Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-26
BACK THE BOARD OF TRADE.

BACK THE BOARD OF TRADE.
The efforts on the part of Acting Mayor
Garretson to revive interest in the Board of
Trade and the statement made by I. G. Moore,
president of that body, ought to have the de-
sired effect upon business men and residents
of Perth Amboy. No city can hope to make
much progress in the face of the keen compe-
tltlon now on between municipalities, unless
there is some active body of this kind c%ontinu-
ally pushing the place to the front.
Everyone who knows Perth Amboy realizes
it's great natural advantages and it is because
OF these that the city has grown so rapidly. 1t
is the future that interests us at the present
time. The agitation on in New York for better
harbor facilities should stimulate similar in
terests here. We should profit by New York's
experience; also Learn by her mistakes. But
suits. "Team work." as Mayor Garretson
says, is what counts.
Of course Individual talking Perth Amboy
is the first essential, as it is necessary for ev-
erybody to believe in the future Of the city
and to be so enthused with the outlook that
they will discuss our advantages everywhere.
But in order to get results the work must be
gone about in a systematic manner.
We heartily agree with President l. G.
Moore that the present Board OF Trade has &C
complished much. 1t has been our pleasure to
point out, from time to time, the excellent
work that this organization has done. At the
same time we have deplored the lack of inter-
oct tbot hos boon ppenifactnd IN tba mart IF q
great many citizens. 1t has been left to a
mere handful of men to do what the Board Of
Trade has accomplished. 1t was inevitable
that sooner or later these men would become
discouraged with the lack of support and,
feeling that they had done their share Of civic
duty, gradually lay dow the cares and re-
sponsibilities connected with such a task. I'm
less there were new men ready to take up the
work and carry it onward the Board of Trade
would naturally become dormant.
There is no reason why there should be a
new organization along this line. There is
nothing to diseredit the present board. It has
not squandered the funds nor wasted it's time
on clambakes or banquets. It has a record of
achievements to be proud of. For that reason
we believe that the present organization
should be continued. Something is needed.
however, to arouse public spirit so as to in
crease it's membership and afford ample
funds to carry on the great work that there is
to be done.
With this end in view we welcome the sug-
gestion of Acting Mayor Garretson that a pub
lie mass meeting be called in the council cham
Der, at which time the business men would
meet and discuss the matter in every form.
The city is fortunate in having such a pro-
gressive man as Acting Mayor Garretson for
It's chief executive. He not only has the well
fare of the city at heart, but he is willing to
devote his time and energy for it's develop
ment. Further, he has the ability to carry out
his ideas. He is deserving of hearty support
on the part Of the people.
A heart to heart talk on Just why business
men will not take an interest in a Board of
Trade In this city ought to do a lot of good.