ing a State celebration and the Nation
celebrating the event here in the Capt.
tai, as justified by its Importance.
In distinctive localities where Wash.
ington figured in peculiar or signlfcan'
situations, such as Valley Forge. Trenton
Boston, etc, special attention VIII
doubtless be given to celebrations OF
these Washington events.
THE character and extent OF the
great national celebration to be held
In the Capital will in due time be out
lined. The event lends itself to variety
of demonstrations. The commission de-
sires 1t to be of great historic and civic
value. 1t Is TO be an occasion OF spirit
ual uplift.
whatever character be employed to
show the progress Of the Republic In Its
growth since first presided over by
Washington. care must be exercised To
emphasize the obligation the Nation
owes its founder. The commission Is
open to suggestions as to the form and
forms the celebration should take.
1T Is also hoped that aside from the
publications already recommended, we
may be able to adopt some permanent
physical memorial as fitting COM
memoration of him who Is first in war
first In peace and first in the hearts
of his countrymen.'
Tribute Paid by Fess.
Senator Fess explained how the char
acter and influence Of Washington had
nodded into being many Of our present
day policies and institutions, enabling
America to preserve the necessary ele-
ments OF authority without the loss OF
essential liberty" This was Washing
toms greatest contribution to the
world. the Senator said. and 1t alone
"iustities this Government in making
his 2OOth anniversary the greatest
event of its kind In all history
Senator Fess was introduced by Sen
ator Walsh OF Massachusetts, who pre-
sided. Senator Walsh delivered a short
address Of greeting. after District Com
missioner Dougherty had called the as
sembly TO order. Prominent In the au-
dience were members Of the cabinet,
other high Government officials and
many foreign diplomats.
Senator Walsh OF Massachusetts IN
his opening address emphasized WASH.
ingtorl's adherence to the principles oi
freedom, justice and equality" the dls-
tinguishing marks OF democracy wnlcn
he declared makes this Government
distinct from all others.
IF We surrender these principles the
America of Washington Is ended, SEN
ator Walsh warned.
Walsh Urges Caution.
Cautioning the public TO guard
against evil influences working TO un-
d.rmine the existing Government. sen
ator Walsh declared that true adher-
ence to the basic ideas as enunclated by
Washington will surely preserve us.
From the masses of the people there
liz no danger Of these influences WORK
ing destruction. he said. aud cmpiia-
sized that the security OF American N
stitutions "is In the keeping OF oui
leaders from whom the masses are de-
manding deeds rather than words.
There was q formal color ceremony
featured by the dropping CT large i'aa
back of the stage.
Two small Boy Scouts. Harry Cohen
and Brian Tuckerman. were given llofal
wreatha sent by the Children Of the
American Revolution from Miami. Fla.