New-York tribune., 1896-12-06

about 81 per cent OF the merchandise imported
into the United States Is imported AT the port OF
New-Iork. In It's financial transactions. evil
denced by bank clearing house exchanges New
world. A great commercial city like New York
overcw Of &ew-York is sufcent ''t' To Stimulate stir
and promote commerce In several competing cities
tion OF customer to New-York. the imperial city
OF OF the Western world. in population, in commerce.
OF our CONNER iai conre;itors indirectly promotes
thank you, gentlemen for your kind attention
and am encouraged TO believe that you will all
devised scheme which may be proposed for the
enhancement Of the interests of The port of New
CONGRESSMAN HOOKER INTRODUCED
Following General O'Brien Congressman Hooker
chairman Of the River and Harbor Committee OF tho
House addressed the diners in part follows:
That such gathering this should meet In the
greatest city and commercial emporium of the
high respect and loyal enthusiasm. is a splendid
tribute TO TIE foresight the industry and wisdom Of
General OBrien. and deserved acknowledgment
Of his achievements and devotion IN a cause
New-York City. Justly renowned for the energy
and enterprise OF her citizens the culture and
awakening and realization of the crying needs OF
navigabe facilities and the Improvement OF her
by the Increasing length. tonnage and draft OF the
modern vessels call for many extended improve
The main. or Sand; Hook. entrance to NewYork
ana the East Rver o entTince Gi is RAPIDLY being aG
tusted TO the present needs yet both require nIne-
diate attention in many features to facilitate
igation and provide for the maintaining OF the inn
proved portions Of the channel. Many OF the com
pleted projects now adequate IN every particular
must soon be again surveyed with the view toward
accom- modating larger commerce
the race are those nations who offer the greatest
facilities for carrying or that trade How many the
vast the enterprises that now agitate every de-
partment Of trade! To you my friends
merce is OF commanding interest which is
not limited by the domains of our country.
stream and enters unrxplorei regions II no longer
creeps along the shores nor clings to its accus-
toned tracks. but holds the habi'abe globe within
its range, and dread of It's impairment has over
balanced all other considerations in calming the
asperites of warlike nations. II has given an i'm
peius the inventive genius OF the age and fur
nished remunerative employment 20 old millions
benefits?
Among the things that lend the greatest possibni-
ties 10 her undertakings are the river and harhor
give the more ready response with splendid re-
suits than the increased navgable wafer areas and
the consequent quick r and cheaper transportation
Give TO your Congressional rcpresen ition hearticr
support in their efforts along The lines have sug-
you every relief Let the press and public senti-
rnent aid them with greater unanimity and hcarti-
owes so much TO the country and the Government
for the sustenance they furnish and the commerce
they aid you in unfolding. let the city show her
appreciation OF such men as General 'Brien. who
have devoted their lfewOrk 10 the interests OF her
navigation and we may confden;ly bespcak FOR her
that the immense commerce OF 1890 amounting "a
81. .Sis. .Op1O will be unspcakably Increased and
NewYork will soon take the much-cove,ed posi-
.ion Of mistress OF the worlds municipalities
John s Wise replied TO the toast OF our Country"
Martin A. Knapp to "Governmen; Regulation of Rail
roads, George Clinton OF Buffalo TO Our Free s,a.
Canals" and Congressman Sherman TO "Jn,.rs,,.o
and Foreign Commerce
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT
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