The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

to inland waterways is thus made
clear. l will suggest only one other
thought in connection with this sub
ject, to-wit: a proper development of
our waterways would supply an eco
monte regulation of railroad rates Of
the greatest value, far superior to any
statutory regulations that could be
imposed by Congress.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1 urge upon our incoming admins
tration the Importance of the follow
Ing subjects, now under consideration
by the chamber:
cooperation with the authorities of
our State Fair to make the next an
nual exhibition a great success, and to
advertise h city's advantages in con-
%nection Herewith. President Henry C.
Stuart and those who worked with him
deserve the thanks of this community
for the creditable exhibition of last
fall. The work accomplished by him
and his associates in order to hold that
fair was simply wonderful, represent
ing a splendid exhibition of public
spirit, intelligent enterprise and de-
termination.
Second. The matter of foreign inn
migration directly through the ports
Of Newp2rt News and Norfolk, The
the Hon. George w Koiner. State
Commissioner of Agriculture, in this
matter. not only because of the time
and thought he has devoted to it, but.
further, because, while it is not COM
petent under the Federal law for in
dividuals or corporations to Introduce
definite purpose. the State can do So.
The efforts being made to induce
foreign immigration, however, should
not divert attention from another and
the Northwest In many instances set
tiers in this section desire
homes, and to the extent that u fac
tories, farms, mines and other fields
of labor can be supplied from that
source, we will secure, probably. the
best and most adaptable labor, already
knowing our language, and in other
respects Americanized.
Third. The organization of a Southern
Interstate Chamber of Commerce for the
purpose of considering all great economic
national legislation-among them. cur
rency reform, tariff reform, development
of inland water ways, and kindred sub
jects as they affect Southern interests.
Fourth. The building of n free bridge to
Manchester on or near the site now occu-
pied by Mayo's Bridge.
/ have the honor to submit herewith a
letter received to-day from MI. Coleman
Wortham. chairman of the committee APP
pointed last summer to raise funds for
the support of the chamber, and for the
purpose of advertising the advantages of
RICHMOND as an Industrial and business
centre. The secretary will please read
this letter.
This committee should be continued,
and / am perfectly confident, pursuing
the vigorous campaign decided on by it
last evening. that all the money necessary
can and will be subscribed in the next
two weeks.
In conclusion, your management finds
Satisfaction in the fact that the work OF
me has accomplished much in
projecting and forwarding the interests it
Is expected to subserve. The character
and Importance of this work nave been
100 often emphashized signally to require
tneir recital In detail by me on this oc-
iul acknowledgment to my predecessors
IN ONCE. as well as to the directors and
bomniittees N service during my incum-
pency recognizing that to their energy
and ability Is due the chambers achieve-
ments of greatest import and conse-
l thank. you for the honor conferred IN
electlng me for three terms to preside
over the affairs of the chamber, and With
future, I nov surrender that trust to vou.
hands. sou'