The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-28
A UNIVERSITY SITE.
One of the Three School Secs
tions Proposed.
THE CHAMBER APPROVES in
Trustees Endorse Western Central Labots
Union in Urging Patronage Of Home
Industries sIiseerIaneous.

At yesterdays meeting of the trustees
of the Chamber of Commerce Griffith
Davies, Jacob Furth, George b. Kistinger, q. n.
Niesz Thomas w. Prosch, Percy W. Rochester.
B. F. Shaubut and E. F. Wittler, of the board OF
trustees, were present, and matters relating to
the state university patronage of homo induss
tries, the advertising OF the city and other CUES.
tons relating to Seattles welfare were dis
cussed.
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
The following resolution with reference 70
school lands and change in the location of the
state university was presented by Mr. Prosch
and adopted.
'wHEREAs, The state of Washington among
its school lands owns three fractional sections
10 in or near the city of Seattle, one OF which
containing Ill acres, fronts upon Puget sound;
one, of 81 acres, fronts upon both Lakes Union
and Washington; aud one of about 400 acres
lies midway between Puget sound aud Lake
Washington; and
"WHEREAs, The state also owns a tract OF ten
acres square in the heart OF the city now aud
heretofore used as q site for the University,
which il desires 20 sell and which il valued st
from $50, COO to 100000; and
WHEREAS, BY the terms to the decd OF this
ten,acre tract i win become the pron%rty Of the
II Tor the purpose for which IL was given: aud
WHEREAS, 1t Is said committee from tho
legislature is about 20 confer with the municipal
authorities to secure release of the city's right
70 this tract, with view to the removal Of she
University 70 another and more distant points
therefore, be il
"Resolucd, That the Seattle Chamber of Com.
merce tavors change OF site from the ten-acre
tract to one OF the three school sections before
ties in their dealings with the legislature to se-
cure from the state the section most desirable
as condition OF the release asked, the entire
section so secured TO be held forever for came
further
s.Rcsolped. That the secretary be and hereby
is directed TO Immediately transmit copies oz
this preamble and resolution TO the mayor, to
the board of aldermen and to the house OF deleS
gates"
PATRONAGE OF HOME INDUSTRIES.
Upon motion Of Mr. Furth the board indorsed
the sentiments OF the Western Central Labor
Union in regard to the patronage OF home Inc
dustries, aud ordered the following letters from
the union, signed by NJ. j. Mcdonald Its score.
tary, to be read at the next meeting of the chafns
Der:
ave have been repeatedly and reliably fnf
formed that large number OF our merchants
also the city and county officials are constantly
violating the most essential law OF commences
namely, failure 10 patronlze homo industry
We most certainly believe that with proper ens
co1uragemsanat our giant infant could easily DEFY
outside of San Francisco. We therefore respects
fully urge your honorable body TO immediately
take such steps in this matter as In your wisdou3
you deem best, assuring you that we ara willing
and ready at all times Ia give you all the aid AZ
our disposal"
This second letter was in answer to one from
Secretary Dodge, asking for further informal
ton:
''Yours OF the 9Th inst duly received, requeso
ing me to specify the home industries that vert
not patronized by our citizens and the city govx
eminent To enumerate all industries would b
lengthy task; Therefore, win deal with an
industry on which believe the other industries
hinge, and in the building up OF this particular
industry, the future greatness Of this state de-
Ponds. refer to the iron industry. We havV
ffUn
and with sufficient floor room for 100 moldersJ
and work enough required in the county to
keep that number employed. That many molds
ers means at least 500 more men, namely, pats
ternmakers, machinists, blacksmiths, boilers
makers, laborers, etc But instead Of that NUMB
Der there are only eighteen molders Employed
and every boat from San Francisco bring6
their quota of castings aud machinery Many
of our prominent citizens are the consignees.
But the city of Seattle has been the principal
offender lately $50 hydrants were received
from the East at a cost OF $4,000. This would
give employment to twenty-five men FOR sir
Local firms were not given au opportunity e
bid on the work. Another example was the city
water pipes. There was sufficient In that order
here, a proposition to that effect was received,
but quietly ignored and the work allowed to 90
East. The street railway companies who re.
ceve valuable franchises from the city as giftn
invariably send their work out of the statet
the James street railway being the only ex-
ception. Sufficient has been said here to prove
state. The patronage OF home industries means
the development of home resources and enrich.
ment OF her people. Before other manIls
locate here, q disposition must DO shown to
foster and encourage the industries now here.
Nature has favored Washington with an
abundance of mineral of the best grades, and we
annually import thousands of tons OF iron ore,
fire clay, tile, ETC. 1t Is to be hoped that the
Chamber of Commerce will devote Its attention
to the development of home resources, and theres
by keep the money In the state that we annually
send away, and which rightfuliy belongs here
NICARAGUA CANAL.
There came from the San Francisco Chamber
OF Commerce copies OF the Nicaragua canal bill
now pending in congress, together with resolu.
tons by the San Francisco chamber urging the
passage the bill. Accompanying the resolt.
lions was q request that the Seattle chambef
join in the movement, and get member Of the
Washington legislature to introduce similar re-
solutions IN each house The request was acceded
asked to propose the following resolutions fof
legislative action
..WHRREAs A bill for the construction Of the
Nicaragua canal under the control and super.
vision of the United States government has been
introduced in congress with the unanimous
recommendation of the honorable committee On
foreign affairs OF the United States Senate: and.
'fWHEREAs, The enactment by congress oil
this bill will result In decreased cost OF con-
struction and consequently reduced tolls for
passengers and freight: and,
"WHEtEAs, The control OF the Nicarsgua
canal by the government OF the United states
vantage to our country, especially TO the Pacific
Coast; therefore, belt
Resolved, That the legislature of the state Of
Washington, by joint resolution, respectfully
urges on the honorable Senate and House OF
Representatives the prompt passage OF Senate
bill No. 4S27, relating to the construction OF the
Nicaragua canal.
Resoiued, That attested Official copies of this
resolution be forwarded to the president OF the
United States 10 the honorable secretary OF state
of the United States, and 10 the president Of tho
United states Senate at the National capital.
AN ADVERTISING SUGGESTION.
A letter was read from Henry T. Hardcastle,
an Englshman now In this city, who suggests
that an emigration Office In London might in
duce many thrifty and industrious Engiishmeu
to come out here. He Is shortly 10 return to
England aud he made an offer 10 act as cmigra>
ton agent. The matter was referred TO the ads
vertising committee
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
A letter from j. T. Blackburn, Of Vashon
island was read asking the Chamber of Com@
inerce 10 use its influence in having the agricul.
tural college and experiment station established
in Western Washington The matter was re-
ferred to the legislative committee.
The question OF quarters for the chamber as
the expiration OF the present lease was made Q
special subject for the next general meeting.
The chair was authorized to appoint COM
ruitfee OF two to act with the Industrial ana
Realty Board and Board OF Trade in furtherins
the work OF the state Board OF Trade.
TIDE LAND APPRAISERS.
Cannot Act Till Court Settles Harbor
Tina nfsnufe.