The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-10
COMMON COUNCIL
FALLS INTO LINE
AdoptsResolutionsforEx- Ex-
position at Richmond,
ACT WITH CHAMBER.
Plan Suggested by Latter Body is
Readily Approved.
iCOMMITIEE WILL BE NAMED.
REPRESENTATIVES of the City TO Cooperate
With the Chamber of Commerce in
Securing Charter and Fighting
Hostile Legislation-Great
Interest in the
Matter.
COMMITTEE WILL BE NAMED.

The Jamestown Ter-Centenary move
nent received an impetus last nlght
when the city fathers, so far as those
embraced in the lower branch OF the
CITY Council are concerned, took official
action toward pushing the matter be
fore the Legislature.
The large body of representative citi-
zens from the Chamber of Commerce, VINO
lent their presence to the occasion, add
ed to the magnitude of the movement
and the earnestness with which every
action was carrid through, indicated how
deeply impressed with the Importance
of quick action were the men represent
ing the business interests, as well as
the political and material interests of
the city.
The line of procedure mapped out by
the Chamber of Commerce at is meet
ing earlier in the evening, suited the
ccul.cilmen, and there was not a hitch in
the proceedings. Colonel John B. Pur-
cell and Mr.. J. Taylor Ellyson. in pre-
senting the memorial from the Chamber
of Commerce and the resolutions as sug-
gested by that body, made short
speeches, outlining the work to be done
in order to carry the matter through
the Legislature, and Mr, James cas-
kie, in a few words. introduced the mat
ter 10 his colleagues.
COMMITTEE ENLARGED.
There was unanimitN in everything ex-
cept as regards the size of the commit
tee that suggested by the Chamber be-
a,la nv he addition of three
members When this change was sug-
gested by Mr.. Pollock, Mr.. lGllySon, who
introduced the resolutions, arose and
stated that the size Of the committee,
as mentioned in the paper, was simply
a suggestion, and, representing the Cham
ber he would ask the Council to do as they
pleased with it. which action would be
entirely satisfactory to the Chamber
The committee was not warned, as the
resolution was for joint action by both
branches, and the board will have to act
this evening before the appointments can
be made.
TWO APPROPRIATIONS.
When the Council was called to order
by President Ebel there were but five
observation-disclosures Blanks. Camp. Tan
tuer. West and Winston. The rules We're
suspended at the request Of Messrs Wal
lcrstein and Pollock for the reconsidera-
Eton Of the vote by which the measures
were sent to the Finance Committee at
thc last meeting-that appropriatng $1,000
5or the payment of expenses entalled at
the elecricn last Tuesday, and the appro-
G,riation OF $500 for the purpose of buy
hng coal for the colored poor of the city.
Both resolutions were adopted.
ARMY POST BOARD.
Under the suspension Mr.. CaSkie, at
1he request of the Chamber of Com
i>Tt,,, III
lution from the Chamber Of Commerce
in reference to the establishment of an
army post in the vicinity of this city, and
requesting the Council to send an Official
Invitation TO the Army Post Board to
visit Richmond and inspect its environ
Iments with that end in view. The reso-
lution is as follows:
Whereas through information re-
tceived from the Richmond Chamber of
commerce it appears that there is
strong probability of an army post being
located hear Richmond. if a suitable site
can be secured and as it is confidently
lbeleved that this and all other necessary
and desirable conditions exist in this vi
icinity for the establishment of such d
post: and
''Svhereas, in addition to other consid-
erations it would, in material point of
view, be a most valuable acquisition to
i1nc community; therefore. be it
Resolved by the Council of the city
OF Richmond, the Board of Aldermen con-
Icurrins, That the City Council of Rich
mond. Va. transmit an official invitation
TO The Board for the Purpose of Locat-
Ting Army Posts TO visit Richmond and
inspect its environments with the view
iof recommending the location of an army
irost near Richmond
THE EXPOSITION MATTER.
This was unanimously adopted, and
then Mr.. Caskie brought up the business
for which the meeting was called-the
!Tcr-Centenary Exposition. He referred
to the action already taken by the Cham
Der OF Commerce, but which had origi-
mated with the Society for the Preserva-
ton of Virginia Antiquities, and pointed
lout that the movement was an important
one, which could be aided materially by
concerted action on the part OF the City
Council, in conjunction with the Cnam-
iber the Society and the whole community.
ia3e suggested that gentlemen from the
chamber Of Commerce who We're present
be heard on the matter, and Colonel John
u. Purcell, as a representative of that
ibcdy, presented the memorial which had
been prepared at the meeting of the
Chamber.
In doing so Colonel Purcell took occa-
Sion TO refer TO the action Of the citizens
of Norfolk and vicinity in asking the Leg
islature for the exclusive right in fran
chise for the holding OF an exposition In
commemoration OF the settlement OF
jamestown. He said Richmond did NOT
want an exclusive affair, but, as the
capital city. around which clustered so
much that was dear to history, this was
the proper place for the celebration.
Richmond did not desire To corral the
celebration and put a fence around 1t,
but TO place it on n broad plain that
would reflect credit upon the city ana
ths State alike. In order to have una
n!nfty of action therefore he asked the