The morning call., 1894-10-17
IN CASE OF WAR
Chamber of Commerce
Takes Action.
A Number of Resolutions Adopted,
Favoring Torpedo-bOats, Ocean
Cables and a postoffice.

The regular quarterly meeting Of the
Chamber OF Commerce was held yesterday
afternoon, when business of an important
character was transacted in connection
with the work of the association.
The session was almost entirely con-
sumed in adopting resolutions in which the
sentiments OF the board were fully con-
veyed. These were as follows:
BY Louis b. Parrott-WHEREAS, Recent
events have demonstrated the value OF swift
torpedo vessels Tor defensive and offensive
naval operations, aud the navy OF the Untted
States is comparatively deficient III this arm OF
tile national defense,
RESOLVED That our Senators and Representa-.
Iives In Congress are respectfully urged to
make appropriation at the oming session for
the construction of ten vessels OF this type, of
which four shall be built and commissioned on
the Pacific Coast.
ResoIued, That In the opinion of this Cham
Der of Commerce the United States Govern
ment should no Longer delay the Improvement
of Pearl Harbor at the Hawaiian Islands and
the establishment thereat of naval station
and cOaling depot
ReSOlued, That copies OF these resolutions,
properly atlested, be forwarded TO The Cali
fornla delegation on the assembling of Con-
gress. and promptly 10 the honorable Secretary
OF the Navy at Washington.
BY A. j. Ralston-Whereas the urgent ne.
cessty for Federal and Postoffice building at
San Francisco has been recognized by the
Federal Government in the purchase OF prop
cry Tor lts construction. and an unexpended
balance remains In the United States treasury
wherewith construction can be initiated, there
fore, be it
Resolred, That the honorable Secretary of
the Treasury is respectfully requested to COM
mence the work OF construction at The earliest
day possible, aud that our 5, majors and Repre-
sentatives be urged 10 obtain Ine necessary
appropriations 10 continue the work until COM
pleIon, this policy being in the line OF true
economy and tor the public interest.
BY Hugh Craig-Wh as. the increasing im-
Fnrr nf he
with the commercial and political advantages
OF prompt communication tberewiIn, are so
man ifestiy obvious that the Chamber of Com
meTce has on several occasions expressed itself
10 favor OF an ocean cable connecting there
with.
RESOLVED, That our Senators and Represen-
tatlves IN Congress are respectfully requested
to aid by all honorable means such legislation
as Will secure communication by cable with
the Hawaiian Islands, 10 be subsequently, ex-
tended TO Samoa, New Zealand and Aus
tralia.
BY Hugh Craig-Whereas, the Farall one
Islands stano as natural guardians of the en-
trance to San Francisco harDOr, and because of
being equipped with a lighthouse are first
slgnteG by approaching shipping.
RESOLVED. That for the safety aud advantage
of lie commerce of San Francisco the interests
of the United States Lighthouse and Signal
Service, that our Senators anu Representatives
are respectfully requested TO use every effort
TO obtain an appropriation for q telegraphic
cable from San francisco 10 the Faralone
Is lands.
BY William L. Merry-Resolved, That invita-
tions be respectfully extended to all the Cali
fornia delegation IN Congress 10 meet with us
for tie purpose of discussing the construction
oil the Nicaragua canal with the view OF obtain
ing prompt action IN Congress. and that no
other question be considered at said conference
except by unanimous consent.
Resotced, That all citizens OF San Francisco
interested In the subject for consideration be
invited 10 attend the conference.
An invitation was extended to all scien-
tlhc, industrial and economical organiza-
tons 10 confer with the cham ber on Thurs
day, November IL, at p NJ, 10 discuss
matters appertaining 10 the Nicaragua
canal
The meeting was addressed by General
A. 5. Hartwell of Honolulu, or the sub
lect OF cable communication between this
city and the Sandwich Islands.