The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-24
p.oCRAM FOR RICHMOND.

mia sinner of the Chamber OF So"i
rerca will prove OF supreme iiipoi
90 Richmond IL out Of the mui-
,itude of plans and Suggestion" A''
GREATER city there crFstaiii|e
comprehensive and organized prog A''
=. .rs vital needs OF the community
ars ,be methods by which these eiio'
"a, he attained. As hiht VI
,h. leaders of thought In fichiii'''
sesm the next steps on the foau ~
,icysr and better municipality We
,oya listed some Of the progressive
movements advocated TUESDAY nis"''
rss true significance Of this program
= that II represents not one man VI
rroun Of interests, but the ideals
~ ,anv representative meh. II - NV
assuming too much to say 'hat 'H''
n1s,form really holds the VISION Oh
,r,a, ,bs future Of the city VIII be as
fore,old in its present hopes ana i'S
present spirit.
Ono need is for a bigger and richeE
,reanization to gather all the III
,s,.s,s of Richmond together ana
give them the strength OF co-opefa-
,,on and mutual support. The Cham-
her Of Commerce must grow unul
90, become the best instrument or
eating men together to work Tor
common benefits.
Mayor Ainslie asked for co-opera-
tion and counsel for himself ana ali
branches of the city government. he
wants constructive advice ana heip'
NOT destructive and aimless crie'ciShA
u,s nersonal program Is for more ter
-;.orv 70 appeal to the best class OF
CITY lwellers. for better and cleaner
streets, for Fairgrounds and for pup
lie library. These two last needs can
not be emphasized too strongly as
vital parts of a modern city.
Mr.. Dabney spoke of the need LOT
annexation of more territory IN all
directions to give better homes 1or
uor.inpmen. He advocated improved
dock and wharfage facilities 10 IN
crease traffic and cheaper producss.
He wants a new bridge to the South
side TO promote growth in that Sec
ton. He urges the reclamation Oh 'he
Shockoe Creek district for manufac-
turing sites. the development OF sur
rounding country to increase the
trucking interests. and a big exhibit
of Richmond-m made goods. Last OF
ali. he want. Richmond advertised to
the outer world So that it can take
its true place in the State and nation.
President Darlington pointed out the
need Of better transportation fac1i-
ties. He believes that the future or
Richmond depends in part upon reach
ing out for the trade and support OF
the parts Of Virginia not now reached
by our activities. He wants Richmond
products to get cheap and speedy &C
cess to the Southwest, to the Valley
and to Tidswater. He realizes that
upon cheap freight rates and adequate
and convenient transportation depends
much Of our success. To this end he
wants to begin at home with a new
and spacious union station
Not less important than these mate.
rial needs is that spirit of happiness.
content and social peace that has been
aptIy characterized as the heart OF
Richmond" We need a fine and noble
civic life. marked by gentleness and
kindness, free from snobbery or
wealth distinctions. and ever moving
on to fuller and more beautiful
realization cs the best that dwells in
the people Of the South. With such
high ends and such brilliant prospect!
for their achievement. is IT strang.
that the Richmond program wins Ell
thus.asm and hearty support.