Evening journal., 1897-06-11
WORK OF THE BOARD OF TRADE
SECRETARY ID. w. TAYLOR STATES
WHAT Is NEEDED, AND MAKES
SUGGESTIONS.

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SUGGESTIONS.
To the Editor Of the Evening Journal
Sir II is the Judgment OF observers
that the growth and development of
| progressive cities, owe much 10 the
readiness of It's business and profess
! slOnal men to unite in. such organiza-
tions as our Board Of Trade, having for
| It's object the public welfare and the
! city's growth and development. along
all legitimate lines Certainly those
who have been elected TO the offices
have no other end in view than the
best services for the general good. Our
membership is growing. and we need
many more TO have their names en-
rolled. We want a spirit Of active. mu-
tual interest la the work of the board.
The results of past efforts are encOur-
aging, and we have greater problems
confronting us and the practical out
come needs your aid. so send us your
name "a the Membership Committee to
have your name enrolled as member
and aid rs in making a bettet and
larger Wilmington. IL will take the
united effort OF all to push such legisa-
tion, national, state and municipal as
will expand and increase the commerce
!
the material interests of our city. Ma
ture has done her part. and it only
rests with the united effort OF our citi-
zens to use and appropriate that which
nature obviously created in the harbor
if we Will only use it for the city's well
fare. We require the channels OF our
harbor put in the condition required for
the accommodation of an increased
commerce, as well as TO accommodate
and facilitate the employment of more
artisans 10y our shlp-building establish
ments, rolling mills and kindred enter
prises. For it is only when they are
running to their full capacity that Will
mingtOn Is prosperous and forging
ahead. Let us hope that the work Of
re-awakening the past productive re-
sources of this city are objects Of So
licitude to all our citizens.
This organization represents not
alone the business enterprise. but fairly
represents. / believe, the loyal and pa
triotic citizenship Of this locality /
think that these years now coming are
fraught with great achievements of
civilization and advancement Our
country has passed through a period of
great business uncertainty and depres-
sion. We must and can change all this
Each one go to work, to talk of and
make better times Have a little more
faith in human nature and more conf
dence IN your neighbor and work to-
gether as one for the bettermen of all
and every step in the pathway of prog
ress with your aid should only result in
encouragement for yet further exer-
ton.
The great problem of our river from.
i d
river. that throw their protecting arms
around us, should have our united ef
fort. These problems have already re
ceived much close and intelligent study
and labor. and are well in hand b!
those comprising our River and Har
Dor Committee. They know just wha
Wilmington harbOr wants, and WI
! are face to face with the practical ques
) ton of how to most eifectually secur
such action on the part Of the publ
o authorities. national. state and lOca
/ as may be needed for the actual perfor
5 nance of the work. In all such publ
affairs no case is so good that il doe
) not need the most earnest and the mos
t constant advocacy, and we need Civ
/ our committee a united and hearty sup
port-they need il. It does, therefore
( seem of the first importance that thi
, practical side of this work should con
{ tinue to receive the close attention o
z this organization, and all other bodie
representing the commerce and mer
. camille interests of this city. and 81
( when occasions come, as ] believe IL ha
now come, for action on the part of tn
legislation of our state. the bushes
{ men of Wilmington cannot make thei
- voices too strongly heard in demandinl
n that the state Shall assume that portion
r. of the work in improving our harbo
g and providing ample wharves am
t docks. he necessities of the case, ad
, nit no undue delay. The carryin
. trade OF the countries is in large YES
e. sells and enormous steamships w
{ want provided safe and adequate chan
% nels for he great vessels in which thi
trade is Onducted.
The need of this Improvement is no
prospective it is actual and demon
strated. and let it be known that vii
4 mington viii be satisfied only when sh
r. has two channels to the noble rive
. flowing ~ her doors, which nature ha
n marked out deepened and widened {
= meet tlo oxigencies Of the case. an
:. not to rest until the Federal and stat
q authori les recognize her just claim,
e Why should not the city or state ow
10 the mar area on our river front? Thi
most important area, so acquired, coul
in the immediate future, by a systc
matte plan of development of our wate
n front and the adjoining territory,
e harmoniously arranged and carried on
- between the city and state. and the 81
n curity will thus be afforded that the fl
- ture wants of commerce. however grea
r will be wisely met.
d DANIEL W. TAYLOR, Secretary.
IS Wilmington, June H.