II.

The object of this Chamber shall be to watch over and protect the general interests of Commerce; to collect information on all matters of interest to the mercantile community; to use every means within its power for the removal and redress of grievances, and for the promotion of the trade of the Colony; to communicate with the authorities and with individuals thereupon; to form a code of practice whereby the transactions of business may be simplified and facilitated; and to arbitrate in all matters submitted by disputants, the decision in such references to be recorded for future guidance.