The Saint Paul globe., 1899-04-19
HL0BE'S MINNIE AP0LfS OFFICE.
- 90 WASHINGTON AK SOUTH.
Telephone 1896 j.

One of the most exciting meetings that
the Minneapolis Board of Trade has held
for long time was that Of yesterday
morning. The committee on directors
submitted its. report, including the names
of some eighty persons suggested for the
board Of directors. 1t was found that two
of the oldest members-J. B. Bassett and
]. NJ Martlett-had been left out Of the
list This is what caused the trouble
5. II. Ghilds Immediately after the list
had beenaread, made motion to the ef-
feet that these two names be included in
the list Then followed explanations by
the members of the committee and 9TH
ers, trying to quiet the storm which had
been raised. Maj. Bassett and J. NJ
Bartlett both declined to serve as mem
bers of the board of directors, and a mo-
ton was finally put to lay Mr. Child's 8
motion on the table. This motion pre-
vailed Maj Bassett then resigned from
the Board of Trade 1t is doubtful wheth-
or the board will accept his resignation.
but the major will probably never be seen
at the meetings of that body in the fu-
ture.
The committee on directors asked that
theboard of directors be increased to any
number, not over 100. and the Board of
Trade adopted the suggestion Those who
have been selected by the committee up
t. date are:
H j. Burton, J. U. Barnes, Hector Bax-
Ter, y: F. Conklin, P. V. Collins, c. s.
J. w. Christie. o. B. Clark, W. H. Dun.
Toody, G. A. Duvigneaud. c. H. Dean,
Samuel NJ Davis, John De Laittre, L. S.
RRonFldsEn: Z I2isbAs w. {: Edgar W. H. Eqstis.
Gregg, Thorwald Gulbrandsen. J, r. Jor-
dan. Walter Gregory, George Gillette,
James lanes Cray T w ". r. Haskell. g. M. Har-
ris, w. NJ. Hopkins, s. II. Tall, w. L.
Harris, S. T. Johnson, H L. jenkins. ].
Egordan. c. M. Jordan. I. Kaufman.
koon, w. A. Kerr, Thomas Lowry, c.
NJ. Loring. L. L. Longbrake, H N. Leigh
ton. Il. I. LIE Clair, G. H. Maxey, w. J.
Conway Mcmillan, w. s. Mott. B. F. Mel
son, George 4. Newell, H A. Outcalt,
g E; Olson. F. II. Peavey, Robert Pratt,
E; BioS5. g, Potter e tier pg George Partridge, 3: J.
ton, NJ. Rothschild. ]. c. Reno, F. R.
Salisbury, w. E. Steele, l. c. Seeley, T.
f. shevlin, J; A: shlener. Thomas W.
Towne. John w. Thomas, E. s. Wood
worth. w. D. Washburn, T. B. Walker
and Nelson Williams.
The Board of Trade decided to raise $500
to assist the Luther League in holding its
amount $3.50 has already been pledged by
the street railway company.
:a WANT THE PRESIDENT. =
Nieson Williams, who has been in cor
reSpondence with President Mckinley for
over a year. regarding a visit by the lat
ter to the northwest during the summer,
reported the following resolutions invit-
ing and urging the president to visit this
city, which were unanimously adopted by
q rising vote:
Whereas, BY the press dispatches from
Washington 1t seehs that his eXcellency,
the president, intends. in the near future,
to.visit the northwestern states and be-
come better acquainted with their eondi-
ton and the prosperity and happiness of
the people; and -
Whereas, The pats year has been one
Of the most eventful in the history Of
only as one of the great industrial ma
tons of the world 1T has gained not only
the respect but the profound admiration
of all civilized people,; and
Whereas. We realize that in a large
measure the success which has attended
our arms and the administration Of the
affairs of this nation has been due to
the wise statesmanship, mature Judgment
and large grasp of national affairs pos
And we especially recognize the wis
dom and judgment which has guided to
a definite conclusion the war which was
undertaken In behalf of civilization and
down-trodden, suffering humanity; and
Whereas, It would be great pleasure
as well as honor. to the Northwest to
have the opportunity of extending hospi-
tality to his excellency and family, and
afford us an opportunity to show them
our unbounded faith and esteem; be 1t,
therefore,
Resolved. That the board of trade of
Minneapolis, in behalf of the business
extend to his excellency, the president,
and also 20 his family, our most cordial
and pressing invitation to visit us and be
our guests during his pleasure and con-
Yenience.
A copy of the foregoing resolutions
handsomely engrossed. will be forwarded
to President Mckinley.