The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-12
RIVER WATER POWER.
ACTION or THE cHA1DER or cox
MERcE on THE NATTER.
The Arsnor Plate FACTORY and the Pub
lie school Appropriation.
other Matters.


The fourth quarterly meeting OF the
Richmond Chamber Of Commerce. pursu-
ant TO notice. was held yesterday even
ing Al o'clock IN the han OF the Cham
Der. President 5. II. Hawes occupying tho
chair
tndef The head OF Reports OF Com
mltieos. Mr. IT, l.. caOen. chairman OF
the Committee on Business Enterprises.
submitted a verbal report OF the progress
made by the parties interested in tho
plan for the electrical development OF
james river and the work Of his commit
tee. as far az lay in its power, in helping
the promoters Of the enterprise. Mr..
Cabcu stated that after the subject had
been referred 20 his committee ana re-
ported by " back 90 the Board and re-
ceivcd from the Board IS unqualified en-
dorsomcnt that the attention which he
had given the subject az each stage Of It's
progress through the Chamber convinced
him that 70 was one OF the most i'm
portant propositions that had ever come
before this community for the material
advancement OF the city, and that he was
settled from the thorough study which
had been made Of the subject by It's pro-
tcctors az great expense that II the fran
chise approved iy the city Engineer and
the city Attorney was granted by the
City Council the financial backing TO car
IS out the plan would with little Difficulty
he secured re therefore appealed 10
an the members Of the Chamber 70 m-
terest themselves In the matter ana 10 use
their influence wherever they could IN
favor Of the advancement OF the enter
prise.
Mr. Cabcn az chairman OF the same
committee. explained the delay when had
occurred IN arranging for the pubic meet
fna Of citizens TO be held under the au-
spiees Of the Chamber for the discussion
~ TOPICS relating to the industrial ana
commercial progress Of Richmond. lie
SAID mat most OF the speakers had now
becn engaged and that he hoped the da.e
~ no meeting would be fixed for the
THE ARMOR PLATE FACTORY.
Colonel a s Buford, chairman OF the
Chambers committee appointed 10 pre-
cent tho advantages Of Richmond as
site for an armor-plate factory 70 inc
Armor-Plate Board Of the Navy Depart
mont. submitted full ano interesting
ronort Of the proceedings OF MS com
nnittee I'm connection with the prepara'lo o,
~ n printed statement setung ioIen l
briefly but forcby the consl l'l-a ,,,,
,ybich were conceived 10 De most iii
,or.o,, "a n government enterprise OF
80, Ntor.cter and the full extent 10
LIN tho conditions az Richmond met
,.,,h tbe requirements Of such a govern
meas enterprise. - ,,,o
lilo also reported the proceedings ~ me
COMMITTEES accompanied by Congressman
Lamb iu presenting this document SUI
,.,,,,c,r.oo nv oral statements. 10 the
.rroor FACTORY Board at washington,
and the courteous patient. and interes'eu
attention accorded the committee 10y va
board. He explained satisfactorily ~
reasons why the board had nor oeen ~
Or willing TO visit Richmond. but express
"a inc belief confidently that hchmoho
claim would suffer no disadvantage on
account % the committees appreciation
az those reasons and its refraining IRON
rndulv pressing the invitation. Colohel
T,ufovd concluded his report by expressing
-he belief OF himself and the rest OF ms
committee I'm the eminent smtablhiy Oh
Richmond as n location shouid the toF-
crnnient- decide to establish such a plant
and was especially impressive i'm urging
the members OF the chamber 10 hold them
selves I'm readiness TO avail Of such oppor-
tunitles FOR adding TO our industrial es-
Establishments. as I'm all such cases we
would meet active and earnest rivals ana
as citizens Of Richmond we could not az
ford to allow such opportunities 10 pass
hy. At the conclusion OF colonel Buiord
remarks. the chair thanked him Tor his
interesting report and advised members
who were present 10 procure copies or
the printed statement OF the committee.
as most strong and impres slve state
mcnt OF Richmond's resources and facili-
ties with respect to enterprises or this
character.
Captain T. IT, Deane moved that tho
matter be continued I'm the hands OF the
committee and that IL be empowered 20
take such further steps as may be neces-
sary when the subject r. considered by
Congress or I'm .he interim. The motion
Of Captain Deane was unanimously car
ried.
PASSENGER TRAIN FACILITIES.
Nj. r. +. Traylor. chairman Of the Com
miifee on Inland Trade. submitted brief
verbal report calling the attention Of the
chamber TO the improved service which
Richmond would enjoy in the schedule
and operation OF the Florida Special dur
ing tho coming winter. as recently ar
ranged by the Transportation Companies
Inc souih-hOund Florida Special which
last year passed arond Richmond by the
Belt Line az about 2:2S A. NJ being
scheduled 20 run through the city. arriv-
ing az Union Depot az $3.50 =. NJ. The
north-bound. which ran through the city
last winter. arriving the first part Of the
winter at ESQ A. NJ. and later at 1920 A.
NJ. being scheduled for the coming winter
20 arrive at Union Depot at 9;o5 A. NJ He
also reported the efforts Of his committee
10 improve the facilities with respect to
other through passenger trains which
would be greatly 10 the advantage OF
Richmond. and expressed the belief that
n the efforts Of his committee were sue
ccssful the cordial cooperation of the
transportation Companies could be relied
upon.
a number OF communications were then
referred 10 appropriate committees
AS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Under the head of new business. the
Following resolution offered by Mr.. w. o.
SHELTON. and seconded by Mr.. Samuel
REGISTER. after some discussion by those
and other gentlemen was adopted:
Whereas the two branches OF the Coun-
Gil By ioint resolution agreed that the
citys expenses should be kept within its
Income ana further resolved that no ap-
preparation in addition 10 that made I'm
the budget should be made 10 any de-
partment OF the government. therefore be
st
Resolved. That the Richmond Chamber OF
Commerce cordially endorses those mem
bcrs OF the Council of the city OF Rich
mend who voted against any increase in
the appropriation for public schools
There being no further business before
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