The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-10-22
MATTERS OF MOMENT.
Memorials Adopted by the Cham.
Der of Commerce.
Improvements on the City Mat Advocated
Naval ResSlEe Grged-Congress Asked
for Training Ship.

The quarterly meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce was held yesterday afternoon
in the Merchants Exchange Building, ex-
Governor George c. Perkins presiding.
After transacting the routine business,
Chairman Perkins announced that since the
chamber had last convened, two of its Oldest
members, Simon l.. Jones and Captain Rich
ard S. Floyd, had died, and accordingly it
became the painful duty of the gentlemen
present 10 adopt suitable resolutions in me-
mOriam.
Frederick L. Castle stated that he had
been an intimate frieni OF S. l.. Jones for
mum Der of years, and in addition to being
an enterprsing and successful merchant, he
was at all times regarded as a generous and
Whole-sOuIed citizen. MI Castle, therefore,
introduced the following resolutions, which
were adopted by unanimous vote:
From time to time during the existence OF this
chamber tile sad duty has devolyed upon its
members OF expressing by appropriate resolu-
lions their appreciation OF The life aud character
of those OF their feow-members, who having
finished their earthly career, have entered into
eternal rest. Among this list, which has length
eued from year 10 year, and which embraces
names that Will remain iilustrIous in The com
mereia annals OF San FRANCISCO no name will be
more tondiy and gratefully remembered than
That OF cur late friend and associate, Simon L.
Jones.
San Francisco, who laid the foundation of It's
trade and who contributed to its prosperity. He
came TO this city iii 1852, and from that period
until his decease, on August Z, 1890, had been
actively engaged i'll the pursuits of business, the
standard Of which il WAS always his aim to ele-
vale. Integrity aud uprightneSs with him were
always the first and prime considerations.
In 1871 Mr.. Jones was elected 10 membership
oil THIS chainber, aud served as trustee during
1889 and 1S19-SO, Den. subsequently re-
elected 10 tile same honorable position in 1882
mercantile community OF san Francisco has sus-
famed by The death OF Mr. Jones, IL is Hereby
ResoLred, That by The decease of our late eS-
Ieemed member, Simon l.. Jones, we have been
deprived OF the fellowship of an upright mer-
chant, sterling friend and sasaclous coun-
cilOr.
WORTH Will endear his memory 10 The mercantile
community of San Francisco, aud that his exam
pie viii always remain Conspicuous III The history
Of tns Chamber.
Hesolred. That as mark of respect these
resolutions be entered upon the records of this
chant T aud that an enerosSed copy thereof be
stut 10 The family OF cur deceased associate.
THE FLOYD RESOLUTIONS.
W. l.. Merry informed the chamber that in
tie death Of Captain Floyd it had sustained
the loss of one WHO had, in his intimate
knowledge of astronomy, assisted materially
the science of navigation and therefore
benefited the entire mercantile community.
He therefore presented the following res0-
buttons, which were adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
call from us an esteemed member CAPTAIN Rieh-
ard 5. Floyd, suddenly deceased III an Eastern
city, away from tile State OF his adoption and The
scene Of the labors of his matuTed manhood
therefore be IL
Rescued. That in the death of CAPTAIN Floyd
our commonwealth has suffered the loss of a
good citizen, and THIS chamber one worthy of It's
esteem and sincere regret.
RESOLVED. That The science of astronomy in
tmdIely connected with The interests OF mari
time commerce, found au ardent supporter and
All iDsftP sfn6pQf "a 10 II
that for this service the Chamber OF Commerce
OF San Francisco Is under deep obligations 10
Captain Floyd, ard Will cherish his memory
among its most useful members who have gone
over To the majority.
Resolred, That these resolutions. properly en-
crossed and authenticated be forwarded 10 the
family OF ourdeceased friend, aud they be spread
upon the minutes of The chamber.
A NAVAL. RESERVE,
Chairman Perkins, in accordance with
the constitution of the chamber. announced
that the annual election of officers would
take place on the second Tuesday in Janu-
airy, ana the following were appointed a
Nominating Committee: Ira Z. Rankin,
Oliver Eldridge, w. j. Adams and Jacob
Eppinger. The Supervisors of Election
VIII be: Stewart MenZes, f. a. Gibbs, E.
T. Kentti cid, D. D. Sbattuck and Il. WE'LL.
Admiral Louis A. Kimberly aud A. G.
Menocal, both of the United States naval
service, were elected unanimously to hon
oTa4y membership.
~ JNltdIIa ICpleSculilI7 lEO ot6dtuSilD
sailors, addressed the chamber on the neces-
sIty of organizing naval reserve to be
portion Of the National Quad OF Callfor-
MIA; said reserve to be composed of practi-
cal seamen over u years Of age and Ameri-
can citizens. The object OF this organZa-
ton is intended, it was stated. to assist in
defending the harbOr Of San Francisco in
case OF war.
The chamber adopted a resolution favor
ing the formation of this reserve, and the
a
TO confer with other organizations lavOring
the measure: Messrs. Eidridge, Chapman,
Crawford Taylor and Merry.
CABLE ROUTE AND CITY FRONT.
Hugh Craig presented a resolution which
was adopted, requesting the Trustees to ad-
dress official communications TO the candl-
dates for both houses to use their best
efforts, ii elected, to secure the passage of a
law authorizing the survey of the Transpa-
cific Submarine Cable route and subse-
quent legislation encouraging the formation
Of a company for this purpose.
After listening to addresses on the condi-
ton of the city front from Harbor Com
missioner Alexander and Supervisor Bng-
ham, the following resolutions were adopted;
WHEREAS, That portion OF the city front of
San Francisco adjoining the frontage controlled
by the honorable Board OF Harbor Commission
erS, south of Market street, is in deplorable
condition, dangerous TO life and property, and
detrimental TO The commercial Interests OF The
cry ana port; therefore, be it
Res0iUed / hat the Mayor and honorable Board
OF Supervisors are urgently entreated to make
tie necessary repairs IN this section OF Ihe city
front, aud 10 hereafter maintain this portion of
our public highways in passable condition, for
the convenience OF the commerce OF our city aud
for the protection Of The lives and property vi our
CITIZENS.
HeSotued That attested copies OF these resolu-
lions be forwarded 10 his Honor he Mayor aud
the honorable Board OF Supervisors, to the pub
lie press aud TO the honorable Board of Slate
HatbOr Commissioners, requesting their CO. opera
tlon.
Messrs. Haslett, Cutie, Menzies, Wien
singer and Rosenfeld We're appointed COM
mittee to wait upon the Board of Supervisors
aud present the resolutions.
RESOLUTIONS IN COMMENTATOR.
Resolutions were adopted commencing the
conduct Of Leo Schmolke, a youth Of twenty
years, for heroic conduct during the voyage
OF the schooner Estela from Port Townsend
to this port. The captain was stricken
blind, and instead of joining the remainder
of the crew in mutiny, the young man
brought the schooner safely into port
After adopting a resolution calling the at
tentiUn OF Congress to the necessity of estab-
fishing naval training ship at this port the
meeting adjourned.