The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-10
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING, RAILROAD
MATTERS.

evening, with Henry Dart in the chair.
s. Fl. Velie and s. w. Wheelock, of Mo.
line, were elected members.
H. A. Barnard and II. NJ. Taylor werc
proposed.
Mr.. Eggleston, on behalf Of the committee
appointed to confer with the directors OF the
Peoria & Rock Island railroad, at the meet
ing in Peoria which took place last week,
presented report. He admitted that he
had no authority to act in the matter, but
in the absence of one or two of the appoint
ed committee, he had taken the responsible.
ty. The report was as follows
REPORT.
Your committee proceeded to Peoria, accom-
panied by delegates from Davenport and Moline
After arriving there and comparing notes, we
found there was no disagreement in the views of
the delegates present. Consequently we held an
informal meeting with a view Of adopting meas
ures TO pursue and carry out the object desired
c. Atkinson, Esq, was appointed chairman Of
the delegations, and after full consultation q
subcommittee was appointed to wait upon the
Board of Directors with view of learning when
it would be convenient for them to hear us. The
COMMITTEES returned and reported that hearing
could be had immediately, and that the board
had decided not to locate their road any farther
west than Cambridge at this session, whsreupon
the delegates concluded they would make no
general argument, but wait until the question of
location was under consideration. They then
went before the board of directors, and made
brief statements, setting forth our claims, after
which Mr.. Cable very fully opened his budget,
and in long, spread eagle speech presented his
side of the question, complaining bitterly of the
al ad
and himself, and charging that the delegates of
Rock Island had no rights there, as Rock Island
had put up no money, and only came there by
direction of the Board Of Trade, IN irresponsible
body, without any authority to act for Rock Is
land. He began representing them as a feeble
organization with but few members in attendance
generally; and when interrupted by one of our
delegates, he made feeble effort to take back
part of the slur he intended to convey to the
board of directors. The most of his speech
q stereetyped edition Of his speeches made all
occasions when upon this subject.
When Mr.. Cable, followed by Mr.. Frysinger
and Mr.. Weyerhauser, who represented Camden
and Coal Valley, got through, your delegation
found that the board of directors were anxious to
adjourn for dinner, and as other business was
prepared for the afternoon session, we concluded
to make no reply to Mr.. Cable. unless some other
opportunity should occur during the session.
The next day we had another interview, and
presented a short statement in writing, setting
forth some of the reasons why the Moline route
should be adopted. Your committee also ex-
plsined as well rs they could the reasons why
they appeared before them without a subscrip-
ton of money; showing the reasons of the delay
of the election.
In the evening some of your delegates had an
interview with the president of the road, who
said he had not changed his mind in relation to
the location since he was at Moline making
speeches for that route, and expressed himself
anxious to have it come that way If the necessary
funds could be raised. Your committee also had
the assurance of individual members of the
board that their personal feelings were greatly in
favor of the Moline route, and no influence could
be brought against that line except the want of
funds. The whole board resolved that they
would make q thorough survey and estimate of
the cost of the two routes, would probab bly, come
down here in d body and make personal exami-
nation for themselves, and might decide the ques-
tiSn while here.
Your committee would close by saying that if
the city votes the SIS 200. there is more than n
reasonable prospect that the Moline route will be
adopted.
Your committee also procured the passage of a
resolution which is placed on the records of the
railroad company, and is hereby annexed that
they will not call for the subscription if the road
is not located in accordance with the call for an
election. THE resolution was published in the
ARGUS, Monday evening" All of which is res
pectfully submitted.
W. EesLEsTeS,
S. s. GUYER,
G. TEGELER.
Mr.. Sinnet moved that the report be re-
ceived and committee discharged. Carried.
DIR. Truesdale reported that he had re-
eeived letter from one of the contractors
of the Sterling road, stating that iron had
been negotiated for, for forty miles of road,
which would bring It down as far as Miners
vile.
Mr.. Eggleston inquired if any one had
seen DIR. Hamilton, president of the Peoria
r. R. in the city during the day.
DR.. Truesdale reported that he had been
seen in company with P. L. Cable, and also
that he and his engineer had been driving
over the country adjacent to Moline and
Rock Island.
Some discussion then followed in regard
to the approaching election involving the
subscription of $4,000, and much
uneasiness was expressed as to the result.
Mr.. Tegeler moved that committee of
FIVE be appointed by the chair to see that
the election should terminate favorably.-
Also, with power to appoint ward commit
tees, to disburse a sum of money not to ex.
ceed $50, to carry the vote and to make all
other necessary arrangements.
Nj, Eggleston inquired if the Board was
ready 10 have the election come of, and if
any arrangements at all had been made to
carry it. He thought the other side had been
laying considerable pipe, and felt as though
his side was going into the fight in feeble
condition. There was an alarming lack of
interest in the matter; whereas every mem
Der of the Board should have been present,
there was scarcely quorum there. That
kind of business wouldn't do. The people
must wake up, or they'll get beat.
Mr.. Devoe didn't think the election could
be postponed.
Mr.. Eggleston feared a failure, and sug
gested that public meeting be held, to ex-
cite an interest in the subject. a
Mr.. sinnet urged them all to 60 to work.
MIR. Iegeler's resolutions were then called
up and passed. .--..a.
MI Esgieston was appointed on the COM
mittee, but peremptorily declined to serve,
having done his share,
DIR. Truesdale likewise declined.
A committee was finally made ND con-
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