The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-30

more ma lufactu.es cmpl ying more a- bor (and more capital, with the pos sible exception of Bridgeport, than any other clty-a fact that is not gen. erally known outside of Connecticut. l have endeavorad to obtain statistics ot our manufacturing interests, put have been unable to find any later than those i issued by the Unted States department of commerce and labor for the ySor ending Decamoer S1, 1904, showing ve then had 490 establishments, with S4j for Hartford end soc for Bridgeport. Recent reports, however, show that New Haven is not keeping pace with other cities of the state, and is behind Bridgeport, where less men are employ ed and less wages paid. We also rank below the total of the state in in- crease of capital and value of finished products, which leads to the conclusion that other cities are perhaps more ac- tive in general development and more encouraging to new enterprises. l would recommend that our committee on statistics be authorized to have a census taken of our manufactories, with the amount of capital and labor employed, the amount of output for 1906, and have the same, together with such other information as would be of interest, printed In small pamphlet, similar to the one issued In the year 1904-19O5 which could be asily mailed to all the boards of trade in the coun- l try and for general distribution; and that an appropriation be made, or funds raised, to pay the expenses of the same, and thus start an effort to maintain our position as the leading commercial city Of the state.
 As an educational center, we offer exceptional advantages Yale univer-5 sity and our public and private school systems give opportunity for education of every grade Our public school sys- tenn we believe to be one of the best in the state. We are to be congratu- lated upon the cordial relations which now exist between the university and the city of New Haven. so different from many years ago. We have now number O. the Yale Faculty on our membership list Woud it not be well to. try and add to that number, and thus enhance, If possible, the cordial relations now existing?
 The importance of a system of Parks has been recognized by all cities, both in this country and abroad in provid- ing suitable places for rest and recrea- tion for their citizens. New Haven possesses exceptional advantages for such a Park system. It has been my privilege to take many over our East and West Rock drives, and the opinion expressed has been unanimous, that they are among the most beautiful in natural beauty of their kind in this country. Under the wise and efficient management of our park commission, our parks have been greatly extended and improved, especially so with the limited means at their command. 1 think 1t would be greatly for the bene- fit of our citizens, if this Chamber would use its influence for larger ap- propriations 50 that our park systems could be more rapidly developed.
 There has been considerable improve ment in the care and re-pavlng of our streets, and I believe that under the law just passed by our legislature placing the paving of our streets In the hands of the paving commission, in Z having them reaid with durable and suitable pavements, In systematic and business-like manner, will result to the benefit and comfort of our citizens
 This Chamber has always taken a great deal interest in the Improvements and development of our harbor, and properly so, giving u5 as 1t does ex- cellent water transportation. and the harbor committee and our represent lives In Congress are entitled to the thanks, not only of the Chamber, but of our citizens, for their successful ef- : forts in obtaining the Improvements that have been made during the past ten or twelve years. It is to be re- gretted that the harbor committee that has served us so we'll has declined a e-appointment and we trust that the new committee, majority of which are members of the state harbor com mission, will adhere to the policy adopted by the chamber, and use It's best efforts to obtain additional im- provements for the benefit of the city
 We have made good progress during the past year, and there are many changes and improvements which when completed, should add to our ad- vantages, among them are the comple. ton of the railroad cut through the city, the building of the new station as the which we hope will not be long deferred, and the plans of the United Illuminating company to place theiI wires underground in the center of the city, but there are many others which we should have, and ope of the most important is a new modern, up-to-datt hotel, In visiting other cities of this country I find none of the size of New Haven that is so lacking in this re. spect, I believe that the time is ripe flor a movement in that direction, and I trust that the new enterprise commit. teA will take the matter up and set what can be done. It Is said that wa. terbury has done no one thing which has so enhanced its reputation for en. terprlse as the building of the new Hotel Elton of that city We need { new bridge across the Quinniplac river at Ferry street, and efforts should bt made to have the crossing at Bridge street and all other grade crossings abolished.
 The building of improved tenement houses in many of the cities Is attract. ing considerable attention, and I belev it is a subject which should be taker