Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-10-02
WASHINGTON PRODUCE EXCHANGE
\, a meeting Of the Produce Exchange of
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WASHINGTON PRODUCE EXCHANGE
\, a meeting Of the Produce Exchange of
Washington, on Thursday night,
NJ Januey stated that, before Offering res
o!ullon which he held 10 his hand, lie would
like to say few words He regretted exceed
sugly that it was his duty to offer the resolu-
tiou, but, believing it to be for the good Of the
Exchange aud oecessary to the preservation of
It's dignity, he felt that it should be offered.
and some action be taken Immediately. He
lhen offered the following:
Resolved. That MessrS Biedler and Barrett,
10 declnng to submit to the call of commit
tee of the Exchange, are deserving of the Gen.
sure OF this body, and that their publication of
rate Of commissions other than those estab-
lished 10y the organization cannot be permitted
50 long as they are members of it, and, if not
withdrawn, the chair Is directed to enforce the
penalty Tor lniraction Of the rules of the Ex-
change.
Mr.. Jannny saA that 20 organization could
possibly flourish uuess its rules were to be OBJ
served, and the success of any body like the
Exchange depended upon the unanimty and
cooperation OF its members. The life of the
Excbauge Was IN danger unless its rules were
carried out TO the letter, and, although the re-
laiooS existing between himself and Messrs
iileudliest, he felt in duty bound, as member
of the Exchange, to help preserve its character
aud dignity 80 tar as be was able to do so
Mr.. Jones said that no charges had been
made against these gentlemen by the commit
tee 10 their report, and where no charges bad
been preferred the, Exchange had no right 70
pass vote Of censure.
MIR. Ream, the chairman of the committee
appointed to investigate the publishing of the
card by Mcssrs. Blcdler and Barrett said that
be had preferred no charges, but the report
was only preliminary move in order to tell
whether or no there had been cause for bring
iog charges against these gentlemen.
MIR. Junes stated that since no charges had
Mr.. Ream why the remark "misled and de-
eeve' was used by him when be brought in
his report?
MIR. Sm,thers Inquired if it was part of his
[Mr. Jones defense, as counsel fo- these gen
;lencn, to prove that, since no charge had been
preferred against them they mad not violated
the rules of the Exchange.
Mr.. Jones denied that he WAS acting as couo-
sci Tor any one, that he Was only doing what
be thought right iD defending these persecu-
ted gentlemen, aud that he imagined that the
fact that Mr.. Ream was not 90 the best of
terms with one of this firm had more to do
with his action against Mcssrs Bieder and
Barrett than any sense of duty.
Mr.. Rcam disclaimcd any i'll feeling towards
either Mr.. Bedler or Mr.. Barrett personally.
but said be had 20 dout but Mr.. Jones would
not hesitate, himself, to do what be was now
defending these gentlemen for.
Quite an aoimated discussion theu took place
between Massrs. Rcam, Barrett, Smithers,
Jones ana others.
Mr. Janney said he Was very sorry to see
that the resolution caused so much feeliog, and
that personal matters were brought into the
discussion of SO grave subject. But he thought
certauly, Messrs Beidler Il Barrett should have
answered the communication of the committee
appointed by the Exchange, and that their ac-
ton IN ignoring it entrely justified the passage
OF his resolution.
Mr.. Beider stated that they bad verbally
asked that their resi- gnatioCs be accepted at
the meeting when the difference arose between
themselves and the Exch ,nge 10 regard TO
Quotations, but the Exchange said mol 90!
aud as they did DOT propose allowing their
interests 10 suffer for those Of the Exchange,
they had issued circulars giving their own
quotations which he thought they had perfect
right to do
Mr.. Saum thought, as they had attended
meetings afterwards, they had decided to abide
ythe decision OF the Exchange in regard to
rates, and we're. charging Exchange rates. But
as long as they We're charging their own rates
and had Ignored the communication of the
committee, he thought it simply a question as
to whether the majority or minority should
rule. Ii the Exchange overlooked the action
OF these gentleman it opend the way for all to
DO as they pleased, and the precedent once set
would DC death TO the organization. They had
better have no penalties at all if they were not
to remain 10 force. An organization like this.
II there Was perfect harmony and the rules
strictly enforced, could not help being of great
bcue6 to It's members.
MIR. Kelly moved that the resolution of Mr..
Janney be laid upon the table; which motion
was lost.
The resolution was then passed by vote of
~ to 2.
Mr.. Barrett then arose and said that the ac
ton OF the Exchange Was not, 10 his opinion,
just lie had left sister ity-Alexandria-
aud had come stranger among them, and he
did not believe that any mau in the Exchange
thought him guilty of any dishonorable act.
tie was advised by his friends wheo be left his
city not to eutcr any ring" that the prices
OF the ring we're driviug trade from their
cry, and When be and Mr. Bledler com mmenced
business they resolved to charge no exorbitant
prices. At the frs; meeting of the Exchange
they had exhibited their circulars, (cheap
rates. No objection was made then, and the
ae'ion OF tue Exchange was virtually comiug
uo"u 70 their rates. As to the charge of their
having omitted to answer the communication
OF The s'mmltee he did not thlnk it had come
to them 10 the proper shape.
Alter furthe; remarks, jusltyiug his action
IN publishing the card OF cheaper rates than
tGose OF the Exchange, he said bis part ner aud
nlu'seif Would now respectfully tender their
resgaations. 0''
hr. Hoge said be vas satisfied that not a
pa'ucie OF llteeIiug existed iu the heart of apv
usuper u,lM present, but the life of the Exchange
S1si WAS at, that would Influence his vote and he
'Vpga ps they would not be allowed to resign.
2 ate Mter eug,hy and warm debate by Messrs
BEns Biu.sf, Jannney, Ram, Hoge and others, MIR.
the cnmn' ,nG Resident, said that if be thought
eommlttee' of the Exehanna mora ~ h