The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-06-03
A Communication from the Chief
Engineer Of the Northern Pa
cific Railroad.
The Townsend Route to Be Given
Consideration Before Action
ie Taken.
Railroad Committee to Start Tomorrow
Discussion as to Quarters and ANAL
gamation-Public Building,

meeting III the OIHCe OF 0aCl, cory q 20. at
O'Clock last evening for the purpose of dis
cussing matters of public interest, especi-
ally railroads. The secretary called the roll
and announced a quorum was present. The
minutes of the previous meeting were read
and approved.
Secretary Bradford then read the follow
ing communication:
d. A. Cory, President Chamber of Com
merce, Helena, Montana. Dear Sir: Your
telegram of May 23d, to President Cakes,
has been referred by him to me. With ref
erence to the construction of the line to Cas-
tie by the route that you state, Twill say
that it shall have proper attention, and
that careful investigation will be made be-
fore the company commits itself to con-
struct this line by any other route. Trust
ing that this will be satisfactory, remain
yours very truly, J. w. HENDR1cK,
Chief Engineer Northern Pacific railroad.
A similar letter to the above was received
BY the president of the Board of Trade.
President Cory, chairman of the COM
mittee to select permanent quarters, stated
that several rooms had been offered, but
none of them seemed suitable. He stated
that owing to the fact that he would be alb
sent with the railroad committee in the
east for some time, he would appoint an
other in his place, and nominated William
Muth.
Mr.. Steadman thought certain meeting
report of committees, and it was decided
that the 22d should be the time, with regu-
lar meetings once week.
The President appointed the following
executive. finance and auditing committee:
G. K. Wells, w. E. Cox, and F. R. Wallace.
The railroad committee consisting Of D.
A. Cory, president of the Chamber of Com
merce; A. M. Hotter, president Of the Board
Of Trade;. s. T. Hauser, president of the
First National bank; Chief Justice Blake
and A. ]. Seligman, will leave for New York
tomorrow to interview the Northern Paci-
tic railroad officials in regard to the build
ing Of the Castle railroad by way of Town
send.
The secretary reported unpaid bills to the
amount of $3.50, which were referred to
the auditing committee.
Mr.. Floyd-Jones thought it would be
proper for the citizens of Helena to take
some action in regard to the proposed pub
other western states are getting as much as
s., OOO, 600, while it now seemed doubtful if
Helena gets even $15O,OO0. He could
not understand why our representatives are
silent in regard to the matter.
At this suggestion Joe Davis rose majesti-
cally and stated that our representatives
were doing very we'll. He thought letter
to our representative would answer the pur
pose. He thought it was hard thing to
get an appropriation, and illustrated by
showing the time that had been required to
start the Chamber of Commerce..
Mr.. Floyd Jones did not wish ast any
reflection upon our representl Ves but
thought little judicious lobbying would
be good thing. All other states had strong
Hobbies to present their claims.
Davis thought the committee would make
a good gang Of lobbyists. He Endorsed the
proposition, but would oppose anything
that looked like censure upon Mr.. Carter.
Cole was of the opinion that the association
had better use such rooms as then occupied
and save unnecessary expense, at least until
such time as the committee reported.
Stsdman was in favor of accepting the
offer made by the Board of Trade to use
their rooms, and made motion to that eff
feet.
Mr.. Phelps was in favor of using the
rooms rendered by Mr.. Cory.
Davis wanted the Chamber of Commerce
to use the Board of Trade rooms.
Mr.. Israel explained that the offer had
been made at a previous meeting, and that
it looked bad to accept it now, since action
had already been taken, thanking the board
for its courtesy.
A good deal Of talk was INDUCED in in
regard to the matter. John T. Murphy
thought that the arrangement would
not do, that both associations might
desire to hold meetings at the same time.
He had no objection to accept the PROPOSE
ton provided there was no chance for
collision, but if there was an effort
for an amalgamation he wished to know
it. He did not wish to be drawn into it un-
knowingly.
stedman thought there was no effort at
an amalgamation.
Bradford said the committee appointed
to select quarters ought not to be handi-
capped.
Davis wanted the association to take ac-
ton upon the invitation regardless of the
committee. He had not thought of an
amalgamation; but thought it might be a
good thing for them both to do. They
might conclude after a while to amalga-
mate.
Mr.. Phelps concluded the amalgamation
scheme WAS not good. The invitation of
the Board of Trade had been virtually de-
clined and he thought it would be we'll to
accept the offer of Mr.. Cory.
The matter was finally referred to the
committee and the meeting adjourned.
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