The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1897-06-05
TRADE WAS THE THEME
COMMERCIAL LEADERS or THE
WESTERN HEMIsPHERE.


Fhiiadelphia, June 5.-The commercial
leaders Of the western hemisphere assem-
bied In the great exchange room OF the
bourse tonight at what WAS probably the
most notable banquet ever given In this
continent. The banquet was notable not
only in point OF numbers. nearly 100 per-
sons participating. but In the distinction
OF the chief guests. President Mckinley
was there, and he spoke TO the assembly.
Seated at the table OF honor were Becre-
tary Of Agriculture Wilson. Attorney Gen
eraI McKenna, Congressman DingIey.
Daizeil, Gnosyenor. Heatwold and fancy.
the ministers from Mexico. Brazil Chile.
Argentina, Venezuela and other South
American countries. the Chinese minister
and a number OF other officials from tine
capital.
The Chinese satnister answered 70 The
Orient" and them followed President Nc
Klnley's Epee1n. In response to the toast
''The President or the United States
The President.
He said. "Gentlemen OF the Manufac-
turers' Club and Delegates TO the Ma
tional Convention: For the eordiaiify Of
your reception I am deeply gratiled, al
though from my recent experience In this
great city II il not wholly and altogether
surprising and unexpected. A recent visit
10 your city gave me an opportunity 70
feel the warm. hearty touch of she peo-
pie OF Philadelphia and to enjoy their
splendid and bonndIess hospitality.
must tell you that from first TO last I
have been deeply impressed with the
scenes witnessed In Philadelphia today.
i have seen the remarkable spectacle Of
Representatives OF all the American re-
publics. with products Of their skill and
their toll. In one great warehouse The
first great convention Of these represen-
tatives was organized by the mRchlesE
diplomacy of that great American James
q. Blaine Seven years ago he brought
the governments OF this continent togeth-
reciprocity In trade required reciprocity OF
information. And II Was his genius, with
that OF many gentlemen see around this
board tonight, that originated the bureau
OF American republics. located In this
city. which has already done much good,
and which believe viii yet play an inn
portant part in our trade relations with
the governments supporting IT. Ny fell
low citizens. there Is no motive 70 make
product II you can't find somebody 10
take n. The maker must md the taker-
You win not employ labor 70 make
product n yop can not find buyer Tor
that product after labor has made IL
''Gentlemen. I am glad 60 meet the rep
rsseniatives OF the many countries rep
resented here tonight am glad to meet
the representatives OF all the world here
tonight. ] have met che officers Of Phil
adelphia and the state of Pennsylvania
met you in the days Of your highest
prosperity ] can not avoid the meeting
II ] would. and ! would not Il could
But let me tell you. my countrymen. that
resuscitat3on will not be promoted by re-
elimination. Tue distrukt OF the present
viii not be removed by distrust OF the
future. A patriot makes a better citizen
than a peEsimlst. and we have got TO be
patient. for much as we want 20 move
out Of the old house, we shall not do Il
until 5he new one rs finished. The tar1n
law. half made. n OF no practicable use
except 60 indicate that in a little while
whole tariff law will be done. and II Is
making progress. IL Is reaching the end.
and when the end comes we will have
business confidence and industrial acfiv-
lty. Let us keep stout hearts and steady
heads. The country Is not going back
wards. but forwards American energy
has not been destroyed by the storms OF
the past. Il will yet triumph. through
wise and benencent legislation Phila-
delphians have in the past shown what
busy industries and well employed labor
can do to make a great city and a large
population. They do not mean 20 accept
the present condition as permanent and
final. They will meet embarrassments
as they have braved them in che past.
and In the end villa restore the splendid
industries and the magnificent labor TO
prosperity. and. gentlemen. Philadelphia
Is but the type OF American pluck and
courage everywhere throughout the
United States"
Following the president, Ministers
Perez OF Mexico. Ferdinande of Costa
RIGA the Argentine minister and Con-
gresham DalEell responded to appropri-
ate toasss.