The Washington times., 1902-06-11

union depot is a good one. We need
such a depot in Washington. The Ma
tons Capital has outgrown ordinary
railroad stations. Therefore, we need a
great depot, union depot. And this
Boa of Trade must consider this ques-
tion as to the means Of securing to the
city proper terminal facilities.
Advised to Wait.
II see here now comparatively small
number Of Washington business men.
think we might wait while, so that
when we decide On this question, the
whole force of the Board of Trade. as
represented by a full membership, may
be given to our decision. Thus, also, we
can better weigh this important sub
ject: ard at a future meeting at an
carly date, we can determine on definite
action
Dr. A. p Pardon made the speech that
provoked trouble.
Il do not trust Congress- he said, in
its dealings with the District of Column
bia. This is partly because Congress
is constantly changing its members
come and so as political sentiment
wavers and iutters across the country.
But there is another reason. Members
Of Congress, and more especially United
States Senator'S. deal in stocks; heir
unseen hands were felt in transactions
in market house stock. and this has not
been so very long ago"
Called to Order.
Mr.. John H. Magruder. rose 10 MS
feet. and here interjected The gentle
man has no right to stand here and
abuse United States Senators or others
high in authority. l would call him to
order"
I only tell the truth" said DR.. Far
don, ''aad the truth hurts no one"
But the gentleman should not always
tell the whole truth, rejoined Mr.. Ma
gruder. and | call on the president TO
shut off undue criticism of Senator'S"
At this point there was much con-
fusion. Severa! members Jumped to
their feet ready to speak; no one could
be thoroughly understood in the con-
fusion. and President Smith raped loud
~ for cider.
Mr.. T. L. Siddons spoke before the
meeting closed. His address was brief.
He said he hardly understood the antag-
onis.a to the report of the committee.
No Quorum Present.
At II O'Clock many members had al
ready left during the half hour previous
DEBATE was suddenly shut of by mo-
ton for the previous question. This
motion was seconded: and the president
put the question on the adoption of the
report OF the committee on railroads.
The vote showed the absence Of a quo
rum by four votes. AS recorded, four
teen voted to adopt the report. twelve
against it. Thirty members constitute
q quorum.
The next motion was to adjourn. This
was Immediately carried.
MIR. B. H Warner. Just prior TO ad-
Journment. introduced the following res
olution, which was unanimously adopted
by the board:
Resolved, That the thanks, not only
of the people of Washington, but of
all who take a just interest and pride
in The Capital of the nation, are due
to Hen David Il Mercer Of Nebraska
for his untiring and continuous efforts
for some years past, which have re-
Gently resulted IN securing provision
for municipal building for this city
with which it, has never been provided,
and OF which it stood sadly in need
where its business can be transacted
with some regard fer convenience and
dignity: and.
Resolved. That the committee on
public buildings and grounds of the
Washington Board Of Trade is hereby
authorized to procure some gift or token
which shall be 4 substantial evidence Of
the high appreciation in which the serv-
ices of Mr.. Mercer are held, and to ar
range for its presentation to him in
appropriate terms and manner