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PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 15, 1904.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
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IT RETIRES FIV
Conference Acts on the
Cases of Bishops.
AGE IMPAIRS USEFULNESS
Methodists Vote With an Eye
Single to Good of Church.
REPORT COMES AS SURPRISE
Efforts to Postpone Consideration
Fail-Bishops Andrews, Foss, Wal-
den, Vincent and Mallaiieu Are
to Go on Superannuated List.
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RECORD OF BISHOrS.
Edward Gayer Andrews, D. D., LI.
D., bishop since May 24, 1872; born la
Xew Hartford, N. Y., August 7. 1825.
Cyrus David Foss, D, D , LL. D.,
ejected bishop In 1880; born In Kings
ton, N. Y., January 17. 1834.
John Morgan "Walden, bishop for 20
years; born in Lebanon, O., February
11, 1S31.
John Heyl Vincent, LL. D., elected
bishop In 1000, and one of founders of
Chautauqua Assembly; born In Tusca
loosa, Ala., February 23, 1832.
"VVUlard Francis Mallaiieu, chosen
bishop In 1884; born Sutton, Mass,
December 11, 1828.
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LOS ANGELES, May 14. The Methodist
General Conference today performed one
of Its delicate, as well as Its most painful,
duties. It retired from all active par
ticipation In church work five of Its ven
erable bishops. They are: Bishop Edward
G. Andrews, of New York;, Bishop John
M. Walden, of Cincinnati; Bishop John
H. "Vincent, of Seurlch, Switzerland;
Bishop Willard F. Mallaiieu. of Boston,
and Blshlp Cjrus D. Foss, of Philadel
phia. The ballot on the retirement of tncse
high officials was taken at noon today,
and while the result is closely guarded,
and will not bo made public until the
tellers report to the Conference next
Monday morning. It can bo stated, with
every assurance, that those named will be
p'aced on the superannuated roll.
The committee on episcopacy, whose
duty it was to consider this important
rratter and make recommendation to the
General Conference, did not include the
rame of Bishop Foss among those to be
retired. It was thought that this action
would result In Bbhop Foss retention as
an active general superintendent, but it is
learned from reliable sources that the vote
in favor of Bishop Foss' retirement was
mote than two-thirds of the accredited
n presentation to the conference. The con
ference also accopted the request of Sen
ior Bishop Stephen M. Merrill for retire
ment. Recommended for Continuance.
The following were 'recommended to be
continued as effecthe general superinten
dents: John W. Hamilton, David H.
Moore, Earl Cranston. C C McCabe,
Daniel A. Goodsell. Isaac W. Joyce, James
N. Fitzgerald. Charles H. Fowler, Henry
W. "Warren and Missionary Bishops Frank
W. Warae. Jobeph C. Hartzell and James
M. Thobnrn.
The action of the conference today cre
ated six vacancies In the board of bish-
cps. These, together with two resulting
from the deaths of Bishops Nindc and
Hurst during the last quadriennium,
makes necessary the election of eight blsh
tps by the present conference. It Is also
said two missionary bishops will be
chosen.
In presenting the report of the episco
pacy committee. Dr. Buckley stated that
the subcommittee appointed to consider
the names of those who were ineffective,
brought in the names of Mallaiieu, Wal
den, Vincent and Andrews. The sub
committee considered the condition and
prospects of Bishop Foss, and after tak
ing a tentative vote upon him, requested
that he appear before the committee,
w hlch he did. After four hours consider
ation of Bishop Foss effectiveness, the
subcommittee decided to omit his name
f-om their report.
Dr. Buckley's report came as a surprise
tj the delegates. There were numerous at
tempts to postpone consideration by rals-1-g
parliamentary technicalities, but In
tvtry case failed, owing to tho prompt
and dclsle action taken by Bishop Mc
i aLe, w ho was presiding.
