Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1923, Page 5

Holds District Representation In Congress Is Ideal Suffrage | Edwin C. Brandenburg Tells Society of Natives Any Other System Would Be Less Effective—Predicts Reform. A strong plea for national repre- sentation for the District, witha law- Yer's argument for this form of suf- frage as opposed to having merely a delegate in Congress, was the key- note of an address by Edwin C. * Brandenburg before the Society of Natives, who met last night to cele- brate the one hundred and thirty-! second anniversary of the laying of | tho first corner stone of the District | of Columbia. The meeting was held | in the President Roosevelt Hotel, 2101 | 16th strege. Othgr features of the program were: An address of welcome by Jesse C. Suter, president of the soclety, who ! touched briefly upon the significance of the occasion and mentioned the deslirability of a “District night,” to be celebrated throughout Washington pril 15 of each vear, the date ng the anniversary of the cor- mer stone laying. A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. William T. Reed, accompanied at the plano by Prof. Harry Wheaton How- ard. A vocal selection as ren- dered by Charles E. Myers, accom- punfed by Prof. Howard, after which v a selection was rendered by the Mu- urgia Quartet, composed of Mrs. Fannie Shreve Heartsill, Mrs. Willlam Reed, Charles Myer;, Frea C. Schaefer and Prof. Howard, follow- ing which Prof. Howard played an instrumental selection. The singing of “Washington” by the audience magked the closing of the musical Program. Buffet Supper Served. A buffet supper was served. I have visions for a greater Wash- Ington. There is no reason why W ington and our sister city of become the as it was *" declared Alexandria should not destiny of ocean commerc early ‘in the last century &lr. Brandenburg. “We talk_about this belng a city boautiful. That expression to me is offeminate, and lacks evidence of strength and position. 1 do not de- cry beauty, but I would rather call it ‘the city wonderful. Wonderful it is because of its beauty, its wide; Streets and avenues, its wonderful | libraries, its galleries of art. its schools universities, A ‘all, it is wonderful because of power seated in this city “The momentous struggle through which we have just passed has made this nation a world power if It was not such before, and the seat of that power is at the capital of the na- tlon, where we confidently expect the oves of the world will center and look for guidance.” Impressing upo the his zudience the influence that they might have to- ward framing public opinion, he told them that as natives of Wash- ington they have a chance to ac- complish good for the welfare of the nation as a whole More Cordial Relations. “T have visions of a more natural and cordial relation between the Dis- trict of Columbia and the federal gov- ernment. I do not for a moment be- lieve that we should change from the commission form of government to + one elected by the people. mission form of government is ideal and removes from political conten- tlons the men who fill those offices, and renders more independent their judgment. That this form of govern- ment is becoming more popular as the days roll by is evidenced by the fact that other municipalities are adopting this method. “My vision, however, does take me to the day when the relations be- tween people of the District and the federal government shall be more in harmony with the Constitution as it applics * to the citizens generally throughout the country. It is true that the object and purpose of the founders of the Constitution was to create a territory over which they might have exclusive jurlsdiction, free from local infiuences and the evils which had been experienced by the legislative assembly at Philadelphi. | of lite, and have come to make this but above | ment, | our "population? The com- jof Columbla. without representation than in the days of the colonies. Sees Suftrage Soon. “I am firmly of the belief that be- fore many years elapse we will be given the rights which are fully guar- anteed by the Constitution, of equal- ity with the citizens of other states. By this I mean that they shall have the right to vote for electors for Pres- ident and Vice President and that we shall have representation In the Sen- ate and House elected by our people. “I am fully aware of the fact that many of our citizens, particularly those who have passed the meridlan’ city a future home, are entirely sat- isfled with the present conditions. They little realize, however, that the improvements constantly going on in this city are the result of most strenuous efforts on the part of its citizens. It was because of lack of representation «u the power to speak in the halic of Congress and secure the attention to which the city is entitled that the Washington Board of Trade, for illustration, was organized more than thirty years ago. The earnest efforts of that organiza- tion and its committees are responsible for your Rock Creek Park, your Po- temac Park, the extension of many of your streets and boulevards and only very recently, with the co-operation of other bodles, for a finding by a Joint committee of Congress that the federal government Is indebted to the éll;trlcl in the sum of nearly $5,000, 00. Need Representative. “Is there any one in the halls of Congress to whom the citizens or any part of the community of this District can, as a matter of right. demand that any particular relief or improve- ment be extended the District? Is there any one to stand upon tie floors of Congress when the city and its people are being attacked to defend its rights? It was bad