The San Francisco call., 1895-07-17
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
A Large Attendance at the
Quarterly Meeting of the
Members.
THE REMOVAL OF DAVIDSON.
Resolutions Adopted Looking to the
Restoration OF an Efficient
Public Servant.

The quarterly meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce was held yesterday after
noon, PRESIDENT w. II. Dimond in the
chair. Hugh Craig introduced the follow
ing resolution:
WHEREAS, Our esteemed fellow-citiZen, A. n.
Towne first vice president tf the Southel n
Pacific Railroad Company, has passed over to
the majority; and whereas, the death OF man
who was so closely connected with the growth
and development of California and who has
so materially assisted in its advancement
leaves void which it will be difficult to fill;
Resolved, That the Chamber of Commerce of
San Francisco tenders these statements of re-
spect and coincidence to the bereaved widow
and family.
The following communication from the
State Board of Trade to the Chamber of
Commerce was read and placed on file:
Pursuant to a motion unanimously passed by
the State Board your honorable body is invited
to cooperate with the said State Board of Trade
in its efforts to make an exhibit at the forth
coming Cotton States and International Exposi-
ton to be held at Atlanta this coming winter.
The importance of our State exhibiting at
Atlanta is admitted and it is hoped by the
united efforts of the different commercial
bodies, boards of trade and other organizations,
which aim at the advancement OF California's
interest, that a creditable showing can be
made by this State at the said exposition.
We will be glad to hear from you on this sub
ject and any suggestions you may offer cal.
culated to forward the main object will be
thankfully received. Yours very truly,
J. A. FILCHER,
Secretary and General Manager.
The following resolutions anent the re-
moval of Professor George Davidson was
read:
WHEREAS, The peremptory removal of Pro-
fessor George Davidson from his position in the
United States Coast and Geodetlc Survey has
surprised and grieved all acquainted with his
eminent services, his unimpaired energy and
his valuable experience, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Chamber OF Commerce OF
San Francisco respectfully, but urgently, re-
quests our Senators and Representatives to OBJ
tain, if possible, the reappointment OF Professor
Davidson TO the position he has so long occu-
pied with great advantage to the Government
and with distinguished credit to himself
RESOLVED, That the Government of the United
States can in no way so discredit itself among
the enlightened nations of the world as by dis
missing from It's service. without prior notice
or compensation, its distinguished and faithful
officers, and that the citizens OF the Republic
do not demand the narrow economy which
gives no recognition to eminent and long con-
tinued public services, which are recognized
under other forms of Government by titled
honors and liberal financial compensation.
RESOLVED, That attested copies OF these reso-
lutions be forwarded to the President OF the
United States, 10 the Pacific Coast delegation
in Congress and to the honorable Secretary OF
the Treasury.
On suggestion of Mr.. Sheath the words
cor provision for its distinguished and
faithful officers" was inserted in place oi
the words ''and liberal financial COM
pensation." The resolutions were then
adopted by rising vote and the meeting
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