The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-05
FIREMEN's CONVENTION.
CHIEF ENGINEERS FROM VARIOUS CITIES IN
SESSION

CHIEF ENGINEERS FROM VARIOUS CITIES IN
SESSION
The third annual Convention OF the Chief Engi-
neers Of the several Fire Departments throughout the
United States opened yesterday at noon at Fire
mans Hall, Mercer street. Henry Clay saxon, Chief
Engineer Of the Fire Department OF ST. Louis presided,
and r d. Raymond, Of Cambridge, Mass, acted as Sec
rotary. Upon the meeting being called to order
about one hundred delegates were found to be present
among whom Chief Martin Cronin, Of Wash
ington, D. G.; Chief II. A Green, or Boston, Chief
NJ McFadden, Memphis, Tenn. Chief W, II. Johnson,
Philadelphia; Chief W. A Hills Rome Ca Chief
Matthew Benner, Chicago, III. Chief John Baulch,
Fortress Monroe, Va Chief o. f. Green, Providence
r. / Chief James Hill, Cleveland Ohio; Chief A. @
Hendricks New Haven, Conn Chief Henry Lippert
Milwaukee, Wis Chief W. Assenburg, Trenton NJ r.
Chief Frank Smith, Augusta, Ga Chief George Hob
son, Lowell Mass Chief George A Ainslee, Richmond,
va, and exChief Engineer and Captain of the Insur-
ance Watch Of Philadelphia Torrance McClusky
President saxton upon calling the meeting to order,
made quite lengthy address welcoming the delegates
and said that while he had tho proud satisfaction of
representing city (St LOUIS which was in time to be
THE FUTURE CAPITAL THE UNITED STATES
paughterhe had also the qualification representing
the finest city in the world and the most perfect fire
department in the States He regretted to see that the
many pleasant faces that were visible at St LOUIS last
year were absent as they had been substituted in
many instances by others through politics and he
deeply regretted the fact He bitter opponent Of
politicians IN fire departments, and he hoped the day
would come when the people would put stop to either
party using the iremen to further their ends He
then reviewed the mode Of exngushing fires, showing
the great improvements that had been made since tho
times of tho old bucket companies, and in conclusion
he called the attention of the Convention to the fact
that the first regular business was that Of eecng
manent officers.
Mr. Raymond moved that the rules be dispensed with
and that Eli Bates Chief Engineer of the Now York
Fire Department be elected President by acclamaton,
which carried Chief Engineer Bates, upon taking
the chair thanked them for the very atterng compI
ment paid him, and assured them that during their
soourn in the city he would try and make their visit
pleasant possible but he regretted that press of
business would prevent him from accepting the posi-
tion he could not give the Convention the time that
IL required, and therefore would most respectfully de-
cline the honor. Mr. Raymond then moved that COM
mitee OF Ave be appointed to present TO the Conven
tion suitable names for permanent officers, which was
adopted, and the Chair appointed the following com
mittce:-W. A. Green Boston; A. G. Hendricks, New
Haven; L. 5. Gibson Rochester; Matthew Bennor, Chi
cago and Martin Cronn, Washington
Joseph L. Perey President OF the New York Fire
Department, then introduced to Convention
and made short speech in which he alluded to the
great benefit that derived by the several Chief En-
gineers meeting together and interchangng views,
which gave a better opportunity to learn tho many
improvements that were constantly being made in fire
implements; and on behalf Of the Fire Commissioners
he bid them hearty welcome, and stated that it would
afford them great pleasure TO make the visit OF the del
egates pleasant during their sojourn in the city.
George T. Hope an insurance representative, then
made Few remarks. he undertook TO snow why there
was so much rivalry among the paid 1remen and con
tended that If Chief Engineer Bates did not look out
he would find that
THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT
would soon be behind some OF Western cities He
satisfied however that things were being brought
down to such a point that long what is
called conlagration will be unknown He spoke of
tho importance Of lremen watching the construction
of buildings, also of discipline in department He
concluded by assuring them the Board OF Under
writers with them in all that was beneficial and OF
interest to the public good
The Committee on Permanent Officers then reported
the following names, which unanimously adopted -
President A. G. Hendricks of New Haven Conn; Vice
Presidents, Eli Bates, Of New York; Frank Smith, of
Augusta Ca NJ. McFadden, of Memphis Tenn.
James Battle of Detroit; o. L. Green, OF Providence;
NJ X. Chuse, of Bloomington, Ill Henry Heinmer,
of Columbus, Ohio; Henry Lippert, OF Milwaukee, Wis
H. f. Peck, of Louisville d. II. Kcrns, Mobile, Of Ala
Thomas c. Conner, OF New Orleans; J. 6. Doogan, of
Richmond; T. II. Williams, OF Newport, KY. George
Mccall, ofWilmngton, Del and Martin Cronin, Of Wash
ington, D. c.; Recording Secretary, p. II Raymond Of
Cambridge, Mass Corresponding Secretary, Henry A.
Hills Of Rome Ca Treasurer, Thomas /. Nevlns, Of
BROOKLYN. n "