Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Action in Connection with the Interna-
tional Congress.

A called meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors Of the Chamber of Commerce was held
Yesterday evening. Present George l..
Christian, first vice-presldent; ). II.
Hawes. second e-president: X. ).
Bosher. T.. G.. Leigh, Jr., l.. Levy, X. h.
Whitlock. l.. G. Younger, ). W. lrayers,
II. Wallerstein, DR.. Henry G. Jones, and
Henry T.. Holms. Excuses were made and
received for the absence of Messrs. B. +.
johnson and o. l.. Cottrell.
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS.
The meeting was called TO consider the
report of the Committees on Commerce
and Outward Trade. TO which committees
n communication of Hon. James G.. Blaine
relative 10 the international Congress to
be held at Washington the 2d OF October
next was referred at the last regular meet
ing.
The communication Of Mr. Blaine invited
SUGGESTIONS from the Chamber upon num-
Der of most important questions which
are 10 be considered at the congress of
delegates representing Mexico and the
several States of Central and South Anne
rica and those of the United states re-
lating TO the development of trade rela-
tions between those natlonallties.
FLOUR TRADE.
The committee presented a full report
nDon all the topics 10 be discussed, and
speciallv treated some of them IN their
bearings upon the -four trade of this
country with Brazil. After some eXplana-
tion OF the measures advocated by the re-
port it was adopted as a response To the
Communication of the Secretary OF State,
and Judge George L. Christian, Mr.. War
ner Moore, and the Secretary of the CHAM
Der were appointed a special committee 10
visit Washington during the session OF the
International Congress, 1t being under
stood that similar delegations would be
sent from other commercial organizations
Of this country.
THE LATE SECRETARY.
The business for which the meeting was
called having been finished. Judge Chris
tian called Mr.. $. II. Hawes TO the chair,
and under a suspension OF the rules re-
lating to special meetings offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions on be-
half of the committee, consisting OF MI;
Whitlock and himself, who were appointed
10 draft resolutions expressive OF the high
appreciation of the Chamber of the ser
vices of Mr. w. ID. Chesterman. who re-
tired from the position of secretary 10 the
Chamber the 18th of last August
Whereas the adoption Of the measure in July
last requiring the employment OF a secretary
who could devote his whole time and energy 70
the development OF the WOFk anu uoclulhoos VI
the Chamber has had the effect OF depriVlng US
OF the service OF Mr. William ID. Chssterman
our late secretary. who so long aud 30 vel dis
charged the duties OF that position: therefore,
as expressing the sense OF this board al the loss
sustained by the Chamber upon the reiirement
Of Mr.. Chesferman from the OH :eof secretary,
BE Il rescired by this Board, lst That we recog-
nized in our late Secretary gentleman emil
nently fitted by capacity. education. and train,
ing for the proper discharge OF he growing and
responsible duties OF secretary OF TINS Chsm Der ;
that during his long incumbency OF that once
lalthough for all Of that time embarrassed by
other onorous ani responsible duties he per-
formed all the duties deyolying on MIN win
ndeiity ami ability and 10 the Satisfaction OF
every member Of the Chamber, snd that II Is
greatly due 70 his efforts 10 behalf OF the Chsm-
Der thai IL has recently so Increased us mem-
bership and capacity for usefulness
81. That the members Of this board fuiiy ap-
preciate the aid and uniform courtesy when
they have individually and collectively received
at the hands Of our late Secretary; that we sever
our official connection with him with sincere re.
gret: that we esteem him valuable frlend and
co-worker IN tho affairs OF the Chamber, and
trust that he will continue 10 lend us his pres
ence and counsel In our efforts 10 advance the
interest OF this city and State.
80. That these resolutions be spread on the
minutes Of this board. and CODY furnisned MT.