Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-12


have helped US. Bet the chief difficulty
experienced, with some notable excep-
lions, is that individual shippers do not
fully realize the perseverance and labor
which they. as well as the traffic man
aser and the carriers. must devote 10
the solution OF these problems.
HELPING OURSELVES.
Tho matter OF helping ourselves as
community. 10 large extent. ] believe.
VIII prove the solution OF the problem
OF our Industrial development at Rich
mona. We have been prone as com-
munity. 10 invest too much elsewhere.
tempted by the glomOr OF a speculative
prospective often propcrtioncd TO our ig-
norancc Of and distance from the Cell
Of operations. while familiarity with or
disregard Of neglected local resources has
bred a lack OF interest m them verglug
on contempt And while these home Ie-
sources would. In many instances, nave
yielded better returns. we have waited
for outsiders TO undertake the labor,
responsibility. and expense of their de-
vclopmcnt
OF course Richmond win welcome for
eign enterprise. capital. and skilled labor:
but we must contribute at least enough
OF our means and energies 10 such en-
terpriscs as require cooperation. TO be
an earnest, at least Of our faith in local
development. II our aspirations for Rich
mond are to be realized the tendency
referred 10 must be cOrrected--the situa-.
tion demands greater local interest in
propOrtiOnate development Of industrial
pursuits 20 sustain the growth Of the
city. Bankers. merchants. capitalists. in
surance men. real estate owners, all are
vitality interested in stimulating judicious-
~. but heartily. our manufacturing inte-
rests and II bchooyes them TO be willing
and ready 20 take some share i'm the risk
and labor Of development in this direction.
] suggest as worthy OF discussion at
future public meetings Of the Chamber.
two topics which have been frequently
mentioned heretofore. and have important
relations 10 our future as a manufactu
ring centre-the development Of the Rich
mond water power. and the development
Of what is known as the Richmond coal
field, and a third tOpic-hOw can we
best secure the interest Of capitalists.
and the investment of more capital. home
or foreign, I'm manufacturing enterprises.
QUESTION OF MEMBERSHIP.
Impressed with the importance Of en-
listing the greatest possible number Of
our businessmen Of all vocations I'm the
work Of the Chamber. your Committee
on Membership. calling TO its aid a num-
Der Of active members. has been emil
uently successful in its work when the
outlook was apparently most I'M
promising. During the year. POS new
members have been secured. which, after
deducting the total loss OF members
during the same period from resigna-
lions. the dissolution Of firms. delin-
0uency. &c. leaves now upon the rolls.
60 members. against 56i members at
the same date last year. 1 desire TO ex-
press my profound appreciation for the
systematic and efficient work done In
this direction. Especially TO the spe-
cial committees auxiliary TO the regu-
lar Membership Committee. through
whose active and untiring efforts this
increase Of membership is largely due,
extend my sincere thanks. These ac-
cessions are most gratifying and i'm
portant for as the work OF the CHAM
her Is extended. its expenses inevitably
increase. ana it requires, not only the
influence Of greater numbers. but greater
revenue. This viii be apparent from the
report Of our worthy treasurer, TO De
submitted for your information.
TWO IMPORTANT GATHERINGS.
For the sake Of shortening this report.
already too long. l have omitted partcu-
lar reference 10 a number Of most In
has felt fl a pleasure as well as a duty
of hospitality TO contribute in some de-
gree to the entertainment OF distin-
puished visitors and bodies. assembled In
the capital city of the Old Dominion;
but cannot refrain from specially call
ing your attention to two most impor-
tant meetings with which we shall be
honored I'm the immediate future.
The Southern Wholesale Grocers' Asso-
citation. having as its president our es-
Unable fellow-townsman, Mr.. T.. o.
Leigh Jr. assemblies here in annual con
vention June oath. To this distinguished
body. Of merchants from all or ou'
southern sister cities l suggest that
the Chamber extend most hosptaoie
greeting. and as a token Of cordial wei
come. tender formally for its delibera-
tons the use of the Chambers assembly
hall and Offices.
The reunion Of the United Confederate
Veterans commences June SOth. NO
word Of mine is needed to open the
hearts and homes Of our citizens TO the
veterans. who upon this sacred occa-
sion come as pilgrims 10 honor the
heroes and the heroic events the names
and memories Of which hallow this city
and its surroundings.
In conclusion, / beg to most cordially
z
mittecs. and the members of the Cham
Der. individually and collectively Ior
their loval and earnest support Of Oh
and measures OF The or
rauization during my administration
and for the uniform courtesy and CON
eideration extended me as its presiding
officer Words fail me 10 express my
Of the untiring and efficient
labors of our secretary, Mr.. X. a. Dun
Ion and of the manager Of our Traffic
Bureau. Mn E S. Goodman. Their WORK
has been Invaluable to the Chamber ana
it's president
now gratefully surrender the trust
with which YOU have honOred me for
the past eighteen months. with assn
RANGES Of my continued ana profound
interest IN the Chamber and in the I'M
portant objects it seeks TO suhserVe'
Respectfuly submitted
s. II. HAYES President.
PRESIDENT HAYES REFLECTED.
The treasurer. Mr.. John II. Montague,
then submitted his report showing the
financial condition of the Chamber, when
paper was ordered to be received ana
filed. , -.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson having been
called 10 the chair by the president, an
nounced that the next business IN oruei
vyas the election OF officers for the en-
suing year. the first office TO be nlled be
ing that Of the president.
MIR. Roosevelt Page nominated MI. ;. II.
Ha,yes for reelection, referring IN COM
p.imentary terms TO the efficiency OF his
administration. Mr. b. +. johnson Sc
conded this nomination. Mr.. Halves re
ouostcd that his name be Withdrawn.
saving that he had served the Chamber
as member. director. vice-presldeit'
and president. all together for some TWEEN