Arizona republican., 1904-04-13

When it was announced in Octo-
Der that Congressman elect Hearst
and a party of fellow congressman
would visit Phoenix. their reception
and entertainment was naturally dele
gated TO the board of trade. Commit
tees appointed for the purpose sue
b cessfully carried out their plans
so that in the brief time that the Wis
/ itors were in Phoenix they were Civ
en- the best opportunity possible for
viewing the surrounding country. The
result was to make new friends for the
Salt River valley in official circles IN
Washington and also through the
newspaper men of the party to profit
ably advertise this section throughout
the country.
The board of trade has taken its
stand on the statehood question during
the past year by addressing a memoir
| ial to congress, respectfully but firmly
protesting against joint statehood
and declaring for territorial govern
ment indefinitely rather than union
with any other territory.
"Other work in which the board has
had its share has been the improve
iment of Central avenue, and extending
aid in securing funds for the creditable
celebration Of the anniversary of Mex
lean independence
"Foreseeing the advantage to Phoe-
nix of having additional railroad fla
cilities and accommodations. an effort
though unsuccessful was made to have
a union station built in the city"
Respecting the issuance of printed
advertising matter the report says:
The board of supervisors was pc
titioned to issue such advertising mat
ter through the irrigation commission
ler. The response was prompt and ia
forable and the first booklet was ready
for distribution in December. Two
others have since been issued as well
as a map of the valley and city. An
other booklet, to be illustrated, is in
course of preparation and ii is hoped
it viii soon be ready for distribution.
There have been distributed
through the board of trade 1910 book
let's. In addition there have been an
lswered hundreds of letters of inquiry
on a variety Of subjects pertaining to
the valley. while the secretary has met
and talked with thousands of visitors
10 the board room, which Is usually the
first place sought in the city by new
corners in search of information
The year has been marked by the
moving of the boards headquarters
into new and larger room. With
three times as much floor space as be-
fore, it is possible to display the min
eral and horticultural exhibits to bet
ter advantage. At the same time there
is opportunity to give accommodation
to such public gatherings as the
Bankers association OF the territory,
which was organized with the board OF
Il trade as host. 1t has also been posi-
bile To rpOyeSt the r,rpsap1a Of 81 man
bers at the second meeting in each
month, so that the interest in the or
Sanization may be strengthened.
Early in the year it was decided
that the work of the board could be
tbest carried on and its influence widen
ed by increasing the number of it's
members. The board started the year
with 1877 members. BY special efforts
the number was raised to 223 at one
time. However. removals, withdraw
ais and deaths have reduced the num-
Der to 1873: net gain of sixty-two dur
ing the year.
With the exception OF the payment
Of an old subscription of 500, and the
turning over to the boards treasury
of $117, the balance remaining from
the Hearst reception fund, the total in
come for the year has been from the
regularly monthly or yearly subscrip-
ton dues. These collections hav.
amounted to 1856; or a total of re-
ceipts for the year of $19736O. The ex-
penditures for the same period have
been S1859.99. This leaves a balance in
the treasury of S113.61. Last year
there was deficit of S34.4S at the end
of the year, which was generously
made up by the retiring president. so
that the board is this year $14S.O9 bet
ter off, financially, than it was a year
ago"
Continuing, the report acknowledges
the hearty support of the newspapers
and returns thanks for favors to the
Pacific States Telephone company. var
ious druggists, Delegate Wilson AMI
others. New cabinets are recommend
ed for the proper display of exhibits
and reference to outside advertising IS
made as follows:
In addition to the regular work of
the board in exploiting the resources
and advantages os the Salt River val
ley, there has been a large amount Of
indirect advertising accomplished by
i means of news letters or special arti =
cles in a number of periodicals. For
many of these the material has been
furnished by visiting correspondents,
while others have been supplied direct
by the secretary. The latter include
Fruit and Irrigation Age, Pacific
Coast Merchant, Farm Loans and CITY
Bonds, Southwestern immigration and
Real Estate Review and Leslie's Week
~, in which an article is to appear next
month. All of these writeups are Sc
cured without cost % the board"
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