enough when this city was a strugiling villuge. but now that it has become a great metropolis, with interests demanding consideration and attention, it is in- dispensably necessary that we have some one with power to speak in the halls of Congress. “A delegate may Drove an orna- but his powers are limited without the right to vote. It Is like the man who is willing to shout his complaints and urge his grievances from the houstops, but when called upon to back them with his finances he becomes silent. Sees No Opposition. “Is there any sound and reason- able reason that can be urged in opposition? By education we cer- tainly are as well qualified as any paople In this great land. eed, statistics show that we have as high, it not higher, percentage of educated Deople than 'in most of the states. “Is it because of the number of If so, then I say that, according to the census of 1910, we have a larger population than any one of six states of the Union, | and, in 1920, larger than any one of seven states. Taxation without rep- resentation ‘will always be a sore spot with tha people of the District “Are we mnot sufficiently loyal the federal government to be en- titled to representation or to vote for electors of President and Vice President? Are we less lo¥al than the allen who has taken out his first papers and before finally naturaliz- od is given the right by some states to vote for members of the legls- lature? 1Is there a better criterion of loyalty than evidenced by the willingness of our people to offer up their lives upon the altar in time of ar? 1 feel proud of the showing made by this city during the period of the war when the government needed money. Pay Heavy Taxes. “Do you people of the District pay taxes or do you live in that happy realm of peace and quietude where the tax bilis do not regularly find to “With that I am In full accord, it is secured through the comm ! form of government, where the pointment of those in power lies with | the President. I cannot bring my ' mind to believe that the framers °l| the Constitution intentionally pro- vided a terrftory In which the very| rights were denied its citizens for which the colonies had just passed | through a strong and fierce conflict with the moth:-r country. Is there any more reason why our sons should be called to arms to support a conflict concerning which we have had no ay than it was for the colonies to omplain of the quartering of British «ir inidst? There is no should be taxed The TRINITY is our new tan, all-wool GABARDINE Top- coat, hand - tailored, with full or half belt. Cravenetted, it serves a triple purpose: A raincoat in a shower; a duster in the motor; a topcoat on the mall. ‘The Avenue at Nigth themselves in your mail, as would cem to be the bellef of some in this country? Are you undertaxed or are you paying fairly upon your invest- ments in the city? You are, of course, fully aware that the federal govern- ment is maintained by certain federal taxes, such as Income, customs, ex- cess, internal revenue and the like. THE EVENING The checks that flowed from your ho,rlnas on the 15th of March to the collector of internal revenue at Balti- :xore are a complete answer. But 0w do the taxes paid by the citizens ofjihe District of Columbia: to_the government compare wi thgse paid by he states? % > ave no doubt that many of you are of the erronenus impression tnat our contributions to the support of the federal government are Insiznifi- cant. In this you are tn error. In 1918, according to the reports of the Treasury Department, we pald the federal “government in taxes of the character indicated, exclusive of the mlllions paid for local taxes, $12,- 862,000. In 1919 we paid to the fed- eral government $18,640,053, which Was a larger amount than that pald by any one of fifteen states of the Unfon. Indeed, it was larger than the contributions to the federal gov- ernment of taxes of like nature from the combined states of North Dakota, w Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming and Vermont, having eighteen votes in the halis of Congress. “Although you paid more than the aggregate coming from these five states, did you have any voice or say as to what your taxation should be, or how these taxes when collected should be spent? Does not a recital of these facts make you feel that the Wash- ingtonian should be permitted to par- ticipate in the affairs of the nation through duly authorized representa- tives?” Among the specially invited guests were: Theodore W. Noyes, president Cut Glass ~the Gift Supreme for “BRIDES” '-—~-- woman expects, receives nnrl treasures her GIFTS OF % CRYSTAL. ,fi hrmg back memories of the oc- casion on which they were pre- senled Cut Glass is a gift that reflects individuality and distinction for anniver- saries and anniversaries. And, might we not unlimited assortments? sive distributors for Libbey Cut might also prove advantageous to you in selecting a Gift of Crystal HERE. MAIN FLOOR DULIN&MARTIN (2 £ 12151217 of the Assoclation of the Oldest In- habitants of the District of Columbla. Allen C. Clarke, president of the Co. jumbla Historical Soclety; Charles A, Baker, president of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations; Mrs. J. W. Grimalt premacnt of ihe District of Columbia_ Federation of Women's Clubs; Edward F. Colloday, president of the Washington Board of Trade; Isasc Gans, president of the Wash. ington Chamber of Commerce, and Gen. Anton Stephan, president of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Asso- clation of the District of Columbla. —_——— TRACTION STRIKE ENDS. Fast Liverpool, Ohio, Street Cars After 11-Month Walk. 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