The Washington herald., 1911-01-11

ish no greater aspiration than the at
lection and good will Of my fellow-man.
entertain no ambition within your
keeping that does not carry with 1t the
confidence Of my fellow-members Of this
body. That you have given to me In
bounteous form, both. Is amply evil
denced by this splendid reception and
the generous support of my candidacy.
IF my efforts In the Chamber have
resulted in bringing forth some good. It
was only through your cooperation ana
assistance. II I ever expect to accom-
plish any good in the future. it can only
be made possible by the aid and activity
given by you. am not unfamiliar with
the great work the Washington Chamber
Of Commerce has performed. for l nave
been q laborer. In your cause ever since
the beginning. and point with no degree
of presumption to my record as men,
ber of the board Of directors for four
years, the executive committee for three
years, and challenge any action Of mine
as ever being inconsistent with q proper
and conscientious discharge OF my duties.
II predict q great future for this mag
nificent body; II represents the best busi-
ness thought OF Washington, and II con-
tinued along practical conservative, yet
progressive ideals, it is bound to further
commend itself to the community and to
You. gentlemen of the Chamber Of Com
merce, are to-day molding the public
opinion Of this city. and II Is your duty
to surround your work and deliberations
with every possible care. and not for
moment TO permit any selfish or intem-
perate matters to be injected into your
proceedings.
You have the best-governed city in
the best-governed republic on earth-it Is
absolutely free from the many adverse
criticisms other communities are necessa-
rily subjected to. owing naturally to their
political environments. You have as the
custodian ms Of your affairs here three big
broad minded, unselfish men. who i fee
certain are striving hard to mete out JUS
tice and fair-mindedness to all' They are
deserving of your vigorous and hearty
cooperation.
II commend to your further careful
thought the commercial and industria
development Of this city. 1 have ne
sympathy with that sentiment wnicf
tends to discourage the advent here o.
industrial enterprises. No fear need O.
exercised that you will see Commercial
plants located upon your principal busi
ness and residential avenues they
usually seek a more pliable and eco
nomical field-and. gentlemen. the en-
vironments hereabouts abound in re
sources which. when developed and made
known, must rebound to your manifoit
advantages.
In conclusion, permit me to add tina
I have ought but the kindest words u
say Of my opponent.-he is a splendi'
gentleman, esteemed by all who know
| him. and fully equipped to handle iars
| responsibilities.
"For myself. I offer to my friends ;
heartful of gratitude for their generous
consideration of me. and hope no futur'
| act of mine will ever tend to discredi
me in the estimation of my fellow-men.
The president then announced the Sot'
Of the ten directors elected to serve TO-
the space of three years. They, with IN
! votes received, are: W. F. GUIDE. 44s
Percival N. Brown. Al: W. T. Galliher
ST.; B. B. Earnshaw. 3S: G. b. Chip
| man. 27s; A. d. Prince. 2Ss; Joseph ID
| Crawford. e4s; Granville NJ. Hunt, 81
George F. schutt. go. and B. F. Graves
| 219.