The Chitina leader., 1912-03-16
PUBLIC MEETING
ENTHUSIASTIC,

The delegation of the Cordoya
Chamber of Commerce which made
trip to the end OF the railroad re-
turned to Chitina Monday afternoon.
A meeting of citi ems was ANNOUNCE
ed, and at $50 about $50 gathered
at the Log Cabin building. E. w.
Exum was made chairman of the
meeting, and f. W. Gilman, secre-
tary.
R. J. Barry was called on for an
address. His enthusiasm is I'M
bounded and his confidence in the
future development of the Copper
River country inspires nope in the
minds of all who hear him. He set
forth clearly the purpose of the dele
cation in making this tour H fur
Their explained that the Cordova
Chamber of Commerce believes that
systematic and conservative cam
paign of advertising of the resources
and scenic beauty of the Copper
River country would accelerate de-
velopment here. A copper country
is slower of development tnan a gold
section. In most instances a large
outlay of capital is required before
a copper mine can be operated at
profit. There is always unlimited
capital ready to be invested in safe
and assured mining. Few people of
the investing class realize the num-
Der and extent of undeveloped mines
of proven value in this country, and
it is the purpose of the new Cham
Der of Commerce to advertise in ev-
cry way possible these resources.
but to make such publicity so con-
sentative and reliable that there will
be no possibility of exaggeration.
Misrepresentation would soon defeat
the object sought to be attained.
In carrying out this plan the Cor
dova Chamber of Commerce wants
the cooperation of every one who is
in sympathy with it. AS one means
to the desired end they are going to
display in Cordova a collection of
ores from all the mines and agricul-
tural products from our farms, and
keep on file authoritative informal
ton regarding them. Anyone send
ing anything of interest to this ex-
hibit will be doing himself and the
country generally a benefit. Any
thing in the line of ore samples, gar
den and farm products or statements
regarding either, that are left at
the office of the Leader in Chitina
will be forwarded to this collection.
Mr.. George Dooley, who is famil-
lar to almost everyone in this part
of the country, addressed the meet
ing, emphasizing the need of con-
certed artion and of the damaging
results of petty quarreling and self
ishness. He expressed the hope that
future developments would bring
about such changes here as would
allow for harmony and cooperation,
Everybody present seemed i'm
pressed with the sincerity and wis
dom of the movement. Mr.. Exum
and Mr.. Gilman, speaking in behalf
of Chitina, praised the undertaking
and promised their support.
Mr.. Gilman spoke to the point for
the Chitina people and gave severa,
forceful illustrations of the value of
advertising when conducted along
proper and conservative lines.
The residents of Chitina heartily
concurred in all that was asked of
them and promised to do all in their
power in assisting the Cordova cham
Der to advertise and secure capital
and industries for the whole of the
Copper River valley.
Those representing Cordova were
r. j. Barry, George Dooley, Sydney
Charles, A. E. Lathrop, o. E. Lam
bert, Harry Thisted and VIM. Furs-
man.
The meeting adjourned with we'll
wishes of the residents of the two
towns, and the members of the Cor
dova delegation were given royal
welcome.