The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-03-10
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LOYALTY TO cRUMP.
Chambers of Commerce Act and
Members Communicated With.

A meeting of the directors of the Rich
mond Chamber OF Commerce was held on
yesterday. to take action concerning the
charges made against Judge Crump.
president OF the State Corporation Conf
mission.
Among those present were. r. q. Leigh.
Jr.. president; John G. Freeman. vice.
president: George Bryan. J.. T. Christian.
James r. Cannon, o. Fl. Funston. T. NJ.
Hundley. L. o. Miller w. G. holland.
John Garland Pollard, w. r. Reed. p.
c. Richardson. f. A. Saunders. Jr.. dir
ectors. and s. W. Travcrs and Wynd-
ham r. Meredith.
After the explanation by the president
OF the object of the meeting. Wynd-
ham r. Meredith offered the following
preamble and resolution. which. upon
motion of l.. r. Christian, James e.
Cannon and s. w. Travers was unan!-
mously adopted
Whereas. commercial organizations III
other sections OF the State have adopted
in the integrity and ability of Judge
Crump. and of their recognition Of
the fact that his resignation would
prove n most serious loss to the
State Corporation Commission; and
Whereas. the silence OF the Chamber Of
commerce Of Richmond. his native city,
might be susceptible OF misconstruction:
and
Whereas. this Chamber has indicated It's
entire confidence in Judge crump's legal
ability. sense OF Justice and high chnrac-
ter by his appointment to and contlnu-
ance In the position of chairman of it's
arbitration committee, until he was elect
ed 20 the bench.
Resolved, That while the board OF dlrec-
tors recognize that Judge Crump was In
discreet in his connection with the Vir-
N.rfa
ed, yet entertaining high opinion OF
his character and ability and believing
that he was not actuatcd by any wrong
full purpose: that his public career OF over
quarter of a century has been highly
useful and honorable; and especially that
his experience OF three years as chairman
OF the State Corporation Commission and
his familiarity with the questions of para
mount Importance which come before tho
commission would render his resignation
serious loss TO that body and a grea.
detriment TO the interests OF the State at
large; this board sincerely entertains the
hope that his services as chairman of tho
State Corporation Commission will be
continued.
Mr.. Cannon then moved that a copy of
the resolutions be delivered by COM
mttee OF Two. TO be appointed by the
president TO each member of the Rich i
mona Delegation. ana that minute OF
the proceeding be furnished By the sec
rotary to the press of the city.
Staunton Loyal.
Senator Edward Echols read the follow
ing self-explanatory telegram in the Sen
ate yesterday:
stanton. Va. March ..
Hon. Ed. Echols, Richmond, Va:
Motion Captain Ransom, seconded by
Mr.. Strauss, preamble and resolutions
unanimously adopted. Latter reading:
BE it therefore resolved by the Board
of Trade of the city OF Staunton. That
We respectfully but most earnestly urge
upon our senator and delegates in the
General Assembly of Virginia that they
oppose by every proper means in their
power the taking of any action by the
Legislature. based upon the reports on
the investigating committee which will
involve the retirement of the chairman
of the State Corporation Commission from
further service in that capacity at a juno
turc when such services as he Is pecu-
larly qualified to render will be most
needed. Our confidence in his purpose Is
OF character and honesty of purpose is
mistaken by any mistakes developed in
the recent investigation, and his useful
ness in his Office Is known to all
CHARLES Z. HAlNEs.