Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-12
The Chamber OF commerce.

The new move OF the Richmond Chamber
Of Commerce should commend Itself TO and
receive the hearty support OF our people IT.
respective OF their yocaslons IL isastep 10
the right directlon-a long step forward
and IL the plans Of those who have given
form aud impetus to It are. realized In the
fulluess they deserve to be, results must fol-
low which will benefit the entire commu'
nifty. In the past the Chamber has. consider
Jog its restricted facilities. peeuniary aud
other. including its limited membership
done good and faithful work for Richmond
in the way Of gusrdipg and advancing her
commercial, manufacturing, and general well
fare. II has proved a loyal custodian OF the
ciiy's rights in dealing with railroad cor.
porations. &C., and has been q centre Of public
spirit. But X Is intended that its past shall
be only an earnest OF its future, snd that its
sphere OF usefulness shall be enlarged many
fold. The new move involves an effort TO
place the Chamber on basis that will enable
Il 10 become the headquarters for oil Informs"
tion, the dissemination OF which would be
calculated 10 enhance the Guys prosperity.
Richmond has only to be known IN
order TO develop IN The near future
into Q great manufacturing and COM
mercial mart. Her location, Der cli-
matte conditions, her transportation connec-
tons, and the history OF her trade progress
since the war demonstrate that fact. The
Chamber OF Commerce designs that Richmond
shsll be known-that her advantages shall be
advertised far and near. But TO do this
the rooms OF the Chamber must be kept
open all hours OF the day, the Secretary
must devote his whole time to the work OF
the body and money must be had. When
capitalists come to the city seeking invest
menis in manufacturing plants or other en-
terprises there sho uld be place where they
could be entertained and afforded whatever
assistance and advice they might desire.
Such a place it Is hoped 10 establish
in the rooms Of the Chamber OF Com
merce. Already owing to the exertions
of the COMMITTEE on Commerce OF the
Chamber and others a gratifying Impulse
hiss been given the new move--an impulse
that speaks we'll for the public spirit aud
Iiberaliiy Of our people. Many new names
have been added to the list OF membership
and q number OF subscriptions have been
secured. Yet this should only be considered
n start. The objects Of the move appeal to
the judgment and interests OF every class, and
money could not be better invested than In
pushing It, whether man is engaged In
commerce, manufacturing. or what not. The
question OF attracting capital here and inereas'
ing the population by desirable immigration
embraces the good OF all, aud in that view
It Is hoped that subscriptions will pour into
the treasury OF the body aud new members
will continue 10 be added until the Rich
mond Chamber Of Commerce shall be In
position 10 push Richmond to the forefront
among the great cities OF the country as
centre OF wealth and population. This viii
the consummstiOn II We 30 on as we have be-
gun. Nothing can keep us back but
lack Of appreciation OF our natural and other
advantages, and failure TO bring them TO
the attention Of capital by such methods as
the one under consideration.