Show i look to cites future j at the meeting in dallas of the j american society for municipal improvements prove ments reports have been and 0 of the plans of various cities throughout the country to meet the needs ol of present growth and of future expansion sion it if any further el evidence dence wera needed of the alertness of american municipalities of the larger type it nas as furnished through this occasion i lien alen engaged in the planning or actus actuel carryl carrying tig out of plans told of the pro cedore that Is being followed here and there e i i on certain fundamentals there seemed to be absolute agreement 11 first determine the needs those that are urgent and those that reasonably imay may be expected to become urgent fin I 1 in a very few years estimate the feasts carefully relate tiny any improve anent undertaken to a general city 1 aplan I plan then prepare for a bond issue land and go ahead subordinating political and every other interest to the wel fare of the hie city and thus gaining the public confidence and support required to make the whole procedure a success |