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sted Country Dis- trict (W. H. Fleming) ... ... Yes 2nd Member Frederik- sied Country Dis- e ibat).- .-..o Yes 3rd Member Frederik- sted Country Dis- trict (M. M. Skeoch) .........Yes 4th Member Frederik- sted Country Dis- trict (Andersen) ............Yes The Chairman announced tlie vote taken as follows: Yes 25. No 3. Hon. George H. Wooedson. Chairman U. S. Commission to Virgin Islands, ad- dressed the Council as follows: May it piease the Chairman of the Colonial Council, its Officers and Members, and also all of cun —here is where a fellow gets stuck—l am goirg to say Fellow Ci izens of the United States, for that is what we expect it to be, that’s what the President wants it to be und that’s what it should be. In regard to (this resolutionI have nothing to say except that the Commission compliment you for passing it 8o thal we cap transmit 1t 10 Washingtor, D. C.; and those who ask what wiil become of it and where it will go—As God liveth, and if this Cemmis- gion live—it wili go to Washington, and will rot be pigeon-holed, but action will be taken upon it. [ want to thank the people for the courtesies extended to the Commission, I mean from .His Exceliency, Governor Williams down. The Commission urge that you people of these islands throw awa’ pessimism and take on the spirit of optimism; work and{ pray and you will bring better days to these beautiful Is- lands. In this instanceit may not be out of place to say that this is not a political com- mission. The people of the United States have long been interested in these islands and its people. Rumour has reached the Mainland that the pecple of these islands are starving and the President has been concerned and has appointed this Com mission to come down and investigate and report. That’s what we are charged to do, and that’s what we wili do. This Commission will recemmend all that it feels will tend to furtber the interest of your islands. From the time we landed on this island we have been receiving courtesies, cour- tesies which could be extended to even His Exceliency the Governer of these is- lands, courtesies that make us feel like carrying back the most pleasant recollec- tions of this island 4nd its inhabitants. One word more. At every section of the streets, on the highways and in the byways, the Commission hes tried to make known its earnest desire to have the most humble citizen place his griev- ances before it. We have done every- thing that could be done and we stand ready until the ship is’ ready to lift its anchor on Saturday morning. You have the finest climate that I have been in since I was born; you have the = L 1.2 2 Y most beautiful seenery, and St. Thomas has the most beautitul harbor, and I see no reason why with a little effort you could not make this island the most beautiful spot in the world. I have said too_much, but before I re- sume my seatl w?jl?to thank the people of this island, His Excellency the Governor, Government Secretary (Z-ne), Despateh- ing Secretary (Barrett) and every one who has had to do with the comfort of this Commission. We thank you deep'y and assure you that we will do all that lies in our power to further the intersst of these islands. I thank you. I'he Chairman (Merwin) remarked: Mr. Woodson and Gentiemen of the Com- mission. [ thank you most heartily on behalf of the Council over which I am now presiding for your kind remarks. I feel that your spirit of optimism is true and that there are better days in store for us, but our people must have a little pa- tience and realize that the country to which we belong has just emerged i{rom a great war and have spent a great deal of money for its successful prosecution, I was told in Washington that the Gov- ernment is interested in these islands and wants to do all that is possible to bring about a change fcr the belter. Prosperity is sure to come, [ ask every one to write the words or rather have prinied on paper and posted on his wind- shicld of his automnbile, the wor.s "'l will do it for S..Ciroix’ and in St. I'nomas “‘Iwill do it for St. Thomas.”’ This means you and each of you will work night and day for the interests of the Lsland in which you were born or resi- dent of as weil as you can say it for the Virgin Isiands. From all | gatherad and was promised me in Washington [ see a harbinger of good luck tor these is- lands. May God make it true. bth Member for St. Thowmmas Town (7 hiele) remarked: Mr. Chairman and Memibers of the Colonial Counc'i of St, Croix. We the Members of the Colonial Council of St. Thomas and St. John thank you for the good time given us. We came over wilh great expecta- tion and we are not disappointed. We hope that this is not the last time the two Councils meet together, and we thank you moreso, bLecause by meeting with you we bhave the oppor- tunity of meeting with the Federal Com- mission again and to hear such beauti- ful speeches as we nave heard today. We all feel confident that our high hopes will be realized. 1 thank you Mr. Cnair- man. ' ‘There being no further business be- fore the House the Chuirman (Merwin) declared the meeting closed at 5.10 p. m. LOCAL We have been asked to mention that the Native Brass Band will givea con- cert on the wharf tomorrow evening. The s. s. Parima arrived at Frederik- sted at 4.00 p. m yesteraay ifrom New York. Thirty-one bags mail for this town were received and distributed in the evening. The sloop Mizpah with St. Thomas mails arrived at Frederiksted this morn- ing. Tomorrow beinga legal holiday there will be no issue of this paper. It is advised that the post office will not be open tomorrow Washington's Birthday. Correspondence Christiansted, St. Croix, V. 1. February, 20, 1924. To the Editor of the ‘*Avis’ . Dear Sir,- Some time before noon yesterday while working at my profession, 1 heard the Telephone, leaving my business to an- swer the call; upon arriving to the Phone the Lady at the central said, ‘‘the Des- patching Secretary would like 1o speak with you’’; So 1 said Halto and the Secre tary answered: He said Good momni g Mr. Forbes and I returned the comp., ment too, So he went om to sav have you seen the notice in the papers, I said yes, ‘‘are you going to help us out to-moorrow by donating vour Car’’? My answer was | cannot., What [ would like the Secre- tary to know that he has insulted me; especial y when the Cfficial Notes Speci- fically stated ‘‘who so desire, would donate the use of their cars for this par- ty ete.”’ Yours truly, A. SLBASTIAN FORBS. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. Chiecago, Feb, 18th - Mr. MacAdoo will remain in the Democratic Presiden- tial Nomination race if he abides by the decision of his supporters from four states today, Unanimous approval of his candidacy was voiced before the meeting recessed this afternoon. Washington, Feb. 18th.—Mr. Theo- dore Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy announced after half an hour’s conference with the President today, that he would not resign, as the result of the retirement of Secretary Derby. “I have just been to see (the President and I am not resigning,”” Mr Roosevelt said. St. Johns, N. F. Feb. 17th.—The first cross-country tra n for a fortnight reach- ed St. Johns last night from Bay of Is- lands. For more than ten days rotary ploughs and other snow fighting appara- tus have been bucking the big drifts.