The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-21

TIE most practical proposition for con-
tinutng the efficiency OF the Chamber OF
Commerce. increasing It's field OF opera
tons. and presenting in q thoroughly
eftlca cious manner the resources OF the
state Of Washington. and Of King county
and Seattle IN particular. was that set
cut in the report OF a special committee
az the meeting OF the trustees OF the
Chamber held yesterday afternoon at the
rooms in the Seattle National bank
building The place OF meeting in con-
nection with the action Of yesterday
is made as conspicuous as possible. as
the place viii very soon be abandoned and
the lares and penates Of Seattle's import
ant commercial organization will be set
up in another and. for the purpose. better
place.
Many members have complained that
the rooms al present occupied are in an
out % the way place ana for that reason
incoavenient for attending meetings.
The purposes OF maintaining the Cham
Der Of Commerce. its most Indifferent
members viii admit, are comuendabie
enough. but the fact that it is in its
present location is offered as an excuse
for staying away. With the intention OF
boosting the chamber and increasing its
value as an encourager OF industries, a
proposition OF moving, OF increasing its
membership and reducing its expenses. all
with the idea OF increasing its import
ance. interesting the public in its doings
and letting the people know that through
all OF the dark days of business depres-
sion the Chamber OF Commerce has been
digging away.
That its operations have resulted in
some good by attracting attention TO the
-nfNn mil
knowledge. and with an increased mem
bership il is believed that the results will
be proportionately large.
The report OF the committee was ad-
dressed TO the Seattle Chamber of Com
merce, and was as follows:
The undersigned special committee. to
Hhom were referred the matters of liqui-
dation OF arrears. change of headquarters
ana the establishment of a permanent ex-
hiblt of industries. respectfully report:
THAT said matters have received due
consideration, and the facts and conclu-
sions are presented as follows:
Tine arrears of rent etc, amount TO
about soc. and the resources for the pay
OF the organization consist of what can
be collected from membership dues in ar
rears, from current dues of present men,
bers, and from dues from new members.
The room now occupied is not fully
adapted or satisfactory in its appoint
ments for our purposes. and is Inadequate
for such a permanent exhibit of our indus
tries as is proposed and desired
The room needed for headquarters
should be in a centrally located building,
easily described and found by strangers
and visitors, and should be accessible by
stairs, elevator and. II possible, by a floor
entrance. Il should have an abundance
OF light and ample space for several Of
fees, for extensive exhibits and for the
public meetings of our members and OF
our fellow citizens a heretofore.
Such room your committee finds on
the second floor OF the Collins building.
on the southeast corner of Second avenue
stairs and elevator from Second avenue,
and by direct floor entrance both on James
street and the alley in the rear. 1t has
abundant light, with steam heat, closet.
gas and electricity. It's floor surface. be-
ing about three times that of our present
headquarters; Is adequate for all pur-
March ] at $40 rent per month, with re-
bate Of one month to defray expenses OF
removal.
with view 10 the establishment OF a
complittee had conference with authorized
representa- lives Of the Seattle Lumber Ex-
change. and that organization offers 20
pay US for space for ITS office and a lum-
her exhibit. with use OF telephone.
From former negotiations had with
manufacturers and merchants. your COM
mittee believes that 2 large number OF
eredita bic exhibits, diversified IN charac-
ter. can be secured and stored perna nent-
Il IN said new room. Mr.. Z. ". Fox has
offered 10 make an exhibit OF saws The
Chinese and Japanese merchants are ready
TO make an exhibit of their wares and
merchandise. Your committee believes
that the King County Emigration Soci-
ETY. and the Seattle Mining Exchange. and
several other organizations viii avail
themselves OF such opportunities as II
may be deemed eXpedient 20 offer them TO
display permanent exhibits.
The requirement OF such central and
commodious headquarters would both pro-
mote the functions Of our organization
and ar the same time create IN attractive
resort for strangers and visitors. as well
rs for our own business men and fellow
citizens. our current expenses would be
diminished, ana a strong incentive would
be given 70 the Increase and maintenance
OF our active membership The new life
and activity OF our organization would
create an Interest that would solve the
financial problem and enable rs TO meet
satisfactorily ooth past arrears and fu-
ture expenses.
''Thereupon your committee recon-
mends:
'Flrst-That due notice be given 20 TIRE
prorrietors Of the Seattle National Bank
building % our intention 10 terminate the
present tenan March !.
'Second-That the said OFFER Of the room
In the Collins building be accepted. and re-
m0yal % oUF headquarters be made there
70 or or before March l.
''Thlrd-That the said offer Of the Seat
tie Lumber EXcAaage he accepted.
--Fourth-That = invitation be issued 20
the manufactures and merchants and ii
Ners organizations OF Seattle SsYeraily 10
unite IN creating a permanent exhibit Of
orr industries. products. resources and
articles 81 general commercial interest. 20
he deposited IN our new headquarters.
"F.fth-FA3t announcement be made OF
these new plans 20 al. members and 20 the
public az large and special Effort he there
upon made 10 raise from old ana new
n embership dues the amount requisite 20
pay ali Indebtedness accrued and acc~u-
ing TO- March :.
"F n SCHUYLER
JOSEPH SHIPPEN.'