Dr. Buckley, after reading his report,
r-ade a very Impressive statement. In
v hL-h he took occasion to say that a man
whose duty it was to present a report of
t Is kind was to be pitied, but he was
v. .ng what he had been instructed to do
y the committee. He sympathized with
t e aged bishops and believed that ei-ery
J cr delegate In the conference felt as
r r did. '
Love of the Church Put First.
E-t." said Dr. Buckley, "whllo we love
tvem from our hearts, wo love the church
better than ourselves. It Is for the in
terests of the church that we take this
action.
The General Conference officers," con
t.nucd Dr. Buckles, "are never superan
ruatea. They are simply left out. If you
want to get rid of them, you can vote for
some other men. Not so with persons who
hold a life estate. Therefore when a bish
op reaches a point when ha becomes fee-
f ble, the wisdom and the best interests of T
the church demand that he be Tetlred.
"The circumstances now apply, and. If
you do not retire these blshbps at this
conference, you will not retire them at
any future conference. And yon will have
aged men in all the centers of church act
ivity. Having failed to take action at this
time, you will at .future conferences fall
back on that plea of the weak and the
self-defensive the time limit."
Bishop Foss Asks to Speak.
At this point. Dr. Buckley was Inter
rupted by Bishop Foss, who rose from
his seat on the stage, and asked whether
the conference would grant llm permis
sion to put a question privately to Dr.
Buckley.
There were cries from the floor of "Let
it be granted."
Bishop Foss rose from his chair on the
stage, and coming to the edge of the plat
form whispered a moment with Dr. Buck
ley, who already had replied that he would J
gladly listen to the question If tne con
ference were willing. The white-haired
bishop and Dr. Buckley stood and whis
pered together while the great assembly
watch f-c In absolute silence. It was a crit
ical xncment.
Bishop Foss turned, walked slowly back
and resumed his seat. Buckley turned and
faced the conference.
"I feel," he said, "that it is entirely
within th bounds of propriety that I
shoull state to the conference the ques
tion Bishop Foss asked me. and tbe
answer I gave. He asked me whether a
legal vote on hl3 retirement had been
taken in the committee, after he had ap
peared before that body and spoken in re
sponse to its invitation. I replied in the
affirmative. After Bishop Foss had de
parted from the committee, a legal vote
was taken, and by a majority of 167 the
members decided to continue his name."
Dr. Buckley's statement was taken to
mean that the committee on episcopacy
had voted for the retirement of Bishop
Foss.
When tho ballots had been collected by
the tellers, and put Into the hands of
the secretary. Bishop McCabe declared
the conference adjourned for the day.
A majority of the delegates with their
families and friends accepted an invita
tion to visit Riverside this afternoon as
guests of the Salt Lake Railroad.
SHINING LIGHTS IN CONFERENCE
D. E. Buckley Is Accorded the First
Rank by All.
LOS ANGELES, May 14. (Special Cor
respondence.) There are probably not two
opinions as to who is the leading mem
ber of the General Conference now in
session in Los Angeles. There may be
some difference of opinion as to the man
holding second place, but no one acquaint
ed with the body will hesitate In naming
the man who. In respect of prominence
and Influence upon legislation, ranks first
James M. Buckley, D. D., Is In several
respects a remarkable man. In physique
he Is not commanding; in appearance he
Is not striking. A casual glance woul-i
persuade of his Intelligence, but would
not convince of his greatness.
It is when in action that he demon
strates his ability. No man on the floor
displays such skill In catching the ear of
the chairman; no man Is more success
ful In "putting an extinguisher on an
antagonist," and no jnan equals him In
commanding the attentions! his audience.
He has a keen power' of analysis; a"
phenomenal memory, a remarkable abil
ity to avail himself of an emergency In
debate, lnclslvo speech, a fine vocabulary,
and at all times he has all his faculties
under complete control. For years he has
enjoyed the distinction of being the cham
pion debater in Methodism, and there is
no man in sight to take this horor from
him. His knowledge of parliamentary
law is good, his self-assertion pronounced,
his logic convincing and with these qual
ities he is possessed of a wit that en
livens debate and adds to his popularity.
