The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-29

favorable conditions. This was one
OF the most important places for this en-
terprisc. Though outside Influence had
somewhat limited the tobacco manufoc-
lures here the conditions were Still
strongly favorable 10 this branch Of IN
uustry. Despite the depression now cN-
istirg there was ample room FOR SUCCESS
ful carrying on Of this enterprise. and he
would not hesitate 10 encourage young
men 10 80 into the tobacco manufacturing
business. Richmond. was by nature.
wcN-suitod FOR such line Of manufac-
lures. 4 large part II the wealth OF the
city had been accumulated through this
branch Of business.
Colonel Anderson then Gwclt at some
length upon the early manufacturing IN
terosfs of Richmond and reviewed the
various advantages Of the city from a
standpoint Of being centre of distribu-
ton. and explained why the city was Sc
lcctcd as the capital OF the Confederacy.
lie showed how Richmond had become
the cheapest pig iron market in the coun-
try and how this branch OF trade revolu-
tionizcd by the Bcsscmcr process. and the
iron traffic had moved westward TO
great extent.
The current OF grain and other raw
products was toward the East. said he.
and there must be a return TO the West
or manufactured lTfNuitSs 'trNtN' tN'
manner I'm which the Bcsscmcr steel pro-
cess had changed to a large extent. the
manufacture Of iron. Richmond was still
holding up her end OF the iron manulac-
turing traffic.
HER MANI BLESSINGS.
Besides the fact that Richmond was sit
uated most advautageously as to trans
portation facilities. Richmond enjoyed
AN the blessings ana social influence. busi-
ness push, and enterprise on the part OF
the young men men under the training
Of their fathers. a spiendi-- climate good
educational facilities. central location
commanding an immense territory in se'
cral directions helpful political Influence
good municipal ana State Government
and other advantages TOO numerous IT,
mention.
What was needed now. said Co'cnc
Anderson. was the application of bus
ness enterprise and skilled workmanship
such a. had produced so many advau-
fagcs for the business interests OF Rich
mond 10 new enterprise. The field
should Doe carefully studied. and tie OK
pcrieuce and push Of real hu.in"ss as ~
and technical education be combined 10
work out the prob en- Technical educa-
ton should he encouraged The Moehani-
cal Institute should receive The support
OF the people. Much good hau peth ai-
ready accomplished from that institution
ana much more could be derived from that
source The movement 10 annex teen
biological department to Richmond COL
lege should be put into execution. and re-
ce've Tire SUPPORT and the patronage OF the
citizens Of Richmond. The work OF the
Chamber of Commerce should be en-
Outraged and pushed forward by the
business men. and every effort made TO
encourage tho cooperation Of business
enterprise and thrift with technical odu-
cation and mechanical skin
All Of this SAID the speaker, would com
bne TO extend ana enlarge the city
manufacturing interests They wore 10
more or less extent however. dependent
upon tho economical administration OF
the city's municipal affairs. and the unity
and cooperation Of those who had al
heart the best interests oil the Capital
city.
Colonel Audersons address was ,hep-
ful practical presentation Of the suoJec';
and was fun Of valuable Information ana
wholesome advice. II was not only inter
osting 10 the business men present, Dut
IA cave them food for reflection: