The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-21


gross earnings are to be in lieu of all taxation
or licenses of any kind by the municipality upon
the property or earnings OF the company, or 9TH
er"'Sc.
Third-'rhat the ordinances already passed by
the city authorities, creating tax of per cent.
upon the earnings of this company, shall be re
scinded.
Fourtl-'rhat ordinances shall he passed
cring taxation in accordance with the above
proposition, in such form as shall be agreed
upon between the city solicitor and The counsel
of this company.
In conclusion, we desire DO say that we have
done utmost in this matter, to consider this
question in the right spirit of fairness and JUS
tice, and have gone as far we could.
scientiolisly, to meet your views, The extreme
limit OF 3 per cent. being reached in the above
rising scale Of taxation, notwithstanding the fact
that as far as our knowledge goes, there is not
city under 100000 population and very few
OF any size in the United States, where any such
rates OF taxation are imposed.
Very truly yours,
Scranton Railway Company.
BY c. NJ. Clark. President.
This offer has been submitted to the city and
an ordinance covering the same was introduced
in common council JAN o. 1902
Very truly yours,
William II. Taylor.
fRESlDENl'S REPORT.
The report of President Lansing was
then read by Secretary Atherton. 1t
was as follows:
1t is the custom OF the retiring president to
make some reference 10 the work OF thc board
during his administration. Mine will be brief
and only refer to the existing conditions, as the
annual report of your secretary gives full detailed
information as to the specific work of This or
gunization.
One of the questions which you will and ought
to ask is: What has the board done during the
past year-what has It contributed to the de-
velopment of industrial interests and the pros
perity of our city? Measured by apparent re-
suits, l may say that little has been accom-
plished. New manufactures have not been
added to our numbers, Some plants in course
OF erection have been finished aud put into oper-
alton during the year. OF those already located
here, many have largely increased their capacity
and output. Labor has been continuously cm-
ployed Gas far as it would permit itself to lcl.
A large volume OF business has been transacted
Bank deposits, clearingS and postal receipts all
show large increase. In building, we have held
our own.
There has never been year in the history Of
our board when there We're as many manuiac-
turing plants that have appealed to us for intor-
nation looking toward the locating of their
plants in our city, We have never had so many
cheap and satisfactory sites that we could OF.
fer The various committees and individual
members of the board aided by our secretary,
have been earnest, energetic and loyal, and have
used every cfort TO bring worthy and prosperous
manufacturers here. Alas all efforts In this drec-
tion have come TO Hought, When all other diff
cultes have been overcome, we have stranded
upon this rock: 1--WE find that there is such a
feeling OF unrest among the mechanics aud Ia.
borcrs OF Scranton and vicinity that we won't
come" So all of our advantages have counted
for nothing. In this respect, we have not only
stood still, but some Oi our large institutions
have seriously considered the advsabilty OF mov-
ins-in whole or in part--ther plants from our
city,
This condition OF affairs has been emhalriss.
ing both to the permanent prosperity OF our in
duslrles and the future welfare of this city
II is not my purpose to enter into discus
sion on the value or place OF the professional
labor agtatOr ] will say, however, that for the
past two years, he has been a hOo'doo and q
nuisance in Scranton. Our employees are in the
main, honest, fair and honorable citizens | wish
to urge upon both that there can be no per-
mahent prosperity unless all pull together for
common good. Without the incentive for the
fullest development of individual personality, men
cannot rise from humble walks OF life into pasi-
tions OF wealth and influence, Every man of
wealth who occupies an influential position, as
well as every large manufacturer in our city, has
raised himself from humble circumstances by
thrift, industry and seli'denal, and have yet
TO meet a successful man in Scranton who docs
not desire, first OF ALL 10 see all men enjoy equal
success. No man commands greater honor in our
community than the honest, industrious man with
Il dinner pail. who, ii he does not achieve
wealth and honor for himself, will see his chill.
dren occupying the highest positions in proies-
sional political and commercial life. / trust the
day Is not far distant when the man who works
only with the Jaw, will find no place in this
community
desire to thank you all for the honor of your
confidence, and the cordial support you have
gwen me during the past two years. | wish par
ticularly to thank you for again honoring me
with a unanimous nomination Tor third term
and assure you that have never felt strong