The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-05

Mr. Z. ). Fobes spoke enthusiastically of
the proposed scheme. He said the opposite
side had not been stated. however. He
thought the first objection would be going to
Tue Guy ior AID. He thought it would be
said that the merchants ought to carry it
through thought there would be opposition
IN the city government He said the OBJ
lectlon would be raised that the tax rate
would be increased and that this will be con-
trary TO the city's interests. If the city re-
fuses to erect the building will the enter
prise stop there2 He wished the board
couid go alone. He submitted the following
resolutions:
r nSsoeosd' Ihat the Board of Trade heartily APP
Rnord ~ lne general plans submitted by the
tor IL; ~ hanu1actures for an Industrial Exhibit
early date the coming autumn as ARRANGEMENTS
Sihit ~ ade therefor, believing that such an ex
.ipltion OF our ciys industries will not only at.
tract large humber of visitors to our city and
S1niaoe, put would prove to be great incentive to
an ~, EASES OF mechanical Industries necessary
" ene iuture prosperity of the city at this time.
hesotved, That the city in its corporate capa-
sehhty gould not In the opinion of the members Of
et3pendlture for the promotion of the eity's In
serest at this time, than to furnish free OF cost
ton.
Resolved That to this end the Board should at
once petition the city government for such loca-
t t,on ana building as the committee on manufac-
lures may decide to be the most suitable ana de-
sirable.
Mr.. Fobes said that some extraordinary
expenses will have to be incurred this year
by the city. He offered these objections,
not in opposition, but to call attention to
possible obstacles in the way.
Ex-Alderman Briggs believed thoroughly
in thn h l. ~
be run against when application for aid was
made to the City Government. There have got
10 be extraordinary expenditures this year,
Congress street has got to be paved from the
Union station. sewer built through the
Oaks, and new SHOOT house is asked for.
He thought $4,000 more would be asked for
streets than last year. If 1t goes through the
City Government it will have to be fought
through. He did not believe in calling on
the city. He thought the Board of Trade
ought to carry out the scheme themselves.
Mr.. +. M. Lawrence thought the report of
the committee had covered the matter ably
and Thoroughly. While there might be oppo-
sition, yet he thought the bulk of the people
would be in favor of 1t.
Mr.. ]. ]. Gerrish expressed himself as en-
tirely in favor of the plans as proposed. The
city would only be asked to improve their
own property.
In answer to question by Mr.. Briggs as
to the legality of the city erecting the build
Ing, Mr.. E. b. Winslow thought the city
government could find legal way of getting
money. They always did.
Hon. George Walker thought that public
works always indicate the amount of enter
prise OF city. Portland is the only thrifty
city in the State which expends large amounts
for public improvements. He was in favor
OF the scheme as proposed, and believed a
way could be found to carry it through. he
expected some opposition, but thought it
could be overcome. All will be benefited.
whether manufacturers or not.
DIR. A. W. Smith wanted to see the scheme
60 through, and thought it would.
Mr.. Cloudy said petition with l0, 900 sig
natuie s could be obtained if necessary, ask
Ing the city government to make the pro-
posed appropriation.
Mr.. Larrabee said that there could be no
doubt of the right of the city to improve Its
own property.
| Mr.. Milliken said the Board is not asking
favor. but simply is to be requested to take
care of its own property.
The resolutions were adopted unanimous
| ly.