Arizona republican., 1901-04-10
THE BOARD OF TRADE
The Annual Election of Directors
 Last Night.

The annual election of the directors of the board of trade took place last night. There was an unusually large attendance. The election was preceded by an address by the president. Major J. w. Evans. who reviewed at length the work of the board during the past year. Regarding the later work and future prospects he said, in conclusion:
 There is no section of country in the world that Is more abundantly blessed by nature than this immediate locality. and l most earnestly hope we are pos sessed of sufficient intelligence and per spicacity to demonstrate this fact to the world. l have many reasons to be- lieve we have passed through the most difficult obstacles we, as a community, shall encounter, and that we are now entering upon period of prosperity which will exceed our most extrava- gant anticipations.
 "A very great injustice has been done this city by incomplete returns made by the federal census enumerators, and l recommend to the incoming board that they will at their earliest com venience, bring about the taking of a proper census of this city. Your pres ent board took action in this matter immediately upon learning of the re- port of the federal superintendent of census. They were urgent in their de- mands for recommendation, but received no consideration from the autocratic superintendent of census. l have per- sonal knowledge where entire localities were overlooked by the census enumer- ators.
 Through the instrumentality of your board a law was enacted by our recent legislature authorizing the board of supervisors of this county to appoint an immigration commissioner. with provision for the payment of the ex- penses of his office. The board of supervisors has appointed to the posi- tion MT. Vernon l.. Clark, one of the most worthy members of your board. who no doubt will render most efficient service in the discharge of his official duties.
 The preparation and adoption of a new charter for this city had its origin with this board, which, with the CO., operation of the city council, appointed a committee who devoted three months time to the preparation of charter. The committee found the work was not completed in the drafting of the char ter. but 1t was necessary to follow 1t through the legislature and rescue 1t from annihilation in the house of rep resentatives. It affords me pleasure to mention the efficient service of Dr. J.. M. Ford, one of the charter committee, rendered this community in the prepa- ration of this charter and it's passage through the legislature. I recommend this charter to the favorable considera- ton of this community, and hope all those who are interested in good gov ernment of our city will make them selves conversant with its provisions and vote for it's adoption when sub mitted in october next.
 Learning some weeks ago of con- templated western tour by President Mckinley. your board extended an urgent invitation to him to include Phoenix in his itinerary. We are now assured of a visit from him within the next thirty days. His comins here will be one of the most Important events witnessed in this city, which will attract numerous visitors from all portions of the territory.
 "I anXiously recommend that steps be taken for the proper reception and entertainment of the president It is a matter that requires much thought full consideration. as the impression made upon him here concerning our people and the territory will largely in- fuence the administration in the con- sideration We receive at the national capital when We make our demand for admission to the sisterhood of states.
 ''The annual election of the board of directors, which will take place here this evening, is matter of vital i'm portance to this community, as it's progress largely depends upon the qualifications of the gentlemen com posing the Board. In the selection of the individual directors I hope you will not be governed by favoritism or prejudice, but that you will be prompt ed by desire for the election of a board which will best advance the in- terests of this community.
 Having served two consecutive | terms on your board of directors, deem 1t my duty to the members of the board of trade to announce that I am not candidate for reelection, believ- ing that two consecutive terms is sufii- clent honor for any individual to aspire to. There are many members of this board who are thoroughly qualified to conduct it's affairs successfully, and sincerely hope you will give an exhibi- tion of your sagacity in the selection of the new board here this evening.
 ''The members of the present board of directors have my sin cere thanks for their hearty CO., operation in all things pertaining to the welfare of this board and community and their patience and forbearance with your president.
 1T thank your efficient secretary for the intelligent and faithful manner in which he has discharged his official duties, and should he be a canaldate for reelection. l most heartily recommend him to your favorable consideration"
 Nominations for the directors were then taken up and the names of eight cen gentlemen were presented. On the nomination of Col. s. M. McCowan for reelection to the board he emphatlcally declined to again become a director The election resulted in the choice of the following members: V. l.. Clark, 2!