The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-12-13
BIG NORTH IDAHO
CONFERENCE ENDS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEET
ING AT LEWISTON CONCLUDES
SUCCESSFUL SESSION


Following a two days sesson of
harmonious deliberations, the semi
annual meeting of North Idaho cham
ber of commerce ended yesterday at
Lewiston with many successful re-
suits and a declaration of progressive
optimism toward the future. The
next meeting will be held at st.
/ Maries, Benewah county.
The officers elected for the ensu
ing year are:
President, F. H. Smith of Orofino,
/ Clearwater county; Vice-presidents,
Boundary, f. A. Schultis; Benewah,
George O'Dwyer; Bonner, George r.
Barker; Clearwater, w. B. Kinne;
Idaho, NJ Reece Hattabaugh; Koot-
enai, L. A. Hart; Lewis, Perry Mitch
ell; Latah, George N. Lamphere; Nez
Perce, Dr. J. b. Morris; Shoshone,
o. A Callahan; Secretary, R. T.
Spaulding of st. Maries.
The nomination of president was
made by a committee consisting OF
l.. A. Hart, Samson Snyder, F. A.
Quist, p r. Bevis, H. Rossi, f. 0.
Hagie and G. H. Rehberg. The vice
presidents were chosen by the coun-
LY uClGSdIlOllS. uS dppOillllilCuI vi
a secretary was left to the executive
committee, consisting of the other
officers.
Resolutions Adopted
In substance, the following resolu-
tions were adopted: Be it resolved
that the North Idaho chamber Of
commerce recommend:
l. Appropriations adequate for the
maintenance of the educational in
stitutions of the state.
2. That a state police force, in
some form, be maintained to insure
the preservation of law and order
8. That primary state highways
already undertaken be completed and
protection from heavy loads be pro-
vided for.
f. That no new offices, boards or
commissions be created and public
expenses be reduced as far as is
consistant with sound public policy.
5: That the Legislature consider
a provision for the summary adjudi-
cation of small claims in existing
courts.
6. That adequate provision be
made for the protection and conser
yation of the forest resources of the |
state.
8. That ports of entry for nurs-
cry stock be established.
8. That a gasoline sales tax be |!
adopted by the northern states
10. That the disarmament confer |
ence provision for the United States |
navy be maintained
H. That every county in North |
Idaho organize the farmers and busi- |
ness men to servey the condition of |
agriculture and business.
12 That the Lewiston community |
be thanked for her splendid enter
tainment Of the members.
After visiting the Childrens' Home !
the rest of the forenoon was spent
in committee work:
The opening address in the fore
noon was given by Dean Miller of
the forestry department at the Uni
versity of Idaho He dwelt chiefly
with the proposed new bill to be
presented to the legislature, the
main features of which are provision |
of a state forestry department, an
improved method of disposlng of
slashings, and better control of cut !
over lands.
The publicity committee advised
that the proposed plan of publishing
booklet for north Idaho be adopted
and that each organization report !
action on this basis. The report was
adopted.
Talks by LegislatOrs-Elect
The closing feature of the final
session was the series of informal |
talks by legislators The list
was opened by Capt. A. H. Conner,
attorney general, who said that he
believed that political platforms are !
solemn pledges to be carried out
Senator Mark Means of Nez Perce
county said that all legislative action !
this term must be based on economi- |
cal grounds.
Hon. c.. A. Hagan Of Latah county !
declared that he thought that the |
state was willing to take care of the /
essentials, and the rest must wait
Representative E. l.. Parker of Nez |
Perce county was inclined to favor a |
preliminary meeting of the leglslat- |
ure to talk over measures.
Representative C. w. Space of
Clearwater county was in accord
with what had been said before.
Upon his election as president, F.
Fl. Smith spoke briefly, on the inn
portance of the chamber of COM
merce and urged that plans be start
ed to make the next years session
even better than this one.
A farewell banquet was given the
visitors by the Lewiston commercial
club, which proved fitting conclus
ion to their most delightful stay in
Lewiston.