The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-09-11

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1t was voted to pass the election of officers
for the present.
Messrs. Cushman of Auburn, Forbes Of
Portland, and Blanding of Bangor, were ap-
pointed committee on credentials. They
subsequently reported IL boards represented
by the following gentlemen:
Auburn-Ara Cushman, w. w. Stetson.
Bath George 4. Brackett.
Bangor-Henry Lord, Lysander Strickland, Z.
M. Blandlng, j. II. Gerrity.
Bristol-E. q. Williams, W. E. Lewis.
Brunswick r. q. Robinson, l.. ID. Snow W. II.
Field.
Poland-Luther Perkins, Frederick Newport,
Alvin Reed, w. w. Waterman.
Blddeford-G N. Weymouth.
Oldtown-E. W. Conant.
Portland-J. S. Winslow John M. Adams,
Charles 5. Fobes, Seth q. Larrabee. George NJ.
Moore: T. A. Josslyn, Lewis A. Goudy, Nj. N.
Watervllle-M t. Haines, NJ. G. Foster, P. s.
Hill.
Lysander Strickland of Bangor, for the
committee previously appointed to consider
the question of taxation of ice, reported that
the committee thought no legislation neces-
sary at present. The committee was given
further time to consider the question.
Mr.. Blanding of Bangor for the committee
on constitution and bylaws, reported new
were adopted with some alterations.
1t was voted to print 800 copies Of the con-
stitution and by laws.
The association then proceeded to the elec
tion or on1cers. Hon. Henry Lord OF Ban
gor was unanimously reelected president;
M. N. Rich was unanimously re elected Sec
retary and G. N. Weymouth. treasurer.
The following were elected vice presi-
dents: Jacob S. Winslow, Portland; VIM.
o. Rogers, Bath; John f. F.Goldthwaite, Bidde-
ford Ara Cushman, Auburn; M. @. Foster,
Waterville; Thomas Couch, Bristol; f. w.
Conant. Oldtown; Frank Foss, SacO; G. l.
Baker, Lewiston; Chas. E. Townshend,
Brunswick; Frederick Newport, Poland;
George f. Macomber, Augusta; VIM. A.
Marshal. Belfast.
Captain j. s. Winslow of Portland. Of
fered resolution urging the Maine Con-
gressmen to use their efforts to secure the
passage Of the Subsidy, Tonnage aud Anti
Compulsory Pilotage bills. The resolution
was adopted.
The following resolution was passed.
Resolved, Thatwe respectfully ask our men,
berS OF Congress 10 oppose the passage of any
bill which authorizes or permits the contraction
OIL any part OF our present currency without pro-
Nolns some klnu OIL currency to take the place OF
that which Is to be Withdrawn.
1t was voted that a committee Of three be
appointed to confer with officials Of the
Maine Central railroad and other roads with
a view to obtaining the Issuance Of a thou.
sand mile ticket good for bearer at two cents
| per mile.
The following resolution was passed on
motion of VIM. Rogers Of Bath:
Resoleed, That II is the opinion of this body tha
| the same method OF taxation of vessels as pre-
vail IN other states, VIZ; Upon the net income.
Upon motion Of Secretary Rich a commit
tee was appointed to urge upon the Stat
Legislature the expedlency of making al
appropriation to advertise the State o
Maine. The committee consists of Messrs
Lord, Rich, Goudy, Banding, Stetson ant
Rogers.
The Banquet.
In all respects the banquet complimentary
TO the State Board of Trade by the Portland
Board Of Trade held at the Falmouth Hote
last evening was entirely successful IL wa
n representatiye gathering in every sense
energetic and thoughtful business men from
many of the trade centres of our state beini
present as delegates. Portland was als'
largely and well represented.
Previous to the banquet the gentlemen