The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-10-25

Assembling of shs Delegates 10 the nn-
eernnttonA1 Maritime Conferences %
Washington - Woris ~ Welcoms bv
Sscsetavy blaine Admiral frankil y.
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Delegates Presented 90 the presidents.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 1G.-The delegates
TO the International Maritime conference
assembled al the State Department this
morning. The brilliant uniforms Of the
naval officers from nearly every nation.
who compose the maj ,rity OF the dele.
gates. made an attractive display, anl
the gold lace aud colored fncings were
emphasized BY contrasts with tho somber
black Of the civilian members. most Of
whom were attired in full dress. S.cre.
tary Blaine met the delegates In the
diplomatic reception room at about II ID,
and was introduced - the tiff srent delo.
cations by the minister's Of tho countries
which they represent. Mr.. Blaine made
an address OF welcome. In which he said:
GENTLEMEN: II IL the cause OF extreme
gratlncation 10 the Government OF the United
STATED thatiis invitation 20 the maritime pow
ers OF the world has been met with so general
response. Representatives from Asa, from
Europe. from North and South America, and
from the isles OF the sen will compose the con-
ference. On behalf OF the United States well
come you all. gentlemen % the honorable. The
scientific. the phiianthro2ic duties which lie
before you. The already great and the rapidly
increasing intercourse between conti-
nent and continent. between nation
ana nation. demands that every pro
lection against the dangers Of the sen.
and every guard for safety ofhuman life shall
be provided. The spoken languages Of the
world will continue 70 be many; but necessity
commands that the unspokeh language OF the
sen shall be one That language must be rs
universal as the needs OF man for commerce
and intercourse with his fellow man. The
deep interest which the maratme nations have
taken In the questions at issue Il shown BY the
eminent character and the wide experience OF
delegates 70 whom they have commit tied the
important work. Again. gentlemen. welcome
you. and after your preliminary organization Is
completed. IL will be my pleasure 70 present
you II person 70 the President Of the United
States.
The delegates then had short meeting
and elected Admiral 3. r. Franklin, of
the United States navy, president Of the
conference. Admiral Franklin, upon be.
ing called 10 the chair. said:
Before proceeding 70 the further organixa-
s'on OF the conference desire to express to the
delegates my high appreciation Of the dis
tinguished honor they have conferred upon me
In selecting me 10 preside over their dclibcra-
lions. The little experience my profession af-
foris In the parliamentary duties ] am now
called upon 10 perform encourages me 70 hope
for the indulgence OF the conference in any err
rors OF judgment may commit feel that Il 10
needless for me 10 say that In any rulings or
decisions which may be called upon 10 make,
shall enieavor to be governed bv spirit OF
entire fairness and trust that my efforts " II
meet with the approval OF the conference
Thanking you. gentlemen. for the honor you
have done me I now declare the conference
ready for lis further organization
Tho motion 10 adjourn until eleven
O'Clock tomorrow morning was then put
and carried. Tho members then pro-
ceeded 10 the Executive Mansion and
wero received BY the President In the
East room.
After the delegates had been present.
cd to the President the latter. standing
in the center Of the semi circle, spoke .
few Informal words Of welcome, express.
ing his qualification that the conference
had assembled under such pleasa ant
auspices. He expressed his deep per.
sonal interest in the results which might
be anticipated, and, be trusted, attained
by the conference. and hoped that the
passage u the seas might be made a.
safe as Il has been rapid The President
in conclusion. said that the object for
which the conference had assembled was
one which would attract universal inter.
est throughout the world and it, attain.
mont would be warmly welcomed By all
uatiOns.