New-York tribune., 1896-01-25


the National Board will uphold support them In
the control Of all local matters The bureau of in
formation will be developed 10 its utmost capacity.
and the opinion Of the members 10 the rablity
OF establishing in connection Herewith a collection
department will be taken
The opinion of the cycle trade to shows will be
enacted and carried will secure what Is found
10 be the majority opinion as most benehclal con-
relations and cooperation with the League of Amer
can Wheemen in all matters of mutual interest VIII
ton will be- fully considered and cooperation with
the railroads, in some satisfactory solution Of this
is no, neeessaTy perhaps to mention further
mysef and directors al that the Cycle Board Of Trade
and all of its powers and assets are trust to be
to the furiherance of the best interests of the cycle
industry, and is the purpose of my administration
1 cannot refrain from expressing the feelings of
congratulaton which we all possess because Of the
positions When present at the Western exposition
1 BUT we oW S @ that ia c %s
learned that the Eastern exposition has surpassed
receipts We have the proud satisfaction Of knowing
that the cycle trade is the first and only industry
son sqse arden has BEEN found too sma
Having thus outlined the Poey for % the s9mng onn
graduation. it would next have been my pleasure
C. did 10 o his his
In fact II It were re not not for % his b meah rdmd now
address you as our president.
THE BOARD OF TRADE TWO YEARS OLD.
Mr. spading followed. He said in part:
To-day meeting marks the close of the second
year Of life Of the National Board Of Trade Of
1S T0dy the yse rs6s of S &
eThood na o noble of Which is
so fond Our Board Of Trade has passed from an
fact a Id recognized power In the past my posi-
ton on the Board made it my rb dmy Lotions TO ge Sss ss
caused opposition and antagonisms. | ask all to
confne such opposition and antagonisms TO me and
s may OVERWHELMINGLY" b in 70 Way harasssd a As new
lily assisted me- in the last year extend my sin,
cere thanks. 1t now becomes my pleasant oinSy dnty
In doing so l. bespeak for him the same hearty CO.
operation and assistance that has invariably been
and members Of this association. Without this
m d rs G Aims na a bn
With anything is possible for this cyce & B9sTd
S is So We Y % you that
introduction from me is unnecessary Not to know
My work IS done, and in turning over the affairs
Of this Board Of Trade to my successor. which
now 10 with its increased responsibilities my last
official act is completed. and l again resume my
place among the workers.
Mr. spalding among other things spoke Of the
question OF stock in the association. He said that
he was ready to renqulsh the shares he held to
divide 1t among those who had no shares. and
hoped that every manufacturer would become
the stock was at present but it was large. and he
thought 1t would be larger with every year. He
would say for himself that he was opposed TO any
payment Of dividends, and in this respect he
thought that others agreed with him.
PROFITS TO BE DEVOTED TO GOOD ROADS.
He thought that the profits OF the Board should
be. and would be. devoted 10 the Interests Of the
trade the greatest Of which the improve
ment OF the roads throughout the country. lie
did not hesitate to say, and he was sure that he
was speaking the sentiment OF the rest OF the
Board that II the association had 10000 in its
roads Too much money could be spent in this
way. and he hoped the time would come When
the capital Of every state in the Union to look
after the Interests OF wheelmen and to spend al
the duty Of the trade take care Of the Interests
Of the riders. and the profits OF the show would Dc
piauded when he finished, and was followed ny
Others who o. SPOKE a e even ri e 10 ss frank
Sanger. the manager of the Madison Square Garden.
Board the whole Of the Garden and particularly OF
the music hall and for his general courtesy in aiding
success. Adjournment was then taken for
luncheon.
MR.. SANGER RESPONDS.
While the luncheon in progress Mr.. Sanger
came into the music hall and was Informed OF the
complimentary vote. Mr.. Spalding introduced him
TO those present and proposed three cheers. which
were heartily given. He suggested that Mr.. Sanger
make a speech. which he Mr.. Spading. had helped
him to prepare the night before Mr.. Sanger spoke
In part follows
Gentlemen: 1t s quite true that Mr Spaldng
helped me to prepare speech las; night, but the
preparation consisted OF Welsh rabbit. two sand
wches and three large cold bottles but, seriously.
am deeply gratned by the vote OF thanks for what
little have done aid In the success OF this which
undoubtedly IL the greatest show Of this Kind ever
held but feel that | should share the thanks with
my assistants In the Garden who have been untirng
in their efforts in getting everything into proper
order.
I'm which their property was brought into the Gar
den and for their cooperation In bringing order out
of chaos To the great dailies OF New, York ] cx-
tend my hearty thanks 1hcy nave treated me IN
hal andsone manner. The success of the show Is also
due largely to their assistance.
II transpred last night that tho meeting OF the
Board OF Trade had not been as harmonious as was
gates from the East and the West broke out afresh
and OF the men who occupied a prominent
position in the recent show al Chicago started In TO
have IL with the old president one Of the East
ern members showed disposition TO take hand
ever quickly put stop to the trouble and then the
resolution so complimentary 10 the ex-prcsidcnt
was introduced and carried with Will and the op-
A q spslding. al whom the shafts were aimed
arose and his old baseball fights and the experience
that he had gained through them stood him IA good
s1e@d e & sad ma m aS ,s som 81 ,b hsh, @ h% 81
ha seball and that he felt ready TO meet any
eencv he said In substance that he felt there was
10 he some fun but that the hearty resolution and
the happy wishes generally expressed showed
he could afford TO Ignore the little hurry
| one OF the most important meetings IN the history
OF modern cycling will be held AT the Garden to-day
The executive committees Of the League of Ameri-
| can whcemen and OF the Cycling Board Of Trade
| will come together and settle some questions 81
| much importance Among the T.. a. w. officials
who will be present will be A. g Wilson the prcsi-
| dent: George - Gideon, chairman OF the Racing
| Board: G. 4 Perkins. the vice president Isaac B
| Potter. Pop brewster and Abbott Bassett a G.
Morrison the second vice president cannot be pres
ent owing TO Illness
II II expected that the two organza tions will
| 20 4 thorough understanding not only regarding
| the racing question. hut on matters pertaining TO
| transportation and good roads as we'll
| CLASS B LIKELY TO Re RETAINED
|
would he abolished II was said last night that cor
| tain manufacturers had been won and that