Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-27
Second Days Session Of the Manu-
facturers' Convention.
TARIFF AND SHIPPING DISCUSSED
Reform in the Consular Service
Considered.
ANOTHER BUREAU URG ED

PHILADELPHIA. January 27-The Ma
tlonal Association of Manufacturers was
again late in converting for its second days
session. 1t was after IL o'clock when
President Search called the convention to
order.
The first business was the reading of a
communication from the national board of
trade now meeting in Washington, eX-
pressing it's appreciation of the purposes
from Manufacturers Association and pleds-
ing it's support for their mutual interest.
\ committee was appointed to prepare
suitable reply.
Following this came a discussion of the
presidents report submitted yesterday. 1t
seemed satisfactory irs all respects. except
that portion relating to the restoration OF
American shipping In relation TO tnls
A. R. Smith of New York challenged the'
statement that the decline of our shipping
is due to oyer-protection. Mr. Smith con-
tended that the protective tarln impose"
on imports has turned the attention OF tne
people to the development OF our INTERNAL
affairs to the neglect of the shipping m
terests.
AS a result of the resolution which foi-
lowed a special committee was appointed
10 consider the best means OF restoring
American shipping.
The subject of Reform in our consular
service" also occupied the attention OF the
convention. Ex-Mayor Schieren of Brooh-
lyn read communication from LorlhS
Palmer of New York asking that the con-
vention take some action that Will lead 10
United States consuls forwarding Reports
of all matters relating to the commercial
interests of this country. and urging the
creation of a bureau in W washington 10
pubiish such reports Mr.. Schieren. now
ever desired to state that some OF the cot.-
suls were active in their efforts 10 oehehI
the business men of the country
On motion of Mr.. Tompkins OF Nof.h
committee
appointed to prepare resolution 10 De re-
ferred to the President and Congress pear
ing on this subject.
The other ections of the presidents ad-
dress were passed over briefly. and referred
TO the various committees of the assocla-
ton. -
Th. next business in order, the report OF
the special committee on tariff was post
poned for the present.
The committee on resolutions then SUD-
mitted the following report on the estab-
| lishrlent of the bonded warehouses:
Whereas the report submitted by the
committee on Mexican affairs con temp.a ties
the establishment OF a system of bonded
warehouses. and. whereas, the possible IN
auguraiion Of this system necessitates IN
VeStigation and inquiry In order that the
! willingness Of the Mexican government to
grant required privileges may be learned
| anti. whereas. Inc present condition OF tnt
| Mexican national exposition will recessi-
| tate further investigation and consldera
| ton.
| Therefore be it resolved. That the eX
| ecutve committee is requested to furthe'
| consider this matter and whenever II shai
deem it advisable a commissioner be ap
pointed. who shall he authorized to max
| inquiry and investigation relative to bot
l of these matters. and to report the result
| of such inquiry to the president OF thi
| association. who. with this information ii
/ hand, shall be empowered to take any fur
| Their action that he may deem advisable
| This same committee also favorabiy IN
Il -
| gin May l. 1897. A recess was then take
| until O'Clock