The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-21

military post becomes a reality there
will be no question as to whom the glory
belongs.
independently of any movements insti-
tinted or encouraged by our Chamber,
naleigh has made rapid strides in popn-
lation and in building. 1t is estimated
that the structures recently completed.
and those in process of construction, VIII
aggregate in value over 00,UUO.OO--
something probably unprecedented in The
history of Raleigh. when no expensive
public building was included. Among the
former may be mentioned the Cdrrollt0a
Hotel. an attractive hosiery. and the
Capital Club, one of the hands0mest club
buildings in the South; among those in
course of erection. the Tucker office
building. which will add more to the
appearance of orr business section than
any edifice of recent years. and the Bap-
fist University. which viii contribute 80
the air Of culture and refinement for
which Raleigh is noted, and NJ the same
time increase 10 a great extent the retail
trade Of the city.
We have great deal Of which we my
be justly proud, but much that We have
may be improved and we still lack some
Of the elements of a live and thrifty
city. Though it is well to encourage the
investment of foreign capital in Raleigh,
there is much money az home more feast
bic to obtain. which invested with due
discretion in home industries would ea~
rich our own citizens. This more phjlan-
thropic as well as more profitable use
of home capital, may be accomplished
through your influence and encourage
ment. and l beseech you to attend tho
meetings OF the Chamber ana serve faith
fully on the various committees ON which
you may be appointed by my SUCCESSOR
IT Is true that the circumstances werc
such during the past year that bat lit
tie could he accomplished ny o0r Chamber
as compared with the achievements cSe
pecially Of its earlier years, hut a re-
sumo Of what the Chamber of Commerce
has done for the interest of Raleigh
since its organization ten years ago
would greatly surprise 9ou and would
undoubtedly justify greater interest and
enthusiasm on the part Of its members
The citizens OF Raleigh are conserva-
tive and conservatism in all things is
but as n community we
are liable to drift into a state OF satisfac-
ton with things as they are. which is op-
posed to the spirit Of material advance
ment everywhere evident in our progress
sire country and everywhere conducive
to the most exalted plane Of Christian
civilization. and the highest order OF
American citizenship.
Such a tendency. should it ever ex-
ist. it is your province to correct.
4 thank You, gentlemen, for the courte-
sy you have at all times extended to
me as your presiding officer.
MIR. ALLEN SUGGESTIONS.
The report Of Secretary George Allen
is as follows:
The Chamber of Commerce and In
dustry includes as members more than
one hundred of the merchants, mannfae-
turers and professional men of Raleigh.
Nine meetings have been held during
the year. and the influence of the Cham
Der is being felt in the increased growth
and prosperity OF the city.
During the next year the following
subjects should receive the attention Of
the Chamber:
]. The Public Library should be car
ried to completion.
2. To have the names of the streets
placed at every corner.
3. TO have every building in the city
remembered. with figures of uniform
and appropriate size
4. To induce the city authorities to
register every building permit, with To-
cation. size and probable cost.
5. The city authorities to obtain power
and permission to condemn unsightly
and dangerous structures, and to compel
their removal.
The report of Treasurer Ward show
ed the treasury to be in a healthy con-
dition.