Daily globe., 1883-06-12
THE BOARD OFTRADE
Il Figo"oHs Protest against the Postofic
Plans.

Plans.
The board of trade held a special meet
ing yesterday morning which was slimly
attended. Mr.. De Laittre, the chairman of
the committee appointed to report con-
corning the proposed new postofhce build
ing, submitted his report in which he re-
commended delay in relation to the mat
ter and said an appropriation Of $115,OOO
for government building in a city of the
marvellous growth of Minneapolis is total
ly inadequate. The lot selected for the
erection of the building is worth $1,OOO.-
600. The committee recommended a de-
lay until an appropriation of at least
$25O,0O0 be made.
George A. Bracket was in favor oflgrant-
ing more time to the committee
for a mature consideration of the
matter. General Washburn and
himself had a conversation on
the subject, and the general
appeared to feel hurt because the public
did not appreciate the result of his efforts
IN that regard. Geo. A. Pillsbury thought
the board should not be too fast in refus-
ing the appropriation made by congress,
though he concurred in the opinion
Of the committee that the present
appropriation is insufficient, and the plans
inadequate TO meet the needs of the city.
As with the ST. Paul building ne thought
when It was demonstrated that the build
ing here was too small it would be enlarged
TO meet the requirement. He deemed it
advisable to proceed with the work, get in
the foundation this fall and a larger ap-
preparation may be secured at some future
time. S. G. Gale thought the proposed
plans we're sufficiently adequate to meet
the needs of the present generation.
The ground plan afforded much
more space for postal accom-
mediation than they have in st. Paul, and
would be six times larger than that now
given in the Boston block. A generous
foundation should De commenced, and
when the government made an increased
appropriation upper stories could be ad-
ded if necessary. The building will be
better and handsomer one than we had
right TO expect, and if We desire to obtain
more money IN the future he thought the
matter should be managed iudiciously.
He was not in favor of any action to re-
tard the erection of the building.
Judge Atwater stated that the matter
was not half the present size nor so in
fuential as it is to-day, and the proposed
plans were drawn up for a city of only
$4,000 inhabitants. The building would
be disgrace to its neighborhood. He
offered resolution condemning the pro-
posed building and urging our represen-
tatives to further petition congress for an
additional appropriation, and he was not
a thArA Of
what has already been granted.
Mr.. Hale said the plans were entirely in
adequate. We will soon have a popula-
ton of 10000 people, whose wants must
be met. Chicago paid $1.25O,0O0 for the
land on which their postoffice building is
erected. Peoria has secured S25O,OOO OF
an appropriation, and we are certainly
entitled to that amount. Mr.. Washburn
had done all in his power for the city, and
the action of the board cannot in any way
reflect upon him. He therefore was in
favor OF delay.
Mr.. Pillsbury said that Architect Hill
when in the city last fall had said that the
proposed building was too small and that
he had delayed the plans for that reason.
He was sure Mr.. Hill would put in
foundation capable of supporting three
VI 4ouI SLoIy OUllulHS. Inc new building
would not be ready for occu pancy before
the expiration of the lease of the Boston
block, and if the foundation was found in
sufficient for future Improvements then
action could be taken in that direction.
He was in favor of proceeding with the
work.
Gen. NettIeton thought any drawing
back at this time would prove disastrous
to the interests of the city in this respect
for the next twenty years. We have no
need for building except for postal pur-
poses. If we delay in the matter we may
procure heavier foundation and a larger
appropriation.
The committees report and Judge At
waters resolution were then adopted.
On motion proposed by Mr.. Pillsbury
the whole matter was recommitted to the
original committee who were instructed to
confer with our representatives to congress
IN regard to the subject. Copies of the
boards reports to business men can be
had at cost price and copies will be mailed
to prominent business men and bankers
throughout the country by the secretary.
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