KINGSLEY, DARWIN P., Submits reports in regard to fiscal years under Corporation Tax Law, and to inheritance tax law, pages 25-6. KNOX, Secretary, Letter of, in regard to Declaration of London, page 141. LAMONT, THOMAS W., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, pages 7, 143. LANDON, FRANCIS G., Moves appointment of special committee on the National Guard, page 167. Appointed on National Guard Committee, page 188. London Chamber of Commerce, Letter from, in regard to international arbitration, page 3. LUCKENBACH, EDGAR F., Remarks of, on Free Ships, page 289. LUMMIS, WILLIAM, Appointed delegate to Chamber of Commerce of the United States, page 271. MCANENY, Hon. GEORGE, Address of, on condition of city pavements, page 61. MARLING, ALFRED E., Remarks of, on proposed city charter, page 52. Elected on Nominating Committee, page 269. MATTHEWS, GARDINER D., Appointed on Auditing Committee, page 285. MAXWELL, WILLIAM H., Remarks of, on Commercial Education, page 207. Merchant Marine, Revival of, Free ships proposed for, page 231. Debate on report favoring free ships, page 285. METZ, HERMAN A., Remarks of, on port development, page 196. MIDZUNO, K., Letter from, page 146. MILLER, JACOB W., Remarks of, on development of terminal facilities, page 193. Presents report on Nautical School, page 185. MONTGOMERY, ROBERT H., Moves resolution relative to fiscal years under Corporation Tax Law, page 15. NAGEL, Secretary CHARLES, Letter from, in regard to certification of commercial documents, page 169. NASH, WILLIAM A., Appointed to escort President to the Chair, page 16. National Guard, Inquiry into the, page 167. Nautical School, Report in regard to, page 185. Necrology, Action on death of CORNELIUS N. BLISS, pages 98, xxx. Action in regard to death of WILLIAM BAYARD CUTTING, page 228. List of Deaths during the year, page xxxii. New York, City of, Action on proposed charter for, page 37. Report and discussion in regard to the condition of pavements in the, page 60. Examination of Finance Department of the, page 152. Nicaraguan and Honduran Conventions, Action relative to, pages 96, 139. NICHOLS, WILLIAM H., Appointed on National Guard Committee, page 188. NIXON, LEWIS, Moves resolutions favoring Nicaraguan and Honduran Conventions, page 96. Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, pages 7, 143. Nominating Committee, Report of, page 13. Election of, page 269. OLCOTT, EBEN E., Remarks of, on proposed city charter, page 56. Remarks of, on Free Ships, page 289. OLIVER, ROBERT S., Letter from, in regard to Governor's Island, page 234. O'NEAL, Governor EMMET, Address of, at annual banquet, page 127. ORR, ALEXANDER E., Remarks of, at unveiling of tablet of the building, page 77. OUTERBRIDGE, EUGENIUS H., Presents report on port facilities, page 155. Remarks of, on terminal facilities, page 246. Presents report on North River Pier Extensions, page 280. Panama Canal, Use of, by railroad owned steamers, page 271. Pierhead Line, Report on, page 280. Pilot Commissioners, Election of, pages 58, 267. POST, JAMES H., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. PRATT, SERENO S., Appointed delegate to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, page 271. PRENDERGAST, Comptroller WILLIAM A., Letter from, page 153. Railroad Credit, Problem of maintaining, page 274. REA, SAMUEL, Appointed on National Guard Committee, page 188. RING, WELDING, Remarks of, on Panama Canal tolls, pages 248, 262. ROLLIT, SIR ALBERT K., Letter from, in regard to International Arbitration, page 3. Sailors' Snug Harbor, Reference to, by President HEPBURN, page 19. SCHIEFFELIN, WILLIAM J., Moves thanks to Mrs. JESUP, page 294. SCHIFF, MORTIMER L., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. SCOTT, FRANK H., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, pagé 143. Elected Member of Nominating Committee, page 269. SHALLCROSS, CECIL F., Presents report on two platoon system, page 235. SHEPPARD, Dr. JAMES J., Remarks of, on Commercial Education, page 211. Shipping, Action in regard to changing Navigation Laws so as to permit of "free ships," pages 231, xx. Debate on report favoring free ships, page 285. SINCLAIR, JOHN J., Reports for Nominating Committee, page 13. SLEICHER, JOHN A., Appointed on City Charter Committee, page 69. SMITH, GEORGE S., Letter from in regard to International Congress of Chambers of Commerce, page 173. SMITH, G. WALDO, Remarks of, on free ships, page 287. SMITH, HOWARD C., Remarks of, on Panama Canal