The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

which. az projected. Will traverse num-
Der OF counties at present without rail
road facilities and Will connect Rich
mold as business community with
secii ION OF The State which should trade
here, but now does nearly all OF It's trad
ing with Baltimore. by water. is another
enterprise in which the Chamber feels
Tho profonndest interest The Importance
OF the proposition was originally endorsed
by the chamber and 1t has since Tor
warded the undertaking by all proper
means at Its command
A preliminary survey OF the route Is
now belng made In the interest OF some
OF our enterprislng citizens and II Is hop
ca with the county aid. which has been
pledged. that the undertaking may he
successfully carried out in the near fu-
ture.
HOME ENTERPRISE
nv far the most gratifying feature o.
the entire situation with respect 10 an
these enterprises. from the Chambers
poin, OF view. II that our own people are
prominently identified with them. have de-
rnonst~ated their ability for leadership
in such great undertakings and nave
eyinced not only that self confidence but
that profound faith in the resources, al
vantaees and opportunities II this sectiop'
which must begcf a most healthy senl-
ncnt and AFFORD IN best guarantee OF tle
future growth and prosperity OF hichihonu
That sentiment, properly developed VII
correct tire two weakednesses OF whlch
Rlchmond people have been. Win some
show OF reason formerly accused. VIZ
am Inclination for Investing their own
canitol TOO largely abroad and eNpecnhs
TOO much for outside enterprise and capi-
Isl 20 develop our own resource
Evidence that the progress OF kichinohu
and the enterprising events which nave
marked its history In the last Twelve
months have attracted Wide attention. j.
AFFORDED ly numerous Applications from
advertisers and publishers In other ana
iarcer cities TO write up" this city ana
tie number OF conventions which VIII ~
trId bore during 1900 by Important buei-
ness organizations. is proof Of IFS re-
coeniz metropolitan attractions ana 'u'
vantages.
The question Of extending the corporate
limits OF the city is just at this time re-
cel,ipe he interested attention oi num-
her OF orr citizens. but. az the problem
is one recurring careful consideration, no
definite action has as yet been taken look
ing TO their extension.
ALL WANT TO HELP.
The ardent desire Of all local com
t,ercial organizations 10 promote inc
progress and welfare Of the city has been
indicated this year to greater degree
than ever by their active cooperation IN
many matters Of civic interest; and such
has been the amount OF collaboration
between the Chamber OF Commerce ana
the Young Mems Business Association
that the question of matchmaking. the
two. so as 10 have one body with as
much activity and strength as possible
has been favorabv/ considered by both
organizations and is practically an ac-
com3lished fact.
Thus it will be seen that Richmond be-
gins the new year with her own people
united anE aroused TO the value Of her
many natural advantages, and apfmated
by faith In her future. Her factories
are cumming" her mechanics and la
borers employed, her jobbers, merchants,
and manufacturers crowded with or
ders." and the future looks bright. Let
her people go forward with courage; and
hy sagacity. prudence. patience, and In
dustry, look to see Richmond make rapid
strides forward in the coming decade.
Respectfully,
S. W TRAVBRS.
President Richmond Chamber Of
Commerce.