The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-16

Honolulu to strengthen American inter
ests there. Claus Spreckels spoke in strong
terms upon the measure, and gave 1t as his
earnest opinion that the chamber should
not commit itself too strongly IN common
dation OF the Hawaiian republic. lie spoke
from experience, he said, and declared en-
phatically that the Hawaiian republic was
not the mighty Government by, OF and for
the people of the islands which the reso-
luton would try to make one believe.
When the chamber was called to order
at 2 o'clock by Chairman w II. DimOnd
Secretary Clement read his report as sec
retary, librarian and treasurer. 1t showed
that during the year four regular meetings
and one special meeting of the chamber
had been held. During the twelve months
five members had died.. S. Doe, J. c.
WiImerding, W. II. Bovee E. J.. G. Steele
and James G. Fair-nineteen had resigned
and seven had been dropped. FOrty-eight
individuals and firms had joined the cham
Der, making the present mem bershlp 3O8.
There had been twenty-nine volumes and
forty-five pamphlets added to the library.
The receipts had been $6226 81, and the dis
bursements $3715 80, leaving a balance OF
$2511 o. on hand.
Chairman Dimond then read his annual
address, which was as follows:
q" Geatlemen Of the Chamber Of Com
1uercc-For forty-five years this chamber
has faithfully guarded the mercantile in
terests of the city and State, and to-day
enters upon its foTty-sIXth year of service
with brighter prospects than could be
looked forward to either last year or at the
beginning of its immediate predecessor.
The financial crisis through which the
world passed in 1892 and 1888 was followed
in 1894 by strikes and internal disorders;
each left their impress upon mercantile
affairs and California's financial loss was
no small sum. Depression of prices the
world over caused the products of this
State to be marketed at extremely low
figures also While neither the causes
nor the effects have at this time been com
pletelv eradicated, there is Just ground for
the prediction that the ensuing year will
be one of progress and increasing prosper
ity to the State.
Reviewing the work of the past year
briefly, this chamber has zealously worked
for the passage Of a Nicaragua canal bill, and
under its auspices called convention COM
posed of delegates from the various COM
mercial bodies on this coast, to urge upon
Congress the necessity for the immediate
construction of canal at Nicaragua. This
convention was largely attended, and its
recommendation, let us hope, Will not be
unheeded by the National Government
At stated meetings of members, and nu-
merous meetings OF the trustees, much
work has been done; pronounced views
were expressed in favor of a Hawaiian
cable; the good work of our Senators, in
behalf OF this State, was heartily Endorsed;
many memorials and resolutions also were
adopted that have been a guide to our
Legislature. The work of the Government
il our immediate vicinity may be briefly
noted. Harbor notifications are progress
ing satisfactorily, and for the first time
since modern weapons of defense have
been in use, it can be stated that San Fran
cisco harbor is in a reasonable position to
defy the attack of foreign foe.
'HarbOr Improvements also are contin-
ued and the great rivers of the State are each
IN condition more nearly approaching
safe navigation than has been the case for
years past, fact largely due to the work of
the chamber in directing public attention