tolls, page 258. Appointed delegate to Chamber of Commerce of the United States, page 271. Remarks of, on free ships, page 286. SMITH, ROBERT A. C., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, pages 7, 143. SNOW, ELBRIDGE G., Elected on Nominating Committee, page 269. SPEYER, JAMES, Presents report of delegates to National Peace Congress, page 28. STETSON, FRANCIS LYNDE, Address of, at unveiling of portrait of GROVER CLEVELAND, page 33. SUTRO, LIONEL, Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. Tablet of the Building, Unveiling of, pages 69, xxix. TALCOTT, JAMES, Remarks of, on Panama Canal tolls, pages 260, 262. Tariff, Report in regard to change in the, page 7. Taxation, Action in regard to assessments on water supply property, page 12. Fiscal years under Corporation Tax Law, pages 15, 25. Report adopted in regard to Inheritance Tax Law and secured debts, page 26. TAYLOR, STEVENSON, Remarks of, on Free Ships, page 293. Terminal Facilities, Report in regard to, pages 8, xvi. Statement on, by Dock Commissioner TOMKINS, page 66. Report on need of comprehensive development of the ports, page 155. Debate on development of, page 188. Debate on, page 246. Report in regard to North River pier extensions, page 280. THOMPSON, F. V., Remarks of, on Commercial Education, page 201. TILDSLEY, JOHN L., Remarks of, on Commercial Education, page 217. TOMKINS, CALVIN, Remarks of, in regard to problem of Manhattan freight terminals, pages 9, 66, 68. Moves resolutions on Cost of Living, pages 145, 152. Statement of, in regard to legal expenses of Dock Department, page 166. Remarks of, on development of terminal facilities, page 194. Remarks of, on terminal facilities, pages 246, 247, 248. Remarks of, on Panama Canal tolls, page 261. Transportation, Railroad, Report on railroad rates in their relation to the maintenance of railroad credit, page 274, xxii. Differential Rates, Contest over, page xxiii. Two Platoon System in Fire Department, Report on, page 235. VANDERLIP, FRANK A., Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. Water Supply, Shortage in, Letter from Commissioner THOMPSON, relative to, page 29. WEBB, SILAS D., Submits report of Auditing Committee, page 15. WICKHAM, WILLIAM HULL, Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. Presents report in favor of inquiry into the question of state conservation of water, page 154. WIGGIN, ALBERT H., Appointed member of Banquet Committee, page 4. Elected on Nominating Committee, page 269. WILLIAMS, CLARK, Appointed on Commercial Education Committee, page 143. WILLS, CHARLES T., Appointed on National Guard Committee, page 188. WILSON, GEORGE T.. Appointed member of Banquet Committee, page 4. WILSON, HUNTINGTON, Letter from, in regard to consular reform, page 232. Letter of thanks from, page 278. WINDMULLER, LOUIS, Remarks of, on Free Ships, page 286. WISE, Rev. STEPHEN S., Address of, at annual banquet, page 113. REVIEW OF THE YEAR. 1911-1912. This annual report contains the record of one of the most active and successful years in the long history of the Chamber of Commerce. The membership has increased to the highest point. The attendance at the meetings has exceeded the average of former years. The financial position of the Chamber has been strengthened by the surrender of upwards of $340,000 of building fund debt certificates. The various committees have worked faithfully with the problems submitted to them, and there has been a notable manifestation of that civic patriotism which is the best guarantee of good government and commercial prosperity. A new field of public service has been opened up through the appointment of a Committee on Commercial Education, with prospects of enduring benefits to the city and the country. A mere recapitulation of the more prominent subjects dealt with during the year affords some idea of the scope and importance of the Chamber's activities: Appointment of Committee on Commercial Education. Action looking to the organization of a Commercial Education. Council for the purpose of providing additional facilities for Commercial Education in the City of New York. Initial steps toward the establishment of a College of Commerce. A notable special meeting was held in February to afford opportunity for a Conference on Commercial Education. Continuous action in behalf of a comprehensive and scientific development of the port facilities. The establishment of a New York and New Jersey Commission to study the pier head line problem. |