If a discussion has been protracted and
speakers have made a mess of it there
are always signs of pleasure In the audi
ence when his sharp "Mr. President!"
Is heard. That he will straighten out the
tangles no one doubts. If .history Is in
volved, he can cite it; If the law Is in
question, he can quote it; if temper has
been tried, he can tell a story that will
bring a laugh and restore good nature
That homake3 more speeches than any
other member Is sometimes referred to
by way of criticism, but that he affords
more pleasure to his auditors and helps
more in the business of the body is also
true, and is attested by the applause that
usually greets his ascent to the. rostrum.
That such prominence should occasion
flings like this: "Dr. Buckley Is in session
at the auditorium," is no matter of sur
prise. That It should be a feature In a
man's life to get the best of him is a
logical sequence; as when, with Bishop
Fowler in the chair, being successful In
getting the floor after some adverse rul
ings, he said: "I hae escaped the snare
of the Fowler." The witty bishop flashed
back, "Yes, but the same authority says
that we shall escape the noisome pesti
lence." That retort counted one for tho
bishop, for the laughter that followed
gave Dr. Buckley no chance to reply. It
Is widely believed that Dr. Buckley could
be a bishop if he would. But he prefers
to be the editor of the chief journal In
Methodism, and that position he can
doubtless retain as long as he cares to do
so.
In Second Place.
Second to Dr. Buckley in tho matter
of taking the floor in debate Is the Rev.
T. B. Neely. D. D., secretary of the
Sunday School Union. Medium in height,
somewhat stout of build, a bright and
open face and of pleasing address, Dr.
Neely Is a familiar figure In all the great
conventions of the church. His voice is
a trifle husky, and his tones strident,
but he Is a forceful and persuasive speak
er. His knowledge of parliamentary law
Is probably superior to that of any other
member. He is an author on that sub
ject, and an authority. His acquaintance
with the history of legislation is also
extensive, his logical acumen Is marked,
and altogether he Is a power to be reck
oned with In matters legislative.
A feature o' his speeches is a tendency
to favor radical Innovations touching
Episcopal prlv liege and proroga'lve. He
has himself been liberally voted for and
at times It has looked as though an elec
tion as bishop was Imminent. He is now
backed for the office by his delegation
and may loom up in a few days as a
formidable candidate. His great useful
ness in the office he has filled for the
quadrennlum Is conceded, and that he
can retain It If he chooses Is wholly prob
able. Probably Third In Rank.
Large of frame, with a voice that is
clear, strong and musical, and a person
ality that Is marked. Dr. A. B. Leonard,
secretary of the Missionary Society, is one
of the men who would be greatly missed
were he to drop out of the General Con
ference. He Is probably third In rank
as to frequency in taking the floor, but
few will hold that he is too often at the
front. He has a sound judgment, a good
knowledge of the men that govern the
body, an ardent love for the church, and
he Is fearless In the advocacy of what he
helleves to be the truth. He is forceful
In appeal and when roused In debate be
comes stentorian In argument. He Is a
genial and brotherly man, not notably
(Concluded on Second PaseO.
FOR BAR DREDGE
Hermann Asks Small
Harbors Be Favored.
ACTION DESIRED AT ONGE
Engineers Are Requested to
Use Emergency Funds.
COMMERCE IS SUFFERING
Congressman Makes a Special Plea
for Tillamook Bay, Siuslaw, Neha"-
lem, Umpqua, Coquille and
Nestucca Rivers.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, May 14. Representative Hermann
today requested the Chief of Engineers to
set aside, out of tho $3,000,000 emergency
appropriation for river and harbors, suf
ficient money to construct a bar dredge
suitable for work at tho entrances of
smaller harbors on the Paclflc Coast
He Is told that such dredges have proven
successful in affording quick relief on the
Atlantic Coast and is desirous that dredg
ing shall be commenced at the entrances
to Tillamook Bay and Siuslaw, Nehalem,
Umpque, Coquille, Nestucca and Rogue
Rivers, In Oregon.
