Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-03


The first meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce Directors for the season of 1889 80
was held yesterday afternoon. There was
full attendance. In the absence of Captain
John f. Dravo, Chairman of the Committee
on Rivers and Harbors, Colonel F. P.
Roberts read their report. In answer to an
invitation to the Chamber Of Commerce to
send delegates to the Cincinnati Convention
on the Improvement Of Western Water
ways, September 4 and 5, the committee
recommended and President Schmertz ap.
pointed Captain John F. bravo and Captain
John A. Wood delegates.
George II. Anderson, Chairman of the
Committee on Legislation, read the follow
ing report, which was adopted, and a copy
ordered to be sent to Secretary of State
James G.. Blaine:
Your committee, to whom was referred the
communication of Secretary of State Blaine,
with regard to the meeting Of the International
American Congress to be held in Washington,
October 2, would respectfully report
as follows:
First-That the objects of the Congress,
which are in the interest of peace and pros.
perity, uniformity of customs, duties, money
standards, and other measures to promote a
close union and enlarged business relations be-
tween the Governments of the American CONT
nent, are deserving Of highest commendation.
BETTER COME HERE.
Second-We recommend. in order to carry
out the purposes outlined above, that foreign
members of the proposed congress should be
encouraged toy visit the various parts of this
country, and be shown. as much as possible, the
extent, the business and manufacturing re.
sources of the United States; and also that a
special invitation be extended from this Cham
Der to the members to visit Pittsburg and its
surroundings.
Third-That copy of this report be forward.
ed to the Honorable Secretary of State in an
swer to his communication.
A communication was received from the
convention which meets in Minneapolis.
MIMI, to-day and tomorrow, to frame a
new bankrupt law. 1t was referred to
George H. Anderson, with power to tele-
graph an answer.
A communication from St. Louis, in re.
gard to holding the Worlds Fair in that
city. was referred to the Committee on Pro-
motion of the Worlds Fair.
John W. Ryckman, President and Gen.
eral Manager of the International Maritime
Exposition to be held at Boston, Mass,
from November 4, 1889, to January 1, 1890.
requested by communication, that, as this
is the first occasion in the history of exposi-
tions when systematic and concentrated
effort had been made to promote the shipping
interests OF the United States, the Chamber
of Commerce cooperate, by appointing a
committee of citizens who will undertake to
prepare and forward collection of exhibits
from Pittsburg works, factories, warehouses,
river interests, etc. This was referred to |
George A. Kelly, who said:
You are all aware of the fact that our ship
ping interests are rapidly growing worse, in a |
way to make Americans blush. There has been |
so much agitation on this subject during the |
past five years, we have now arrived at the |
conclusion that our people should be protected |
on the seas If they cannot be respected. Presi- |
dent Harrison has started the ball rolling by |
bringing it out in his inaugural address, and |
believe that this exposition will have
VERY GREAT INFLUENCE
on this question. I will be very much sur
prlsed if the coming Congress does not take |
some action on this subject. You are aware
how apathetic our city is in all such matters,
forgetting that it is our duty, every American
citizen, to do all he can for this matter. I |
would like very much that Pittsburg should
take action on this subject
He then offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
WHEREAS The Industrial Maritime Ex-
change is to be held in the city of Boston be-
ginning November 4. 1889, and to continue until |
January T. 1890, and the object of said exhibit
ton being to bring together examples of the
production in over 200 distinct industries of |
this country associated with the construction
and sailing of ships, and to contrast in friendly
pliances, models of war, merchant vessels, etc.,
and believing that comparison OF these ex-
hibits will show that the skill and materials aG
the command of our Atlantic and Pacific ship
yards will demonstrate that with proper en-
by our Government we are pre-
pared to fill every harbor in Is, GOO miles of
sea coast with the staunchest and heetest ships
that may sail any ocean.
Whereas, The necessity for the revival of
American shipping interests that we may es-
,ablish active commerce with the world, Is now
recognized IN every State and Territory IN our
and it is our desire to aid in this resto-
.ation that has inspired the promotion of the
forthcoming exposition.
Resolved. That we recommend our manufact-
lrers and others to contribute as freely as
possible to said exposition such of their prod
lcts as enter into the construction and Eaviga-
ion of seagoing vessels, and to in all and any
ways contribute to its success.
Before the adoption of the above Colonel
Roberts said Pittsburg had more than a
,eneral interest in this subject. She will
oon be able to supply all the iron these
hips need; besides, this is port of entry.
President Schmertz said, "our people are
low to act in matters of this kind. We
will look to the press to agitate this matter.
Nothing else would do as much good"
A concise memorial OF the connection of
he Chamber of Commerce with the Johns
own flood, which was prepared by Secre-
ary S. L. McHenry, was ordered to be
pread upon the minutes.