The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-12

<ine INDUSTRIES. 49, Il ~. sui,,ro
y the ,Ssasst scope; a territory OF
OF NAH s within which TO WELD
st Die. and as the proprieties OF
innu,es n',,s of patience necessitate put
No ha md Incomplete discussion the
ory have chosen is the POSI-.
oil s VIZ vast influence commercial
o. ,v;eld In the development and
cav ~ commerce. trade and manu-
ing . , of boards OF trade. bank
Ie.s.inra and commerce may IN their
STU. ..ade and manufacturing be COM
on modern manufacturing estao-
70 ahanks are comparable to the
sns ,shinr the dynamic force, the
- the enterprise, It's start and
ion Commercial exchanges, to
ross That grand, powerful machinery
nglns narts. blended into an Integral
para. ..,, o. direction and regularity to
sN ants while the various machines
oven a.nrv represent the multitude of
Ia enterprises and commercial pur-
qua ,u.sandent on the engine and boiler
usp safety and progress. And yet,
ne ~, a. NAV be the boiler and engine,
iul .sssry as may be the Individual
cssr and all need over them the re-
and kindly hand of human
pins aimply to start them, to let them
.seir own free Will, would be to
min and desolation over the splen-
.,nrv wreck valuable property and
human life. The enormous
~ ~ the giant machinery must be
IA and guarded by one who knows
III ns;,. and and its power SO there can be no
~ NJ IFS enormous force and abuse OF
bjects and aims ,.
Changes organized purely for specuia-
rurnoses, the unholy alliance OF trades
arr,mercial bodies for illegitfmate and
Ii n,,rposes, to manipulate In the great
srs Of wealth. far from the agricultural
Acts. the prices of agricultural products
inter disregard OF any interest save
nriyate gain, need, like the ponderous
hinery of the factory, a restraining
and legislation Is frequently neccs-
and desirable to curb their aims and
htions. But this constitutes no good
on for our damning these organizatlohs
whole, or disregarding the vast good
can accomplish Weigh their good
as;l tendencies in the balance and the
y will go down on the side OF the
In avoiding the scylla of giving
i bodies unbridled license, we should
: clear OF the Charybdis of harsh in-
,ce for to paraphrase the words of
creat bard OF Stratford, "The good they
Ives after them, the evil is oft inferred
the bones"
lach organization, each exchange, each
Iitution has its economic utility, Its
hose and its mission in the field where
Es located The Galveston cotton ex
inpe. whose humble representative / am
Hrht, can point through the period of
existence to many enterprises, legitf-
"a and meritorious. who owe their exist
10 its fostering care and influence.
proud as we are of the record of our
II, we extend tonight without the slight
|twinge of jealousy, greetings fraternal
1.-THE Houston Exchange and join most
Irtily in congratulating her on the aus
5ous occasion we are here to celebrate,
more material factor In the develop
Id of Houston exists than her exchange.
|lr field is becoming wider, the extent OF
II labors greater. but / know the re-
disabilities will be met and discharged
IL the same sterling fidelity to your
Us advancement that has characterized
br labors heretofore.
But word Of suggestion to the CONNER
L bodies of Houston and of Galveston
" not be amiss. The objects which both
lies are seeking to attain are common;
Dir ambitions, respective goals, the same,
il you will but join forces and link
llr fortunes in striving for this manifest
stiny the success of your plans will be
more thoroughly assured.
Galveston. through her representative in
hgress, stands pledged today to support
a aid Houston in the construction Of her
ep water channel. realizing that when
rs under way we will have the unstinted
operation of every vested Houston in
rest in attracting and drawing commerce
this direction and In it's benefits all will
are.
We realize that whatever contributes to
puston as metropolis rebounds to Gal
stons advantage as a great city and a
eat port and Houston has not failed to
40 some material benefit from Calves
ns march to the front rank of Southern
apOrts
The day of petty jealousies and envies
past so far as we are concerned. Calves
= as whole wishes Houston nought
y prosperity and in the advancement of
ur city commercially or otherwise, in
that contributes to your welfare, in all
AZ may aid you. in all that may be just
% good and fair and right, charge you
remember that Galveston and her cotton
cinange stands ready to lend you the
hlng nand of encouragement and loyal
pport.
mr. Andrews then introduced Major 2.
( Gave as the youngest member of the
custom Cotton Exchange, who would
,eak upon deep water:
- tne toast Deep water at Houston and
!, results Major E. w. Cave spoke as
mf. Chairman and Gentlemen: Before
y ran bark of mine is cast adrift on
y - OF the future deep, | ask the privi-
8 20 noat in the shadows yet while,
ea.ner once again the lilies that have
: omed IN beauty and cast their fra
a-sS Ger the voyages have made upon
~ maters, that ebb and flow with the
Z S y. OF Old Oceans pulse from Hous-
q ny the Mexico gulf.
!. ".ea on that second commemoratlon of
n \ us,ai day OF Texas liberty, April 81,
l y. .ne good schooner Rolla, from the
~ coast 1.-THE pioneer in the gulf
IA " houston) was moored to the head
~ s'S ou water In Buffalo bayou, at what is
"A M M business center. with "Old Glory"
~ Lone Star Flag" both Haunting
RnalloSs prairie breeze, her sturdy captain
natsa 70 the world the fact. that is
4 IA, now as it was then, that where
M AL current ends It's natural and in
N sr NV away from tempestuous seas.
Ipds u ~ tne shelter of protecting high
~ - ,aere is the harmonious meeting
,ilers :, me toilers of the land and the
lre MI !. me sea, the chosen spot of ma
,snm. "nsre trade can clasp hands with
'coinus cs. each having its proper share OF
,suln ~ through shallow water has had
Dur Z, 70 grand to be forgotten In this
lanens. generalization. Impelled by the
Istems q this waterway great railroad
perstionn nave here made their base OF
lilinr ors with steamboat and barge and
ortation NJ Inc good work OF water trans
. ana rent on until after years of pub