There Is now no sea dredge operating
on the Pacific Coast except the Chinook
at the entrance of the Columbia River,
and this vessel is too largo for work on
the bars mentioned.
Mr. Hermann points out that the com
merce of the smaller harbors along the
Oregon Coast is suffering because of the
Inability of vessels to enter, and he hopes
for money to be set aside to build imme
diately a dredge which will afford tem
porary relief, until permanent deep chan
nels can be secured by means of jetties.
If the Department decides it cannot
divert the emergency money for this pur
pose, Mr. Hermann Is satisfied It will
recommend to Congress" at the next ses
sion that a special appropriation be made
for such a dredge. ,
Mr. Hermann will leave for Oregon In
a, fewdoys, having, f bout cleareaSup -his'
work before the various departments.
PLANS FOR 1905 BUILDINGS.
Architect for Nation Expects to Be
Ready to Advertise in September.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, May 14. It was Impossible for the
building committee of the National Lewis
and Clark Fair Board to hold a conference
TURNER "EXCUSE ME, LADY, BUT IS ONE OF THEM PIES FOR ME?"
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with Architect Taylor this week, conse
quently no steps have been taken toward
the preparation of plans for the Govern
ment buildings. Architect Taylor thinks
he will be able to iave the plans and spec
ifications ready for advertisement by Sep
tember 1, which will be ample time to se
cure completion of the buildings before
the Exposition opens. N
Experience has demonstrated that build
ings, such as will be erected at Portland,
can be erected In three months, if the
weather Is favorable. While not yet de
termined, it is probable, to save time,
that the Government will duplicate at
Portland the fisheries building and the
building for the life-saving exhibit at St
Louis. Beyond this, no attempt will be
made to reproduce St Louis World's Fair
buildings at the Lewis and Clark Expo
sition. Colonel Michael, who represents tho
State Department on the Government
board, has given some consideration to
uie exhihit to be made by his department
at Portland. He has determined to-transfer
to Portland the most interesting and im
portant features of tho exhibit at St
Louis, and will add all papers and records
on file In tho State Department bearing
on the journey of Lewis and Clark. He
does not know exactly what papers are
of record relating to that trip, but be
lieves there is enough to make an inter
esting display. These papers have never
been before removed from the State De
partment archives.
LIKELY TO BE OWN SUCCESSOR
Brady Appears to Have Best of Race
for Governor of Alaska.
OREGONIAKJJEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, May 14. Governor John G. Brady,
of Alaska, whose term expires June S,
will probably be appointed to succeed
himself. When in Washington recently,
he talked over the situation with the
President and his prompt departure,
coupled with the remarks ho made to
several friends, leads to tho conclusion
that he Is satisfied he will have another
term of office.
Secretary Hitchcock, It Is understood,
is not well satisfied with Brady, but a3
the President is personally interested in
the Governor and believes him honest as
well as competent the Secretary will
raise no objection. Several men are in
the field against Brady, including National
Committeeman John G. Held, of Juneau;
William T. Perkins, auditor of the North
western Commercial Company and the
company's agent at Nome, and Oliver
Roberts, of San Francisco. Reid is sup
posed to have a number of Congressional
indorsements, including Senator Mitchell.
Perkins has the Indorsement of several
Senators who visited Alaska last Sum
mer, and Roberts is backed by members
of the California delegation. These men
all have applications on file,
' Washington Postal Orders.
' OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington, May 14. Rural carrier were ap
pointed today for Washington routes as
follows:
Everett Regular, William B. Smith;
substitute, Emmet Smith. North Yakima,
regular, George A. Gano; substitute,
Henry Scott
Washington postmasters were named to
day as lollows:
Peone, Anna Zimmerman, vice Polly T.
Schrlbner, resigned; West Seattle, George
M. Kuhn, vice A. M. Green, resigned.
YET IN DEADLOCK
Illinois Fails to Select
Governor.
VOTE TWENTY-FOUR TIMES
Country Delegates Refuse to
Let Leaders Dictate.
