The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-02
SECRETARY E. A KEELING.

How Memphis Doportcd Horsolf Bafore
Great Cincinnati Audience.
After the formal opening and dedication
Of the new Cincinnati Chamber Of Com
morcc, Wednesday, there was u grand ban
quet. Mr.. Il. A. Keeling. Secretary OF the
Memphis Merchants Exchange, was one
Of the Memphis representatives on both
occasions aud was called upon to respond
TO the toast, ''The Taxing District OF Shell
by County" Mr.. Keeling demonstrated
that lao is no SLOUGH in such affairs. and
upheld the dignity aud iorcs Of his con-
slituonts in beautiful speech, rs follows
Mt President aud Gentlemen
To be- called upon 10 address such large
and representative asscmblagc is an honor
which duly appreciate; aud while do
not expect to entertain you with any bril-
liant remarks, | will at least cndciyor To
make some response TO your kind invita-
ton.
see before me gentlemen representing
every line Of trade and avenue ol bust.
ness, which Is an evidence oi your pro-
grcssycncss. Of your enterprise, that YOU
have u correct sense Of the value and i'm.
portancc OF cooperation, and Is to my
mind solution Of why Cincinnati has
taken her place rs one o. tho great trade
contcrs Of this country.
The occasion Of this celebration must be
matter Of pride 10 the merchants Of this
city, and this magnificent structure ~ long
rs Il rests upon It's foundation will be- q
monument commomorating their thrift
aud successful efforts In promoting aud
encouraging the commerce Of the Queen
City OF the West"
The past history OF the world abounds
In instances Of the struggle OF commerce
10 establish conditions Oi security and to
open up communication with distant
countries
From the time Abraham paid 100 shekels
Of silver Tor the field ui Ephon down 10
the present timc, the tendency OF COM
mcrco has been Ia connect trade crntcrs
20 invade aud develop now territory. 10
furnish modes OF transportation through
the same, To promote aud encourage new
industries, and 10 increase the production
aud distribution OF commodities
That little could be accomplished by
individual effort, needs no argument from
me, but by the organization and console
dalton uf business energy aud brains. com.
mcrcial exchanges have been established
throughout tho world, upon whom have
dcyolNod the great work 10 which | have
just rCicrrcd.
The Cincinnati Chamber OF Commerce
was organized ior the purposes named.
That IL has achieved all thatwas expected
Of Il Is atlcslod by the magnitude OF bust.
ness transacted, aud the present standing
OF your city ~ q trade, railroad aud manu-.
featuring ccgloN
Now, thatlsy much has been accom-
plishcd, and your claim Tor commercial
supremacy having boon so firmly osiab.
lishcd whaTpYoesity is ihcru TOT contin.
uing this institution Simply that Won
NAV retain nndlprolcCt that Tor which Won
have laborc5 - long and earnestly.
Rival cities arc around you, watching
with Jealous ewes, rcady 10 take any fair
advantage to grasp irom you tho trade Of
your city. tul
Your Chamber Of Commerce s,anls nsa
faithful scntnaI waichiu aud alert. pro.
tccling your0nlercsts and ready 10 aycngc
any INVASION OF usufpniiun OF youi rights
For thcscwaaons u commun Is your co.
operation ana =. matter OF scIi-pro,cr,ion
makes Il yolif duty ~ well rs pleasure. 10
sustain and parpctuato IN institutions
congratulate you on ils success. q and
picture for Il grander results and NOR
brilliant achievements Tor the future
Now that have congratulated Won ON
~ SUCCESSES, desire, In few brici words.