The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-23
Chamber of Commerce Urged
TO Secure Them.
THE GOOD WORK SO FAR DONE
senator Squire Says Variety of Indus
tries Is Needed Mining Conveu-
tion-Home Industry.

ton 70 the Spokane mining convention.
made an interesting report, and several
communications of Importance were read.
Resolutions upon the death of ex-Gov.
Ferry were adopted. and they will be
read at the memorial meeting Friday
night. Senator Squire said in part:
II am greatly interested in developing
the industries of this city and of this state
and the promotion of these industries IS
no doubt one of the principal duties Of this
body. The committee appointed for this
purpose should be constantly active. 9th
or places of less Importance than this.
especially in the middle West and South
ern states, have given subsidies TO manu-
featuring institutions that have aided
largely in the subsequent growth and de-
velopment Of such cities. While we have
not much money 10 give, We have land and
a sea harbor water front. and now, very
happily for us. much more level land is be-
ing made on the tide flats of Elliot bay
] have no doubt that a wise policy viii
suggest to the owners of the land the pro-
priety of making suitable donations for the
purpose of establishing new business and
thereby making the contiguous portions OF
their land more valuable.
II hope we shall all be on the lookout
for opportunities to build up the labor
interests of our city and state. thus max
ing larger pay rolls for our workingmen
Then more capital will be induced to come
here and more money val be put INTO cir
cuIation. Not only should we invite the
larger manufacturing institutions, hut
there can he a great variety of minor IN
dHstries established, so that We can, IN a
large degree, supply at least our own peo-
pie with what they consume. Even indus
tries that employ but few men should not
be despised, but should be encouraged
They may grow TO be much larger IN time
l can well remember when the Morans
commenced in this city with an almost in
significant establishment They have since
built up an important business, and nave
developed such skill and enterprise that
by the taking of the contract for the tor
peda boat their name is known. yes, and
by il the name of Seattle is we'll known, all
over the civilized world. Ii is better TO
have a variety of industries than to de-
pend solely upon a few, because some
times circumstances change so that what
was a valuable industry becomes less val
liable. But by having many of them less
damage is inflicted by the failure OF any
one branch. Besides a diversity OF inter
ests employs a greater variety OF men ana
talent and people can succeed with
smaller amount of capital
Industries Which Have Been Gained.
Il think the Chamber of Commerce
should be constantly prepared in advance
to offer sites for industries. so that 1t may
cause an opportunity to be lost. To do TINS
will require considerable labor and care,
but that is what we are here for. l have
been willing to work all | could all sum-
mer TO get the ship building industry here,
and have done all j could to help Moran,
both here and a Washington city. nave
also endeavored to assist Senator McMn-
Ian and the Detroit Dry Dock Company.
for while the latter may not do so much
of their work here proportionately, IT the
contract be awarded to II. as to the MOT
ans. vet. as the bids of the Detroit com
many are for two vessels there VIII be
much TO be done.
AS to the new revenue cutter, perhaps
7 NAV take some pride in stating that |
secured the adoption of Washington MT
and other woods of this state IN the specl-
fications. so that no Eastern wood can DC
used in the cutter TO be built on the "a
ci6c coast The appropriation for th;s
cutter was 500, 0o0 the largest sum ever
appropriated by the United states LOT
revenue cutter Next year / nope 10 get
an augmentation for another revenue cut
Ter of at least go tons displacement.
At the close of Senator Sduire's re-
marks Jacob Furth expressed the thanks
IF the chamber. and said that ne knew
personally of the senator's efforts in secur-
ing the torpedo boat contract for the
Norans.
letter
Wilson. acknowledging receipt OF the
resolutions passed by the chamber favor
Ing the opening Of the Okanogan river to
navigation. and pledging his cooperation
In the matter.
4 communication from United States
REPRESENTATIVE James G. MCGUIRE. was
read. acknowledging the receipt of reso-
buttons OF the chamber in regard 10 the
reinstatement Of Prof George T. David
son. OF the coast and geodetc survey.
Mr. Mcclure closed his letter by saying:
~ may say that l fully sympathize with
the wishes OF your honorable body in the
matter OF Prof. Davidson's reinstate-
ment"
Work of the Mining Convention.
In his report on the mining convention.
Mr. Fishback said that many topics Of in
terest 10 the mining men Of the state
we're discussed by those qualified TO speak
with authority. He himself had spoken
with regard to the various sections 90
the existing Law concerning mining claims
and mineral lands. and amendments to
the law were advocated providing that
a discovery shaft is essential 10 valid
location. and also providing for a change
Tn the size Of mining claims 10 l,5o0 feet
square. as in British Columbia FOR the
purpose of avoiding conflicting locations.
and for more clearly marking the bound
aries. His report also dealt with the
necessity or an act or congress concerning
the classification of Northern Pacific
lands. s0 as 20 prevent the issuance Of
patents 20 that company for mineral
lands The report spoke 81 the activity
and energy displayed nv the citizens 81
Spokane in mining matters. and OF their
courtesy 20 the members Of the Seattle
delegation. Ar. Fishhacks report was
adopted sud a vote OF thanks was ten
dered 20 the people OF Spokane for they
attentions 20 the Seattle delegates.
Home Industry Movement.
II ~. kul.es. one or the new members
~ she chamber. spoke IF the favorable
results and the poss b.Htles OF the home
Industry movement. ana gave some sta
tist.cs on the cigar industry in Seattle
The secretary reported that the commit
toe on manufacturing sizes was making
progress. ana now that part OF the tile
Land plat had been vacated. she commit
tce hoped 81 he able tn report something
definite in the near failure = report from
fH. committee ON hmm grafton. tn,iorstrE
tile plan 20 advertise Western Washing
toU in Eastern states by means Of "A
photos raphic exhibit was adopted
The f7lsoR iuE new members were elect
"a EeeS +. Daniels. NJ y. Conner. =.
~ Shoate.
A0otaer addition should 30 made 20 che
nsoi Shef Hst ~ home manufactures. The
Commercial tlEar factory l. Lutteru,an.
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