The Washington times., 1911-01-11

lige 25s. was followed by a proposal OF
three cheers for the successful candi-
date, which was interrupted by Mr..
Willige, who rose to move to make the
election of his rival unanimous.
Il won't attempt to analyze the
vote" said Mr.. WiIlige, "but 1 wish
to thank my friends for their support
and my opponents for their consider
alton. l thought all along that Mr
Callahan was the logical candidate
for the place. His election will not
dampen my ardor for the work of the
Chamber of Commerce. and the milk
report will be made on schedule time
calculated that I would have 240
votes, so I am somewhat disappointed
that the number fell to 239. 1 move
to make Mr.. Callahan's election unan-
imous."
The three cheers then were given for
MIR. Callahan, and followed by three
mere for Mr.. Willige, proposed by D. J.
kaufman.
Charles ]. Bell was the only candidate
for second vice president. Mr.. GUIDE
announced he had received 573 votes.
Mr. Bell was not present, having sent
word to the president that he was un-
aVUidably detained.
Mr.. GUIDE called on E. c. Graham
and w. S. Hoge to escort Mr.. Callahan
to the platform. Mr. Callahan said
duced contemplated speech to writ
ing, but that on this occasion he had
deemed 1t advisable. He continued:
Il cherish no greater aspiration than
the affection and good will of my fell
bowman. entertain no ambition with
in your keeping that does not carry
with II the confidence of my fellow
members OF this body. That you have
given both to me in bounteous form is
amply evidenced by this splendid recep-
ton and the generous support of my
candidacy. II my efforts in the Cham
Der have resulted in bringing forth some
good, II was only through 'your CO.
operation and assistance.
''If I ever expect to accomplish any
good in the future, il can be made pos
sibly only by the aid and activity given
by you. l am not nsHmiliar with the
great work the Washington Chamber of
been lab0:ar in your CauSr eN er since
the beginn''t%, sn'l pOiIt with no degree
of presumption to my record rs a men,
Der of the bosr1 of directors for four
years the executive committee for three
years, and challenge any acton Of mine
as ever being inconsistent with
proper and conscientious discharge Of
my duties.
Foresees Great Future.
Il predict a great future for this mag
nificent body: IT represents the best
business thought of Washington, and IL
continued along practical, conservative,
vet progressive ideals. 1t is bound to
further commend itself to the commu-
nifty, and TO the law-making power of
the Nation. You. gentlemen, OF the
aF
ing the public opinion Of this city. and
It is your duty to surround your work
and deliberations with every possible
care, and not for a moment to permit |
and selfish or intemperate 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 ad- |
verse criticisms other communities are |
necessarily. subjected TO, owing. natu-
rally, to their political environments
You have as the custodians Of your af-
fairs here three big, broad-minded, un-
selfish men, who, l feel certain, are |
striving hard to mete out justice and |
to all. They are de- |
serving OF your vigorous and hearty |
cooperation.
Il commend to your further careful |
thought the commercial and industrial |
development Of this city. / have no |
with that sentiment which !
tends to discourage the advent here Of |
enterprises. No fear need be |
exercised that YOU will see commercial !
plants located uron your principal busi
ness and residential avenues-they usu-
ally seek a more pliable and economical |
ield-and, gentlemen, the environments |
ereabouts abound in resources which,
when developed and made known, must |
to your manifold advantages.
I'm conclusion, permit me to add
hat / have only the indest words
o say to my opponent. He is
L splendid gentleman, esteemed by all
who know him, and fully equipped to
handle large responsibilities.
For myself I offer to my friends a
leart full of gratitude for their gen.
erous consideration of me. and hope
10 future act of mine will ever tend
% discredit me in the estimation OF
ny fellow-men."
Following Mr.. Callahan's speech, the
en- members elected directors were
announced, and the meeting, at 1880
,'clock, was adjourned.