Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-12

James River be requested TO do all they
can to secure the dredging out of the
harbor.
Mr.. McGraw thought the resolution ut
terly unnecessary The members of the
committee we're appointed for exactly the
purpose indicated. and IL is 10 be pre-
sumcd they will do thor duty. He moved
that II be laid on the table
Mr.. Henry BOdeker said this question
had been before tho Council again and
again and the grievances of merchants had
been beard and report thereon made
which he believed was satisfactory. Tho
committee Is doing all that Is possible for
them with their limited means. The City
Council only appropriated $4,000. whereas
$4,000 is needed. The arrangement as to
the machinery is the best that can be made
until the City Council Is prepared 10 make
larger appropriations than at present.
Mr. Curtls'S resolution not having re-
ceived "a second was dropped.
wATEB.rowER.
Mr.. 3. T. johnson said that talking
about water reminded him that he bad
heard the water-power rights OF James
river were ia litigation. so that five want
ed 10 locate new mandatory here the
water power could not be obtained 10 ope-
rate IT, IN other words. our hands are tied.
lie suggested that committee of one be
report 10 the Chamber what actionit IL pos
sible 10 take TO bring this state Of affairs
20 an end.
His motion was adopted and the Chair
asked HIM 20 act as tho committee of one,
but Nj. johnson declined, saying he
thought 1t would be better to appoint a
lawyer.
The Chair then appointed Mr. Jackson
Guy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Mr. Witty submitted an amendment 10
the constitution 20 increase the member
ship Of the Board of Directors from fifteen
70 twenty five, with the view of giving 20
the new members Of the Chamber a larger
representation ia the board.
The amendment lies over until the next
meeting of the Chamber, when 1t will pro-
badly be adopted.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
On motion of Mr. Lefew the Presidents
annual report was referred to the Commit
tee on Information and Statistics.
NEw MENBKRs.
The following new members Of the
chamber We're elected: j. A. Baker,
Whittett d Sheppcrson, F. II: Deane q
Co. William SimpNn. Coke x Pickren,
Alfred 7. Harris, Jr., G. ". Thorn d Co,
W. j. Ready. }. Y. Bldgood Alexander
Line. T. p. Valentine. George Schwn,
Hutcheon & Donald, and Richmond Beef
Company (P A. Bachelor. manager.
On motion Of Mr. johnson the Commit
tee on Commerce was requested TO report
in regard 10 the secretaryship and ae 10 Sc
curing rooms not above the second floor.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
On motion of Mr.. Whitty the following
was adopted;
Inasmnch as the Western Union Tele-
graph Company has a rule by which an
extra charge is made for delivery OF tele-
grams in certain sections Of the city, and
whereas in other cities this company not
only dispenses with this rule. but estab-
fishes Offices for the accommodation Of
such sections: therefore be 1t
RcsOircd That the Chamber request Of
the Western Union Telegraph Company
such facilities rs are due this city and are
afforded other cities.
COLLECTION OF DIETS.
Mr.. Whitty submitted the following,
which was adopted:
Resored, That the Committee on In
formation and Statistics confer with the
Chambers of Commerce or organized mer-
chants and manufacturers associations OF
every section of Virginia for the purpose
of interesting them TO unite in impresslng
upon the representatives. In the State Legls-
lature the importance of passing such laws
as viii facilitate the collection of debts.
Further, Resored, That the committee
prepare a memorial ON the subject for pre-
sentation TO the Legislature and endeayor
to have the same endorsed 10y all other
business organizations Of Richmond and
the State.
RATES OF INSURANCE.
The Chairman said he had been Informed
that the rates of insurance on certain pro-
porty here were higher than the rates on
similar risks in other critics of other states.
Mr.. Henry Phillips said he knew TINS 10
be q fact. il was fact IN hls own case.
Mr.. Peasants responded that the Board
Of Underwriters had looked INTO the rate
as TO the row where the store of Philips IL
Stein is located and they found It in fear
full coudtion-full of straw and other COM
bustiblcs.
Mr.. Phillips said that there was no more
straw there than was necessary 10 the pro-
per conduct of the business, and the rate
was much higher than on similar businesses
in Baltimore. He submitted the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas it Is reported TO tins Chamber
that insurance companies dong business
in this city charge much higher rates Ior
the same classes of insurance than arc
charged by the same companies III olher
cities having no better FIRE department
than Richmond has: therefore be It
Resolred. That the Committee on lntorma-
tiOn aud Statistics be and 1t Is hereby dl-
rected 10 inquire into this matter and re-
mort 10 this body what action IS best TO he
taken in regard thereto.
An excuse was presented for the absence
from this meeting of Mr. :. W. 1raVers,
and the Chamber then adjourned.