Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1927, Page 12

12 FVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €. THURSDAY. DECEMBER R, 1927 CIVIC BODIES UNITE FOR FISCAL FIGHT Agree at Association of Old- est Inhabitants’ Banquet to Work Together. (Continued from Eleventh Page.) Congress has now the power, by a majority vote, to set up here any municipal government it pleases, with any degree of self-government which does not involve a delegation by Con- gress of its power of general legisla- tion. It will have precisely the same power, no more and no less, when the constitutional amendment empowe ing Congress to grant istrict national representation has been adopted “Some of us favor retention of the present form of municipal government some of us favor its change by Congt in the direction of a larger measure of local self-government. Ve all come together and co-operate hear in seeking representation in the n: Government, and the honor, the priv- flege and the power of national repre- sentative citizenship. We are not so foolish as to drop out of a campaign for something that we all earnestly want and absolutely need in order to quarrel without result over the en tirely distinct question of local self government “Washington it citizens’ farmer to his sons ‘Stand together ful: break apart savs the and vou will be indh vidually impotent like this bunch of fagots which collectively is unbreak able, but with each fazot handled sep arately it is easily broken.”” Col. Grant Is Speaker. Col. Grant was introduced by Mr. ves as the next speaker. “T will not permit any of you,” said Col. Grant, “to claim a greater inter- est in Washington than I claim. I have not lived here long enough to be eligible for membership in this organi zation, but I had a grandfather who lived in Washington and who owned more houses here than he ever owned any place else. He took a great inter. est in the government of the city, not only as an officer of the Federal Gov ernment, but as a taxpaver. I believe he helped to stop a movement to move the Capital to some other place. “I have faith in Washington. There 18 more reason to expect a fulfillment of our hopes for Washington today Showing Special Custom Bodies FISHER, FLEETWOOD, BRUNN and WILLOUGHBY The Cadillac Motor Car Company will exhibit at the New Willard, the Wardman Park, the Mayflower and the showroom of the Washing- ton Cadillac Company, December 10th to 17th inclusive, a magnificent array of Cadillac and La Salle models, with special custom bodies by Fisher, Fleetwood, Brunn and Willoughby. These exclusive examples of the art of custom THE WASHINGTON-CADILLAC CO. s children, | will he power- | ¢ than there has ever been in its his- tory.” Col. Grant said that in planning for Washington's future it must not be forgotten that the city has had a glo rious past. He said Maj. L'Enfant's plan for the city has heen the mods for city planning all over the Na He pointed out that Washi the first city in the United States to have a commission form of govern ment, the fi 2 highway plan and one of have a complete plan for park develop ment and a zoning law, It was also one of the leaders, he said, in obtain ing a planning commission, which functions with definite legal powers. Describes His Functions. The principal function of the Na nt pointed out, to purchase land for new parks and to lay out a plan for highway improve ment. He predicted a wonderful park development in and around Washing ton, and said that modern thorough fares would be worked out which would enahle traffic to move and easily and at the same ti presery missioner, Col. Gra “All the things that are happe more inter Washington The new building pre District shows that Ci nizes its duty to the Col. Grant said committee: gress ave frequently confu conflicting views of citi sequently postpone action in many cases on matters of vital interest to the District. He urged close co-opera tion between the citizens of Washing ton in presenting their views to of Con ed by the and con Organization Is Praised. king for the Board of Trad raham the members ASSOC Oldest Inhabite have he pioneers i and youn; follow 1th the foundation aid. He said the Board of Trade had made a tax survey to prove that the Federal Government is not con tributing a falr share of the cost of the city. “National representation for the District,” sald Mr. Graham, “is some- thing upon which the great majority in this city is agreed, and no one has done more to advance this movement than the president of this association ves, who has made this and the working out of the fiscal relations between the city and the National Government almost his lifework. other question of vital importance to this ecity is transportation. It isnot so much a question of our attitude toward a railway merger, or the form which it shall take, but unless we have rapid transportation to the busi- ness districts from the outlying areas hould upon eAnnouncing an Exclusive CADILLAC tional Capital Park and Planning Com- | e the topographical beauty of | - | the territory of the city and suburbs, as the popu- lation grows, the progress of the city will be retarded. “The Washinzton Board of Trade stands ready now as in the past to co- operate with all other organizations | for the hetterment of Washington. 1 | helieve the Commissioners of the Dis. trict should be the \num-' house for the presentation of views to Con gress, 1 helieve in eneral 1t 1s best to | suppart their position. We are fortu | nate at this time in having Commis foners who have the true interest of the District at heart.” Judge Bundy Speaks. Judge Charles 8. Bundy, who is 96 3 s old and one of the vice presi | dents of the association, was intro duced by Mr. Noyes and given a | splendid welcome by the membership. hort speech Judge Bundy told 1d he was to be able to attend the meeting and take part in a discus. sion of plans for the improvement of Washingten. Mr aking for the Cham- her of Commerce, declared that it has | en the ¢ re of the people of | Washington (o have a voice in man- ing their . 