Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-28

right of kings. government which must do its
deeds in the light of day. in the face of unin-
tmidated criticism, and stand or fall by the
verdict intelligently. justly and fearlessly rem
dered. OF all the instruments ever devised by
human wisdom 1t is the most irresistible and
effcacious in crushing jobs and destroying
abuses political malversaton and corruption
10 the affairs of government and the admin
istration of public office. To the loyal and in
corrupt press there is no hidden corner and no
protecting night. Its unrelenting inquisition
drags every secret to the light and turns upon
1t the glare of the MONDAY sun.
"A bright. enterprising, influential daily
press in any city or town is a centralizing power
for all the interests of trade commerce and
manufactures. 1t makes known the locality;
tits the exponent of It's life and spirit and the
center of its moral, social and political infiu-
ence. 1t magnities the Importance OF the
locality, attracts organized industry, and TINS
augments its growth and power;
THE daily paper is now a ylsltor In almost
every family throughout the length and breadth
of this great nation 1t is read by millions Of
children and youth. and 1t should never contain
naturally leave pernicious impression upon
their minds. Crime should be treated as crime.
and with scrupulous omission OF all details
which the editor would omit were he called
upon to recite the story to his boy upon mis-
knee or to his daughter by his side
America must become the strong, right arm
In the worlds great conflict with Ignorance. op-
preston and wrong. Sustained by the mighty
influence of an upright press. she will lead the
nations of the globe in that irresistible march
of civilization destined at no remote period to
secure the fraternity of all people and establish
truth and justice upon earth."
Mayor Gourley was frequently applauded
during his speech. At the close the applause
was hearty and dattering.
William Berri Replies to the Welcome.
William Berri of Brooklyn, made the re-
sponse. He said that he was most happy to be
here, and on behalf Of the delegates would ex-
tend thanks to the Pittsburg Press Club and
the city of Pirtsburg for the entertaining pro-
gramme that had been arranged for the con.
vention. He stated the objects of the New
York Press Club. how it was conducted, how
it benefited the 500 members of it, and what
bright prospects the club had. Mr.. Berri then
in most happy manner, invited in return for
the kindness shown, the delegates and the
Pittsburg Press Club to visit the New York
club.
The temporary organization of the conven.
ton was effected bv electing T. ]. Keenan,. Jr.,
Chairman; w. II. Davis, of Pittsburg, and Sam
c. Austin. of New York, Secretaries.
After the report of the Committees on Gre
dentials and Organization the following, per.
manent officers were elected: President. Foster
Coates, of New York: First Vice President. A.
Anderson Boyd. of Montreal: Second Vice
President, w. b. Weston, of Grand Rapids;
Secretaries. Mrs. Margaret E. Peeke. of Cleve-
land, and DR.. John Frederick, of New York.
The following Committee on Permanent Or.
ganlzation of an international Press Club was
appointed: T. j. keenan,. Jr., Pittsburg; Charles
Harrison, Toledo; ]. Anderson Boyd, Montreal
w. Berri New York; DR.. Joseph Senner, New
York
A letter was received from the German AS
sociation, The Berliner Presse," stating that,
owing to the short notice they received of the
convention, the association was unable to send
delegate to the present convention.