ALSO 'UNABLE TO COMBINE
Attempts Are Again Made to Stam
pede the Convention, and Shouters
-Are So Hoarse That They Use
Horns and Sirens.
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VOTE FOR GOVERNOR.
Sixteenth ballot -first of day
Tates 4724-5
Warner 3S4-5
Lowden ...428
DIneen ....381
Sherman ... 51 3-5
Plerca ..... 21
Hamlin ...1113-5
Twenty-fourth ballot
Yates 483 4-5
Low den ...398
DIneen ....375
Hamlin ...135 4-5
"Warner .... 38 4-5
Sherman ... 49
Pierce 21
SPRINGFIELD, HL, May 14. -After
another day of fruitless balloting, the
Republican State Convention took an
adjournment at 7:55 P. M. until 2
o'clock Monday afternoon, without hav
ing broken the gubernatorial deadlock.
Tonight tho party leaders held a con
ference with the Idea of finding a so
lution to the situation, but were pow
erless to do so. The delegates to the
convention havo taken things into their
own nands, and with practical unan
imity they decline to bo delivered by
the men at the head of the organiza
tion. The only change in the situation to
day resulted in a slight advantage to
Attorney-General Hamlin. On the 23d
ballot he gained 38 vote3 and hl3 en
thusiastic followers made an attempt
to stampede the convention to him.
They failed, however, and on the next
ballot he lost 13 votes which had gone
to him.
The scenes attending the convention
were similar to those of tho previous
day, and the demonstrations in favor
of the various candidates wero calcu
lated to sweep a les3 deliberate gather
ing from its feet, but with every out
burst the determination among- the
delegates to resist anything in the way
of a stampede became more pronounced.
Chairman Cannon, in begging the
shouters to, desist remarked:
Thank God, this convention has
shown in a two day's session that its
1500 delegates are not to be influenced
by banners or huzzahs."
Despite Chairman Cannon's strict or
ders to permit none but delegates and
alternates on the convention floor, the
crowd which gathered broke over the
barrier of assistant sergeants-at-arms
and the policemen. The hall was soon
packed with, a surging mob.
The shouters for the rival candidates
who had yelled themselves hoarse the
previous day had provided themselves
with new devices for making a din and
carried tin horns, whistles and sirens
with which to keep up the enthusiasm
of their delegates. The DIneen. peopla,
who had been wanting In banners the
previous day, came In with, hundreds
of small standards bearing the name of
their candidate.
This is a life and death struggle be
tween two great factions in Cook Coun
ty, headed respectively by Congress
man William Lorimer and Stat63 At
torney Charles S. DIneen, with the
country delegates holding the whip
hand, but so jealous and loyal to the
nterests of their favorite sons that
they will not combine to exert their
powers.
HAY 0ITEE SW0BB TO RUSSIA
Marchand, the French Hero, Smarts
Under Disgrace From Own Army.
PARIS, May 14. General Baron Reb
lllot a leading officer of the French
army and a friend of Colonel Marchand.
whose resignation from the army was
accepted yesterday, says the latter
probably will offer his sword and serv
ices to Russia. Such a step by the hero
of Fashoda would give a dramatic se
quel to his retirement In disgrace from
the French army.
Marchand's arrest for publicly criti
cizing the War Office and the summary
acceptance of his resignation are caus
ing a sensation similar to that when
Dreyfus was stripped of his uniform.
His period of arrest will expire next
Tuesday when, some of his friends as
sert, he will enter politics and make
another Boulanger campaign.
Loubet Received Noted Visitors.
PARIS, May 14. President Loubet re
ceived at the Elysee Palace today Grand
Duke Michael, of Russia, and Crown
Prince 'Frederick, of Denmark, who are
passing through Paris. The visitors wero
accorded military honors. Their calls
had no political significance.
CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPEB.
Russo-Japanese War.
Japanese ships enter Port Dalny, silence the
batteries, and troops Invest the city. Page 2.
Russia Is officially advised that Chinese have
commenced hostilities against her. Page 2.
French confidence In Russian success Is dimin
ishing. Page 3.
