Apparently the new system by which Rome is to be a State-governed capital, instead of a municipality of the ordinary type, is similar to that long associated with tlie city of Washington, the capital ot' the United States. "Washington has no municipality, no mayor, and no town councillors. The District of Columbia, which is Washington, is legislated for by Congress, and is governed bv three commissioners appointed by the President of the United States, who also appoint judges and Court officials. The money required for improvements and current expertees is.provided half by the ratepayers and half by a national appropriation*
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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18549, 26 November 1925, Page 11
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