The San Francisco call., 1897-06-03
Wise Talk on Commerce
and the Tariff at
Philadelphia.
Museum of Trade Formally
Opened Before a Nota BILE
Audience.
Comm erclal Activity VIII Yet
Come.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 2-Phila-
celphia's Commercial Museum was for
mally opened tot day by President Nc
kinley, in the presence of notables from
Washington and representatives of the
leading trade bodies of the United States,
Mexico, Central America and South
Amer.ca.
The President and Mrs Mckinley, at
'ended by Messrs. Wilson and Nc
kenna of the Cabinet and accompanied by
a number of member of Congress and
Ministerial representatives. from Mexico,
Chill, Argentine Rerubic, Brazil, Vene-
Suela, Korea and China, arrived shortly
before noon. They were welcomed by the
Mayor and n committee of citizens. Gov
ernor Hastings, who was at the Hotel
| Walton, did not appear at the railway
station. After the formal inspection of
the museum luncheon was served. At
lunch Governor Hastings appeared, but
no sign OF recognition passed between
him and the Pres dent
| The opening exercises were held in the
Academy OF Music. Later in the after
noon the President at the Academy of
Music delivered an address at the opening
of the International Commercial Con-
gress.
! The International Commercial Congress
was formally opened at 2:30 this after
noon with about $50 delegates present,
/ representing commercial and industrial
bodies in all sections of the United States
and many foreign countries, the foreigners
coming principally from Mexico and the
| Central and South American states.
| Among the speakers, IN addition to Presi-
dent Mckinley, were DR.. w. a. Pepper of
| this city. Ministers Calvo of Costa Rica
and Romero OF Mexico. The President in
his address said:
Ladies and gentlemen: To have assem- bled
the representatives of great commercial and
in Iustrial interests at home and abroad in
| s1ch large numbers is so unprecedented to
make this most memorable event. Cham bers
| of Commerce and Boards of Trade, Mayors of
| cities ard Governors of States, together with
| Official visitors from fifteen other nations,
] unite in iestify1ng the importance attached 10
this undertaking.
| Every one of our sister republics of this con-
| tinent is here represented through its special
| Minister, and in a numbar OF instances large
| delegations OF prominent citizens have made
| long journeys at great personal sacrifice to
participate in this significant occasion. To all
We give a hearty welcome.
No ordinary object could have produced
| such an industrial convention. Interstate
and International interests and courts have
! contributed to its success but nothing less
| than a deep conviction in the minds of people
! represented here that the movement here be-
gun will eventually effect permanent gains
/ in their commercial relations can account for
/ lis wide and Distinguished character.
! The avowed object of The Philadelphia mu-
seums is 10 aid in the development of COM
! mercial and industrial prosperity. No
| worthier cause can engage our energies at this
/ hour 1t is most pTaisewortnv purpose-the
! extension of trade TO be followed by wider and
! better fields OF employment easier condi-
GNNnh nffn
mands the instant approval of all lovers of
| mRnkind, for with II is linked the prosperity
! Of the hum blest toiler and the welfare OF every
| home and Preside
/ The movement is insugurated on broad and
progressive lines. Its authors and promoters
| believe that the conditions of international
! commerce can be directly promoted b. sys-
! tematic study and demonstrated by scientific
! methods
The distinguished body OF gentlemen who
| have planned this organization have grasped
/ great economic truths and are prepared TO
| pursue them TO their successful conclusion.
| It's generous support will increase its useful
! ness. One National industrial undertaking
! prepares the way for another. great exhibit
| ike this is an education and an inspira ton.
| IL concentrates the attention of ;he citizens.
| 1t broadens their ideas, sire ngthens their con-
| fdence, promotes the spirit OF friendly
| operation and rivalry, awakens commenda-
| BILE am bition and encourages effort in the
| utilization OF all the forces aud processes OF
The Columbian Worlds Exposition at
|
! erHl, but more permanent, contribution TO the
/ worlds economic edyanc :. Many of the
| Chicago exhibits here remain intact and have
/ been inteIliRently supple mented to such
extent that the management Of the Philadel-
phia museums make the proud claims that
| their exhibition possesses the most complete
! and EXTENSIVE exhibit of its class now in exist
| ence. Not only has a wonderful demonstra-
! ton been made of the products and advance
ment OF our country, but those OF all the
American republic5. spirit of friendly and
| mutually advantageous Interchange and CO
! operation has been exempt fed. which is in
| itself an inspiring help not only 10 trade and
commerce, but TO international comfy and
good VIII.
The producer and consumer of both CONT
nents are here brought togetherin close touch
and are taught TO work together for the CON-
/ monweal. In order that the new markets may
| be opened and a larger trade prof ably con-
Quoted, the manufactures must have the op-
portunity of becoming familiar with the char
acter of the goods desired by the consumer.
| And so, too, the consumer should have the
/ opportunity to examine the goods which the
| manufacturer is anxious to dispose of to him.
| II follows then that recognized central in
! stltuton such as this is Of rea. integrity,
! whose management cannot be questioned,
| with ample means, be made of in
| eslmable advantage, not only 10 a genera
| tlon IN single country, but 10 whole
| continent and for the vast future. Ability
as we'll as capital is essential to the success
| OF trade, and fortunately with both OF these
said that the data which can here be found
| Tor quick and accurate reference is obtainable
TO degree not even attempted anywhere else
| IN the world. Under these circumstances and
at TINS early date, it is not too much to say
| mat a movement of this kind is, in its general
| scope natlonal-aye, more than that, interna-
uonal in character, and | predict that its sue
| cess. II wisely conducted, will surprise even
| It's enthusiastic friends and founders. Resting
| upon business principles, looking solely TO
the welfare of the country at large, benehting
/ Other nations as well as our own, the intent
ana realization of this worlds industrial OBJ
lect less on is in accord with the best spirit of
| the age and worthy of the good Will and help
| fulness OF every patriotic American.
| assure the promoters OF this enterprise OF
the deep in terest Of our Government snd the
people in its success. l congratu ate the citi-
zens OF Philadelphia justly renowned for the
| strated to the world the marvellous develop
| ment OF our resources, that 10 them have been
! iutrusteo the care and completion OF this
great work. Philadelphia contributed i'm
| measursbly to the triumph OF Nberty-she
| would now aid in the triumphs OF labor.
Who can doubt that the deliberation of these
able and publie-spirited men, acting together
| Freely aad cordially, animated by common
| impulse and common interest. will result in
| ana higher prosperity for all
May Gods blessing rest upon this worthy
enterprise and upon those who shall labor for
| its welfare,
l now declare the Philadelphia museums
formally opened.
| A big banquet tonight closed the cere-
monies. President Mckinley referred to
meeting Philadelphians in more prosper
Gus times. He said:
But let me tell you, my countrymen, resus-