Domestic.
Congressman Hermann asks Engineers to 5ro
vide a dred;re for email Oregon harbors.
Page 1.
General Methodist Conference decides to retire
five bishops. Page 1.
Mlsa Clara Barton resigns presidency of the
Red Cross Society. Page 24.
Political.
Illinois Republicans are still in deadlock on
the Governorship. Page 1.
David B. Hill wants Miles to be running mate
of Parker. Page 3.
. Washington Politics.
Seattle wants- to know what Piles did with his
King County delegation. Page 6.
Senator McCroskey, of Garfield, urges nomina
tion of George Turner for Gov ernor. Page 6.
Pacific Coast.
Oregon teachers' salaries enable them to earn
a bare living. Page 9.
Deer Island farmer thrown from wagon In
race, and his neck broken. Page 6.
President Campbell, of the University of Ore-
gon, recommends abolishment of academic
course. Page 7.
Kidnapers demand $5000 for return of Prewltt
Baker at Seattle. Page 7.
Commercial and Marine.
Advances In sugar at all points. Page 15.
Chicago wheat market closes firm. Page 15.
Bank statement shows new high record for
loans: Page 15.
Weakness of Erie ehares unsettles stock mar
ket. Page 15.
Review of week In "Wall street. Page 15.
San Francisco potato market breaking. Page
15.'
French ship Laennec chartered. Page 13.
Columbine will be docked at St. Johns. Page'
13.
Sports.
"Kid" McCoy and O'Brien fight six fast
rounds. In which honors are about even.
Page 12.
Pacific University track team wins from Uni
versity of Oregon, 68-40. Page 14.
Track meet at "Walla "Walla results: W. A. C,
84; "Whitman College, 3S. Page 14.
Paclflc Coast League scores: Tacoma 2, Port
land 0; Seattle 7, San Francisco 2; Los
Angeles 7, Oakland 3. Page. 14.
Astoria and The Dalles defeat Multnomah at
bowling. Page 14.
Portland Academy defeats B. S. A., S to 3.
Page 14.
lAcrcoe Club will foster new sport in Port
land. Page 22.
Career of Joseph H. Smith, Oregon's most
famous athlete. Page 24.
Portland and Vicinity.
Commercial Club Institutes progressive move
ment for Portland. Page 1.
Flreboat will reduce Insurance rates except on
wharves and grain warehouses. Page 16.
State Fair Commission will erect three new
buildings, at cost of ?SO,000. Page 10.
Registration of voters Is past 22,000 mark.
Page 16.
New York Legislature -votes $35,000 for Lewis
and Clark exhibit. Page 10.
E. L. Thomas, of Dayton, O., lectures on civic
Improvement. Page 10.
Architect Vore expelled from local Institute.
Page 25.
Native Bast Indian comes to study in Oregon
college. Page 11.
Features and Departments.
Editorial. Page 4.
Church announcements. Page 23..
Classified advertisements. Pages25-29.
The most beautiful city In America. Page 32.
How to reach Inspiration Knoll In Macleay
Park. Page 33.
Views of opening day at the World's Fair.
Page 39.
Frank G. Carpenter's letter. Page 40.
How to save money at the St. Louis Fair.
Page 40.
Princess who defies the Sultan. Page 33.
Awakening of the Canadian Northwest. Page
30.
Today's opportunities for young men. Page 35.
Cartoons. Page 4L.
McLoughlln and Old. Oregon. Page 43.
Tooth's. Page 42.
Household and fashions. Pages 36 and 37.
"Working against war. Page 35.
I Conan Doyle's story. Page 33.
NEIAfnDE
The Commercial Club's
Work for Progress.
STRONG MAN AT THE HELM
Tom Richardson, of New Or
leans, Takes Charge.
HE MADE OTHER CITIES GROW
Solid Men of Portland Raise Funds
for Vigorous New Departure, Which
Is Announced Amid Enthusiasm
--End to Pessimism.