2 members of Conzress are misinformed | when they say ashington peo- | ple do not w “We practicaliy s ild he some h Washington can speak for itsell on the great question of our fiscal rela- h the Federal Government.’ Leese. “We have in the ng one of the finest capitals the world has ever known, but the Dis- must have a voice in its financiai affairs, so that the burden of m: g this great city will not fali with crushing force on us. Our prop orty now is taxed away above its carning eapacity. “It is splendid to know that we are in favor of get- i \tional vepresentation and m\ &ucing the Federal Government to as- | ume i the lvuldmni e on the eve maovem which | by id re of ve we in both of (h with us the ( ind pi inent members .-r lmrlv branches of Conzress, we have the| united support of local organizations and of the citizens as a whole.” Holds D. C. Deserves Vote. Dr. Havenner told how the various citizens’ associations used to fight each other, each seeking special ad- vantages for its own section, until closer co-operation was brought about through the organization of the Fed- eration of Citizens’ Associations. “The only recourse of our citizens now is the right of petition,” said Dr. Havenner. “We have as great a claim to the vote as any other cit- izen of the United States. There is one sixth as many people here today in the whole United S:ates when the Constitution w adopted. We are entitled to a vote in Congress, here. of sued We ha city. Our wealth is more than that of “Nevada and New Mexico co bined or New Hampshire and Del ware combined—more than that of five States. “Let us have unity of action here in all major problems and no bickering over little things.” Gen. Stephan said and Manufacturers’ As glad to look to the Association of Old- est Inhabitants for guidance, “We admire the dignified and effec: tive w i It. with -public questions he question of taxation is the most serious one that now confronts us. We have hope that the nmew Congress will consider a change in our fiscal relations, and abandon the lump-sum appropriation, returning to the #0-40 ratio, The law for that ratio is still in effect. It is only necessary for Congress to appro priate. money’ for the District in ae- cordance with it. the Merchants Pledges Co-operation. “There is now $594,000,000 of tax exempt property in the Dist of hich $470.000.000 is Federal property. his will be increased with the com pletion of the Federal building pro- eram, which will mean a higher rate N ion for the District, 1se the new huildings will ‘replace taxable Property, unless Congress comes to the relief of the District in this respect. 1 e co-operation of the association h 1 represent with the other or- tions here. We must have a united front on these vital local ques- tion of national representation and fiscal relations.” Mr. Suter said it appeared from the speeches that all of the leading or- ganizations of citizens in Wa 1shington have re-enlisted in the fight for na- tional representation and a fair adjust- ment of fiscal relations. He told of the recent conference hetween members of the joint citizens' committee for na- tional representation and the Natlonal Council ~of State Legislatu which members of the latter orga tion promised to help Washington win v ngress and in the electoral 1p of the State Tegisla- 11 " said Mr. Sute n-operation of onr tions, The bright.” nd with citizens' organiza- we can aceomplish our purpo: prospect has never been so The Christian Church in Sauktown, Ind., did not have money to pay a preacher, but it has obtained the serv- ices of a neighboring clergyman through the Summer in return for an old hen :md five dozen SEES o each week ANDIRONS and FIRE SCREENS FRIES, BEALL & SHARP 734 10th St N.W. which governs the Nation and our LASALLE SALON 1136-1140 Connecticut Avenue by RUDOLPH JOSE, President builders, mounted on the famous chassis of the New Cadillac and La Salle with their 90- degree, V-type, eight-cylinder engine, created a profound impression at the New York Salon. You are cordially invited to attend this special showing and inspect at your leisure these beautiful new creations. Franklin 3900, 3901, 3902 [10 FEET HEIGHT !Zoninz Decision Follows Hearing on New York Aveaue Structure. The height restriction on the Cox Ruilding, at 1707 New York avenue, was raised from 90 to 110 feet by the Zoning Commission yesterday after- noon in order to permit Emergency Hospital to erect an eight-story addi ltion adjoining the present hospital building. Action was taken by the commission following a public hear ing at which Edward Clifford, a mem ber of the hospital hoard of trustees. loutlined plans for increasing the hospital facilities and pleaded for a 110-foot height limit so that the new building would conform in height with the present structure. Other Heights Raised. The commission also raised the height restriction from 60 to 90 feet on a strip running from Kalorama road, Wyoming avenue between 16 JACKSON PLACE (On Lafayette Square) New Office Building Will Be Ready for Occupancy January lst One-balf block from White Ho and State-War-Ni Building. Overlooks Lafayette Square, the Mall and Potomac River. Offices admirably ranged in_ half-floor suites. Quiet and ified location for law firms and organizations. H. GUY HERRING 26 Jackson Place ALLOWED BUILDING, Twentieth street and Connecticut ave- nue, and from 9 to 110 feet on the | rear portion of 425 Seventh street. Other actions by included the rec dcation of four | tracts of residential A restricted prop- erty in the Northwest section through their placement in the newly created zone for semi-detached houses. 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