The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-08
OTHER IMPORTANT ACTIONS.


& 81 the encouragement OF the merchant
s-srfne. frat consideration Of proposed
aettor looktng TO the establishment of
: hrsnch mint In this city, author
s.stton OF an invitation TO the American
Aseociafion OF Agricultural Colleges and
rrperimeni Stations TO hold their next
.nrvsnticu In Seattle. and a general dis
susrios, OF the question OF state taxation.
ssnex1alIy IN view OF possible recommended
ticus 20 the legislature.
pre6ident Caves, Of the chamber. pre-
49, and Thomas W. Prosch was acting
eecrefaYy. The meeting was opened sharp
: q NJ the announced hour, notwItnstand-
1nx the besatek attendance. and dispatched
~ business With the promptitude which
- become Characteristic OF the Seattle
Chamber OF Commerce.
Two new members were admitted I'm the
esr.ons of G N. Salisbury and G. p Dose
"a addition 10 the matters above mem
tened. the meeting considered the dis
sufsd question OF the agricultural value
n Wsshiagion timber lands, the method
Il reporting local bank statistics and the
: eonefrueson OF a graded road to Magnolia
ksuG 70 Afford outlet to the United States
military reservation. President Graves
ueohe q some length and with some en-
shsrfs ~ the necessity OF early action on
ibe1 pst OF the city With reference to this
rad
Coweation May Meet I'm Seattle.
communication from President f. a.
nrys, of the agricultural college at Pull
nas called attention To the next conven-
tnr OF the American Association OF Agri-
c,IuraI Colleges and Experiment Sta
Wuk and stated that during the recent
eNhering OF the association he had ex-
lnded al invitation to the organization
b meet In 1889 In Seattle. He desired the
Chamber Of Commerce to second his action.
Mr. Bryan stated that IL Tacoma secures,
q II hopes TO. the convention of the Ma
tienai Educational Association. the Agri-
~culiural College Association will undoubt-
edly be assigned to Seattle. shwill also the
National Association of Chemists.
NJ Bryan laid some stress upon the
pEaeticaf beneficial results Of the assem-
hing in this state Of 80 many men who are
expert In matters OF agriculture. In this
the chamber acquisced and took proper
Tomato pleasure in instructlng the secre-
sary to extend the invitation Of the body TO
the association as recommended by Mr..
Bryan.
+ Some discussion Immediately ensued
upon the value for agricultural purposes
q the timber lands OF the state. the ma
trty OF the members In attendance being
Imposed TO combat a somewhat widespread
impression that the timber lands are use
lns after being deprived of their timber.
Incidental note was made during the dis
easson OF the unique feature of Washing
ton timber lands that they re-fogest them
selves with the same variety OF timber
that fas been cut.
Action was asked OF the chamber BY the
executive committee OF the Indianapolis
monetary convention with reference to
I congressional legislation as 10 currency re-
firm special communication was read
requesting that the chamber unite with
ether chambers OF the country In urging
the president 10 call a special session Of
congress 10 be devoted exclusively 10 the
currency question. II was held that post
ponement OF legislation until the long ses-
son preceding the elections of 1900 would
cause political considerations 10 outweigh
Impartial elaboration. and thus materially
check progress toward desired reform.
The Importance OF the communication
was appreciated by the Seattle chamber
and was referred. accordingly. 10 the com-
mi,tee on state and national affairs. Sew
erai members present signified desire
TO he present without fail when the com-
mitsee made its report and the committee.
therefore. was instructed TO report at the
next meeting.
Padded Statistics and Ctesrtngs.
What might have developed into an en-
tertainirg controversy turned oil into reacs-
ahle channels when the chamber manifested
40 disposition TO quarrel with communt-
cation from the secretary of the Tacoma
chamber with reference 10 padded stats
tcs." Secretary Ferry resented an in ina
ten on the part OF the acting secretary OF
the leca chamber Ia the effect that his
satisfies Of Tacoma exports were padded.
He Insisted that they we're not Willingly 50,
and that he would be glad 10 have conn
miltee determine the matter.
The dispute, II WAS explained in the
course Of the meeting, was due 20 the fact
that ships taking part OF their cargoes from
SEATTLE and part from Tacoma are credit d
wholly 10 Tacoma. A recently appointed
Barber master al Tacoma. however. has
altered th,s arrangement, and now endeav-
oss 10 give proper cre<iit to the respective
c,sies
Mr. Ferry complained. N retaiiaticr for
M. Pvosch's representations. that Ssatte
bank figures are padded This provoked
several statements in the chamber. PreSi-
Cent Graves explaining that While the Sat
;s system Of returning ciearanees differs
n SONS respects from tar followed IN NV
sork and many oher cities. Z IS based up-
On that ussd IL Tacoma. and therefore Of
'ers fair basis Of comparison with that
city. Also Il has been employed consist
entity IN THIS city Tor a number of years
and affords fair ground for study Of COM
psras.ve growth
American Merchant Marine.
unanimous vote approved the resolu-
uans reported ny the committee on state
and national affairs relative 10 the encour-
asesnent ~ The American merchant marine
The eonsmtlee called attention ia is report;
70 the stress aid upon this subject IN the
nssssge 81 President Mckinley 10 coagrt s.
HE Resolutions were as fellows;
Nhersas Commerce and trade IS rs IS
sAual "a ~ Afc and prosperity Of eur TIA
Nsa Is inicinE. manufacturing and agyi~
saasafe al least % the extent OF conSuct ng
~ esu carrying ira lie and
whereas. Tais country IS very iefici ~
Y ia meFqaan, Dar-ne. aud a. ponds Ia ve~
y upon tors'ga lso i0gus Ter its oceaa traf-
n; ard
Whereas fUr trade ard commerce u I
iafgcs Increased Gv recently acquitted
ssfisor'M possessions ard dep nd ncses;
s.~whereas Ths pr5s gent Of the United
s2sesx, n a,s rs5 eat message - congress.
sacSaiines1is prompt durable and libefei
SY.aiNou .Nr I4H 1arAg mt " Amer
80 sAppine tAege lore. IKE Il
NsSotNtyl. EAa- car delegation - cna-
sv~ - SoHitc3 ar8 urged 10 Use their best
sssSfs 10 bring about as speedily as pos
"". re desired RESULTS.
- Al taat otr NNn s<A{r Legislature also
tAfissG ard NrSrd. - memorial and u d
Is ~ "a ts sreFf tsss No