The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-09
COMMERCE. CHAMBER
BEGINS FALL WORK
Members Determined to Re-
lieVe Washington Shippers
of Burdens.

Action and not talk was the keynote
of the first fall meeting Of the wash
inGton-Chamber OF Commerce in its
headquarters, 1914 street. last night
Relief for shippers from unjust de-
murrage regulations on the part of the
railroads. correction of the minor street
and alley law, policing the Conduit road
by the Government, the creation of a
school committee 10 act with the Board
OF Education, the publication OF a
creditable booklet on Washington and
the employment OF a capable Secretary
were some OF the items that made up the
evenings business.
Grievances Recited..
The question Of getting actIor wag pre-
cipitated by Allen D. Albert. jr.. who
objected to the perfunctory reference Of
the demurrage resolution. W. S. Hogc,
after hearing the recommendation or the
wholesale trade committee that the com
mittee endeaVOr to obtain relief from
the railroads, recited a number Of grew
ances that he had experienced. Iresl-
cent Harper suggested that he let the
committee have the benefit OF his ex-
perience. Mr.. Albert thought that this
method would be Ineffective. but amid
some confusion of ideas as 10 the qucS-
ticn the Chamber refused to adopt Mr.
AlbertS motion for reconsideration
Later, however, Percivai NJ. Brown in
troduced motion TO apply IN all such
cases. His motion. which Was passed,
WIS that any grievance or desired
action be referred 20 the proper COM
mittee Of the Chamber, that such com
uittee examine the merits OF the mat
ter and, II found desirable. cEdeavor to
obtain relief or satisfaction; that. falling
70 do SO the committee report back 70
the Chamber and that the matter there
be referred to the law and legislation
committee with instructions 70 get re
lie: either by law or legislation.
More General Directorate.
a number OF communications were
read by Secretary Guide. most Of which
have already 5een made public. One,
however, was from Jesse 3 Wilson.
president Of the Lincoln NaticnalEB1nk,
IN which he urged the Chamber to con-
slider, at its next meeting, the advlsa-
bIiity Of electirg to the directorate rep
rCsentatives Of all sections Of the city,
pointing out that the eastern section OF
the city was without representation. He
also urged the Importance OF getting
Representatives and Senators as mem
Ders Of the Chamber In order that the
body might WELD more influence in Con-
sress
Mr.. Albert. chairman OF the executive
committee. reported on the entertain
ment OF the European cotton men and
spoke enthusiastically Of their desire TO
establish large cotton Industry in
Washington.
TIE committee. however. that was
prolific of action and display at the
meeting was that on municipal legisla-
ton, of which Chaplin Brown IS chair
Ina0. one OF the resolutions contained
in its reports called on Congress 70 en-
act a law to provide for tho pCli,ing OF
the Conduit road The resolution was
adopted.
The same committee present = another
resolution dealing with the law relating
TO the opening OF minor streets and al
leys. as outlined in The Times recently.
G. W. Clcsgett, who read the report OF
the committee on this point, explained
that the Bar Association Of the District
had yesterday adopted the same resolu-
association and the Chamber of Com
merce behind Il. said he. the new law
might be expected 10 be quickly enacted.
Special School Committee.
Capt James f. Oyster said the Board
of Education would appreciate the Gre
alton by the Chamber of a special school
committee. whose duties should be TO
keep in touch with the School Board and
advise with them and keep the Chamber
informed of school problems.
Percival NJ Brown, In making a mo-
ton that the chair appoint such a COM
mittee, after comforting with Captain
Oyster, explained his motion By saving
that '1n view OF the distinguished serv-
ices Of Captain oyster In connection
with the Board Of Education. the CON-
mlttec should not be named without
fully consulting him" President Harper
necessary and the motion. was carried.