Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-07
5RIGG DEMANDS UNITY
NCOMMERCE CHAMBER
Can Never Succeed as One-Man
Organization, He Tells
Business Men
SPEAKS AT LUN c H E 0 N
p,,.ds for Solidarity and Efficiency Be-
fore Walnut Street
Merchants

r.. phiIadelphia Chamber Of Commerce
~ rever be success as one-man
~.r,zatIon in the opinion or Ernest i.
~',rg the newly elected president or the
,rsnization, who, with the new ofticers OF
..s chamber. was honored at luncheon
'se '",he walnut street Business Association
Al the ST. James Hotel
.n~nuse which greeted the remarks of
~ Trius when he was introduced by II. j.
o. nar,et showed that the prominent manu-
,so,nrers and business men present were in
accord with his views.
A. atmosphere calculated to Keep the
.,,ri, of civic pride thoroughly awakened
ras provided in the decorations, which
,onsisted of q tasteful arrangement of the
city colors.
nirectly back Of the guests table was
large banner bearing the words, "Phila-
dslnhia Your city My City, our city" A
miniature of this banner was given to each
one present
when Mr.. Trigg was introduced he was
eiyen hearty reception.
Afte- cautioning his hearers against a
one.man organization, or that Of any
small group of men, Mr. Trigg said that
iii must take the full share of responsibility
md be ready at all times to dc their
mart in furtherng the interests of the body.
He advised practical policy in the
sslection of committees and suggested the
ss,ection OF men who take their responsi-
bilities seriously. Committee appointments.
he said. should not be considered merely as
compliments.
The sneaker then touched upon the city's
mtre and prospects, and in this con-
nection said
I'VE are Just on the brink of the greatest
constructive era this city has ever known.
The many mum cipal activities already de-
termined upon or under consideration are
not only important to us, but are most
important to and will affect future gem
eratlons The Chamber of Commerce must
give serious consideration to all these mat
ters. and action rhould be taken only after
having a fun knowledge Of all the facts and
thorough dellberaton. There should be no
unnecessary delay in such action by the
chamber consistent with sound business
judgment"
"As a specific example of what ! mean,
let me refer to the matter of the Delaware
River Bridge, agitation of which has been
renewed during the last few weeks" Mr..
Trigg continued. THE Chamber of COM
merce some time ago asked Councils to
appropriate $4,000 for the purpose of en-
gaging experts to study the engineering
and financial problems involved. Further
than that, the beginning of tho incline on
the Philadelphia side is most important
TO us If, as has been suggested the
Incline starts at Fifth street, then the COM
mission merchants located near the river
front at the present time would be vitality
Interested. because of the question of get
ting many Of their supplies.
I'VE feel that the proposition is one
which should be gone into thoroughly but
that no preciptate action should be taken
We should have all the facts before the
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce takes
q stand for or against It,"
Mr. Trgg recommended the policy of
personal representation in matters of state
and municipal legislation. He urged ecec-
tive organization, so that the various bu-
reaus would work harmonlousy TO the end
that the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
may represent great big, powerful, i'm
personal machine working smoothly and
without friction for the best interests of
Philadelphia, the worlds greatest work.
shop"
Among those present were Alba Il. John
son, Charles Vaughan, A. g. McGowin.
Powell Evans, vice president; ~ b.
Kelly, general secretary, and r. l.. Aus
tin, treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce
Z. ]. Berlet, president Walnut Street Bus-
ness Association; Guy Gundaker. president
Chestnut Street Business Association; Bart
ley j. Doyle, vice president Worlds Sales
manship Congress; William Eldridge, presi-
dent Market Street Merchants Assoca-
ton; w. ii. Metcalf, president City Busi-
ness Club: Rowe Stewart, president Poor
Richard Club; j.. S. Armstrong, president
Boosters Club; DR.. Augustus Koenig, presi-
oent Rotary Club Lee j. Eastman, presi-
dent Philadelphia Motor Truck Association
gilbert s. Smith, director Jovian Electrical
League. and officers of various other bust
ness organizations.