New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-02
ACTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED SUPPORTING THE Gov
ERNOR's Neutrality-suspicious. By S. b. RCGGLEs.
+. d. THURBER, AND OTHERS.
In the regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber OF Commerce. tho Hon. WIN. L. Dodge presld
Ing after the usual business had been transacted tho
Hon. George Opdyke offered the following resolutions
Resolved That Gov Tlden, true to his honorable record
against tue fraudulent Ring officials OF this city, has
placed the citizens of whole State under lasting OBJ
legations by his bold and mastery exposure OF the enor
frauds connected with the administration OF the
kew-YOrk canals.
Resored That This Chamber as the oldest commercial
organization OF the state and the expressly author
lied by charter TO speak IN the name OF the entire COM
mercaI interests feels specially called upon to express
its gratitude the Governor for his fearless and vgor
efforts these frauds, dscredtabe to tho
character OF our State and injurious to It's commercial
interests Hs effort deserves the cOmmendation ana
hearty support of every citizen OF the state.
Resolved, That this special message OF the Governor
Frauds" is In perfect harmony with the views
he expressed in his annual message In that document
manifested broad and accurate knowledge IN rela-
ton TO the present condition OF the canals clearly
pointed out their defects and suggested the remedies
that deemed essential TO their increased efficiency
and producyenes and also TO the integrity and econ
omy OF their administration. Among the remedies ho
lateral canals the securing uniform depth OF seven
In the way OF the Erie Canals, and nodca-
tions in the present plan OF administering them.
Resolved, That IN the judgment OF tue Chamber IL Is
canas tbat tLis department OF the state Government
should be under the control OF sng.e executive, aud
appointed by the Governor and Senate, ana removable
the pleasure or the Governor, with the power to APP
point his subordinate and who alone should
be held responsible for the proper management of the
canals All experience goes TO prove that tDls is tho
only safe method Of securing efficiency, fidelity, and
economy in the administration OF pubic Affairs.
ResOiUed, That this Chamber will watch with deep In
terest progress of THIS praseworby effort Of the
Governor to perfect integrity in the Canal De-
parmen and Will AID that effort by all proper means Ia
It's power.
Resoired That copy OF these resolutions duly at 4
the officer or the Chamber be forwarded I'd
His Excellency Gov. 1ilden.
Messrs s. B. Ruggles, Frederick Conkling and +. ID.
hurber made addresses sustaining the position taken
by Governor and advocating that he be sustained
by the honest efforts Of the Chamber and Of all reputs
BILE citizens The accompanying resolution was also
discussed and adopted:
Rssoired That the Chamber Of Commerce OF the State
ofNew-York cordially approves the recent proposition
of Canal Board TO the Legislature ~ reduce tue toll
wheat and flour 33t per cent
ReS0ued That copies or this resolution, Gully anthent-
Gated the officer Of the CHAMBER, he transmitted 10
the Senate ana Assembly.
The Chamber then resolved to accept the invitation OF
the Produce Exchange and then adjourned going after
ward In a body to the Exchange
F0r Or regarding the Canal Frauds see S'Tsrh PdGe