The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-16

.. buioru' Richmond: Hon. w. L. Du-
puy, Prince Edward; E. C. Peechin,
Roanoke; Hon. John L. Harris, Rock
ingham: ). G. Coroin, King George;
Hon. K. c. Kent, Wythe; Hon. A.
koiner. Augusta, vice president; Cap
tain L. c. Morton. Staunton, secretary.
While awaiting the other committees
Governor Tyler delivered ringing
speech IN advocacy of Il proper and IN
representation of the States resources
at the Worlds Fair. lie was listened
to with close attention, and made a deep
impression upon his hearers.
The committee on resolutions sub
mitted tho following, which was adopted
with the amendments noted hereinafter:
WHEREAS, the Columbian Exposition
TO be held in Chicago in the year 1893
promises to be the most extensive and
complete the world has ever known and
VII! be visited by people from all parts
ofthe civilized world; and whereas tho
peculiar relationss occupied by Virginia
To this great event in history and the
conspicuous part performed by her in
the foundation and maintenance OF n
government strong in its regard for the
constitutional rights and religious
liberty OF its subjects make it pre-emi-
nelly tit that She should go to this great
gathering of men and nations not only
with the time-worn relics and historic
testimony of an ancient and imperish-
able renown but with exhibits of ma
terial wealth to be found in her fields
and her forests and mines, as also the
modern and Skillful artisanship of her
sons and daughters; and whereas large
number of the citizens of Virginia in
conve ntion assembled this day for the
purpose OF devising ways and means
which Shall assist tho State in having a
becoming exhibit at tho Worlds Fair,
therefore, be it:
Resolved, That the association he reby
constituted procure an act of incorpor-
ton OF such persons as are doomed ad-
vlsable in order to better carry out
the public ends in view
Resolved, That the convention an
proves the proposition for the erection
of monument to Columbus by the
Federal government on the ripraps in
Hampton roads respectfully recommend
that our senators and representatives in
Congress advocate the making of an ap.
preparation To this end
Resolved, That the convention re.
commend the active and earnest CO.
operation of the cities. towns and coun-
ties OF the State, of tho various land
companies and corporations, of the gen
eral assembly when III session, and the
Governor of the State, toward securing
hitting representation of the common
wealth at the Worlds Fair.
Resolved, That ten gentlemen, one
from each Congressional district, to-
gcthet with the Commissioners for Vir.
GINA, heretofore appointed by the Gov
ernor, and the Commissioner of Agricul-
tures of Virginia. be and are hereby
associa Led together for the purpose OF
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compose body known as the Worlds
Fair Association of Virginia, with the
power to increase this number by ad-
hitting parties, persons or associations
into such association upon such terms
and conditions as they may hereafter
prcscribc; said association Shall at its
first meeting elect Il president, vice.
president, secretary, treasurer and an
executive committee of five or more,
and shall have power to make such by
laws and adopt such rules and regula-
lions as in their Judgment Shall be best
to carry out the purposes of their organ
ization.
Resolved, That this convention .cndcr
It's thanks to our senators and rep, @ sem
tativeS in Congress in securing lamp
ton Roads as the rendezvous of the as
scmbling naval fleets of the world as
part OF the programme connected with
the celebra ton of the 400th anniversary
OF the discovery of tho American con-
tincnt by Columbus.
Whereas the exhibition OF woman's
work is highly desirable at the Worlds
Fair therefore be it
Resolved, That the women of Virginia
be and they are hereby requested to
render us their sympathy and best ef-
forts in this important work.
The resolutions adopted and reported
hereinbcfore were amended so as to
authorize the chairman to appoint
committee of three for each congress
sional district, and on motion Of ]. A.
Pugh, of Roanoke, to include land com
panies and other Incorporated bodies.
TO MEET AGAIN IN NORFOLK.
On motion of w. S. Franklin, of Nor
folk, the following was adopted:
Whereas it should prove of benefit
in advancing the objects sought to be
obtained by this convention to have the
committees appointed by it to formulate
and submit hereafter Their reports
to be discussed and passed upon; and,
Whereas. 1t may be necessary in the
| successful position of our under taking
after the said committees have II ported
| to, then appoint Il special commit tce to
| appear before our State Legislature to
advocate the adoption of our roccmm9n-
| dations; therefore, be it
The committee on enrolment re.
ported ITO delegates present. 7 he Roa.
noke Commercial Association was rcp-
resented ny James S. Simmons and the
Real Estate Exchange by Hon. w. y.
Dupuy, the president, NJ. Il. c. Jordan,
j. III. Cutchin and James S. Gri YES.
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