This substantial growth. comparing favorably with that of many of the prosperous manufacturing and commercial cities. is largely due to the wise and just policy of Congress in contributing its share toward beautifying the city and making it a peculiarly desirable place of residence. It cannot be attributed to the development of the surrounding: country. for that has made very little progress. nor to the increaseof commerce or trade. for Washington. owing to its longneglected water front. has but little commerce and its trade is limited to supplying the wants of its own inhabitants. Nor have manufactures or other important business enterprises been established to encourage immigration by employing large numbers of working people. We must therefore seek for the cause of the largo additions to the population of the capital in its increasing attractiveness as a place of residence. This view is sustained by the character of the recent improvements.
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