The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-25
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COL. wARRKs's GENERALIZATION.
Ex-Prssidsnt Col J. L. Warren Of the cot
ton exchange was loudly called for and re-
sponded 10 hearty, earnest address Of
several minutes.
to show his appreciation OF the
work done by Capt Purse.
He said Capt. Purse was without doubt
Ssvannahs most enterprising citizen. When
Savannah Was without street railway con-
ve1iences be inaugurated her street railway
system; when there was no means Of trans
portation 70 the coast. except by boat, he
built the Tybee railroad; when the water
supply Of the city was a perplexing ques-
ton he advocated the use Of artesian wells
and solved the question. Col. Warren
urged Capt Purse for this special work
against Pat Calhoun, Fleming duBignon
and John Temple Graves, three Of the most
knew bis work Of old. ''Only one thing re-
mains to do.n said Col. Warren, land that
Is to send him t. Washington city. He can
do more there for this cause than every
body else in Savannah put together
WHAT DEEP WATER WILL DO.
Vice President Edward Karow Of
the cotton exchange was called
upon and made one Of the best speeches Of
the occasion. Mr.. Karow said be could
only reiterate what had already been said
ana thank Capt Purse for his
public spirit s. All would agree with him,
that be had added fresh laurel to the
wreath which Savannah has owed him For
q long time.
MIR. Karow said that within ten days the
shipping interests Of Savannah had paid out
and lost not less than $50, 900 because there
was nothing else 10 take out but cotton. It
will not be necessary for ship brokers to
70 hav h. chs cf
sells cancelled when the freights of the west
are laid down here. Mr.. Karow said Sa-
vannah will then see prosperity and we win
not have to wait for our children TO grow
up TO see it,
"We.will all see the time when both sides
of the Savannah river will be lined with
steamships and Savannah will have the
| prosperity and the commerce to which her
geographical position entities her"
CAPT. PURSE TOASTED.
Emile Newman, ESQ, was called upon
and made short speech, ending in toast
to Capt. Purse.
Vice President Crane called upon Hon.
GAIA way Hartridge to respond to the toast,
Our last legislature" Mr.. Hartridge said
When that sacred and distinguished body
was referred to, he was always anxious 10
respond. Whenever he hears Capt. Purse
talking about Savannah he thinks he
Il
nah by mistake. That bread cast upon the
waters will return after many days ne had
often heard, but why anybody should want
20 eat bread after IL has fioated about in
the water, and perhaps salt water, for
many days has always been mystery to
him. Nevertheless the principle may be a
good one. Galveston cast $3.50, 900 upon the
waters and reaped Sc, 200, 900, Savannah
may do we'll to follow her example.
Jacksonville will vote &S300,00 to be
expended upon Its river, with the expecta-
tion, however, Of getting the money back
| from the government. He thought it wise
plan. however, TO get the money from the
government first and let the government
wait for the returns.
THE NEED OF ADVERTISING.
A city grows chiefly by advertising, said
Mr.. Hartridge, and the trouble is that Sa-
vannah don't advertise enough No man is
80 we'll fitted to advertise Savannah as Capt.
Purse. 1t Is not his tendency to exaggerate,
but that is an art be will cultivate in time"
Mr.. Hartridges speech contained many
humorous hits.
Alderman Charlton came in Just then and
was called upon to respond to the toast of
The city government Of Savannah" Mr..
| Charlton responded BRIEFLY. He said he
had heard Mr.. Hartridge nominate Capt.
Purse for mayor, and he thought it was
about time he put in an appearance for the
city government of Savannah He would
move to amend that by nominating him for
governor, and he might even do better
and nominate hun for President. He
could assure the board of trade,
| however, that be was a great
deal bigger man than the President because
he had seen them both together in WASH
ington recently. Mr.. Charlton concluded
by saying: 1--WE are all proud of what he
has done. We have been a long time wait
ing for tie energy and perseverance, Of
Capt. Purse"
| CAPT. PURSE RESPONDS.
Capt. Purse responded again to calls and
said, although he had once had political
aspirations. he Is now a candidate for no
office and IL he succeeded In this under
taking all he will ask will be TO be allowed
to return to his private business.
Mr.. s. Guckenheimer and Mr.. John R.
Young were also called upon and made a
few remarks upon the subjects Of deep
water and Capt Purse.
Vice President Crane adjourned the meet
ing at 1:30 O'clock. The reception was one
OF the pleasantest affairs that ever occurred
at the board of trade.
FELIX BLANCHO'S FUNERAL.