The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-05
RICHMOND ADVANTAGES
FOR THE ARMOR FACTORY ABLY
SET FORTH
by the Chamber of Commerce Committee.
Sol Wei Done That a visit Here is
Rendered Unnecessary.

Colonel 4. S. Buford. chairman, and
Messrs. A. b. Clarke and w. T. Trig8,
members Of the committee OF the Rich
mond Chamber Of Commerce, appointed
10 present the advantages If Richmond
as a suitable location TOR the government
armor plate factory. accompanied by Hon.
John Lamb and Mr. r. A. Dunlop. the
secretary Of the chamber. have all re-
turned to the Caty. with the exception Of
Mr.. Trigg who went North from Wash
ington.
The committee report that they were ac-
corded a most careful and courteous hear
ing and are satisfied that when the ques-
ton Of location comes to be considered.
that the facilities Of Richmond. which In
all essential respects are believed by the
committee 10 equal those Of any other
place mentioned I'm this connection, and
in some respects 10 be unequalled. have
been presented I'm such shape as 20 secure
due consideration.
CLAIMS PRESENTED.
Colonel A. S Buford read the prepared
statement OF the committee and supple
mented the matter contained therein ny
some suggestions which appeared mpor-
tant and pertinent I'm the course Of the
discussion. He was followed IN his re-
marks by Mr. W r. Trigg and Mr.. A. 3.
NfI.N~ft
large iron Industries enabled them 10 pre-
sent the case Of Richmond I'm all OF its
nractical bearings upon the question IN an
authoritative manner.
CONGRESSMAN Lamb BY his presence
greatly aided the committee I'm manifest
ing the interest Of this community IN Sc
curing the plant for Richmond. should
the government determine 70 establish
one. but though invited to address me
board. refrained from speaking. as ne
said The ground had been well covered,
and that his active part in working Tor
the liant would commence when the
subject was taken M nv Congress
A VISIT UNNECESSARY.
The committee also cordially and earn
estlv invited the board 10 visit Richmond.
but were assured that Richmond's advan-
taees were SO well known and have been
so fully stated that IT would be really I'M
necessary 90 do soi and that rs their re-
port upOn the cost OF manufacturing ar
NOR plate and Of suitable factory were
the questions which under their appoint
ment they were really expected 10 cOnsid-
er irrespective Of the location Of the fac
tory. that 1t would materially inconven-
fence them 10 visit Richmond and some
other points 20 which they had received
equally urgent invitations.
ENABLED TO COMPETE.
Under these circumstances. the commit
tee OF the chamber deemed IL both unwlra
and inconsiderate 10 further press the IN
vitation upon the board TO visit Richmond
ut this time. but left the board with a
feeling Of assurance that I'm any statement
which may be called for with reference
10 that branch NJ the question the loca-
non ana advantages OF Richmond have
been so presented that It would enable
her to compote fairly for the armor fac
tory should the government I'm It's wisdom
| determine 10 establish one.
AN ADMIRABLE PAPER.
The statement which the committee pre-
scented 10 the board Is an admirable one.
1t IS gotten up in pamphlet form embel-
ished by accurate maps and charts inclui-
ing coal and iron chart.
In this statement which Is deliberately
and accurately prepared Richmond's fit
, ness for a government armor factory was
set forth in a most clear and conclusive
manner
The title page Of the pamphlet contains
the following:
statement and fitness Of Richmond,
Va. as n location for n government ar
NOR factory. For presentation 10 the
| Armor Factory Board. L. s. Navy De-
partment. bv the Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce, 1897"