Conservative Portland business men,
who are disposed to take their ease, were
aroused to enthusiasm last night at the
announcement that the Commercial Club
has made a new departure for the de
velopment of the city and state, and that
for that purpose it has engaged Tom
Richardson, until recently manager of the
New Orleans Progressive Union, to take
charge of its commercial department. The
announcement was made at d. special
meeting, which was attended by about
100 of the most wealthy and reoresenta-
tlve men of the city, and Mr. Richardson
was Introduced to the club and outlined
his plans for drawing people to Port
land and her tributory country. He did
It with such vigor that the meeting be
came imbued with his spirit, and when
he hit off the foibles of the growling,
grouchy citizen, with whom pessimism
is second nature, he was repeatedly" ap
plauded. The meeting was opened by President
H. M. Cake with an address In which he
reviewed the movement which has- cul
minated in the engagement of Mr. Rich
ardson. After referring to the history
of the club and to the growth of Port
land to a condition of self-satisfaction
and extreme conservatism through riches,
he declared that the city must emerge
from this state of lethargy, adopt modern
methods of community-building, foster
civic pride, belief in the xlty and state
and an enthusiastic exploiting to the en
tire world of our resources and advant
ages'. He evoked applafcse by saying
that no commercial organization In the
United States has a home as complete
and again by his statement that this
community Is bound to be one of the
first on the Paclflc Coast.
The Man of His Word.
He told of his efforts during the past
"Winter to secure a first-class man to
undertake this work. Mr. Richardson
was recommended, and after Mr. Cake
had consulted with 12 or 15 of the lead
ing citizens, was asked to come here, and
he came. Mr. Richardson explained his
methods to the leading members of the
club and the board of governors. A spe
cial fund was then raised by means of
monthly subscriptions to carry on the
work, some members pledging as much
as $100 a month. In the meantime the
most careful Inquiry was made as to Mr.
Richardson's fitness for the work, not
only among his own references, but
among others, and all gave him the
highest recommendations. He has had
over 20 years' experience In this kind
of work, having been for years associated
with the Business Men's Club of Hous
ton, Tex., and his latest and most suc
cessful work being the upbuilding of New
Orleans as manager of the Progressive
Union.
His methods had the enthusiastic sup
port of the leading citizens, and nine of
them had agreed to act as an executive
committee having general supervision of
the work. This committee is composed
of Theodore B. Wilcox, chairman; Will
iam M. Ladd, A. L. Mills, W. J. Burns,
J. Frank Watson, L. Allen Lewis, Walter
Burrell, J. C. Ainsworth and L N. Flelsch
ner. The Chamber of Commerce and
other organizations had promised their
hearty support and co-operation and the
club would have the active aid of the
entire community, but upon the individual
members of the club rested the success
of the movement.
"Cut out the sarcastic smile, the sar
castic 'If," said Mr. Cake in describing
how all could aid in the undertaking to
preclaim to the world fee merits of Port
land, "shut off the knocker. That's
what we are going to do, and we have
got the best man in the United States
to do it. Spread the news about your
own city, and when, you get on the train
the man who sits beside you won't be
talking about Seattle; he'll be talking
about Portland. This is to be no boom
work, but close, persistent, intelligent
effort."
Greeting From New Orleans.
In closing, Mr. Cake read the following
telegram which had been received that
day:
New Orleans. La., May 14. Tom Richardson,
Commercial Club. Portland: Jurt. Informed that,
Portland has secured you, and we grieve for
Dixie. The palms and magnolias bow to the
pines and tamaracks. Our tallest tree has
been transplanted.
BILLIE PORTEOUS.
TOif CUNNINGHAM,
HENRY MAYO,
Committee Progressive Union.
Richardson Wins His 'Audience.
Mr. Richardson had no sooner arisen
upon being Introduced than he was greet
ed with repeated bursts of applause. He
has the flow of language which causes all
Southerners to be regarded as orators. He
Is earnest and can criticise severely, but
he does it with a touch of humor In his
words and with a smile kindling in hia
I eyes and twitching his lips, po that the
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