The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 5, 1934, Page 7

{UHSDAY, APRIL 5, 1934. » Port at Key West becomes more and more Th actual practice the operation of a _ Free Port is not confined merely to the ex- change of cargoes. ‘In many cases the manufacture of articles from foreign ma- - terials and reshipment of the manufactured products to foreign countries and to other ports of the country-containing the Free Port is allowed. In these cases the _ duties are imposed as for manufactured articles or an arrangement can be made by which material intended for the coun- try sponsoring the Free Port may be enter- ed as raw material bearing the corre- sponding charges. In any case, modifica- tion such as grading, blending, packing, etc., of the original material: is allowed within the area of the Free Port. The most recent and comprehensive re- port on Foreign Trade Zones, compiled by the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, and the Bureau of Operations, U. S. Shipping , contains the following conclusion: “As a result of a study of all avail- able information, the conclusion is reached that free ports have aided the development of commerce and merchant shipping in a large number of countries where now established.” The report points out that one of the features involved is that the ports have operated as “centers for transshipment to nearby countries” and I wish to emphasize that Key West is the nearest point in the United States to the “nearby countries” of Latin America. . If the various free ports throughout the world have been successful and have ful- filled the object of stimulating commerce as is clearly the ease, in spite of their many handicaps, then how much more reason- able it is to assume that such an establish- ment at Key West with its many advan- tages would be successful. Any terminal requires facilities and conditions making rapid exchange of cargo possible. Com- re the effect of the climate of northern urope and that of Key West in relation to this feature. Compare the expensive ti- dal basins required in Europe with the ease of construction at Key. West. Com- pare the expense of channels running for miles inland to some of the cities of Eur- ope with the straight short channel from the Gulf Stream. Compare the congest- ed locations of some of the European free their lack of room for expansion, their difficulty of control, ete., with con- ditions at Key. West where a completely ‘isolated area ‘capable of indefinite expan- sion is. available. The conclusions in this “ease are obvious. The exact location of berthing and warehouse space, their arrangement, etc., are matters of detail that can be decided upon only after further investigation. The pian panying this report shows the location for a Free Port. This develop- ment centers about Fleming Key lying just to the northwest of Key West. This island, the surrounding shoals and the shoals to the westward all belong to the Federal Government and are under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department. Any ‘ waterfront development in Key West would become a tremendous asset to the Navy in time of war. After many years of professional experience with the Navy, I predict that at the proper time the Navy Department will cooperate to the fullest extent for the encouragement of the American merchant marine.. ‘The fact that sufficient berthing and warehouse space does not exist at present in Key West is no handicap. To be suc- cessful any port must offer financial in- ducements to vessels and these can be pro- vided only with a mogt modern layout and most modern equipment. Many: harbors are so formed that limited development is entirely practicable but great difficulty and expense are encountered in further development. Key West is not so formed —in fact practically unlimited develop- ment is practicable at very reasonable ex- f pense. ‘I wish to record without qualifi n that there isino climatic or physical condi» * tion that would make it impracticable to construct a Free Port at Key West, that it is my belief that Key West is the logical point in southeastern United States for such an establishment and that I antici- pate the construction of a Free Port at Key West within ten years, CONCLUSION Summarizing the results of my investi- gation I find that Key West has a climate that is not matched in the United States, a harbor that is not equalled in the south- eastern section of this country, a strategi- cal location with which only two other loca- tions in the world can be compared, a natural resource of indefinite wealth and finally a potential position in commerce only limited by the extent of the trade of the Western Hemisphere. WILLIAM T. DONNELLY. ENDORSEMENTS Whereas, a group of citizens have se- cured the services of Mr. Wm. T. Donnelly, Consulting Engineer of New York, and have received the report regarding the develop- ment of Key West, Be It Resolved: That the City Council of the City of Key West accepts and en- dorses the general basic principles and facts outlined in that report as a basis for the industrial development of the City of Key West, to-wit: (a) That Key West is so situated and has such natural advantages as to make it the most logical. point. in. Southeastern United States for designation as a Free Port. (b) That in detail Key West harbor and surroundings can with reasonable expense be so developed as to be adequate for handling unlimited amounts of shipping. (c) That specifically the climate of Key West is such as to be conducive to health and to be entirely suitable for industrial activities as outlined. (d) That the present limited land area is not detrimental but beneficial to major industrial development. (e) That the most practicable arrange- ments for cheap and rapid vehicular trans- portation to the Mainland of Florida are extremely important to future develop- ment. (f) That an adequate supply of fresh water at the least rates is practically a necessity for development. (g) That Key West is at the center of a tremendous source of food supply and that the fish industry with .its attendant branches should be developed into a large industry. (h) That the financing of the major de- velopment of Key West is beyond local capacity and requires outside capital. Be it further resolved: That the City Council of the City of Key West, will aid in any practicable way the development of Key West in accordance with the above principles and facts. Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of Key West, Florida, held this 19th day of April, A. D. 1929. (Signed) ROSS C. SAWYER, President City Council. Attest: (Signed) CHAS. H. J. ROBERTS, Acting City Clerk., STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MONROE CITY OF KEY WEST. ‘ I, Wallace Pinder, City, Clerk of the City of Key West, Florida, do hereby cer- tify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of the original resolution now on file in the City Clerk’s office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the herd Eeeeee this 25th day of October, A. WALLACE PINDER, (SEAL) City Clerk. Whereas, a group of citizens have se- cured the services of Mr. Wm. T. Donnelly, Consulting Engineer of New York, and have received the report regarding the develop- ment of Key W. est, Be It Resolved: That the Key West . Chamber of Commerce accepts and en- dorses the general basic principles and facts outlined in that report as a basis for the industrial development :of the City of Key West, to-wit: ° (a) That Key West is so situated and has such natural advantages as to make it —_ in Southeastern ; esignation as a Free’ the most logical United States for Port. (b) That in detail Key West harbor and surroundings can with reasonable expense be so developed as to be adequate for handling unlimited amounts of shipping. (ce) That specifically the climate of Key West is such as to be conducive to health and to be, entirely suitable for industrial, Bevo as outlined. \ ‘(d) "That the “present limited sland. apea.....'! is not detrimental but beneficial to major industrial development. (e) That the b ments for cheap and rapid vehicular trans- portation to the Mainland of Florida are’ extremely important to future develop- ment. (f) That an adequate supply of fresh water at the least rates is practically a necessity for any development. (g) That Key West is at the center of a tremendous source of food supply and that the fish industry with jts attendant branches should be developed into a large industry. (h) That the financing of the major de- velopment of Key West is beyond local capacity and requires outside capital. Be it further resolved: That the Key West Chamber of Commerce will aid in any practicable way the development practicable arrange- of Key West in.accordance with the above principles and facts. ROBERT B. AUSTIN, President. By ILEEN WILLIAMS, Secretary. cured the services of Mr. Wm. T. Donnelly, Consulting Engineer of New York, and has received the report regarding the develop- ment of Key West, Be It Resolved: That the Rotary Club of Key West accepts and endorses the gen- eral basic principles and facts outlined in that report as a basis for the industrial de- velopment of the City of Key West, to-wit: (a) That Key West is so situated and has such natural advantages as to make it the most logical point in Southeastern United States for designation as a Free Port. (b) Phat in detail Key West harbor and surroundings can with reasonable expense be so developed as to be adequate for handling unlimited amounts of shipping. (c) That specifically the climate of Key West is such as to be conducive to health and to be entirely suitable for industrial activities as outlined. (d) That the present limited land area is not detrimental but beneficial to major industrial development. (e). That the best practicable arrange- ments for cheap and rapid vehicular trans- portation to the Mainland of: Florida are extremely important to future develop- ment. (f) That an adequate supply of fresh water at the least rates is practically a necessity for any development. (g) That Key West is at the center of a tremendous source of food supply and that the fish industry with its attendant branches should be developed into a large industry. (h) That the financing of the major de- velopment of Key West is beyond local capacity and requires outside capital. Be it further resolved: That the Rotary Club of Key West will aid in any prac- ticable way the development of Key West in accordance with the above principles and facts. Adopted unanimously by the. member- ship of the Key West Rotary Club at its regular luncheon, Thursday, April 11, 1929. GEO. V. PERPALL, President. Attest: L. R. WARNER, Secretary. Whereas, a group of citizens has se- cured the services of Mr. Wm. T. Donnelly, Consulting Engineer of New York, and has received the report regarding the devel- opment of Key West, Be It Resolved, That the Board of Mon- roe County Commissioners accepts and en- dorses the general basic principles and facts outlined in that report as a basis for the industrial development of the City of Key West, to-wit: (a) That Key West is so situated and has such natural advantages as to make it the most logical point in southeastern United States for designation as a Free Port. (b) That in detail, Key West harbor and surroundings ean with reasonable ex- pense be so developed as to be adequate for handling unlimited amounts of ship- ‘ing. . te) That specifically the climate of Key West is such as to be conducive to health and to be entirely suitable for industrial activities as outlined. (d) That the present limited land area is not detrimental but beneficial to major industrial development. (e) That the best practicable arrange- ments for cheap and rapid vehicular-trans- portation to the mainland of.Florida are . nonacrageh important to future” develop- ment. ‘ ¥ . : hod bey (f) That Seagate aa of fresh water att) E ally. a nee-_ essity Pade Ci 2 oY a (g) That Key West is at the center of a tremendous source of fod supply and that the fish industry with its attendant branches should be developed into a large industry. (h) That the financing of the major ce- velopment of Key West is beyond focal capacity and requires outside capital. Be It Further Resolved: That the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Coun- ty will aid in any practicable way the de- velopment of Key West in accordance with the above principles and facts. Adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Mon- roe County, State of Florida, held this 13th day of November, 1929 (SEAL) CARL BERVALDI, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners. ROSS C. SAWYER, Clerk Board of County Commissioners. LABOR |sity—War, Revolution, Strikes. Jown rights to use force in settling of adjustment? Could it make a! The modern world no longer for-| its difficulties. greater contribution today to the/ 112 BASEBALL { tgives the wanton use of force— Mr. Green is claiming for labor | Teorganization of industrial life to drop its militancy publicly, an- NO MORE STRIKES "==: it only when it can be] what he denies to nations, He is! “hich has been set in motion than! ‘proved that the end it jjust and reasonable, and that) it comes to adjusting difficulties | PEACEFUL ATTEMPTS FOR peaceful attempts at settlement} with employers,. He would bar- jwere exhausted before force wes| cain. but always with a weapon in this | E Ee Now | SETTLEMENT AR pane BEING URGED \ WASHINGTON, D. C., / One of the ironies of the day in | the country, however, is that one of test organized efforts, (By IDA M. 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