Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

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constitute the sca5oard AIRLINE in the
plan Of consolidation now being carried
out the deepest feeling OF interest on the
part of this community is fully justified.
We have other railroads coming 10
Richmond. which own and control over
$500 miles of track. but they, as rule,
have their general Offices elsewhere; and,
1t Is believed that with the control of a
southern system located at Richmond
and some of our people prominent IN the
management, such a system would be IN
closer touch with our interests and az
ford greatly increased facilities to our
manufacturers and merchants for trade
with the South.
THE TIDEWATER ROAD.
The Richmond and Tidewater railroad,
which, as projected, will traverse num-
Der Of counties at present without rail-
road facilities, and VIII connect Rich
mond. as a business community with a
section of the State which should trade
here, but now does nearly all If its
trading with Baltimore. by water, is an
other enterprise I'm which the Chamber
feels the prOfoundest interest. The i'm
portance Of the proposition Nas crigi-
naly endorsed by the Chamber ana it
has since forwarded the undertaking 10y
an proper means at It's command. - pre-
lminary survey of the route 6 NV be-
ing made i'm the interest of home Of our
enterprsing citizens, and 1t is hoped,
with the county aid. which has Teen
pledged, that the undertaking may be
successfully carried out IN inc lear
future.
OUR PEOPLE AS LEADERS
BY far the most gratifying feature Of
the entire situation with respect 10 all
these enterprises, from the Chambers
point of view IS that our own people are
prominently identified with them, have
demonstrated their ability for leadership
in such great undertakings. and have
evlnced not only that self-confdence, but
that profound faith I'm the resources, ad-
vantages, and opportunities or this sec
ton, which must beget a most healthy
sentiment and afford the best guarantee
Of the future growth and prosperity Of
Richmond. That sentiment, properly de-
veloped. will correct the two weaknesses
Of which Richmond people have been,
with some show of reason formerly ac-
cusod-viZ., an inclination for investing
their own capital too largely abroad and
expecting too much from outside enter
prise and capital to develop our own re-
Sources.
Evidence that the progress Of Richmond
and the interesting events which have
marked it's history I'm the last twelve
months have attracted wide attention Is
afforded by numerous applications from
advertisers and publishers IN other and
larger cities to "wrte up" this city; and
the number of conventions which will be
held here during 1870 by important bust
ness organizations Is proof Of its recog-
nized metropolitan attractions and adj
vantages.
The question Of extending the corporate
limits Of the city Is just at this time
receiving the interested attention Of a
number Of our citizens but as the problem
IS one requiring careful consideration, no
definite action has as yet been taken
looking TO their extension.
CHAMBER AND Y NJ. b. A. UNITE.
The ardent desire Of all local CONNER
cial organizations TO promote the pro-
gress and welfare Of the city has been
Indicated this year 10 a greater degree
than ever by their active cooperation in
many matters of civic interest; and such
has been the amount Of collaboration be-
tween the Chamber Of Commerce and
the Young Mems Business Association
that the question Of amalgamating the
two, so as to have one body with as
much activity and strength as possible,
has been favorably considered by both
organizations. and is practically an ac-
complished fact
Thus It will be seen that Richmond
begins the new year with her own peO-
pie united and aroused 10 the value Of
her many natural advantages and ami
mated by faith i'm her future. Her facto-
rles are cumming" her mechanics and
labOrers employed. her jobbers, mer-
chants, and manufacturers crowded with
orders" and the future looks bright. Let
her people so forward with courage; and
Ny sagacity. prudence, patience, and IN
dustry, look TO see Richmond make RAPID
Strides forward in the coming decade.
Respectfully,
s. w. TRAVERS,
President Richmond Chamber Commerce.