The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-07-06
WATERWAYS
ASSOCIATION
MEET IN OCT.
OFFICIAL CALL ISSUED BY PREsI-
DENT MooRE-VIRGINIA CAPT.
tai PROMISES ROYAL ENTER
TAINMENT FOR DELEGATES
FLORIDA TO BE REPRESENTED.

President ]. Hampton Moore, of the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Associa-
ton, with headquarters in Philadelphia,
has issued the official call for the
fourth annual convention of that or
ganization, which will be held in Rich
mond, Va, on October II to 20, inclu-
sive, and all indications point to one
of the largest and most enthusiastic
gatherings which has ever been held
by that body. Interest in the work
which is being carried on by this asso-
citation is growing rapidly and the
meeting in Richmond will be attended
by some of the most prominent men
in the country, many of whom will de-
liver addresses.
With her customary zeal and interest
in such important projects as the work
of this organization, it is likely that
this state will be we'll represented at
this meeting.
Invitations to attend this convention
will be sent to the president and vice
president of the United States, to the
governors of all states along the At
lantic seaboard and to the senators and
representatives of all the Atlantic coast
nent in public affairs. A notable at
tendance of able men is assured.
The city of Richmond, Va, and its
energetic chamber of commerce have
united to provide good entertainment
for the delegates who may attend.
The program has not been definitely
fixed but will include two days of con-
vention work, morning and afternoon
sessions; a reception, two evening en-
for i'm nd on
the historic river James. Headquar-
tiers will be at the jefferson hotel.
The convention will be one of great
Importance. Before it is held it is ex-
pected the report of the engineers on
the entire project of the association
will be in the hands of the war depart
ment This report when ready will be
sent to congress and it will then be in
order to ask for an endorsement of the
project and an appropriation in the
rivers and harbors bill with which to
begin work.
The association has thus far accom-
plished everything it has set out to do;
1t has obtained the surveys and re-
ports, the crucial period has arrived
when it must get congressional ap-
prevail of it's plans and have the work
started under continuing contracts.
Richmond will exhibit true southern
hospitality and delegates who mya at
tend the convention will be given fine
entertainment in the intervals between
sessions. Richmond is an inland town,
but it is virtually seaport and vitality
interested in the development of coastal
waterways.
To promote the success of the under
taking members are urged to notify the
secretary at once of their intentions
and also to send any suggestions they
may have to make regarding the plans
for the outing. Firms are entitled to
send two delegates. Trade bodies, etc,
may send as many delegates as they
please, their voting power being limited
to one vote for each SIS paid as dues.
The convention at Richmond should
be the last of the preparatory meetings.
If any others should be held they
should have nothing to do except to
note the progress of the work that is
being done.