The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-11
Unjust FREIGHT RATES.
WEST BOUND TARIFF. NUMBER ONE,
SHOULD RE AMENDED,
Saw = Chamber of Commerce Commit
,ee-RssoiutioHs OF Thanks for ea'PresL
dent George l.. Chrtstian.

the Chamber had sustained IN '"N '''''
nation OF Judge George l.. CHRISTIAN
offered at the last meeting OF .he boaro
o. Directors. NJ. 81
In assuming tho duties of the once ol
President. nc said that nc counted upoh
a. hearty co-oDcration. not only of the
Roard of Directors but OF the ehlltc
ncnbership of the Chamber, Tor whhe
the BOARD was an able one, IL was hot
10 DC expected that they shouin 90 an
the work or the organization ihdt dt
Iessf All members could help by securing
new members for the Cumberland II each
or the $50 individuals or firms now IN inc
chamber would secure enc additional
neg member. a very small undertaking,
tbn membership would be increased 10
more than one thousand.
Under the head of reports or standing
committees. Mr. l.. Il. Morris submitted
the following report, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Your committee on banks and currency
hog leave 10 report that at a meeting
held this day. December q, 1894. the sub
sect referred TO them-viz.: "The Carlisle
Scheme for Currency. was fully consid-
cred. and the following was adopted:
Whereas. Il is understood that the Car
lIsle bill is 10 be very radically changed.
and ~ is agreed on all hands that 1t VIII
not be passed IN It's present shape,
Resolved. That II Is ineXpedient at this
time 10 take any action on the subject.
Respectfully submitted,
L. H. Morris. chairman; James II. Dooley,
John 8. Elicit. william II. Palmer,
Lewis H. Blair committee.
TARIFF RATS TO The WEST.
Mr. j. G. Freeman. chairman OF the
Inland trade committee, submitted the
following reports, both of which were
adopted.
To the President and Board of Directors
OF the Richmond Chamber of Commerce:
Your committee on inland trade have TO
report that a tariff, known as the West
Bound Freight Tariff, No. L. in effect
November /. 1894, advancing rates from
Virginia cities TO western territory. has
had It's careful investigation and being
in the opinion of your committee unques-
tioI ably very INSTANTANEOUS to num-
Der of the commercial and manufacturing
interests Of the city. has been the sub
jet OF correspondence between your com
mittee and the officials Of the various
roads In Virginia parties 10 said tariff.
This correspondence having failed TO
result In the restoration OF the rates
ruling previous 10 the existence of said
tariff. your committee has requested a
conference at the earliest date practicable
with the Virginia Freight Traffic Asso-
citation with the view of submitting TO
the railroads concerned at that confer
'ANtf tit bhjtNkAViI1 u SdiI ldTll winch
appear 10 your committee 90 be un-
ausV cradle. As. however, much time has
already been unaVOidably consumed in
correspondence, and II is OF the utmost
Importance that decision Of the ques-
lions at issue should be reached as soon
as possible, your committee think ii de-
Sirable to ask at this stage OF the pro-
ceedings. that should the proposed CON
ference not result in a restoration OF the
rates, for authority with the advice of
counsel 10 take further steps as TO them
may appear eXpedent and necessary I'm
the premises 10 secure the desired relief
FORMATION oF TRADE SECTIONS.
TO tho President and Board OF Directors
Of the Richmond Chamber of Com
merCe:
At a meeting Of the Inland Trade Com
mittee. held on the sth instant. a sug-
gestlon was made. which, being fully
approved by said meeting, is submitted
for the consideration of the Chamber.
This suggestion related TO the formation
Of trade sections or committees.
In the work Of the Traffic Bureau oc-
CasiOn will frequently arise for consul
tation with and Information from the
different branches Of trade and manu-
faCture upon questions relating TO and
Immediately affecting the interest OF
those branches or the goods handled or
produced BY them. This information VIII
he Of a minute and specific character.
not ohtainable as 10 any line of business
except from the individuals engaged I'm
and intimately acquainted with 1T In all
its details. 1t viii also be frequently ne
cessary TO procure such information
readily upon short notice.
To facilitate the accomplishment Of
these objects. It Is proposed that the
members of the Chamber engaged in
active business shall be classified into
trade sections or into commodity com
mittees.
Each OF these sections or committees
should have chairman recognized as a
leading individual ia his particular line
Of business. They are not intended i'm
any manner to usurp the functions of the
inland trade committee or any other
standing committee OF the chamber. or
IS II expected that they shall have func-
tons or authority further than 10 make
suggestions. 10 afford Information and
when necessary 10 cooperate with stand
ing committees of the Chamber: but IN
connection with the work of the Traffic
Bureau and other departments of WORK
IN the Chamber. IT is believed that they
will prove OF great value, and II Is hoped,
also. bring a large" number Of members
In active touch with the work of the
Chamber. A plan similar 10 the one pro-
posed has been adopted and has proved
Of great advantage 10 the London Cham
Der Of Commerce which is probably the
leading organization Of this character
9 in the world and the necessity has al
IA ready arisen on more than one occasion
y in the history Of the Richmond Chamber
where. temporarily. such committees had
20 be formed. al the expense OF much
labor and time, so II Is now thought
eminently desirable TO have such commit
tees permanently formed for the devel-
lnent Of more active and efficient work on
the part OF the Chamber. and especially
OF it's Traffic Bureau
Hon. j Taylor Ellyson. chairman of
the committee on legislation, submitted a
rtIort, recommending that no action be
taken upon several matters referred tc
lis committee.
The question Of sending representatives
from the Chamber to conference of
manufacturers 10 be held in Cincinnati
on the 22d of January. 1885, Was then
brought TO the attention OF the meeting
by the Chambers committee on manu-
features. and IL was decided 10 be in
expedient for the Chamber 20 send repre-
gerrtatives TO said conference.
Mr.. J. NJ. Taylor chairman OF the com.
ynittee on streets. roads and parks. then
presented communication from the Con
vention on Good Roads, held In Richmond
October 18th, asking the Chamber 10 APP
propriate It's quota OF the expense OF
holding the said convention which APP
preparation, upon molten of Mr.. Taylor
YVES made by the Chamber.