Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-07-12
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
Electing Ofhcers for the New Body-De-
nouncing Observation-Disclosures Trans


nouncing Observation-Disclosures Trans
pOrtation.
The new board of directors of the chamber
of commerce organized yesterday morning by
electingJ. B. Sanborn, president; F. Driscoll,
vice PRESIDENT w. r. Merriam, treasurer
Upon taking the chair, Gen. Sanborn spoke as
follows:
Gentlemen of the Board of Directors Of the St
Paul Chamber of Commerce: For this expression
of your nhdence and esteem return You my sim
cere thanks. No maxim of our language is more
prattical aud important than that which formulates
itself in the words, 'In union is strength" and as
true as this maxim is, it is that only by constant
watchfuuess and utmost care can the best interests
of society be secured To unite all interests and all
cases upon questions of importance to our city ana
state; to indu watchfun and care in regard to
al matters that concern us as people in time OF
public tranquility and repose, when the tvn disposed
are most vigilant-to induce deiberation, discussion
and wise action in time of storm and public commo-
ton; to strengthen and promote commercial In
tegrty and business honor for which city already
is famed; to encourage and forward every enter
prise that tends to INCREASE the BUSINESS facilities
and connections of city with all the people OF
our State and communities everywhere; and to this
end to give attention to all means of communlca-
ton and transport iion from the short comu on
highway that leads to the city from the neighboI1ng
country on to those great Interstate and the inter
national highways of travel and transportation, the
Mississippi river and the lakes and st. Lawrepc; to
foster and promote the education of all classes; and
far possible, to secure to labor constant en-
ployment and the most ample compensation con-
sstent with the protection and preservation OF the
capital upon which this labor depends and thrlves-
comprise some of the duties that deyoive
upon us as members Of the board OF this chamber.
We know that the 649 manufacturing establishments
which last year employed 1889 men in our city might
double their number or employees and still find
ready market for their products; and that II men
and capital were ready enter upon the work, the
WI trad :,
900 in this city, could be doubled, nearly 80 with
great profit to the capital and labor employed the
present year. When we consider that the great
northern transcontnental highway is soon to be
opened and form direct railroad communication
between our city and the capitals and populations OF
half-dozen States, that will soon be organized ana
grow VI north and west of US, and connect us with
their commerce aud trade, We stand amazed at our
own pro pecIive growth and importance. Be 1t ours
to aid people to readily avail themselves of every
element of growth and prosperity that comes wltnln
our grasp. et
his new board is organized under peculiar cir
cumstances. While the sun of business pros perity
shines brightly, pail of gloom hiss fallen upon an
most distinguished citizen who free onered nis
life to ave the republic, now nearly twenty years
ago. and who at the command of the fellow citizens
of his Congressional district has remained In the
public service of the nation ever since, aud who, on
account of the value of such services and OF his e1
allied character has been called by the people of the
United States to fill tho Office and discharge the du-
ties Of
EnA1AoAAsAAS
of the nation, while representing the mighty inter-
ests and clothed with the past powers Of ruler of 30
many states and of 100000 of people. has been
shot down by murderer. While in the fall of ona
in such position, 'yOu and and all of go down,
there seems t., be nothing IN the circumstances OF
this case to indicate any decay in our institutions or
any public sentiment adverse to them or that would
lead to their fall ultimately, any popular dis
content Revenge and immediate personal advan-
tage to the murderer his frends-the great inst
osvv fhn r,iof aI Qrdf1 ra6f
shot. Whether our criminal codes as they stand and
a. administered do not furnish too much immunity
to the worst and too little protection to the best
classes of community Is ques ton worthy OF the
serious consideration of legislators and statesmen
We all know that the respect for law which made the
civilization of to-day possible was the Outgrowth OF
the severest criminal codes that were ever revealed
by God or executed by man, aud we also know that
thsre is not sufficient inducements to-day to many,
not naturally of the criminal classes. either by fear
of punishment or hope of reward to use the will
gwen by God and nature for this purpose to hold
their feet in the wa. of rghteouness. We can rejoice
in the hope of the Presidents recovery, but cannot
reasonably expect it. Observation has taught many
who were in the late war, that deep penetra-
ton of the body by bullet that does
not pass through and cannot be extracted
uay mortal, either at the time 1t is received
or between the tenth or twentieth days following.
But while we tender sympathy and condoance to the
President his family. and the country, let us enjoy
the nope that may be fortunate enough to witness
the miracle of his complete res Grafton.
siding officer, ask aud know shall receive your
hearty cooperation. Every effort will be made by
me to avoid bias aud prejudice IS much as man may,
and ask you to ascribe any errors thrt may COM
mi, and no DOUBT that there may be many, to the
head and not the heart. Upon public matters that
concern you may 1t be yours to act wisely at the
right time and place. to be coolest and hrmest In
times of commoton and storm; most active and Wig.
liant in times of peace, and calm when public en-
emies are most on the alert, and thus perform the
part of true benefactors in pub ic affairs.
THE sECRETARYsHIP.
c. D. Strong offered the following, which
were adopted:
ReSOlUed, That q special committee Of three di-
rectors be appointed by the chair to consider the
matter of the secretaryshp of the chamber for the
Gus ling year. and that election of secretary be
had until the said committee report the result at the
next regular meeting of the board.
Res0lued, That the said committee are
hereby further direct to confer with
Mr.. W. d. Rogers, late secretary, and
ascertain the number aud pames of subscribed
members of the new chamber of comm cree; obtain
full detailed statemedt OF the names OF members
who have paid their dues for the ensuing year. also
to have the amount paid immediately deposited
with the treasurer of the chamber Of commerce aud
to report their action to the board next rday
morning.
The president appointed Messrs. Strong,
Lee and Ingersoll as the cOInmitte.
THE PRESIDENT.
MIR. f. j. Hodgson said 1T seemed httlng
that the chamber should speak in behalf of
the city and State relative to the great nation
al calamity, and he accordingly presented the
following address:
Standing as we do to-day, in the yet uplifted
shadow of the great affection that has befallen
In the attempted and well-nigh consumated as
sassuation of she President Of the United States,
tue chamber of commerce hereby express and re-
cords the sentiments and feelings of the people of
the North Star State In this great emergency.
First and foremost, would desire to e1ress
der and pr found than words can con-
vey-with the stricken President and
his family, in the great peril and sorrow
that has come to them by the red hand of the as
sass n Although SO far removed from the scene
eff the tragic event. We have felt the same shock
and the same horror that those of fellow citi-
zens more nearly situated have experienced, and
and anxiety the fate of the great life that for
40 long seemed to hang in uncertain balances.
We have wtr essed with admiration and
almost with reverence the Christian fortitude and
resignation, the true and genuine heroism with
which the President has met and stood face to face
with the death angel during the terrible days and
nights of doubt succeeding the fendish attempt
time he has been In full pc session Of his mental
faculties, and therefore fully aware that each hour
might be his last. Amid the shock and the horror
created by the deed and the long, painful anxiety
to the consequences. we have been comforted, and
faith in humanity has been greatly strengthened
by the deep and earnest feeling and tender sympathy
for the wounded Pres that has been evinced ny
all classes, regardless of political denomipaonal
or sectional afinities. Finally most earnestly
hope and pray, that for the sake of loving, faith