The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-27
MANUFACTU9E3s.
Second Annual Convention of Their
National Association.

Second Annual Convention of Their
National Association.
PHILADELPHIA. jar. 36.-The second
annual convention of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers opened this morning
i'm Horticultural Hall. There were nearly
800 delegates present. The convention was
a little late in getting down TO work. owing
TO the big fire on Market street. only a few
blocks away. The address Of welcome was
to have been delivered by Mayor Warwick,
but owing TO his being required at the scene
of the fire Charles Heber Clark acted in his
stead. Immediately after this President
Search announced the annual committees OF
the convention. after which he delivered his
annual address. he saio IN part; "A re-
view of the work that has been accom-
plished during the past year shows mat
the National Association of Manufacturers.
although now but two years OLD, mas
reached "a position of influence and impof-
ance. both at home and abroad, which
promises great benefit 10 the vast inter
ests represented by our membership. Nhen
we assembled in Chicago. one year ago.
for our first annual convention our Assoc
citation numbered about 300 enrolled MEM
bers; there now stand upon our member
ship lists names of nearly 600 manu1actur-
ers." Continuing. the speaker referred 10
the commission of the association 90 South
America last summer 10 investigate the
trade conditions in Brazil and other coun.
tries. Referring 10 the estabnsnment OF
SAMPLE warehouses i'm Spanish-American
countries. Mr.. Search said: Although we
have not yet opened our trst foreign ware
house. we are i'm a position TO tstaDllsh
such a depot with little further delay. The
remainder of the address dealt with our
trade relations with Mexico ana oppor-
tunities in China and the necessity Tor the
early completion of the Nicaragua canal;
also for the restoration OF our merchant
marine. Considerable attention was also
given 10 the tarif. ON this he said: i be-
lieve the necessity for taking the tariff
out of politics and considering X upon q
strict business basis was never SO general
ly recognized as Il Is at present. ana !
believe the views of those who accept. the
principle of protection as wei az those
onroepd TO such theories never were more
marked by moderation than at this time.
The SPEAKER then took up separately inc
subjects of reciprocity In international
trade: reform OF the consular service. tho
national bankrupt law; uniform freight
classification. and other matters OF inter
est 10 the members.
The report of the committee on transport
.ation was read by Secretary Wilson. The
committee reported that the sole topic
acted upon by the convention in Chicago on
the subject was embodied in a resolution.
subsequently introduced into Congress in
| the form Of a bill authorizing a classinca-
ton OF freight articles and rules, reguia-
lions and conditions for freight Transport
tation. 70 be known as the National Freight
classification.
r. ri. Martin, Of Georgia. then submitted
the report of the committee on Mexican
affairs. II states that while the commerce
of the country is now limited. there has
been an industrial revolution there within
the past ten years. although II VIII require
time 10 complete the TtAoEii0 itah,NA"t'N.
An inevitable result OF this advancement
will be an increase in MeNicos foreign
trade and IL is suggested that American
manufacturer immediately begin a cam
paign 10 secure their proper share. ahe
committee does not report favorabiy on the
plan for an exposition in the city OF Mex
leo. In conclusion the m empha-
sizes the inheritance Of sending men or
character and ability 10 act IS statesmen IN
Mexico. and the establish
ment in that country OF a bank mat
would discount notes given IN settlement
for purchase.
chairman Thomas +. Egan submitted the
mi on reciprocity report. and ex-
n.avor Chas. :. Schieren. CT Brooklyn, pre-
scented the report OF the committee on COM
merce ard manufactures.
The reading OF the reports had no soon
or been disposed Of than Chas. Heber
Clark. of Philadelphia. moved that = spe-
| cial comudttee OF I'VE be appointed TO
frame and present a resolution on the
question OF tarin TO be discussed to-mor-
row. Being carried. the president ap-
pointed the following: Chas. Heller Clark.
of pennsylvania g. j. ). Seabury. Of New
York: +. S. Fish. of Indiana; j. -. Han
son. OF Georgia. and l.. ~. Jewell. OF Con-
n~eeticrt. The convention then adjourned
until tomorrow.
Immediately after the session. the special
tariff committee met In the Manufacturers
Club. While nothing would be stated OFF,
cially. IL was understood that the commit
tee favored a strong proiectiye tarin and
reciprocitx.