The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-06-03
Formally Opensd by President
Mckinley Yesterday.
THREE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DELEGATES
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL
SECTIONS OF AMERICA.
Several Foreigners Also Present
Mckinley Makes Lengthy
Speech at the Opening, and Also
Responds to Toast at a Banquet
Given in the Evening.

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Philadelphia, June 1.-The 1nterna-
tional commercial congress was form
ally opened at 2:30 this afternoon with
about $50 delegates present. represent
ing 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
President Mckinley, were Dr. W. A.
Pepper, of this city. Ministers Calvo,
of Costa Rica and Romero. of Mexico.
TIE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
The president in his address said:
Ladies and GentIemen-To have as
sembled the representatives of great
commercial and Industrial interests at
home and abroad in such large num-
beTs is so unprecedented as TO make
this a most memorable event Cham
bers of commerce and boards of trade,
mayors of cities and governors OF
states, together with official visitors
from 10 other nations. unite in testify
ing TO the importance attached to this
undertaking.
Every one of our sister republics of
this continent is here represented
through its special minister, and in a
number 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 hearty welcome.
No ordinary object could have pro-
duced such an Industrial convention.
Interstate and interna tional interests
and courts have contributed 10 its sue
cess but nothing less than a deep con-
viction in the minds of people repre-
sented that the movement here be-
gun will eventually effect permanent
gains in their commercial relations can
account for its wide and distinguished
character.
The avowed object of the Philadel-
phia museums is 10 I'D in the develop
ment of conameRs.el and industrial
prosperity. No yorthier cause can en-
gage our energies at this hour. II is
a most praiseworthy purpose-the ex-
tension of trade to be followed by wider
and better fields of employment and
easier conditions for the masses. Such
an effort commands the instant ap-
prevail of all lovers of mankind, for
with il is linked the prosperity of the
humblest toiler and the welfare of
every home and Preside.
broad and progressive lines. Its au-
thors and promoters believe that the
conditions of international commerce
can be directly promoted by systematic
study and demonstrated by scientific
methods.
The distinguished body of gentlemen
who have planned this organization,
have grasped great economic truths
and are prepared 10 pursue them to
z civ f,r1<
Gus support will increase its useful
ness.
One natiohel industrial undertaking
prepares the way for another. A great
exhibit like this is an education and an
inspiration. Il concentrates the atten-
ton of the citizens. 1t broadens their
ideas, strengthens their confidence, pro-
notes the spirit of friendly co-opera-
ton and rivalry awakens a COM
mendable ambition and encourag es eff
fort in the utilization of all the forces
and processes of production.
Tire Columbian Worlds exposition
at Chicago was the forerunner of this
less general but more permanent con-
tribution to the worlds economic ad-
vance. Many of the Chicago exhibits
here remain intact and have been in
diligently supplemented to such an ex
tent that the management of the Phil
claims that their exhibition possesses
the most complete and extensive ex-
hibit of it's class now in existence Not
only has a wonderful demonstrat ton
been made of the product and adj
vancement of our country, but those
of all the American republics. spirit
of friendly and mutually advantageous
interchange and cooperation has been
eXemplified which is in itself an inspir-
ing help, not only to trade and COM
merce, but to international comfy and
good will.
THE producer and consumer of both
continents are here brought together
in close touch and are taught to work
together for the common veal In or
der that new markets may be opened
and larger trade profitably conducted
the manufacturer must have the OPP
pOrtunity of becoming familiar with
the character of the goods desired by
the consumer. And so, too, the cor
sumer should have the opportunity TO
examine the goods which the marufac-
turer is anxious TO dispose of to him.
1T follows, then, that a recognized
central institution such as this is, of
real integrity. whose management can
not be questioned, with ample means.
can be made of inestimable advantage,
not only to a generation in a single
country. but 20 a whole continent and
for the vast future. Ability as well as
capital is essential to the success of
trade. and fortunately with both of
these the museums are we'll equipped.
It is said that the data which can be
found for quick and accurate reference
is obtainable to degree not even at
tempted anywhere else in the world.
Under these circumstances and at this
early date il is not too much to say
that a movement of this kind is, in its
general scope, national Aye, more than
that; 1t is international in character,
and I predict that it's success. If wise
ly conducted. will surprise even its
most enthusiastic friends and found
ers Resting upon business principles.
looking solely to the welfare of the
country at large, benEfting other ma
lions as we'll as our own. the intent
and realization of this worlds indus
trial object lesson is in accord with the
best spirit of the age and worthy of
the good will and helpfulness of every
patriotic American.
"I assure the promoters of this enter
prise of the deep interest of our gov
eminent and the people in its success.
/ congratulate the citizens of Philadel-
phia. Justly renowned for the Centen-
NAL exposition which first demon
strated to the world the marvellous de-