New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-06
DISCUSSING THE MERCHANT .uARTyR
TIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SENDS DELEGATES 70

TIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SENDS DELEGATES 70
The SHIPPING CONVENTION
The meeting OF the Chamber of Commerce yes'cr-
day was enIivened by sharp discussion upon up
motion Of Ambrose Snow 10 appoint four delegates .
the National Convention Of tho American shipping AID
Industrial League at Washington on January Is. IL
and IL. Charles g. smith presided and scOng others
present Mayor seth Low, senator Eoleris on,
Morris X. Josnp, Captain Harding and frasius
wiman. Tho discussion started by Mr. SHOWS
resolution. Mr.. Snow said the convention woIld
bring together represent atvo from all over tho
country to discuss what steps tho Government shohlt
take to preserve what left of its merchant
marine. Ho thought himself that Congress should
either BY dileental duties or b0untes. foster Amc
can shipping.
Arson Phelps stokes said he moi sufficiently
informed to have An opinion. and Secretary WILSON
read tho Call for tho convention Morris n Je,up
was willing 10 urge the Chamber to take any proper
action toward restoring commerce, bur lac was
opposed to the Chambers appointing delegates Or
committing itself John L. Henry wandered away
from the subject for awhile and then cA Mayor Low
poured oil upon the troubled waters in brief speech
at this Chamber" he said, attempts to Isolate
itself from such popular subjects, 1t will soon so
that tho far ahead Of II. The Chamber should
concern itself with all National subjects. II this
body cannot face this question then there Is
ton 1t Is competent to face. III the delegates arc
without Instructions and the Chamber considers
DESTROYS OF extending good fellowship aud I'm favor OF
things Of general benefit Mr.. Jesup agreed with
Mr. Low, and asked him TO move resolution 10 ap
point UNRESTRICTED delegates. Tie eA-Mayo: I'D 20
and the following delegates were appointed: ". H.
Webb John +. Henry, r. d. Thurber, ". ii. Lyon and
cxCongrossman IA. L. Caikins.
Another question which aroused some feeling was
resolution to appoint delegates TO tho National
Board Of Trade The Executive Committee decided
to recommend no appointments. John +. Henry TO-
clared the committees action fatal mistake Plesl-
smith said that the Produce Exchanges in New
York, Chicago and Bosom had withdrawn from the
Board bee arse II did little good +. A. Conhlng,
who had represented the Chamber In the Board for
several years. charged that the proposition to with
draw made by the president for pecuniay reasons.
"Y0u are mistaken, sir, entirely mistaken an
tribute is about Sl2 so per member. The withdraw al.
however, Is now opportune." motion to table tho
resolution was carried. and no delegates were ap-
pointed
Upon the motion of Hugh n. Camp. Gnstaye
| Schwab, A. T. Orr, r. 7. wilson, and stgourDey W.
Fay and himself wcro appointed committee on tho
question OF restricting immigration. resolution
offered BY Seth Low that the attention of the fcdci Al
Government be directed to the report Of the Foochow
Chamber Of Commerce the decline of the tea trade
in China was adopted. resolution was also adopted
approving of the bill to give tho Health Officer z
salary, and to make the Quarantine Commission con-
sst Of the Mayors and Presidents OF Boards OF Health
of New-York and Brooklyn. Tho following members
were elected; J. Harper Bonnell, Edward T. Eames.
Oliver j. Geer. William Rockefeller, Charles A.
schieren, l. n seligman, George H. Valiant and u r..
Winslow.